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1 monopolise
1) (to have a monopoly of or over: They've monopolized the fruit-canning industry.) a monopoliza2) (to take up the whole of (eg someone's attention): She tries to monopolize the teacher's attention.) a monopoliza -
2 monopolize
1) (to have a monopoly of or over: They've monopolized the fruit-canning industry.) a monopoliza2) (to take up the whole of (eg someone's attention): She tries to monopolize the teacher's attention.) a monopoliza -
3 capture
[- ə]1) (to take by force, skill etc: The soldiers captured the castle; Several animals were captured.) a captura2) (to take possession of (a person's attention etc): The story captured his imagination.) a captiva -
4 preoccupy
(to engage or occupy (a person's mind etc) or the attention of (someone) completely: His mind was preoccupied with plans for his holiday.) a preocupa -
5 sidle
(to go or move in a manner intended not to attract attention or as if one is shy or uncertain: He sidled out of the room.) a se strecura -
6 specialise
verb ((usually with in) go give one's attention (to), work (in), or study (a particular job, subject etc): He specializes in fixing computers.) a se specializa, a fi specialist (în) -
7 specialize
verb ((usually with in) go give one's attention (to), work (in), or study (a particular job, subject etc): He specializes in fixing computers.) a se specializa, a fi specialist (în) -
8 focus
['foukəs] 1. plurals - focuses, foci; noun1) (the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens.) focar2) (a point to which light, a look, attention etc is directed: She was the focus of everyone's attention.) focar, centru2. verb1) (to adjust (a camera, binoculars etc) in order to get a clear picture: Remember to focus the camera / the picture before taking the photograph.) a focaliza2) (to direct (attention etc) to one point: The accident focussed public attention on the danger.) a se concentra; a atrage atenţia•- focal- in
- out of focus -
9 hail
I 1. [heil] noun1) (small balls of ice falling from the clouds: There was some hail during the rainstorm last night.) grindină2) (a shower (of things): a hail of arrows.) ploaie2. verb(to shower hail: It was hailing as I drove home.) a bate grindinăII 1. [heil] verb1) (to shout to in order to attract attention: We hailed a taxi; The captain hailed the passing ship.) a striga, a chema2) (to greet or welcome (a person, thing etc) as something: His discoveries were hailed as a great step forward in medicine.) a întâmpina, a saluta2. noun(a shout (to attract attention): Give that ship a hail.) chemare; salut3. interjection(an old word of greeting: Hail, O King!) salut(are)! -
10 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) a se chema, a se numi2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) a numi3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) a chema4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) a chema, a convoca5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) a face o vizită (scurtă)6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) a telefona7) ((in card games) to bid.) a licita2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) strigăt2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) cântec; croncănit3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) vizită (scurtă)4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) (convorbire la) telefon5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) chemare6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) cerere7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) motiv•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call -
11 fix
[fiks] 1. verb1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) a fixa (cu privirea)2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) a prinde3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) a repara4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) a concentra5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) a fixa, a stabili6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) a fixa, a stabiliza7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) a pregăti2. noun(trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) bucluc, încurcătură- fixation- fixed
- fixedly
- fixture
- fix on
- fix someone up with something
- fix up with something
- fix someone up with
- fix up with -
12 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) a ţine2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) a ţine3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) a (sus)ţine4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) a rezista5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) a (re)ţine6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) a conţine, a ţine7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) a (se) ţine, a rămâne8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) a se menţine într-o stare9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) a ocupa10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) a crede, a socoti; a deţine11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) a fi valabil12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) a apăra14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) a rezista15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) a reţine16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) a se ţine17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) a deţine18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) a (se) menţine19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) a aştepta20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) a ţine21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) a păstra22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) a rezerva23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) apucare2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) influenţă3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) priză•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) cală -
13 interest
['intrəst, ]( American[) 'intərist] 1. noun1) (curiosity; attention: That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest.) interes2) (a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one: Gardening is one of my main interests.) lucru care stârneşte interesul (cuiva); pasiune3) (money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money: The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; ( also adjective) the interest rate.)4) ((a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc: He bought an interest in the night-club.) drept de (co)proprietate5) (a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage: I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together).) (grup de) interese2. verb1) (to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to: Political arguments don't interest me at all.) a interesa2) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary?) a convinge•- interesting
- interestingly
- in one's own interest
- in one's interest
- in the interests of
- in the interest of
- lose interest
- take an interest -
14 neglect
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15 pay
[pei] 1. past tense, past participle - paid; verb1) (to give (money) to (someone) in exchange for goods, services etc: He paid $5 for the book.) a plăti2) (to return (money that is owed): It's time you paid your debts.) a plăti, a achita3) (to suffer punishment (for): You'll pay for that remark!) a plăti (pentru)4) (to be useful or profitable (to): Crime doesn't pay.) a servi la; a fi profitabil5) (to give (attention, homage, respect etc): Pay attention!; to pay one's respects.) a da; a prezenta; a acorda2. noun(money given or received for work etc; wages: How much pay do you get?) salariu- payable- payee
- payment
- pay-packet
- pay-roll
- pay back
- pay off
- pay up
- put paid to -
16 regard
1. verb1) ((with as) to consider to be: I regard his conduct as totally unacceptable.) a considera2) (to think of as being very good, important etc; to respect: He is very highly regarded by his friends.) a stima3) (to think of (with a particular emotion or feeling): I regard him with horror; He regards his wife's behaviour with amusement.) a privi4) (to look at: He regarded me over the top of his glasses.) a privi la5) (to pay attention to (advice etc).) a ţine cont de2. noun1) (thought; attention: He ran into the burning house without regard for his safety.) grijă2) (sympathy; care; consideration: He shows no regard for other people.) consideraţie3) (good opinion; respect: I hold him in high regard.) stimă•- regardless
- regards
- as regards
- with regard to -
17 study
1. verb1) (to give time and attention to gaining knowledge of a subject: What subject is he studying?; He is studying French; He is studying for a degree in mathematics; She's studying to be a teacher.) a studia2) (to look at or examine carefully: He studied the railway timetable; Give yourself time to study the problem in detail.) a examina2. noun1) (the act of devoting time and attention to gaining knowledge: He spends all his evenings in study; She has made a study of the habits of bees.) studiu2) (a musical or artistic composition: a book of studies for the piano; The picture was entitled `Study in Grey'.) studiu3) (a room in a house etc, in which to study, read, write etc: The headmaster wants to speak to the senior pupils in his study.) birou -
18 button
1. noun1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) nasture2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) buton2. verb((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) a încheia3. verb(to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) a ţine de vorbă -
19 absorb
[əb'zo:b]1) (to soak up: The cloth absorbed the ink I had spilled.) a absorbi2) (to take up the whole attention of (a person): He was completely absorbed in his book.) a absorbi•- absorption -
20 alarm
1. noun1) (sudden fear: We did not share her alarm at the suggestion.) panică2) (something that gives warning of danger, attracts attention etc: Sound the alarm!; a fire-alarm; ( also adjective) an alarm clock.) alertă, (semnal de) alarmă2. verb(to make (someone) afraid: The least sound alarms the old lady.) a speria, a alarma- alarming- alarmingly
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