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1 short
[ʃo:t] 1. adjective1) (not long: You look nice with your hair short; Do you think my dress is too short?) kort2) (not tall; smaller than usual: a short man.) lille3) (not lasting long; brief: a short film; in a very short time; I've a very short memory for details.) kort4) (not as much as it should be: When I checked my change, I found it was 20 cents short.) mangle5) ((with of) not having enough (money etc): Most of us are short of money these days.) mangle6) ((of pastry) made so that it is crisp and crumbles easily.) sprød2. adverb1) (suddenly; abruptly: He stopped short when he saw me.) brat2) (not as far as intended: The shot fell short.) mislykket•- shortage
- shorten
- shortening
- shortly
- shorts
- shortbread
- short-change
- short circuit
- shortcoming
- shortcut
- shorthand
- short-handed
- short-list 3. verb(to put on a short-list: We've short-listed three of the twenty applicants.) føre på slutliste; shortliste- short-range
- short-sighted
- short-sightedly
- short-sightedness
- short-tempered
- short-term
- by a short head
- for short
- go short
- in short
- in short supply
- make short work of
- run short
- short and sweet
- short for
- short of* * *[ʃo:t] 1. adjective1) (not long: You look nice with your hair short; Do you think my dress is too short?) kort2) (not tall; smaller than usual: a short man.) lille3) (not lasting long; brief: a short film; in a very short time; I've a very short memory for details.) kort4) (not as much as it should be: When I checked my change, I found it was 20 cents short.) mangle5) ((with of) not having enough (money etc): Most of us are short of money these days.) mangle6) ((of pastry) made so that it is crisp and crumbles easily.) sprød2. adverb1) (suddenly; abruptly: He stopped short when he saw me.) brat2) (not as far as intended: The shot fell short.) mislykket•- shortage
- shorten
- shortening
- shortly
- shorts
- shortbread
- short-change
- short circuit
- shortcoming
- shortcut
- shorthand
- short-handed
- short-list 3. verb(to put on a short-list: We've short-listed three of the twenty applicants.) føre på slutliste; shortliste- short-range
- short-sighted
- short-sightedly
- short-sightedness
- short-tempered
- short-term
- by a short head
- for short
- go short
- in short
- in short supply
- make short work of
- run short
- short and sweet
- short for
- short of -
2 make short work of
(to dispose of very quickly: The children made short work of the ice-cream.) gøre kort proces med* * *(to dispose of very quickly: The children made short work of the ice-cream.) gøre kort proces med -
3 cut short
1) (to make shorter than intended: He cut short his holiday to deal with the crisis.) forkorte; afbryde2) (to cause (someone) to stop talking by interrupting them: I tried to apologize but he cut me short.) afbryde* * *1) (to make shorter than intended: He cut short his holiday to deal with the crisis.) forkorte; afbryde2) (to cause (someone) to stop talking by interrupting them: I tried to apologize but he cut me short.) afbryde -
4 at short notice
(without much warning time for preparation etc: He had to make the speech at very short notice when his boss suddenly fell ill.) kort varsel* * *(without much warning time for preparation etc: He had to make the speech at very short notice when his boss suddenly fell ill.) kort varsel -
5 bleep
[bli:p] 1. noun1) (a short, high-pitched burst of sound.) bip; dyt2) ((also bleeper) a small instrument for making this sound: Call Dr Smith on his bleep!) bleeper2. verb(to make a short, high-pitched sound, usually by electronic means: Satellites bleep as they circle the earth.) bippe* * *[bli:p] 1. noun1) (a short, high-pitched burst of sound.) bip; dyt2) ((also bleeper) a small instrument for making this sound: Call Dr Smith on his bleep!) bleeper2. verb(to make a short, high-pitched sound, usually by electronic means: Satellites bleep as they circle the earth.) bippe -
6 cut
1. present participle - cutting; verb1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) skære; beskære; klippe; fælde; hugge2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) klippe; skære3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) klippe; skære4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) klippe; studse5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducere6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) skære7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) skære8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) tage af9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') klippe; stoppe; cutte10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) skyde genvej11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) skære12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) pjække fra13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorere; se lige forbi2. noun1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) sår; afbrydelse; klipning; nedskæring; reduktion; nedsættelse2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) tilskæring; snit3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) kødstykke•- cutter- cutting 3. adjective(insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) skarp; bidende; sårende- cut-price
- cut-throat 4. adjective(fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) hensynsløs; skånselsløs- cut and dried
- cut back
- cut both ways
- cut a dash
- cut down
- cut in
- cut it fine
- cut no ice
- cut off
- cut one's losses
