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  • 1 have (someone) on a string

    (to have (a person) under one's control.) have taget på (nogen)
    * * *
    (to have (a person) under one's control.) have taget på (nogen)

    English-Danish dictionary > have (someone) on a string

  • 2 have (someone) on a string

    (to have (a person) under one's control.) have taget på (nogen)
    * * *
    (to have (a person) under one's control.) have taget på (nogen)

    English-Danish dictionary > have (someone) on a string

  • 3 eye

    1. noun
    1) (the part of the body with which one sees: Open your eyes; She has blue eyes.) øje
    2) (anything like or suggesting an eye, eg the hole in a needle, the loop or ring into which a hook connects etc.) nåleøje; -øje
    3) (a talent for noticing and judging a particular type of thing: She has an eye for detail/colour/beauty.) have øje for
    2. verb
    (to look at, observe: The boys were eyeing the girls at the dance; The thief eyed the policeman warily.) få øje på; betragte
    - eyebrow
    - eye-catching
    - eyelash
    - eyelet
    - eyelid
    - eye-opener
    - eye-piece
    - eyeshadow
    - eyesight
    - eyesore
    - eye-witness
    - before/under one's very eyes
    - be up to the eyes in
    - close one's eyes to
    - in the eyes of
    - keep an eye on
    - lay/set eyes on
    - raise one's eyebrows
    - see eye to eye
    - with an eye to something
    - with one's eyes open
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (the part of the body with which one sees: Open your eyes; She has blue eyes.) øje
    2) (anything like or suggesting an eye, eg the hole in a needle, the loop or ring into which a hook connects etc.) nåleøje; -øje
    3) (a talent for noticing and judging a particular type of thing: She has an eye for detail/colour/beauty.) have øje for
    2. verb
    (to look at, observe: The boys were eyeing the girls at the dance; The thief eyed the policeman warily.) få øje på; betragte
    - eyebrow
    - eye-catching
    - eyelash
    - eyelet
    - eyelid
    - eye-opener
    - eye-piece
    - eyeshadow
    - eyesight
    - eyesore
    - eye-witness
    - before/under one's very eyes
    - be up to the eyes in
    - close one's eyes to
    - in the eyes of
    - keep an eye on
    - lay/set eyes on
    - raise one's eyebrows
    - see eye to eye
    - with an eye to something
    - with one's eyes open

    English-Danish dictionary > eye

  • 4 wing

    [wiŋ]
    1) (one of the arm-like limbs of a bird or bat, which it usually uses in flying, or one of the similar limbs of an insect: The eagle spread his wings and flew away; The bird cannot fly as it has an injured wing; These butterflies have red and brown wings.) vinge
    2) (a similar structure jutting out from the side of an aeroplane: the wings of a jet.) vinge
    3) (a section built out to the side of a (usually large) house: the west wing of the hospital.) fløj; -fløj
    4) (any of the corner sections of a motor vehicle: The rear left wing of the car was damaged.) skærm
    5) (a section of a political party or of politics in general: the Left/Right wing.) fløj
    6) (one side of a football etc field: He made a great run down the left wing.) ving
    7) (in rugby and hockey, a player who plays mainly down one side of the field.) ving
    8) (in the air force, a group of three squadrons of aircraft.) ving
    •
    - - winged
    - winger
    - wingless
    - wings
    - wing commander
    - wingspan
    - on the wing
    - take under one's wing
    * * *
    [wiŋ]
    1) (one of the arm-like limbs of a bird or bat, which it usually uses in flying, or one of the similar limbs of an insect: The eagle spread his wings and flew away; The bird cannot fly as it has an injured wing; These butterflies have red and brown wings.) vinge
    2) (a similar structure jutting out from the side of an aeroplane: the wings of a jet.) vinge
    3) (a section built out to the side of a (usually large) house: the west wing of the hospital.) fløj; -fløj
    4) (any of the corner sections of a motor vehicle: The rear left wing of the car was damaged.) skærm
    5) (a section of a political party or of politics in general: the Left/Right wing.) fløj
    6) (one side of a football etc field: He made a great run down the left wing.) ving
    7) (in rugby and hockey, a player who plays mainly down one side of the field.) ving
    8) (in the air force, a group of three squadrons of aircraft.) ving
    •
    - - winged
    - winger
    - wingless
    - wings
    - wing commander
    - wingspan
    - on the wing
    - take under one's wing

