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1 good morning, good afternoon, good-day, good evening, good night
interjections, nouns (words used (depending on the time of day) when meeting or leaving someone: Good morning, Mrs Brown; Good night, everyone - I'm going to bed.) günaydın, iyi günler, tünaydın, iyi akşamlar, iyi gecelerEnglish-Turkish dictionary > good morning, good afternoon, good-day, good evening, good night
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2 for good
temelli olarak, geri dönmemek üzere* * *( sometimes for good and all) (permanently: He's not going to France for a holiday - he's going for good.) sürekli olarak, temelli -
3 right
n. doğruluk, gerçek, hak, düzen, sağ, sağ taraf* * *1. hak 2. sağ* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) sağ2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) doğru3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) doğru, dürüst4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) uygun, münasip2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) hak2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) doğruluk, dürüstlük3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) sağ taraf, yön4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) sağcılar, sağ kanat3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) tam2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) derhal, hemen3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) hemen, tam4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) tam, taa5) (to the right: Turn right.) sağa doğru6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) doğru olarak4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) doğrul(t)mak, düzel(t)mek2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) gidermek, düzeltmek5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') Tamam; Olur; Peki- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto, right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) sağcı- by rights
- by right
- get, keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind, not quite right in the head
- not in one's right mind, not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
4 hold
interj. dur————————n. tutma, tutunma, gemi ambarı, tutunacak yer, etki, nüfuz, durdurma, ambar, bagaj bölümü (uçak)————————v. tutmak, kavramak, tıkamak, kaldırmak, el koymak, alıkoymak, gözaltına almak, devam etmek, almak, barındırmak, muhafaza etmek, karara bağlamak, çekmek, dayanmak, sadık kalmak, geçerli olmak, durmak* * *1. tut (v.) 2. tutuş (n.)* * *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.) tutmak2) (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.) tutmak3) (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.) tutmak4) (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?) tutmak5) (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.) tutmak, alıkoymak6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) almak, içermek7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) yap(ıl)mak, düzenle(n)mek8) (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.) tutmak9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) sahip olmak, elinde bulundurmak10) (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.) sahip olmak, inanmak11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) geçerli olmak12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) zorunlu tutmak, mecbur etmek13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) korumak, savunmak14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) direnmek, baş eğmek15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) tutmak, sürdürmek16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) bırakmak17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) kutlamak, yapmak18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) sahip olmak19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) sürmek, devam etmek20) ((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?) beklemek, ayrılmamak21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) uzatmak22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) muhafaza etmek23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) beklemek2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tutma, tutuş, yakalama2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) etki, nüfuz, denetim3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tutma, tutuş•- - 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.) gemi ambarı -
5 where
adv. nerede, nereye, nereden————————conj. dığı yere, diği yerde————————n. yer, nere* * *1. nerede (q.) 2. yer (wh.)* * *[weə] 1. adverb((to or in) which place (?): Where are you going (to)?; Do you know where we are?; Where does he get his ideas from?; We asked where to find a good restaurant.) nerede, nereye2. relative pronoun(((to or in) the place) to or in which: It's nice going on holiday to a place where you've been before; This is the town where I was born; It's still where it was; I can't see him from where I am.)...diği yer(d)e(n)- whereabouts
