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1 Waste
v. trans.Devastate, ravage: P. and V. δῃοῦν, τέμνειν (Eur., Hec. 1204), P. κείρειν, ἀδικεῖν, κακουργεῖν.Plunder: P. and V. πορθεῖν, ἐκπορθεῖν, διαπορθεῖν, ἁρπάζειν, ἀναρπάζειν, διαρπάζειν, συλᾶν, λῄζεσθαι, φέρειν, P. ἄγειν καὶ φέρειν, διαφορεῖν, λῃστεύειν, V. πέρθειν, ἐκπέρθειν (also Plat. but rare P.).Make desolate: P. and V. ἐρημοῦν, ἐξερημοῦν.Wear out: P. and V. τρύχειν (only pass. in P.), Ar. and P. ἀποκναίειν, κατατρίβειν, P. ἐκτρυχοῦν, V. τρύειν (pass. also in Plat. but rare P.), Ar. and V. τείρειν, V. γυμνάζειν.Wither, make to pine: P. and V. μαραίνειν, V. ἀμαυροῦν (also Xen. but rare P.), αὐαίνειν, συντήκειν, ἐκτήκειν, Ar. and V. τήκειν; see Wither.Wasted with sickness: V. παρειμένος νόσῳ (Eur., Or. 881).You waste words: V. λόγους ἀναλοῖς (Eur., Med. 325).Wasted are all words of remonstrance: V. περισσοὶ πάντες οὑν μέσῳ λόγοι. (Eur. Med. 819).Squander: P. and V. ἐκχεῖν, V. ἀντλεῖν, διασπείρειν.Waste one's substance: P. οἰκοφθορεῖν (Plat.).Their private means through idleness are wasted and lost in riotous living: V. τὰ δʼ ἐν δόμοις δαπάναισι φροῦδα διαφυγόνθʼ ὑπʼ ἀργίας (Eur., H. F. 591).Let slip, throw away: P. and V. ἀποβάλλειν, P. προΐεσθαι.Waste time: P. χρόνον κατατρίβειν, χρόνον ἐμποιεῖν, or use P. and V. μέλλειν (absol.), χρονίζειν (absol.), Ar. and P. διατρίβειν (absol.), Ar. τριψημερεῖν (absol.); see Delay.They wasted time before it (the town): P. ἄλλως ἐνδιάτριψαν χρόνον περὶ αὐτὴν (Thuc. 2, 18; cp. Ar., Ran. 714).That no time may be wasted in the operations: P. ἵνα μηδεὶς χρόνος ἐγγένηται τοῖς πράγμασι (Dem. 445).Waste one's labour, do more than is necessary: P. περιεργάζεσθαι, V. περισσὰ πράσσειν, περισσὰ δρᾶν.——————adj.Desolate: P. and V. ἐρῆμος.Excessive: P. and V. περισσός (Soph., Ant. 780).They treated the agreement as so much waste paper: P. ἡγοῦντο εἶναι τὴν συγγραφὴν ἄλλως ὕθλον καὶ φλυαρίαν (Dem. 931).——————subs.Desolation: P. and V. ἐρημία, ἡ.This is a foolish waste of breath: V. σκαιόν γε ἀνάλωμα τῆς γλώσσης τόδε (Eur., Supp. 547).Extravagance: P. ἀσωτία, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Waste
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2 Mention
subs.P. and V. μνεία, ἡ, P. μνήμη, ἡ.Make mention of: P. μνείαν ποιεῖσθαι (gen. or περί gen.), V. μνείαν ἔχειν (gen.); see mention, v.——————v. trans.P. and V. μνησθῆναι (aor. pass. μιμνήσκειν) (gen. or περί gen.), ἐπιμνησθῆναι (aor. pass. ἐπιμιμνήσκειν) (gen. or περί gen.), P. μνημονεύειν, ὑπομιμνήσκειν, διαμνημονεύειν, V. μνήσασθαι ( 1st aor. mid. μιμνήσκειν) ὑπομνησθῆναι (aor. pass. ὑπομιμνήσκειν) (περί gen.).Speak of: P. and V. λέγειν (acc.), εἰπεῖν (acc.), φράζειν (acc.), V. ἐννέπειν (acc.).Worth mentioning, adj.: P. ἀξιόλογος, ἀξιομνημόνευτος.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Mention
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3 go
[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) πηγαίνω2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) περνώ3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) δίνομαι, πουλιέμαι4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) οδηγώ5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) πηγαίνω6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) `φεύγω`, απομακρύνομαι, εκδιώκομαι7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) εξελλίσομαι8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) φεύγω9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) εξαφανίζομαι10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) κάνω11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) χαλώ12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) δουλεύω, λειτουργώ13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) γίνομαι14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) είμαι15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) μπαίνω16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) πέρνω17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) ξοδεύομαι18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) είμαι επιτρεπτικός19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) κάνω (ήχο)20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) έχω κάποια μελωδία21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) πετυχαίνω2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.)2) (energy: She's full of go.)•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.)2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.)•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) άδεια- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