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut short* * *1. present participle - cutting; verb1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) skære; beskære; klippe; fælde; hugge2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) klippe; skære3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) klippe; skære4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) klippe; studse5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducere6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) skære7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) skære8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) tage af9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') klippe; stoppe; cutte10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) skyde genvej11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) skære12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) pjække fra13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorere; se lige forbi2. noun1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) sår; afbrydelse; klipning; nedskæring; reduktion; nedsættelse2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) tilskæring; snit3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) kødstykke•- cutter- cutting 3. adjective(insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) skarp; bidende; sårende- cut-price
- cut-throat 4. adjective(fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) hensynsløs; skånselsløs- cut and dried
- cut back
- cut both ways
- cut a dash
- cut down
- cut in
- cut it fine
- cut no ice
- cut off
- cut one's losses
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut short -
7 way
[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej2) (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; -vej3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej5) (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.) måde6) (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 punkter7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon8) (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.) vej2. 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- wayfarer- 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. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej2) (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; -vej3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej5) (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.) måde6) (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 punkter7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon8) (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.) vej2. 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- wayfarer- 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 -
8 rattle
[rætl] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) make a series of short, sharp noises by knocking together: The cups rattled as he carried the tray in; The strong wind rattled the windows.) klirre2) (to move quickly: The car was rattling along at top speed.) fare afsted3) (to upset and confuse (a person): Don't let him rattle you - he likes annoying people.) gøre nervøs2. noun1) (a series of short, sharp noises: the rattle of cups.) klirren2) (a child's toy, or a wooden instrument, which makes a noise of this sort: The baby waved its rattle.) rangle; skralde3) (the bony rings of a rattlesnake's tail.) rangle•- rattling- rattlesnake
- rattle off
- rattle through* * *[rætl] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) make a series of short, sharp noises by knocking together: The cups rattled as he carried the tray in; The strong wind rattled the windows.) klirre2) (to move quickly: The car was rattling along at top speed.) fare afsted3) (to upset and confuse (a person): Don't let him rattle you - he likes annoying people.) gøre nervøs2. noun1) (a series of short, sharp noises: the rattle of cups.) klirren2) (a child's toy, or a wooden instrument, which makes a noise of this sort: The baby waved its rattle.) rangle; skralde3) (the bony rings of a rattlesnake's tail.) rangle•- rattling- rattlesnake
- rattle off
- rattle through -
9 sketch
[ske ] 1. noun1) (a rough plan, drawing or painting: He made several sketches before starting the portrait.) skitse2) (a short (written or spoken) account without many details: The book began with a sketch of the author's life.) rids3) (a short play, dramatic scene etc: a comic sketch.) sketch2. verb1) (to draw, describe, or plan without completing the details.) skitsere2) (to make rough drawings, paintings etc: She sketches as a hobby.) tegne skitse•- sketchy- sketchily
- sketchiness
- sketch-book* * *[ske ] 1. noun1) (a rough plan, drawing or painting: He made several sketches before starting the portrait.) skitse2) (a short (written or spoken) account without many details: The book began with a sketch of the author's life.) rids3) (a short play, dramatic scene etc: a comic sketch.) sketch2. verb1) (to draw, describe, or plan without completing the details.) skitsere2) (to make rough drawings, paintings etc: She sketches as a hobby.) tegne skitse•- sketchy- sketchily
- sketchiness
- sketch-book -
10 bark
I 1. noun(the short, sharp cry of a dog, fox etc.) gøen; bjæffen2. verb1) (to make this sound: The dog barked at the stranger.) gø; bjæffe2) (to utter abruptly: She barked a reply.) bjæffeII 1. noun(the covering of the trunk and branches of a tree: He stripped the bark off the branch.) bark2. verb(to take the skin off (part of the body) by accident: I barked my shin on the table.) skrabe* * *I 1. noun(the short, sharp cry of a dog, fox etc.) gøen; bjæffen2. verb1) (to make this sound: The dog barked at the stranger.) gø; bjæffe2) (to utter abruptly: She barked a reply.) bjæffeII 1. noun(the covering of the trunk and branches of a tree: He stripped the bark off the branch.) bark2. verb(to take the skin off (part of the body) by accident: I barked my shin on the table.) skrabe -