- whereas
- whereby
- whereupon
- wherever 3. adverb((also where ever) used in questions or exclamations to express surprise etc: Wherever did she get that hat?) nereden, nereye, nerede -
6 judge
n. yargıç, hakim, hakem, ekspert, uzman————————v. hüküm vermek, muhakeme etmek, yargılamak, karara varmak, hakemlik etmek, değerlendirmek, değer biçmek, tahmin etmek, anlam çıkarmak, kanısında olmak* * *1. yargıla (v.) 2. yargı (n.)* * *1. verb1) (to hear and try (cases) in a court of law: Who will be judging this murder case?) yargılamak, muhakeme etmek2) (to decide which is the best in a competition etc: Is she going to judge the singing competition again?; Who will be judging the vegetables at the flower show?; Who is judging at the horse show?) hakemlik yapmak/etmek3) (to consider and form an idea of; to estimate: You can't judge a man by his appearance; Watch how a cat judges the distance before it jumps; She couldn't judge whether he was telling the truth.) karar vermek4) (to criticize for doing wrong: We have no right to judge him - we might have done the same thing ourselves.) eleştirmek, yargılamak2. noun1) (a public officer who hears and decides cases in a law court: The judge asked if the jury had reached a verdict.) hâkim, yargıç2) (a person who decides which is the best in a competition etc: The judge's decision is final (= you cannot argue with the judge's decision); He was asked to be on the panel of judges at the beauty contest.) hakem3) (a person who is skilled at deciding how good etc something is: He says she's honest, and he's a good judge of character; He seems a very fine pianist to me, but I'm no judge.) uzman, bilir kişi•- judgment
- judging from / to judge from
- pass judgement on
- pass judgement -
7 change
n. değişiklik, değişim, demir para, yenilik, bozuk para, para üstü, üstü, borsa [brit.]————————v. değiştirmek, aktarmak, değişmek, takas etmek, değiş tokuş etmek, bozdurmak, bozmak, dönüşmek, haline gelmek, üzerini değişmek* * *1. değiş (v.) 2. değişiklik (n.) 3. değiştir (v.) 4. değişim (n.)* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) değiş(tir)mek2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) değiştirmek3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) değiştirmek, üstüne giymek4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) dönüş(tür)mek5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) değiştirmek2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) değişme, değişim2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) değişiklik3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) değiştirme4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) bozukluk5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) para üstü6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) tatil, dinlenme•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
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8 condition
n. koşul, şart, durum, hal, alem, kondisyon, form, mevki, kayıt, medeni durum, ikmal, bütünleme————————v. koşullandırmak, şarta bağlamak, şart koşmak; belirlemek; alıştırmak, eğitmek; forma sokmak, programlamak, denemek; ikmale bırakmak* * *1. durum 2. şart koş (v.) 3. koşul (n.)* * *[kən'diʃən] 1. noun1) (state or circumstances in which a person or thing is: The house is not in good condition; He is in no condition to leave hospital; under ideal conditions; living conditions; variable conditions.) durum, vaziyet, hâl2) (something that must happen or be done before some other thing happens or is done; a term or requirement in an agreement: It was a condition of his going that he should pay his own expenses; That is one of the conditions in the agreement.) koşul, şart2. verb1) (to affect or control: behaviour conditioned by circumstances.) koşullandırmak, şartlandırmak2) (to put into the required state: The footballers trained hard in order to condition themselves for the match.) forma sokmak•- conditionally
- conditioner
- on condition that -
9 fight
n. mücâdele, uğraşma, kavga, dalaş, savaş, dövüş, karşılaşma, anlaşmazlık, çekişme————————v. dövüşmek, uğraşmak, mücâdele etmek, savaşmak, savunmak, savaş vermek, kavga etmek* * *1. savaş (v.) 2. savaş (n.)* * *1. past tense, past participle - fought; verb1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) dövüşmek2) (to resist strongly; to take strong action to prevent: to fight a fire; We must fight against any attempt to deprive us of our freedom.) savaşmak3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) kavga etmek2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) kavga2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) savaş3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) dayanma gücü4) (a boxing-match.) boks maçı•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
- fight shy of
- put up a good fight -
10 job
