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  • 1 watch

    [wo ] 1. noun
    1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) ur; -ur; armbåndsur
    2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vagt
    3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) -hold
    2. verb
    1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se
    2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) holde udkig efter; holde øje med
    3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på
    4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) holde øje med
    5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vente på
    •
    - watchful
    - watchfully
    - watchfulness
    - watchdog
    - watchmaker
    - watchman
    - watchtower
    - watchword
    - keep watch
    - watch one's step
    - watch out
    - watch over
    * * *
    [wo ] 1. noun
    1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) ur; -ur; armbåndsur
    2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vagt
    3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) -hold
    2. verb
    1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se
    2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) holde udkig efter; holde øje med
    3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på
    4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) holde øje med
    5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vente på
    •
    - watchful
    - watchfully
    - watchfulness
    - watchdog
    - watchmaker
    - watchman
    - watchtower
    - watchword
    - keep watch
    - watch one's step
    - watch out
    - watch over

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  • 2 to keep watch

    at holde vagt

    English-Danish mini dictionary > to keep watch

  • 3 to watch television

    at kigge fjernsyn

    English-Danish mini dictionary > to watch television

  • 4 to watch television

    at se fjernsyn

    English-Danish mini dictionary > to watch television

  • 5 consult

    1) (to seek advice or information from: Consult your doctor; He consulted his watch; He consulted with me about what we should do next.) rådføre sig med; konsultere; se på
    2) ((of a doctor etc) to give professional advice: He consults on Mondays and Fridays.) give konsultation
    •
    - consultation
    * * *
    1) (to seek advice or information from: Consult your doctor; He consulted his watch; He consulted with me about what we should do next.) rådføre sig med; konsultere; se på
    2) ((of a doctor etc) to give professional advice: He consults on Mondays and Fridays.) give konsultation
    •
    - consultation

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  • 6 roll in

    verb (to come in or be got in large numbers or amounts: I'd like to own a chain store and watch the money rolling in.) trille ind
    * * *
    verb (to come in or be got in large numbers or amounts: I'd like to own a chain store and watch the money rolling in.) trille ind

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  • 7 tick

    I 1. [tik] noun
    1) (a regular sound, especially that of a watch, clock etc.) tik
    2) (a moment: Wait a tick!) øjeblik
    2. verb
    (to make a sound like this: Your watch ticks very loudly!) tikke
    II 1. [tik] noun
    (a mark () used to show that something is correct, has been noted etc.) hak
    2. verb
    ((often with off) to put this mark beside an item or name on a list etc: She ticked everything off on the list.) markere; hakke af
    - tick someone off
    - tick off
    - give someone a ticking off
    - give a ticking off
    - tick someone off
    - tick off
    - tick over
    - ticked off     III [tik] noun
    (a type of small, blood-sucking insect: Our dog has ticks.) skovflåt; mide
    * * *
    I 1. [tik] noun
    1) (a regular sound, especially that of a watch, clock etc.) tik
    2) (a moment: Wait a tick!) øjeblik
    2. verb
    (to make a sound like this: Your watch ticks very loudly!) tikke
    II 1. [tik] noun
    (a mark () used to show that something is correct, has been noted etc.) hak
    2. verb
    ((often with off) to put this mark beside an item or name on a list etc: She ticked everything off on the list.) markere; hakke af
    - tick someone off
    - tick off
    - give someone a ticking off
    - give a ticking off
    - tick someone off
    - tick off
    - tick over
    - ticked off     III [tik] noun
    (a type of small, blood-sucking insect: Our dog has ticks.) skovflåt; mide