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4 Amuse
v. trans.Delight: P. and V. τέρπειν.Amuse oneself, pass the time: P. διάγειν, Ar. and P. διατρίβειν.Amuse oneself with, pass the time over: Ar. and P. ἐνδιατρίβειν (dat.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Amuse
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5 Brace
subs.——————v. trans.Tighten: P. ἐπιτείνειν.Brace oneself, v.: P. and V. ἐρρῶσθαι (perf. pass. of ῥωννύναι), P. ἐπερρῶσθαι (perf. pass. of ἐπιρρωνύναι).Make an effort: P. and V. τείνειν, P. διατείνεσθαι, συντείνεσθαι, ἐντείνεσθαι, V. ἐντείνειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Brace
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6 Bring
v. trans.Turn back: P. and V. ἀναστρέφειν (rare P.).Bring back to life: see Revive.Bring before: P. and V. ἐπάγειν (acc. of direct, dat. of indirect object), προσάγειν (acc. of direct object, dat., or πρὸς (acc.), of indirect object).Bring before the court: see Hale.Make come down: P. καταβιβάζειν.Bring forth: P. and V. ἐκφέρειν, ἐξάγειν, ἐκκομίζειν, V. ἐκπορεύειν.Bear, produce ( of animals generally): P. and V. τίκτειν, V. ἀνιέναι; ( of human beings): P. and V. γεννᾶν, τίκτειν, V. γείνασθαι (aor. of γείνεσθαι) (also Xen. but rare P.), λοχεύεσθαι, ἐκλοχεύεσθαι; (of trees, etc.): P. and V. φέρειν; see Yield.Bring forward: P. προάγειν.Introduce: P. and V. παρέχειν (or mid.), ἐπάγειν, εἰσφέρειν, παραφέρειν, παράγειν, προσφέρειν, P. προφέρειν.Bring in: P. and V. εἰσάγειν, εἰσφέρειν, εἰσκομίζειν.Of money: P. προσφέρειν, φέρειν; see Yield.A law: P. and V. γράφειν (Eur., Ion. 443).Bring in besides: P. and V. ἐπεισφέρειν.Bring on oneself: P. and V. ἐπάγεσθαι.Bring oneself to: P. and V. τολμᾶν (infin.), ἀξιοῦν (infin.), ἀνέχεσθαι (part.), V. ἐπαξιοῦν (infin.), Ar. and V. τλῆναι (infin.) ( 2nd aor. of τλᾶν), ἐξανέχεσθαι (part.).Bring out a play: Ar. and P. διδάσκειν; a book: P. ἐκφέρειν, ἐκδιδόναι.Bring over, win over to another: P. προσποιεῖν; to oneself: P. and V. προσποιεῖσθαι, προσάγεσθαι; see bring round, win.Bring round: P. περικομίζειν.I know well that they will all be brought round to this view: P. εὖ οἶδʼ ὅτι πάντες ἐπὶ ταύτην κατενεχθήσονται τὴν ὑπόθεσιν (Isoc. 295A).Bring to: P. and V. προσάγειν, προσφέρειν, P. προσκομίζειν.Bring to bear: P. and V. προσφέρειν, προσάγειν, P. προσκομίζειν.Bring to mind, remember: P. and V. μεμνῆσθαι (perf. pass. μιμνήσκειν) (acc. or gen.), μνημονεύειν; see Remember.Bring to trial: P. εἰς δικαστήριον, ἄγειν, ὑπάγειν εἰς δίκην; see under Trial.Bring up: lit., P. and V. ἀνάγειν, ἀνιέναι, V. ἐξανάγειν; a question: P. and V. ἐκφέρειν; see Introduce.Rear: P. and V. τρέφειν (or mid.), ἐκτρέφειν.Educate: P. and V. παιδεύειν, ἐκπαιδεύειν, παιδαγωγεῖν.An orphan: V. ὀρφανεύειν (acc.).An accusation: P. and V. ἐπιφέρει, P. προφέρειν.Be brought up in: P. and V. ἐντρέφεσθαι (dat.).Bring upon: P. and V. ἐπιφέρειν (τινί τι), V. εἰσφέρειν (τινί τι).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Bring
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7 Hang
v. trans.P. and V. κρεμαννύναι.Make fast on anything: P. and V. ἀρτᾶν.Strangle: Ar. and P. ἄγχειν.Kill by strangling the neck: V. ἀπαρτᾶν δέρην, ἀρτᾶν δέρην.Hang the head: Ar. and P. κύπτειν (absol.), V. νεύειν κάρα.Be hung up: P. ἀναρτᾶσθαι.Be hanged: V. κρεμασθῆναι ( 1st aor. pass. of κρεμαννύναι.Go and hang yourself, interj.: Ar. φθείρου ἐς κόρακας.Those who made laws I would have go and hang themselves: V. οἳ δὲ τοὺς νόμους ἔθεντο... κλάειν ἄνωγα (Eur., Cycl. 338).Hang up, let alone, v. trans.: P. and V. ἐᾶν.V. intrans. P. and V. κρέμασθαι, αἰωρεῖσθαι, ἀρτᾶσθαι.Be fastened: P. and V. ἀρτᾶσθαι, ἐξαρτᾶσθαι.My weapons hanging to my side will speak thus: V. (ὅπλα) πλευρὰ τἀμὰ προσπίτνοντʼ ἐρεῖ τάδε (Eur., H.F. 1379).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Hang