    English-Danish dictionary > wing

  • 5 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) holde
    2) (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.) holde
    3) (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.) holde
    4) (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?) holde
    5) (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.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (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.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - 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.) last
    * * *
    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) holde
    2) (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.) holde
    3) (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.) holde
    4) (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?) holde
    5) (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.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (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.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - 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.) last

    English-Danish dictionary > hold

  • 6 way

    [wei] 1. noun
    1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej
    2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) vej; -vej
    3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej
    4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej
    5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) måde
    6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) måde; på visse punkter
    7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon
    8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) vej
    2. adverb
    ((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) langt
    - wayside
    - be/get on one's way
    - by the way
    - fall by the wayside
    - get/have one's own way
    - get into / out of the way of doing something
    - get into / out of the way of something
    - go out of one's way
    - have a way with
    - have it one's own way
    - in a bad way
    - in
    - out of the/someone's way
    - lose one's way
    - make one's way
    - make way for
    - make way
    - under way
    - way of life
    - ways and means
    * * *
    [wei] 1. noun
    1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej
    2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) vej; -vej
    3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej
    4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej
    5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) måde
    6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) måde; på visse punkter
    7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon
    8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) vej
    2. adverb
    ((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) langt
    - wayside
    - be/get on one's way
    - by the way
    - fall by the wayside
    - get/have one's own way
    - get into / out of the way of doing something
    - get into / out of the way of something
    - go out of one's way
    - have a way with
    - have it one's own way
    - in a bad way
    - in
    - out of the/someone's way
    - lose one's way
    - make one's way
    - make way for
    - make way
    - under way
    - way of life
    - ways and means

    English-Danish dictionary > way

  • 7 nose

    [nəuz] 1. noun
    1) (the part of the face by which people and animals smell and usually breathe: She held the flower to her nose; He punched the man on the nose.) næse
    2) (the sense of smell: Police dogs have good noses and can follow criminals' trails.) lugtesans
    3) (the part of anything which is like a nose in shape or position: the nose of an aeroplane.) næse; -næse
    2. verb
    1) (to make a way by pushing carefully forward: The ship nosed (its way) through the ice.) klemme sig langsomt frem
    2) (to look or search as if by smelling: He nosed about (in) the cupboard.) snuse rundt
    •
    - - nosed
    - nosey
    - nosy
    - nosily
    - nosiness
    - nose-bag
    - nosedive
    - nose job     3. verb
    (to make such a dive: Suddenly the plane nosedived.) styrtdykke
    - lead by the nose
    - nose out
    - pay through the nose
    - turn up one's nose at
    - under a person's very nose
    - under very nose
    - under a person's nose
    - under nose
    * * *
    [nəuz] 1. noun
    1) (the part of the face by which people and animals smell and usually breathe: She held the flower to her nose; He punched the man on the nose.) næse
    2) (the sense of smell: Police dogs have good noses and can follow criminals' trails.) lugtesans
    3) (the part of anything which is like a nose in shape or position: the nose of an aeroplane.) næse; -næse
    2. verb
    1) (to make a way by pushing carefully forward: The ship nosed (its way) through the ice.) klemme sig langsomt frem
    2) (to look or search as if by smelling: He nosed about (in) the cupboard.) snuse rundt
    •
    - - nosed
    - nosey
    - nosy
    - nosily
    - nosiness
    - nose-bag
    - nosedive
    - nose job     3. verb
    (to make such a dive: Suddenly the plane nosedived.) styrtdykke
    - lead by the nose
    - nose out
    - pay through the nose
    - turn up one's nose at
    - under a person's very nose
    - under very nose
    - under a person's nose
    - under nose

    English-Danish dictionary > nose

  • 8 heel

    [hi:l] 1. noun
    1) (the back part of the foot: I have a blister on my heel.) hæl
    2) (the part of a sock etc that covers this part of the foot: I have a hole in the heel of my sock.) hæl
    3) (the part of a shoe, boot etc under or round the heel of the foot: The heel has come off this shoe.) hæl
    2. verb
    1) (to put a heel on (a shoe etc).) forsåle
    2) ((usually with over) (of ships) to lean to one side: The boat heeled over in the strong wind.) hælde; krænge
    •
    - - heeled
    - at/on one's heels
    - kick one's heels
    - take to one's heels
    - to heel
    - turn on one's heel
    * * *
    [hi:l] 1. noun
    1) (the back part of the foot: I have a blister on my heel.) hæl
    2) (the part of a sock etc that covers this part of the foot: I have a hole in the heel of my sock.) hæl
    3) (the part of a shoe, boot etc under or round the heel of the foot: The heel has come off this shoe.) hæl
    2. verb
    1) (to put a heel on (a shoe etc).) forsåle
    2) ((usually with over) (of ships) to lean to one side: The boat heeled over in the strong wind.) hælde; krænge
    •
    - - heeled
    - at/on one's heels
    - kick one's heels
    - take to one's heels
    - to heel
    - turn on one's heel