11 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) kalde2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) kalde3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) råbe4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) tilkalde5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) besøge6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) ringe7) ((in card games) to bid.) melde2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) råb; skrig2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) (fugle-)sang3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) besøg; visit4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) telefonopringning5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) tiltrækning6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) efterspørgsel; behov7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) grund•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call* * *[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) kalde2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) kalde3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) råbe4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) tilkalde5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) besøge6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) ringe7) ((in card games) to bid.) melde2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) råb; skrig2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) (fugle-)sang3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) besøg; visit4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) telefonopringning5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) tiltrækning6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) efterspørgsel; behov7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) grund•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call -
12 click
[klik] 1. noun(a short, sharp sound, like that of a light-switch being turned on: the click of the camera.) klik; smæld2. verb(to (cause to) make such a sound: The soldier clicked his heels together; The gate clicked.) klikke; smælde; slå (hælene sammen)* * *[klik] 1. noun(a short, sharp sound, like that of a light-switch being turned on: the click of the camera.) klik; smæld2. verb(to (cause to) make such a sound: The soldier clicked his heels together; The gate clicked.) klikke; smælde; slå (hælene sammen) -
13 dash
[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) fare; styrte; storme2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) slå; kyle3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) tilintetgøre; knuse2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) styrte hen til; løbe hen til2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) smule; stænk3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) tankestreg4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) fut; pep; go•- dashing- dash off* * *[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) fare; styrte; storme2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) slå; kyle3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) tilintetgøre; knuse2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) styrte hen til; løbe hen til2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) smule; stænk3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) tankestreg4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) fut; pep; go•- dashing- dash off -
14 fur
[fə:]1) (the thick, short, fine hair of certain animals.) pels2) (the skin(s) of these animals, often used to make or decorate clothes etc for people: a hat made of fur; ( also adjective) a fur coat.) pels; pelsværk; pels-3) (a coat, cape etc made of fur: She was wearing her fur.) pelsværk•- furrier- furry* * *[fə:]1) (the thick, short, fine hair of certain animals.) pels2) (the skin(s) of these animals, often used to make or decorate clothes etc for people: a hat made of fur; ( also adjective) a fur coat.) pels; pelsværk; pels-3) (a coat, cape etc made of fur: She was wearing her fur.) pelsværk•- furrier- furry -
15 knock up
1) ((of opponents in a tennis match) to have a short practice before starting on the match (noun knock-up).) varme op2) ((slang) to make a woman pregnant.) bolle tyk* * *1) ((of opponents in a tennis match) to have a short practice before starting on the match (noun knock-up).) varme op2) ((slang) to make a woman pregnant.) bolle tyk -
16 launch
I 1. [lo:n ] verb1) (to make (a boat or ship) slide into the water or (a rocket) leave the ground: As soon as the alarm was sounded, the lifeboat was launched; The Russians have launched a rocket.) søsætte; opsende2) (to start (a person, project etc) off on a course: His success launched him on a brilliant career.) starte; sætte igang3) (to throw.) kaste2. noun((an) act of launching.) søsætning; opsendelse; start; igangsætning- launch into
- launch out II [lo:n ] noun(a large, power-driven boat, usually used for short trips or for pleasure: We cruised round the bay in a motor launch.) båd; motorbåd* * *I 1. [lo:n ] verb1) (to make (a boat or ship) slide into the water or (a rocket) leave the ground: As soon as the alarm was sounded, the lifeboat was launched; The Russians have launched a rocket.) søsætte; opsende2) (to start (a person, project etc) off on a course: His success launched him on a brilliant career.) starte; sætte igang3) (to throw.) kaste2. noun((an) act of launching.) søsætning; opsendelse; start; igangsætning- launch into
- launch out II [lo:n ] noun(a large, power-driven boat, usually used for short trips or for pleasure: We cruised round the bay in a motor launch.) båd; motorbåd -
17 nip