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8 Subdue
v. trans.Master: P. and V. κρατεῖν (gen.).Be subdued, tamed: use also Ar. and V. δαμῆναι ( 2nd aor. pass. δαμάζειν), V. δαμασθῆναι ( 1st aor. pass. δαμάζειν).Get into one's power: P. and V. χειροῦσθαι, αἱρεῖν, ὑποχείριον λαμβάνειν, P. ὑφʼ ἑαυτῷ ποιεῖσθαι, V. χείριον λαμβάνειν (Eur., Cycl.).Make to cease: P. and V. παύειν.Easy to subdue, adj.: P. and V. εὐχείρωτος (Xen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Subdue
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9 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) ρολό2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) ψωμάκι, φραντζολάκι3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) κουτρουβάλα, στριφογύρισμα4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) κούνημα5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) μπουμπουνητό6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) δίπλα7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) τυμπανοκρουσία2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) κυλώ, τσουλάω2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) κυλώ3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) τυλίγω4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) ανοίγω (φύλλο): ισοπεδώνω, στρώνω5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) κάνω μπάλα, κάνω ρολό6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) τυλίγω7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) ανοίγω (φύλλο): ισοπεδώνω, στρώνω8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) κουνιέμαι, μποτζάρω9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) μπουμπουνίζω10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) κινώ κυκλικά τα μάτια μου11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) ταξιδεύω με τροχοφόρο12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) κυματίζω ελαφρά13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) περνώ•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) κάνω πατίνι- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) κατάλογος ονομάτων -
10 try
1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) προσπαθώ2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) δοκιμάζω3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) δικάζω4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) θέτω σε δοκιμασία2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) απόπειρα, προσπάθεια, δοκιμή2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) (ράγκμπι)•- trier- trying
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11 Strain
v. trans.Stretch, tight: P. and V. ἐντείνειν, P. συντείνειν, ἐπιτείνειν.Overexert: P. ἐντείνεσθαι.Sprain: Ar. ἐκκοκκίζειν; see Sprain.Strain every nerve: met., P. παρατείνεσθαι εἰς τοὔσχατον (Thuc. 3, 46).Filter: P. διηθεῖν.Strain to one: Ar. and V. προσέλκεσθαι.Take your son in your arms and strain him to you: V. λαβὲ σὸν παῖδʼ ἐν ἀγκάλαισι καὶ προσελκύσαι (Eur., Hipp. 1431).Strain him to you: V. προσελκύσαι νιν (Eur. I. A. 1452).Strain oneself make an effort: P. and V. τείνειν, P. διατείνεσθαι, συντείνειν, or pass., ἐντείνεσθαι, V. ἐντείνειν.V. intrans.Make an effort: P. and V. τείνειν, P. συντείνειν, V. ἐντείνειν; see strain oneself.They strained with their feet against the wave: V. οἱ δʼ ἐκαρτέρουν πρὸς κῦμα λακτίζοντες (Eur., I. T. 1395).If his tackling strained or snapped entirely: P. πονησάντων αὐτῷ τῶν σκευῶν ἢ καὶ συντριβέντων ὅλως (Dem. 293).——————subs.Tension: P. διάτασις, ἡ.Sprain ( of the limbs): P. στρέμμα, τό, σπάσμα, τό.Manner: P. and V. τρόπος, ὁ.Breed: P. and V. γένος, τό.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Strain
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12 Sure