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  • 8 wind

    I 1. [wind] noun
    1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind
    2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft
    3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft
    2. verb
    (to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af
    3. adjective
    ((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-
    - windiness
    - windfall
    - windmill
    - windpipe
    - windsurf
    - windsurfer
    - windsurfing
    - windscreen
    - windsock
    - windsurf
    - windsurfer
    - windsurfing
    - windswept
    - get the wind up
    - get wind of
    - get one's second wind
    - in the wind
    - like the wind     II past tense, past participle - wound; verb
    1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle
    2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde
    3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig
    4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op
    •
    - winding
    - wind up
    - be/get wound up
    * * *
    I 1. [wind] noun
    1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind
    2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft
    3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft
    2. verb
    (to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af
    3. adjective
    ((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-
    - windiness
    - windfall
    - windmill
    - windpipe
    - windsurf
    - windsurfer
    - windsurfing
    - windscreen
    - windsock
    - windsurf
    - windsurfer
    - windsurfing
    - windswept
    - get the wind up
    - get wind of
    - get one's second wind
    - in the wind
    - like the wind     II past tense, past participle - wound; verb
    1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle
    2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde
    3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig
    4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op
    •
    - winding
    - wind up
    - be/get wound up

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  • 9 present

    I ['preznt] adjective
    1) (being here, or at the place, occasion etc mentioned: My father was present on that occasion; Who else was present at the wedding?; Now that the whole class is present, we can begin the lesson.) være tilstede
    2) (existing now: the present moment; the present prime minister.) nuværende
    3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action now: In the sentence `She wants a chocolate', the verb is in the present tense.) præsens; nutid
    •
    - the present
    - at present
    - for the present     II [pri'zent] verb
    1) (to give, especially formally or ceremonially: The child presented a bunch of flowers to the Queen; He was presented with a gold watch when he retired.) overrække; få overrakt
    2) (to introduce: May I present my wife (to you)?) præsentere
    3) (to arrange the production of (a play, film etc): The Elizabethan Theatre Company presents `Hamlet', by William Shakespeare.) præsentere
    4) (to offer (ideas etc) for consideration, or (a problem etc) for solving: She presents (=expresses) her ideas very clearly; The situation presents a problem.) fremføre; udgøre
    5) (to bring (oneself); to appear: He presented himself at the dinner table half an hour late.) møde op
    •
    - presentable
    - presentation
    - present arms     III ['preznt] noun
    (a gift: a wedding present; birthday presents.) gave; -gave
    * * *
    I ['preznt] adjective
    1) (being here, or at the place, occasion etc mentioned: My father was present on that occasion; Who else was present at the wedding?; Now that the whole class is present, we can begin the lesson.) være tilstede
    2) (existing now: the present moment; the present prime minister.) nuværende
    3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action now: In the sentence `She wants a chocolate', the verb is in the present tense.) præsens; nutid
    •
    - the present
    - at present
    - for the present     II [pri'zent] verb
    1) (to give, especially formally or ceremonially: The child presented a bunch of flowers to the Queen; He was presented with a gold watch when he retired.) overrække; få overrakt
    2) (to introduce: May I present my wife (to you)?) præsentere
    3) (to arrange the production of (a play, film etc): The Elizabethan Theatre Company presents `Hamlet', by William Shakespeare.) præsentere
    4) (to offer (ideas etc) for consideration, or (a problem etc) for solving: She presents (=expresses) her ideas very clearly; The situation presents a problem.) fremføre; udgøre
    5) (to bring (oneself); to appear: He presented himself at the dinner table half an hour late.) møde op
    •
    - presentable
    - presentation
    - present arms     III ['preznt] noun
    (a gift: a wedding present; birthday presents.) gave; -gave

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  • 10 dial

    1. noun
    1) (the face of a watch or clock: My watch has a dial you can see in the dark.) urskive
    2) (the turning disc over the numbers on a telephone.) nummerskive
    3) (any disc etc bearing numbers etc used to give information: the dial on a radio.) indstillingsknap
    2. verb
    (to turn a telephone dial to get a number: She dialled the wrong number.) dreje; taste
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (the face of a watch or clock: My watch has a dial you can see in the dark.) urskive
    2) (the turning disc over the numbers on a telephone.) nummerskive
    3) (any disc etc bearing numbers etc used to give information: the dial on a radio.) indstillingsknap
    2. verb
    (to turn a telephone dial to get a number: She dialled the wrong number.) dreje; taste