    English-Danish dictionary > heel

  • 9 fot

    substantiv
    1. fod

    Jag kan inte tävla, jag har stukat foten

    Jeg kan ikke deltage i konkurrencen, jeg har forstuvet foden

    Vid foten av trappan, vid foten av berget, vid foten av fjället

    Ved foden af trappen, ved foden af bjerget, ved foden af fjeldet

    framfot; simfot; strumpfot

    forfod (forpote, forben); svømmefod; strømpefod

    Få en fod indenfor, få fodfæste, få fx et arbejde, der senere kan lede til noget bedre

    Bøje sig, give efter, tage skeen i den anden hånd; Noget må forsvinde eller fjernes

    Skyde sig selv i foden, gøre selvmål

    Dumme sig, træde i spinaten (fra eng. put one's foot in one's mouth)

    Sige stop, sige nej (fra eng. put one's foot down)

    Komma på fötter igen; Få flere penge, ikke være fattig mere

    Blive rask igen; Komme op igen (økonomisk)

    Dra fötterna efter sig, släpa fötterna efter sig

    Slæbe fødderne efter sig, gå alt for langsomt

    Have fast grund under fødderne, føle sig sikker

    Ha ordentligt på fötterna, ha bra (ha mycket, ha varmt, ha torrt) på fötterna

    Lande på fødderne, klare sig ud af en vanskelig situtation

    Behandle hensynsløst, krænke

    Svensk-dansk ordbog > fot

  • 10 fot

    I substantiv
    1. fod, måleenhed
    II substantiv
    1. fod, nederste del af benet (anatomi m.m.)

    Jag kan inte tävla, jag har stukat foten

    Jeg kan ikke deltage i konkurrencen, jeg har forstuvet foden

    Vid foten av trappan, vid foten av berget, vid foten av fjället

    Ved foden af trappen, ved foden af bjerget, ved foden af fjeldet
    Sammensatte udtryk:

    framfot; simfot; strumpfot

    forfod (forpote, forben); svømmefod; strømpefod
    Særlige udtryk:
    Få en fod indenfor, få fodfæste, få fx et arbejde, der senere kan lede til noget bedre
    Blive sat på fri fod, sætte én på fri fod
    Ikke vide hvilket ben man skal stå på, være usikker og ikke vide hvad man skal gøre
    Bøje sig, give efter, tage skeen i den anden hånd; Noget må forsvinde eller fjernes
    Skyde sig selv i foden, gøre selvmål
    Dumme sig, træde i spinaten (fra eng. put one's foot in one's mouth)
    Sige stop, sige nej (fra eng. put one's foot down)

    Komma på fötter igen; Få flere penge, ikke være fattig mere

    Blive rask igen; Komme op igen (økonomisk)

    Dra fötterna efter sig, släpa fötterna efter sig

    Slæbe fødderne efter sig, gå alt for langsomt
    Have fast grund under fødderne, føle sig sikker

    Ha ordentligt på fötterna, ha bra (ha mycket, ha varmt, ha torrt) på fötterna

    Lande på fødderne, klare sig ud af en vanskelig situtation
    Stå med begge ben på jorden, være klog og fornuftig
    Behandle hensynsløst, krænke
    På stående fod, med det samme

    Svensk-dansk ordbog > fot

  • 11 colony

    ['koləni]
    plural - colonies; noun
    1) ((a group of people who form) a settlement in one country etc which is under the rule of another country: France used to have many colonies in Africa.) koloni
    2) (a group of people having the same interests, living close together: a colony of artists.) koloni
    3) (a collection of animals, birds etc, of one type, living together: a colony of gulls.) koloni
    •
    - colonialism
    - colonialist
    - colonize
    - colonise
    - colonist
    - colonization
    - colonisation
    * * *
    ['koləni]
    plural - colonies; noun
    1) ((a group of people who form) a settlement in one country etc which is under the rule of another country: France used to have many colonies in Africa.) koloni
    2) (a group of people having the same interests, living close together: a colony of artists.) koloni
    3) (a collection of animals, birds etc, of one type, living together: a colony of gulls.) koloni
    •
    - colonialism
    - colonialist
    - colonize
    - colonise
    - colonist
    - colonization
    - colonisation

