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1 fend for oneself
(to look after oneself: He is old enough to fend for himself.) pasirūpinti savimi -
2 make a name for oneself
(to become famous, get a (usually good) reputation etc: He made a name for himself as a concert pianist.) pelnyti gerą vardą -
3 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) įsipareigotiEnglish-Lithuanian dictionary > take (something) upon oneself
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4 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) įsipareigotiEnglish-Lithuanian dictionary > take (something) upon oneself
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5 feather one's (own) nest
(to gain money for oneself or to make oneself rich while serving others in a position of trust: All the time he has been a member of that committee he has been feathering his own nest.) krautis turtus, prisikimšti kišenes -
6 feather one's (own) nest
(to gain money for oneself or to make oneself rich while serving others in a position of trust: All the time he has been a member of that committee he has been feathering his own nest.) krautis turtus, prisikimšti kišenes -
7 initiative
[-ʃətiv]1) (a first step or move that leads the way: He took the initiative in organizing a search party to look for the girl; A move to start peace talks is sometimes called a peace initiative.) iniciatyva2) (the ability to lead or make decisions for oneself: He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative; My son actually went to the hairdresser's on his own initiative!) iniciatyva -
8 name
[neim] 1. noun1) (a word by which a person, place or thing is called: My name is Rachel; She knows all the flowers by name.) vardas (ir pavardė), pavardė, pavadinimas2) (reputation; fame: He has a name for honesty.) (geras) vardas2. verb1) (to give a name to: They named the child Thomas.) pavadinti, duoti vardą2) (to speak of or list by name: He could name all the kings of England.) išvardyti•- nameless- namely
- nameplate
- namesake
- call someone names
- call names
- in the name of
- make a name for oneself
- name after -
9 self-respect
[selfri'spekt](respect for oneself and concern for one's reputation: Well-known personalities should have more self-respect than to take part in television advertising.) savigarba -
10 fend
[fend] -
11 helpless
adjective (needing the help of other people; unable to do anything for oneself: A baby is almost completely helpless.) bejėgis -
12 self-employed
[selfim'ploid](working for oneself and not employed by someone else: a self-employed dressmaker.) besiverčiantis privačia praktika, savarankiškai dirbantis -
13 keep
[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.) laikyti2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) išlaikyti3) (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?) išlaikyti4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) toliau (ką daryti), tebe-5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) laikyti, turėti6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) laikyti, prižiūrėti7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) išsilaikyti8) (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.) vesti9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) užlaikyti10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) išlaikyti11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) išlaikyti12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) (at)švęsti2. 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.) išlaikymas- 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 -
14 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stovėti2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) atsistoti3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stovėti4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) galioti5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stovėti6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) būti7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) sutikti būti, iškelti save8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) pastatyti9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) stoti prieš (teismą), pakęsti, iškęsti10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) pavaišinti2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) vieta, pozicija, požiūris2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stovas, pjedestalas3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stendas, vitrina4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribūna5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) liudytojo vieta•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) trukmė2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rangas, padėtis•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) nerezervuojantis, nerezervuotas5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) nerezervavus- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
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15 reserve
[rə'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to ask for or order to be kept for the use of a particular person, often oneself: The restaurant is busy on Saturdays, so I'll phone up today and reserve a table.) paprašyti, užsakyti2) (to keep for the use of a particular person or group of people, or for a particular use: These seats are reserved for the committee members.) rezervuoti, paskirti2. noun1) (something which is kept for later use or for use when needed: The farmer kept a reserve of food in case he was cut off by floods.) atsargos2) (a piece of land used for a special purpose eg for the protection of animals: a wild-life reserve; a nature reserve.) draustinis, rezervatas3) (the habit of not saying very much, not showing what one is feeling, thinking etc; shyness.) santūrumas4) ((often in plural) soldiers, sailors etc who do not belong to the regular full-time army, navy etc but who are called into action when needed eg during a war.) rezervas•- reserved
- have
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16 hold
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.) laikyti2) (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.) laikyti3) (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.) laikyti4) (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?) išlaikyti5) (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.) laikyti6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) (kur) tilpti, laikyti7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) surengti8) (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.) būti, laikytis9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) eiti (pareigas), užimti (vietą)10) (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.) laikyti, manyti (kad), turėti11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) galioti12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) priversti, išpildyti13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) ginti14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) sulaikyti15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) patraukti, išlaikyti16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) laikyti17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) švęsti18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) turėti19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) išsilaikyti20) ((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?) palaukti21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) laikyti22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) laikyti23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) žadėti2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) laikymas, nusitvėrimas2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) galia3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) suėmimas•- - 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.) triumas -
17 concern
[kən'sə:n] 1. verb1) (to have to do with: This order doesn't concern us; So far as I'm concerned, you can do what you like.) turėti ryšį su kuo, sieti su2) ((with for or about) to make (usually oneself) uneasy: Don't concern yourself about her.) rūpintis, nerimauti3) ((with with or in) to interest (oneself) in: He doesn't concern himself with unimportant details.) domėtis2. noun1) (something that concerns or belongs to one: His problems are not my concern.) reikalas, rūpestis2) (anxiety: The condition of the patient is giving rise to concern.) nerimas3) (a business: a shoe-manufacturing concern.) koncernas, įmonė• -
18 pull
[pul] 1. verb1) (to (try to) move something especially towards oneself usually by using force: He pulled the chair towards the fire; She pulled at the door but couldn't open it; He kept pulling the girls' hair for fun; Help me to pull my boots off; This railway engine can pull twelve carriages.) (pa)traukti, nutraukti, traukyti2) ((with at or on) in eg smoking, to suck at: He pulled at his cigarette.) patraukti3) (to row: He pulled towards the shore.) irkluoti4) ((of a driver or vehicle) to steer or move in a certain direction: The car pulled in at the garage; I pulled into the side of the road; The train pulled out of the station; The motorbike pulled out to overtake; He pulled off the road.) įvažiuoti, išvažiuoti, pavažiuoti...2. noun1) (an act of pulling: I felt a pull at my sleeve; He took a pull at his beer/pipe.) (pa)traukimas2) (a pulling or attracting force: magnetic pull; the pull (=attraction) of the sea.) trauka3) (influence: He thinks he has some pull with the headmaster.) įtaka•- pull down
- pull a face / faces at
- pull a face / faces
- pull a gun on
- pull off
- pull on
- pull oneself together
- pull through
- pull up
- pull one's weight
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19 suit
[su:t] 1. noun1) (a set of clothes usually all of the same cloth etc, made to be worn together, eg a jacket, trousers (and waistcoat) for a man, or a jacket and skirt or trousers for a woman.) kostiumas2) (a piece of clothing for a particular purpose: a bathing-suit / diving-suit.) kostiumas3) (a case in a law court: He won/lost his suit.) byla4) (an old word for a formal request, eg a proposal of marriage to a lady.) rankos prašymas5) (one of the four sets of playing-cards - spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs.) kortų figūra2. verb1) (to satisfy the needs of, or be convenient for: The arrangements did not suit us; The climate suits me very well.) tikti2) ((of clothes, styles, fashions etc) to be right or appropriate for: Long hair suits her; That dress doen't suit her.) tikti3) (to adjust or make appropriate or suitable: He suited his speech to his audience.) priderinti, pritaikyti•- suited- suitor
- suitcase
- follow suit
- suit down to the ground
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20 apply
1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) uždėti, užtepti2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) panaudoti3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) kreiptis, prašyti4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) taikyti, tikti5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) galioti•- applicable
- applicability
- applicant
- application
- apply oneself/one's mind
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