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  • 11 fast

    I 1. adjective
    1) (quick-moving: a fast car.) hurtig
    2) (quick: a fast worker.) hurtig
    3) ((of a clock, watch etc) showing a time in advance of the correct time: My watch is five minutes fast.) foran
    2. adverb
    (quickly: She speaks so fast I can't understand her.) hurtigt
    - fast foods
    - fast food     II 1. verb
    (to go without food, especially for religious or medical reasons: Muslims fast during the festival of Ramadan.) faste
    2. noun
    (a time or act of fasting: She has just finished two days' fast.) faste
    III adjective
    1) ((of a dye) fixed; that will not come out of a fabric when it is washed.) farveægte; vaskeægte
    2) (firm; fixed: She made her end of the rope fast to a tree.) fastgjort
    •
    * * *
    I 1. adjective
    1) (quick-moving: a fast car.) hurtig
    2) (quick: a fast worker.) hurtig
    3) ((of a clock, watch etc) showing a time in advance of the correct time: My watch is five minutes fast.) foran
    2. adverb
    (quickly: She speaks so fast I can't understand her.) hurtigt
    - fast foods
    - fast food     II 1. verb
    (to go without food, especially for religious or medical reasons: Muslims fast during the festival of Ramadan.) faste
    2. noun
    (a time or act of fasting: She has just finished two days' fast.) faste
    III adjective
    1) ((of a dye) fixed; that will not come out of a fabric when it is washed.) farveægte; vaskeægte
    2) (firm; fixed: She made her end of the rope fast to a tree.) fastgjort
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  • 12 pledge

    [ple‹] 1. noun
    1) (a promise: He gave me his pledge.) løfte
    2) (something given by a person who is borrowing money etc to the person he has borrowed it from, to be kept until the money etc is returned: He borrowed $20 and left his watch as a pledge.) pant
    3) (a sign or token: They exchanged rings as a pledge of their love.) tegn
    2. verb
    1) (to promise: He pledged his support.) love
    2) (to give to someone when borrowing money etc: to pledge one's watch.) give i pant
    * * *
    [ple‹] 1. noun
    1) (a promise: He gave me his pledge.) løfte
    2) (something given by a person who is borrowing money etc to the person he has borrowed it from, to be kept until the money etc is returned: He borrowed $20 and left his watch as a pledge.) pant
    3) (a sign or token: They exchanged rings as a pledge of their love.) tegn
    2. verb
    1) (to promise: He pledged his support.) love
    2) (to give to someone when borrowing money etc: to pledge one's watch.) give i pant

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  • 13 strap

    [stræp] 1. noun
    1) (a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material, eg with a buckle for fastening something (eg a suitcase, wristwatch etc) or by which to hold, hang or support something (eg a camera, rucksack etc): I need a new watch-strap; luggage straps.) rem; -rem
    2) (a short looped strip of leather etc, hanging from the roof of a train, by which a standing passenger can support himself.) strop
    2. verb
    1) (to beat (eg a schoolchild) on the hand with a leather strap: He was strapped for being rude to the teacher.) slå med bælte
    2) (to fasten with a strap etc: The two pieces of luggage were strapped together; He strapped on his new watch.) spænde; binde; tage på
    •
    - strap in
    - strap up
    * * *
    [stræp] 1. noun
    1) (a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material, eg with a buckle for fastening something (eg a suitcase, wristwatch etc) or by which to hold, hang or support something (eg a camera, rucksack etc): I need a new watch-strap; luggage straps.) rem; -rem
    2) (a short looped strip of leather etc, hanging from the roof of a train, by which a standing passenger can support himself.) strop
    2. verb
    1) (to beat (eg a schoolchild) on the hand with a leather strap: He was strapped for being rude to the teacher.) slå med bælte
    2) (to fasten with a strap etc: The two pieces of luggage were strapped together; He strapped on his new watch.) spænde; binde; tage på
    •
    - strap in
    - strap up

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  • 14 clock

    [klok] 1. noun
    1) (an instrument for measuring time, but not worn on the wrist like a watch: We have five clocks in our house; an alarm clock (= a clock with a ringing device for waking one up in the morning).) ur
    2) (an instrument for measuring speed of a vehicle or distance travelled by a vehicle: My car has 120,000 miles on the clock.) speedometer; fartmåler
    2. verb
    (to register (a time) on a stopwatch etc.) tage tid
    - clockwork
    - clock in
    - out/on
    - off
    - clock up
    - like clockwork
    - round the clock
    * * *
    [klok] 1. noun
    1) (an instrument for measuring time, but not worn on the wrist like a watch: We have five clocks in our house; an alarm clock (= a clock with a ringing device for waking one up in the morning).) ur
    2) (an instrument for measuring speed of a vehicle or distance travelled by a vehicle: My car has 120,000 miles on the clock.) speedometer; fartmåler
    2. verb
    (to register (a time) on a stopwatch etc.) tage tid
    - clockwork
    - clock in
    - out/on
    - off
    - clock up
    - like clockwork
    - round the clock