    English-Danish dictionary > colony

  • 12 control

    [kən'trəul] 1. noun
    1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme
    2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol
    3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-
    4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol
    2. verb
    1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over
    2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske
    3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere
    •
    - control-tower
    - in control of
    - in control
    - out of control
    - under control
    * * *
    [kən'trəul] 1. noun
    1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme
    2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol
    3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-
    4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol
    2. verb
    1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over
    2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske
    3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere
    •
    - control-tower
    - in control of
    - in control
    - out of control
    - under control

    English-Danish dictionary > control

  • 13 direction

    [-ʃən]
    1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) retning
    2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) ledelse
    3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) om vej; instruktion; brugsanvisning
    4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) dirigering; vejledning
    * * *
    [-ʃən]
    1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) retning
    2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) ledelse
    3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) om vej; instruktion; brugsanvisning
    4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) dirigering; vejledning

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  • 14 give way

    1) (to stop in order to allow eg traffic to pass: Give way to traffic coming from the right.) stoppe op
    2) (to break, collapse etc under pressure: The bridge will give way any day now.) give efter
    3) (to agree against one's will: I have no intention of giving way to demands like that.) give efter
    * * *
    1) (to stop in order to allow eg traffic to pass: Give way to traffic coming from the right.) stoppe op
    2) (to break, collapse etc under pressure: The bridge will give way any day now.) give efter
    3) (to agree against one's will: I have no intention of giving way to demands like that.) give efter

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  • 15 root

    I 1. [ru:t] noun
    1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) rod
    2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) rod; -rod
    3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) rod
    4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) rod
    2. verb
    (to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) slå rod; plante
    - root crop
    - root out
    - take root     II [ru:t] verb
    1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) rode
    2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) rode
    * * *
    I 1. [ru:t] noun
    1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) rod
    2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) rod; -rod
    3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) rod
    4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) rod
    2. verb
    (to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) slå rod; plante
    - root crop
    - root out
    - take root     II [ru:t] verb
    1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) rode
    2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) rode

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  • 16 shell

    [ʃel] 1. noun
    1) (the hard outer covering of a shellfish, egg, nut etc: an eggshell; A tortoise can pull its head and legs under its shell.) skal; -skal; skjold; -skjold
    2) (an outer covering or framework: After the fire, all that was left was the burned-out shell of the building.) ydermur
    3) (a metal case filled with explosives and fired from a gun etc: A shell exploded right beside him.) granat
    2. verb
    1) (to remove from its shell or pod: You have to shell peas before eating them.) skrælle
    2) (to fire explosive shells at: The army shelled the enemy mercilessly.) beskyde med granater
    •
    - come out of one's shell
    - shell out
    * * *
    [ʃel] 1. noun
    1) (the hard outer covering of a shellfish, egg, nut etc: an eggshell; A tortoise can pull its head and legs under its shell.) skal; -skal; skjold; -skjold
    2) (an outer covering or framework: After the fire, all that was left was the burned-out shell of the building.) ydermur
    3) (a metal case filled with explosives and fired from a gun etc: A shell exploded right beside him.) granat
    2. verb
    1) (to remove from its shell or pod: You have to shell peas before eating them.) skrælle
    2) (to fire explosive shells at: The army shelled the enemy mercilessly.) beskyde med granater
    •
    - come out of one's shell
    - shell out

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  • 17 state

    I [steit] noun
    1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.) tilstand; stand
    2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) stat; stats-
    3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) pragt; stats-
    •
    - stateliness
    - statesman
    - statesmanlike
    - statesmanship
    - get into a state
    - lie in state     II [steit] verb
    (to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.) erklære; meddele
    * * *
    I [steit] noun
    1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.) tilstand; stand
    2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) stat; stats-
    3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) pragt; stats-
    •
    - stateliness
    - statesman
    - statesmanlike
    - statesmanship
    - get into a state
    - lie in state     II [steit] verb
    (to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.) erklære; meddele

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