adj.Trustworthy: P. and V. βέβαιος, πιστός, ἀσφαλής, φερέγγυος (Thuc. but rare P.), ἐχέγγυος (Thuc. but rare P.).Free from falsehood: P. and V. ἀψευδής (Plat.).Unerring: P. and V. ἄφυκτος.Exact: P. and V. ἀκριβής.There is no sure mark to show true manhood: V. οὐκ ἔστʼ ἀκριβὲς οὐδὲν εἰς εὐανδρίαν (Eur., El. 367).Be sure, be convinced: P. and V. πεπεῖσθαι (perf. pass. of πείθειν), πιστεύειν, Ar. and V. πεποιθέναι ( 2nd perf. act. of πείθειν)V. πιστοῦσθαι.Be sure to: P. and V. φροντίζειν ὅπως (aor. subj. or fut. indic.).Be sure you play the man: V. ὅπως ἀνὴρ ἔσει; see under Mind.Be sure to, be likely to: P. and V. μέλλειν (infin.).Make sure of, know exactly: P. and V. ἀκριβοῦν (acc.).Test: P. and V. ἐλέγχειν, ἐξελέγχειν.To be sure, adverbial phrase: see Surely.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sure
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13 accelerate
[ək'seləreit]1) (to increase speed: The driver accelerated to pass the other car.) επιταχύνω2) (to make (something) happen sooner: Worry accelerated his death.) επισπεύδω•- accelerator -
14 buck
1. noun(the male of the deer, hare, rabbit etc: a buck and a doe.) αρσενικό (ελάφι, κ.λπ.)2. verb((of a horse or mule) to make a series of rapid jumps into the air.) χοροπηδώ- buckskin- buck up
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15 cross
[kros] I adjective(angry: I get very cross when I lose something.) τσαντισμένος- crosslyII 1. plural - crosses; noun1) (a symbol formed by two lines placed across each other, eg + or x.) σταυρός2) (two wooden beams placed thus (+), on which Christ was nailed.) σταυρός3) (the symbol of the Christian religion.) Σταυρός4) (a lasting cause of suffering etc: Your rheumatism is a cross you will have to bear.) μαρτύριο5) (the result of breeding two varieties of animal or plant: This dog is a cross between an alsatian and a labrador.) διασταύρωση6) (a monument in the shape of a cross.) σταυρός7) (any of several types of medal given for bravery etc: the Victoria Cross.) σταυρός2. verb1) (to go from one side to the other: Let's cross (the street); This road crosses the swamp.) διασχίζω2) ((negative uncross) to place (two things) across each other: He sat down and crossed his legs.) σταυρώνω3) (to go or be placed across (each other): The roads cross in the centre of town.) διασταυρώνομαι4) (to meet and pass: Our letters must have crossed in the post.) διασταυρώνομαι5) (to put a line across: Cross your `t's'.) σχηματίζω σταυρό6) (to make (a cheque or postal order) payable only through a bank by drawing two parallel lines across it.) μετατρέπω ανοιχτή επιταγή σε δίγραμμη7) (to breed (something) from two different varieties: I've crossed two varieties of rose.) διασταυρώνω8) (to go against the wishes of: If you cross me, you'll regret it!) πάω κόντρα•- cross-- crossing
- crossbow
- cross-breed
- cross-bred
- crosscheck 3. noun(the act of crosschecking.) διασταύρωση πληροφοριών ή υπολογισμών- cross-country skiing
- cross-examine
- cross-examination
- cross-eyed
- cross-fire
- at cross-purposes
- cross-refer
- cross-reference
- crossroads
- cross-section
- crossword puzzle
- crossword
- cross one's fingers
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16 enact
[i'nækt]1) (to act (a rôle, scene etc) not necessarily on stage.) αναπαριστώ2) (to make into a law or pass a law: to enact a new sexual harassment law; enact the bill.) θεσπίζω• -
17 filter
['filtə] 1. noun1) (a strainer or other device through which liquid, gas, smoke etc can pass, but not solid material: A filter is used to make sure that the oil is clean and does not contain any dirt; ( also adjective) filter paper.) φίλτρο2) (a kind of screening plate used to change or correct certain colours: If you are taking photographs in sun and snow, you should use a blue filter.) φίλτρο2. verb1) ((of liquids) to (become) clean by passing through a filter: The rain-water filtered into a tank.) φιλτράρω,-ομαι2) (to come bit by bit or gradually: The news filtered out.) διαρρέω• -
18 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.)2) (a fish hook made to look like a fly so that a fish will take it in its mouth: Which fly should I use to catch a trout?)3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.)•II past tense - flew; verb1) (to (make something) go through the air on wings etc or in an aeroplane: The pilot flew (the plane) across the sea.) πετώ,ταξιδεύω με αεροπλάνο2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) δραπετευώ,το βάζω στα πόδια3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) περνώ γρήγορα•- flyer- flier