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  • 15 close

    I 1. [kləus] adverb
    1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær
    2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt
    2. adjective
    1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær
    2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt
    3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig
    4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt
    5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer
    6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig
    7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt
    •
    - closeness
    - close call/shave
    - close-set
    - close-up
    - close at hand
    - close on
    - close to     II 1. [kləuz] verb
    1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke
    2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte
    3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte
    2. noun
    (a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning
    - close up
    * * *
    I 1. [kləus] adverb
    1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær
    2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt
    2. adjective
    1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær
    2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt
    3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig
    4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt
    5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer
    6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig
    7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt
    •
    - closeness
    - close call/shave
    - close-set
    - close-up
    - close at hand
    - close on
    - close to     II 1. [kləuz] verb
    1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke
    2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte
    3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte
    2. noun
    (a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning
    - close up

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  • 16 display

    [di'splei] 1. verb
    1) (to set out for show: The china was displayed in a special cabinet.) fremvise; udstille
    2) (to show: She displayed a talent for mimicry.) fremvise
    2. noun
    1) ((an) act of showing or making clear: a display of military strength.) forevisning; opvisning; udstilling
    2) (an entertainment etc intended to show the ability etc of those taking part: a dancing display.) opvisning; forestilling
    3) (something which shows or sets out something else: an advertising display.) reklametavle
    4) (the part of a video recorder, calculator, digital watch etc that shows numbers, the date, time, or other information.) displayvindue
    * * *
    [di'splei] 1. verb
    1) (to set out for show: The china was displayed in a special cabinet.) fremvise; udstille
    2) (to show: She displayed a talent for mimicry.) fremvise
    2. noun
    1) ((an) act of showing or making clear: a display of military strength.) forevisning; opvisning; udstilling
    2) (an entertainment etc intended to show the ability etc of those taking part: a dancing display.) opvisning; forestilling
    3) (something which shows or sets out something else: an advertising display.) reklametavle
    4) (the part of a video recorder, calculator, digital watch etc that shows numbers, the date, time, or other information.) displayvindue

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  • 17 fix

    [fiks] 1. verb
    1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) fastgøre; fæstne
    2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) fæstne; montere
    3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) reparere; ordne
    4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) rette mod; koncentrere
    5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) arrangere; fikse
    6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) fiksere
    7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) lave; sørge for
    2. noun
    (trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) knibe; klemme
    - fixed
    - fixedly
    - fixture
    - fix on
    - fix someone up with something
    - fix up with something
    - fix someone up with
    - fix up with
    * * *
    [fiks] 1. verb
    1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) fastgøre; fæstne
    2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) fæstne; montere
    3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) reparere; ordne
    4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) rette mod; koncentrere
    5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) arrangere; fikse
    6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) fiksere
    7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) lave; sørge for
    2. noun
    (trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) knibe; klemme
    - fixed
    - fixedly
    - fixture
    - fix on
    - fix someone up with something
    - fix up with something
    - fix someone up with
    - fix up with

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  • 18 forgive

    [fə'ɡiv]
    past tense - forgave; verb
    1) (to stop being angry with (someone who has done something wrong): He forgave her for stealing his watch.) tilgive; undskylde
    2) (to stop being angry about (something that someone has done): He forgave her angry words.) tilgive
    •
    - forgiving
    * * *
    [fə'ɡiv]
    past tense - forgave; verb
    1) (to stop being angry with (someone who has done something wrong): He forgave her for stealing his watch.) tilgive; undskylde
    2) (to stop being angry about (something that someone has done): He forgave her angry words.) tilgive
    •
    - forgiving

