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1 tied
adj. bunden, knuten; förbunden, förenad -
2 tied in
inbunden, fastspänd, fäst -
3 tied up
bunden; upptagen -
4 tied to his mother's apron strings
han hänger mamma i kjolarna, han är mammigEnglish-Swedish dictionary > tied to his mother's apron strings
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5 be tied up
vara bunden, att vara upptagen med en särskild förpliktelse, att vara förpliktigad till något* * *1) (to be busy; to be involved (with): I can't discuss this matter just now - I'm tied up with other things.) vara upptagen2) ((with with) to be connected with.) vara knuten till -
6 his hands are tied
det finns inget han kan göra [för att hjälpa situationen] -
7 was tongue-tied
fick tunghäfta (blev stum, blev mållös) -
8 tie
n. slips; skosnöre; snöre, band; bindning; förbindelse; oavgjort resultat (sport)--------v. binda, knyta* * *1. present participle - tying; verb1) ((often with to, on etc) to fasten with a string, rope etc: He tied the horse to a tree; The parcel was tied with string; I don't like this job - I hate being tied to a desk.) binda []2) (to fasten by knotting; to make a knot in: He tied his shoelaces.) knyta3) (to be joined by a knot etc: The belt of this dress ties at the front.) knytas4) (to score the same number of points etc (in a game, competition etc): Three people tied for first place.) komma lika (på samma plats)2. noun1) (a strip of material worn tied round the neck under the collar of a shirt: He wore a shirt and tie.) slips2) (something that joins: the ties of friendship.) band3) (an equal score or result (in a game, competition etc); a draw.) oavgjort resultat, dött lopp4) (a game or match to be played.) match•- tie someone down
- tie down
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9 apron
n. förkläde; plattform, avantscen; platta (på flygplats)* * *['eiprən]1) (a piece of cloth, plastic etc worn over the front of the clothes for protection against dirt etc: She tied on her apron before preparing the dinner.) förkläde2) (something like an apron in shape, eg a hard surface for aircraft on an airfield.) platta3) ((also apron-stage) the part of the stage in a theatre which is in front of the curtain.) plattformsscen, -
10 bale
n. bal, packe; stor förödelse, katastrof--------v. packa i balar, bala* * *[beil] I noun(a large bundle of goods or material (cloth, hay etc) tied together: a bale of cotton.) bal, packeII 1. verb((also bail) to clear (water out of a boat with buckets etc): Several gallons of water were baled out of the boat.) ösa- bale out2. See also:- bail out -
11 bib
n. skäggtorsk; haklapp--------v. pimpla, supa (ålderdomligt)* * *[bib]1) (a cloth etc tied under a child's chin to catch spilt food etc.) haklapp2) (the top part of an apron or overalls, covering the chest.) bröstlapp -
12 cord
n. rep; (musik) sträng; snöre--------v. binda med rep* * *[ko:d]1) ((a piece of) thin rope or thick string: The burglars tied up the nightwatchman with thick cord.) rep, snöre, lina2) (a string-like part of the body: the spinal cord; the vocal cords.) []märg, []band3) (a length of electric cable or flex attached to an electrical appliance: the cord of his electric razor.) sladd4) (a kind of velvet fabric with a ribbed appearance; (in plural) trousers made of this: a pair of cords.) manchester -
13 drug
n. drog; läkemedel--------v. droga, förgifta* * *1. noun1) (any substance used in medicine: She has been prescribed a new drug for her stomach-pains.) medicin, läkemedel2) (a substance, sometimes one used in medicine, taken by some people to achieve a certain effect, eg great happiness or excitement: I think she takes drugs; He behaves as though he is on drugs.) drog[], narkotika2. verb(to make to lose consciousness by giving a drug: She drugged him and tied him up.) droga- druggist- drug-addict
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14 free
adj. fri; obunden, frisläppt; självständig, oberoende; ledig; befriad, undantagen; gratis; ymnig, riklig; otyglad, otvungen--------adv. gratis; fritt--------v. frigöra; befria; frita; göra sig av med (bördor etc.); lösgöra; rädda* * *[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) fri2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) fri3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) frikostig4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) frispråkig, rättfram5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) gratis6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) ledig7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) ledig8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) befriad, fri, utan2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) befria2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) bli av med, befria•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) frilansa- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
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15 gag
n. munkavle; skämt--------v. sätta munkavle på; vilja kräkas; vara fast i halsen; vara road* * *[ɡæɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - gagged; verb1) (to prevent (a person) talking or making a noise, by putting something in or over his mouth: The guards tied up and gagged the prisoners.) lägga munkavle på2) (to choke and almost be sick.) få kväljningar, vilja kräkas2. noun(something which is put in or over a person's mouth to prevent him talking or making a noise.) munkavle -
16 garland
n. girlang (av blommor, blad etc.), krans, samling dikter eller historier--------v. bilda en krans; pryda med blommor, pryda* * *(flowers or leaves tied or woven into a circle: The islanders wore garlands of flowers round their heads.) krans, girland -
17 hold
n. hållhake, grepp; inflytande--------v. hålla; innehålla; upprätthålla; tycka, tro; sköta; äga* * *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.) hålla []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.) hålla3) (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.) hålla4) (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?) hålla5) (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.) hålla []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.) rymma, ha, förvara, innehålla7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) hålla, ha8) (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.) hålla, ha [] hållning9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) []ha, sköta10) (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.) anse, hålla, hysa11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) stå kvar, gälla12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) tvinga13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hålla, försvara14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) hålla stånd mot15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) behålla16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) hålla17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) hålla18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) []ha, äga19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) hålla i sig20) ((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?) hänga kvar i luren, vänta21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) hålla []22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) behålla23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) föra med sig2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tag, grepp2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) makt, inflytande3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) grepp•- - 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.) lastrum -
18 loose
adj. ledig; fri; lös; slapp; lossad; lössläppt; obunden; vårdslös; otydlig; obestämd--------adv. fritt, ledigt--------v. lösa, släppa lös, ge lös, frige; lossa skott, skjuta* * *[lu:s]1) (not tight; not firmly stretched: a loose coat; This belt is loose.) lös, löst sittande2) (not firmly fixed: This button is loose.) lös3) (not tied; free: The horses are loose in the field.) lös4) (not packed; not in a packet: loose biscuits.) lös, i lösvikt•- loosely- looseness
- loosen
- loose-leaf
- break loose
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19 pack
n. paket; förpackning; band; samling; förband; salva--------v. packa; klämma in, pressa* * *[pæk] 1. noun1) (things tied up together or put in a container, especially to be carried on one's back: He carried his luggage in a pack on his back.) packe, knyte, bylte2) (a set of (fifty-two) playing-cards: a pack of cards.) []lek3) (a number or group of certain animals: a pack of wolves / a wolf-pack.)4) (a packet: a pack of cigarettes.) paket, ask2. verb1) (to put (clothes etc) into a bag, suitcase or trunk for a journey: I've packed all I need and I'm ready to go.) packa2) (to come together in large numbers in a small space: They packed into the hall to hear his speech.) packa in sig, tränga ihop sig•- packing- packing-case
- packed out
- packed
- pack off
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20 package
n. paket; förpackning--------v. packa in* * *['pæki‹] 1. noun(things wrapped up and tied (for posting etc); a parcel: a package of books.) packe, bunt, paket2. verb(to wrap up into a package: He packaged (up) the clothes.) förpacka, emballera- package holiday
- package tour
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