- flying saucer
- flying visit
- frequent flyer/flier
- flyleaf
- flyover
- fly in the face of
- fly into
- fly off the handle
- get off to a flying start
- let fly
- send someone/something flying
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19 get through
1) (to finish (work etc): We got through a lot of work today.) διεκπεραιώνω2) (to pass (an examination).) περνώ3) (to arrive, usually with some difficulty: The food got through to the fort despite the enemy's attempts to stop it.) καταφέρνω να φτάσω4) (to make oneself understood: I just can't get through to her any more.) γίνομαι κατανοητός -
20 jump
1. verb1) (to (cause to) go quickly off the ground with a springing movement: He jumped off the wall / across the puddle / over the fallen tree / into the swimming-pool; Don't jump the horse over that fence!) πηδώ2) (to rise; to move quickly (upwards): She jumped to her feet; He jumped into the car.) πηδώ3) (to make a startled movement: The noise made me jump.) αναπηδώ, τινάζομαι4) (to pass over (a gap etc) by bounding: He jumped the stream easily.) υπερπηδώ2. noun1) (an act of jumping: She crossed the stream in one jump.) πήδημα2) (an obstacle to be jumped over: Her horse fell at the third jump.) εμπόδιο3) (a jumping competition: the high jump.) άλμα4) (a startled movement: She gave a jump when the door suddenly banged shut.) απότομη κίνηση, ξάφνιασμα5) (a sudden rise, eg in prices: There has been a jump in the price of potatoes.) απότομη αύξηση•- jumpy- jump at
- jump for joy
- jump on
- jump the gun
- jump the queue
- jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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make a pass at — MAKE (SEXUAL) ADVANCES TO, proposition; informal come on to, make a play for; N. Amer. informal hit on, make time with, put the make on. → pass * * * make a pass at 1. To aim a short blow at, especially ineffectually (informal) … Useful english dictionary
make a pass at someone — phrase to try to start a sexual relationship with someone, for example by talking to them or touching them in a sexual way Thesaurus: to start a romantic or sexual relationshipsynonym Main entry: pass … Useful english dictionary
make a pass at someone — make a pass at (someone) to act toward someone in a way that shows a sexual interest in them. It seems as if those boys can t think of much more than fast cars and making passes at girls … New idioms dictionary
make a pass at — (someone) to act toward someone in a way that shows a sexual interest in them. It seems as if those boys can t think of much more than fast cars and making passes at girls … New idioms dictionary
make a pass at somebody — make a pass at sb idiom (informal) to try to start a sexual relationship with sb Main entry: ↑passidiom … Useful english dictionary
make a pass at — make a romantic approach to , woo , try to get a date with … English contemporary dictionary
make a pass at — are you accusing Mr. Allen of making a pass at you Syn: make (sexual) advances to, proposition; informal come on to, make a play for, hit on, make time with, put the make on … Thesaurus of popular words
make a pass at — {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person. * /We ve been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me./ … Dictionary of American idioms
make a pass at — {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person. * /We ve been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me./ … Dictionary of American idioms
make\ a\ pass\ at — v. phr. slang informal Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person. We ve been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me … Словарь американских идиом
make a pass at — (smb) make romantic advances to a member of the opposite sex He was fired because he made a pass at one of the women who he works with … Idioms and examples