[nip] 1. past tense, past participle - nipped; verb1) (to press between the thumb and a finger, or between claws or teeth, causing pain; to pinch or bite: A crab nipped her toe; The dog nipped her ankle.) knibe; nive2) (to cut with such an action: He nipped the wire with the pliers; He nipped off the heads of the flowers.) nive3) (to sting: Iodine nips when it is put on a cut.) svie4) (to move quickly; to make a quick, usually short, journey: I'll just nip into this shop for cigarettes; He nipped over to Paris for the week-end.) smutte5) (to stop the growth of (plants etc): The frost has nipped the roses.) bide2. noun1) (the act of pinching or biting: His dog gave her a nip on the ankle.) snap2) (a sharp stinging quality, or coldness in the weather: a nip in the air.) nap; køligt drag3) (a small drink, especially of spirits.) nip; tår•- nippy- nip something in the bud
- nip in the bud* * *[nip] 1. past tense, past participle - nipped; verb1) (to press between the thumb and a finger, or between claws or teeth, causing pain; to pinch or bite: A crab nipped her toe; The dog nipped her ankle.) knibe; nive2) (to cut with such an action: He nipped the wire with the pliers; He nipped off the heads of the flowers.) nive3) (to sting: Iodine nips when it is put on a cut.) svie4) (to move quickly; to make a quick, usually short, journey: I'll just nip into this shop for cigarettes; He nipped over to Paris for the week-end.) smutte5) (to stop the growth of (plants etc): The frost has nipped the roses.) bide2. noun1) (the act of pinching or biting: His dog gave her a nip on the ankle.) snap2) (a sharp stinging quality, or coldness in the weather: a nip in the air.) nap; køligt drag3) (a small drink, especially of spirits.) nip; tår•- nippy- nip something in the bud
- nip in the bud -
18 pop
I 1. [pop] noun1) (a sharp, quick, explosive noise, such as that made by a cork as it comes out of a bottle: The paper bag burst with a loud pop.) knald2) (fizzy drink: a bottle of pop.) sodavand2. verb1) (to (cause to) make a pop: He popped the balloon; My balloon has popped.) knalde2) (to spring upwards or outwards: His eyes nearly popped out of his head in amazement.) ryge ud af hovedet3) (to go quickly and briefly somewhere: He popped out to buy a newspaper.) smutte4) (put quickly: He popped the letter into his pocket.) putte•- popcorn- pop-gun
- pop up II [pop] adjective1) ((of music) written, played etc in a modern style.) pop; pop-2) (of, or related to, pop music: a pop group; a pop singer; pop records.) pop-* * *I 1. [pop] noun1) (a sharp, quick, explosive noise, such as that made by a cork as it comes out of a bottle: The paper bag burst with a loud pop.) knald2) (fizzy drink: a bottle of pop.) sodavand2. verb1) (to (cause to) make a pop: He popped the balloon; My balloon has popped.) knalde2) (to spring upwards or outwards: His eyes nearly popped out of his head in amazement.) ryge ud af hovedet3) (to go quickly and briefly somewhere: He popped out to buy a newspaper.) smutte4) (put quickly: He popped the letter into his pocket.) putte•- popcorn- pop-gun
- pop up II [pop] adjective1) ((of music) written, played etc in a modern style.) pop; pop-2) (of, or related to, pop music: a pop group; a pop singer; pop records.) pop- -
19 pro
I [prəu](short for professional.)II [prəu](the arguments for and against: Let's hear all the pros and cons before we make a decision.) pro* * *I [prəu](short for professional.)II [prəu](the arguments for and against: Let's hear all the pros and cons before we make a decision.) pro -
20 raid
[reid] 1. noun(a sudden, short and usually unexpected attack: The enemy made a raid on the docks; The police carried out a raid on the gambling den.) raid; razzia2. verb1) (to make a raid on: The police raided the gambling club.) foretage et raid; foretage en razzia2) (to take things from: I'm hungry - let's raid the fridge.) plyndre•- raider* * *[reid] 1. noun(a sudden, short and usually unexpected attack: The enemy made a raid on the docks; The police carried out a raid on the gambling den.) raid; razzia2. verb1) (to make a raid on: The police raided the gambling club.) foretage et raid; foretage en razzia2) (to take things from: I'm hungry - let's raid the fridge.) plyndre•- raider
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short and sweet — {adj.} Brief and to the point. * /Henry s note to his father was short and sweet. He wrote, Dear Dad, please send me $5. Love, Henry. / … Dictionary of American idioms
short-circuit — [shôrtsʉr′kit] vt. 1. Elec. to make a short circuit in 2. to bypass (an obstruction, custom, etc.) 3. to cause a sudden break in; impede; thwart vi. to develop a short circuit … English World dictionary
short — shortness, n. /shawrt/, adj., shorter, shortest, adv., n., v. adj. 1. having little length; not long. 2. having little height; not tall: a short man. 3. extending or reaching only a little way: a short path. 4. brief in duration; not extensive in … Universalium
make — make1 makable, adj. /mayk/, v., made, making, n. v.t. 1. to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art. 2. to produce; cause to exist or happen; bring… … Universalium
make-short approach — An instruction given by ATC (air traffic control) to the pilot to modify his circuit procedure and to make a short final approach. An alternate expression for the term is “tighten your approach.” … Aviation dictionary
short shrift — Meaning To get an unfairly small portion. A shrift was a confession given to a priest who then gave absolution. In the 17th century criminals were sent to the scaffold immediately after sentencing. They only had time for a short shrift before… … Meaning and origin of phrases
Make Room! Make Room! — … Wikipedia
Make a Wish (2006 film) — Make A Wish Directed by Cherien Dabis Produced by Cherien Dabis Written by Cherien Dabis Starring Mayar Rantisse, Lone Khilleh, Iman Aoun … Wikipedia