n. Yyüp peygamber, Eyüp peygamber* * *iş* * *[‹ob]1) (a person's daily work or employment: She has a job as a bank-clerk; Some of the unemployed men have been out of a job for four years.) iş2) (a piece of work or a task: I have several jobs to do before going to bed.) iş•- a good job
- have a job
- just the job
- make the best of a bad job -
11 keep
n. iç kale, kale, geçim, yiyecek, bakım, himaye————————v. tutmak, bulundurmak, sağlamak, korumak, temelli almak, sürdürmek, devam ettirmek, alıkoymak, bakmak, gözkulak olmak, işletmek, uymak, kalmak, durmak, kutlamak* * *1. konumunda tut (v.) 2. elde tut 3. erzak (n.)* * *[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) saklamak, elinde tutmak2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) saklamak, atmamak3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) kalmak, tutmak, sürdürmek4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) yapmaya devam etmek5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) saklamak, bulundurmak6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) bakmak, tutmak7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) taze kalmak, dayanmak8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) tutmak9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) tutmak, alıkoymak10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) bakmak, geçindirmek11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) tutmak, durmak, yerine getirmek12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) kutlamak2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) (günlük) harcamalar, masraflar, geçim- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch -
12 optimism
n. iyimserlik, optimizm* * *iyimserlik* * *['optimizəm](a state of mind in which one always hopes or expects that something good will happen: Even when it was obvious to the others that he was not going to succeed he was full of optimism.) iyimserlik- optimist- optimistic
- optimistically -
13 prospect
n. manzara, görünüm, beklenti, olasılık, umut, ihtimal, maden damarı belirtisi, muhtemel müşteri————————v. maden aramak, aramak (petrol vs.), ümit vermek (maden)* * *1. maden araştır (v.) 2. ümit (n.)* * *1. ['prospekt] noun1) (an outlook for the future; a view of what one may expect to happen: He didn't like the prospect of going abroad; a job with good prospects.) beklenti, olasılık2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) görünüş, manzara2. [prə'spekt, ]( American[) 'prospekt] verb(to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) maden aramak- prospectus -
14 rest
n. dinlenme, geri, uyku, hareketsizlik, rahat, ölüm, dinlenme yeri, misafirhane, mezar, destek, dayanak, kalan, es, durak, artık, kalıntı, gerisi, bakiye, ihtiyat akçesi [brit.]————————v. dinlenmek, mola vermek, uyumak, istirahat etmek, uzanmak, yatmak, ebedi istirahatte olmak, dayanmak, yaslanmak, durmak, dinlendirmek, dikmek (bakış), dayamak, koymak, çıkarmak, gömülü olmak, olmaya devam etmek, aynen kalmak* * *1. istirahat 2. dinlen (v.) 3. dinlenme (n.)* * *I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) dinlenme2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) uyku3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.)... dayanağı, destek4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) hareketsizlik, işlemeyiş2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) dinlenmek, istirahat etmek2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) uyumak, uzanmak, yatmak3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) yaslanmak, dayanmak4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) içinde olmak, rahata kavuşmak5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.)...-e bağlı olmak6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.)...-e ait olmak,...-e düşmek•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
15 set
adj. kurulmuş, yapmacık, içten olmayan, sabit, değişmez, belirlenmiş, belirli, geleneksel, alışılmış, basmakalıp, kararlı, azimli, inatçı, dediğim dedik————————n. set, seri, dizi, takım, yemek takımı, sahne, topluluk, grup, zümre, durum, hal, eğilim, gidiş yönü, gidişat, batma, vaziyet, batış, fide, fidan, yuva (porsuk vb.), alıcı————————v. koymak; yerleştirmek, takmak, kurmak, hazırlamak; düzenlemek; ayarlamak, belirlemek; batmak (güneş), batmak; oturtmak; yapmak; kararlaştırmak; dizmek; dikmek, ekmek; şekil vermek; kuluçkaya yatırmak; kakma işi yapmak (taş); süslemek; yazmak, çizmek; saldırtmak, üzerine salmak; riske atmak, tehlikeye atmak; olgunlaşmak; yaptırmak; yerleşmek; katılaşmak, pıhtılaşmak, pekişmek; kesilmek (süt); oturmak; gelmek, esmek; avın yerini göstermek; kasılmak; meyve vermek* * *1. ayarla (v.) 2. kur (v.) 3. set (n.)