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  • 19 gain

    [ɡein] 1. verb
    1) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) opnå; få
    2) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) opnå; vinde
    3) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) få; vinde
    4) ((of a clock or watch) to go too fast: This clock gains (four minutes a day).) vinde
    2. noun
    1) (an increase (in weight etc): a gain of one kilo.) forøgelse; forhøjelse
    2) (profits, advantage, wealth etc: His loss was my gain; He'd do anything for gain.) fortjeneste; rigdom
    •
    - gain on
    * * *
    [ɡein] 1. verb
    1) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) opnå; få
    2) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) opnå; vinde
    3) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) få; vinde
    4) ((of a clock or watch) to go too fast: This clock gains (four minutes a day).) vinde
    2. noun
    1) (an increase (in weight etc): a gain of one kilo.) forøgelse; forhøjelse
    2) (profits, advantage, wealth etc: His loss was my gain; He'd do anything for gain.) fortjeneste; rigdom
    •
    - gain on

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  • 20 guarantee

    1. noun
    1) (a statement by the maker that something will work for a certain period of time: This guarantee is valid for one year.) garanti
    2) (a thing that makes something likely or certain: It is no guarantee against failure.) garanti; sikkerhed
    2. verb
    1) (to act as, or give, a guarantee: This watch is guaranteed for six months.) garantere; være dækket af garanti
    2) (to state that something is true, definite etc: I can't guarantee that what he told me is correct.) garantere; love; forsikre
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (a statement by the maker that something will work for a certain period of time: This guarantee is valid for one year.) garanti
    2) (a thing that makes something likely or certain: It is no guarantee against failure.) garanti; sikkerhed
    2. verb
    1) (to act as, or give, a guarantee: This watch is guaranteed for six months.) garantere; være dækket af garanti
    2) (to state that something is true, definite etc: I can't guarantee that what he told me is correct.) garantere; love; forsikre

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  • watch — ► VERB 1) look at attentively. 2) keep under careful or protective observation. 3) exercise care, caution, or restraint about. 4) (watch for) look out for. 5) (watch out) be careful. 6) maintain an interest i …   English terms dictionary

  • watch — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 instrument for telling the time ADJECTIVE ▪ digital ▪ analogue/analog, mechanical (esp. AmE) ▪ pocket, wrist (usually wristwatch) …   Collocations dictionary

  • watch*/*/*/ — [wɒtʃ] verb I 1) [I/T] to look at someone or something for a period of time Did you watch the news last night?[/ex] We watched helplessly as the car rolled into the river.[/ex] Jill watched the children build sandcastles.[/ex] We arrived early to …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • watch out — verb be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful (Freq. 5) Watch out for pickpockets! • Syn: ↑watch, ↑look out • Derivationally related forms: ↑lookout (for: ↑look out), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • watch over — verb follow with the eyes or the mind (Freq. 1) Keep an eye on the baby, please! The world is watching Sarajevo She followed the men with the binoculars • Syn: ↑watch, ↑observe, ↑follow, ↑keep an eye …   Useful english dictionary

  • watch for — ˈwatch for ˌwatch ˈout for [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they watch for he/she/it watches for present participle watching for …   Useful english dictionary

  • watch — verb 1》 look at attentively.     ↘keep under careful or protective observation.     ↘(watch for) look out for. 2》 exercise care, caution, or restraint about.     ↘[usu. in imperative] (watch out) be careful. 3》 maintain an interest in. 4》 archaic …   English new terms dictionary

  • watch — verb To keep guard; to stand as sentinel; to be on guard at night, for the preservation of security, peace and good order noun A division of a ship s crew. At sea, the ship s company is divided into two watches, larboard and starboard, with a… …   Black's law dictionary

  • watch paint dry — verb To watch something that has virtually no movement, hence, something very boring. I expected his new play to be as good as the last, but it was like watching paint dry. Syn: watch grass grow …   Wiktionary

  • watch|dog — «WOCH DG, DOG; WCH», noun, adjective, verb. dogged, dog|ging. –n. 1. a dog kept to guard property. 2. Figurative. a watchful guardian. –adj. 1. having to do with or characteristic of a watchdog. 2 …   Useful english dictionary

  • watch your six — verb watch your back …   Wiktionary

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