* * *[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) koymak2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) kurmak, hazırlamak3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) saptamak, kararlaştırmak4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) vermek5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) başlatmak6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) batmak7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) katılaşmak8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) ayarlamak, kurmak9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) saç yapmak, şekil vermek10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) oturtmak, koymak11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) (kırık çıkığı) yerine koymak/oturtmak2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) belirli, değişmez2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) kararlı, aklına koymuş3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) amaçlı4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) sabit5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) değişmez6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.)... ile donatılmış3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) set, takım2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) alıcı, cihaz3) (a group of people: the musical set.) topluluk4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) saç yapma5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) sahne, dekor6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) set•- setting- setback
- set phrase
- set-square
- setting-lotion
- set-to
- set-up
- all set
- set about
- set someone against someone
- set against someone
- set someone against
- set against
- set aside
- set back
- set down
- set in
- set off
- set something or someone on someone
- set on someone
- set something or someone on
- set on
- set out
- set to
- set up
- set up camp
- set up house
- set up shop
- set upon -
16 so
n. sol [müz.]* * *1. bundan dolayı 2. bu yüzden (conn.) 3. çok (adj.) 4. bu yüzden (adv.)* * *[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) bu/o kadar2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) öyle, böyle3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) öyle, doğru, haklısın4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.)...-de/da5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') gerçekten, hakikaten, tabii2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) onun için, bu nedenle- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far, so good
- so that
- so to say/speak
См. также в других словарях:
good going — good work, at a girl, way to go Good going, Judy! You passed the exam! … English idioms
good going — interjection well done; congratulations! … Wiktionary
good — 1 /gUd/ adjective comparative better, superlative best /best/ 1 OF A HIGH STANDARD of a high standard: a good reputation | a good quality cloth | a good Muslim | This book is not as good as her last one. | His test scores were good, but hers were … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
going — go|ing1 [ˈgəuıŋ US ˈgou ] n [U] 1.) the difficulty or speed with which something is done hard/rough/slow etc going ▪ I m getting the work done, but it s slow going. good going/not bad going ▪ We climbed the mountain in three hours, which wasn t… … Dictionary of contemporary English
going — [[t]go͟ʊɪŋ[/t]] ♦ 1) PHR MODAL If you say that something is going to happen, you mean that it will happen in the future, usually quite soon. I think it s going to be successful... You re going to enjoy this... I m going to have to tell him the… … English dictionary
going — I UK [ˈɡəʊɪŋ] / US [ˈɡoʊɪŋ] noun [uncountable] 1) a) used for talking about how fast or easily you make progress slow/heavy going: The first half of the film is pretty slow going (= is rather boring). tough/hard going: It s hard going until you… … English dictionary
going — go|ing1 [ gouıŋ ] noun uncount 1. ) used for talking about how fast or easily you make progress: slow/heavy going: The first half of the movie is pretty slow going (=is rather boring). tough/hard going: It s hard going until you get back onto the … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
going — [ˈgəʊɪŋ] noun [U] I 1) used for talking about how fast or easily you make progress We d reached London by six o clock, which was good going.[/ex] The first half of the film is pretty slow going (= is rather boring).[/ex] 2) an occasion when… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
going over — 1. n. an examination. □ After a thorough going over, the doctor pronounced me alive. □ I gave your car a good going over, and I fixed a lot of little things. 2. n. a beating. □ Sam gave the guy a terrible going over … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
going-over — /goh ing oh veuhr/, n., pl. goings over /goh ingz oh veuhr/. 1. a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going over. 2. a severe, thorough scolding. 3. a sound thrashing; beating: The hoodlums gave him a good… … Universalium
going-over — noun 1 a thorough examination of something to make sure it is all right: The car needs a good going over. 2 give sb a going over especially BrE to hit someone and hurt them … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
