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1 measure
['meʒə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something: a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.) μέτρο/μεζούρα2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) μονάδα μετρήσεως3) (a system of measuring: dry/liquid/square measure.) σύστημα μετρήσεως4) (a plan of action or something done: We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.) μέτρο5) (a certain amount: a measure of sympathy.) μέτρο6) ((in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines.) (μουσική)διάστημα2. verb1) (to find the size, amount etc of (something): He measured the table.)2) (to show the size, amount etc of: A thermometer measures temperature.)3) ((with against, besides etc) to judge in comparison with: She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.)4) (to be a certain size: This table measures two metres by one metre.)•- beyond measure
- for good measure
- full measure
- made to measure
- measure out
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2 fit
I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) σε καλή σωματική κατάσταση,σε φόρμα2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) κατάληλος2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) εφαρμογή3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) πηγαίνω,έρχομαι καλά2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) αρμόζω,ταιριάζω3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) τοποθετώ4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) εφοδιάζω•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) εξάρτημα,έπιπλο2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) πρόβα•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) κρίση,παροξυσμός,(πληθ.)σπασμοί2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) ξέσπασμα• -
3 scale
I [skeil] noun1) (a set of regularly spaced marks made on something (eg a thermometer or a ruler) for use as a measure; a system of numbers, measurement etc: This thermometer has two scales marked on it, one in Fahrenheit and one in Centigrade.) κλίμακα2) (a series or system of items of increasing or decreasing size, value etc: a wage/salary scale.) κλίμακα,σκάλα3) (in music, a group of notes going up or down in order: The boy practised his scales on the piano.) κλίμακα4) (the size of measurements on a map etc compared with the real size of the country etc shown by it: In a map drawn to the scale 1:50,000, one centimetre represents half a kilometre.) κλίμακα5) (the size of an activity: These guns are being manufactured on a large scale.) κλίμακαII [skeil] verb(to climb (a ladder, cliff etc): The prisoner scaled the prison walls and escaped.) σκαρφαλώνωIII [skeil] noun(any of the small thin plates or flakes that cover the skin of fishes, reptiles etc: A herring's scales are silver in colour.) λέπι,φολίδα- scaly -
4 regular
['reɡjulə] 1. adjective1) (usual: Saturday is his regular day for shopping; That isn't our regular postman, is it?) συνηθισμένος2) ((American) normal: He's too handicapped to attend a regular school.) κανονικός3) (occurring, acting etc with equal amounts of space, time etc between: They placed guards at regular intervals round the camp; Is his pulse regular?) κανονικός, τακτός4) (involving doing the same things at the same time each day etc: a man of regular habits.) τακτικός5) (frequent: He's a regular visitor; He's one of our regular customers.) τακτικός6) (permanent; lasting: He's looking for a regular job.) μόνιμος7) ((of a noun, verb etc) following one of the usual grammatical patterns of the language: `Walk' is a regular verb, but `go' is an irregular verb.) ομαλός8) (the same on both or all sides or parts; neat; symmetrical: a girl with regular features; A square is a regular figure.) κανονικός, συμμετρικός9) (of ordinary size: I don't want the large size of packet - just give me the regular one.) κανονικού μεγέθους10) ((of a soldier) employed full-time, professional; (of an army) composed of regular soldiers.) μόνιμος, τακτικός2. noun1) (a soldier in the regular army.) τακτικός (στρατιώτης)2) (a regular customer (eg at a bar).) τακτικός πελάτης, θαμώνας•- regularly
- regulate
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5 gauge
[ɡei‹] 1. verb1) (to measure (something) very accurately: They gauged the hours of sunshine.) (κατα)μετρώ2) (to estimate, judge: Can you gauge her willingness to help?) υπολογίζω2. noun1) (an instrument for measuring amount, size, speed etc: a petrol gauge.) μετρητής, δείκτης2) (a standard size (of wire, bullets etc): gauge wire.) (σταθερή) διάμετρος3) (the distance between the rails of a railway line.) πλάτος σιδηροδρομικής γραμμής -
6 life
plural - lives; noun1) (the quality belonging to plants and animals which distinguishes them from rocks, minerals etc and things which are dead: Doctors are fighting to save the child's life.) ζωή2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) ζωή3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) ζωντάνια4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) ζωή5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) ζωή6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) ζωή, μορφή ζωής7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) βιογραφία8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) ισόβια (δεσμά)•- lifeless- lifelike
- life-and-death
- lifebelt
- lifeboat
- lifebuoy
- life-cycle
- life expectancy
- lifeguard
- life-jacket
- lifeline
- lifelong
- life-saving
- life-sized
- life-size
- lifetime
- as large as life
- bring to life
- come to life
- for life
- the life and soul of the party
- not for the life of me
- not on your life!
- take life
- take one's life
- take one's life in one's hands
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7 pocket
['pokit] 1. noun1) (a small bag sewn into or on to clothes, for carrying things in: He stood with his hands in his pockets; a coat-pocket; ( also adjective) a pocket-handkerchief, a pocket-knife.) τσέπη2) (a small bag attached to the corners and sides of a billiard-table etc to catch the balls.) τσέπη3) (a small isolated area or group: a pocket of warm air.) θύλακας,κενό αέρα4) ((a person's) income or amount of money available for spending: a range of prices to suit every pocket.) εισόδημα,πορτοφόλι2. verb1) (to put in a pocket: He pocketed his wallet; He pocketed the red ball.) βάζω στην τσέπη,τσεπώνω2) (to steal: Be careful he doesn't pocket the silver.) κλέβω•- pocket-book
- pocket-money
- pocket-sized
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8 convenient
[kən'vi:njənt]1) (suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty: When would it be convenient for me to come?) βολικός, διευκολυντικός2) (easy to use, run etc: a convenient size of house.) βολικός, κόμοδος3) (easy to reach etc; accessible: Keep this in a convenient place.) πρόχειρος•- convenience -
9 cupboard
noun ((American closet) a cabinet of any size up to that of a small room for storing anything: Put the food in the cupboard; a broom cupboard.) ντουλάπι -
10 dosage
[-si‹]noun (the size of, or method of giving, a dose of medicine etc: What is the dosage for a child of five?) δόση,δοσολογία -
11 double
1. adjective1) (of twice the (usual) weight, size etc: A double whisky, please.) διπλός,διπλάσιος2) (two of a sort together or occurring in pairs: double doors.) διπλός3) (consisting of two parts or layers: a double thickness of paper; a double meaning.) διπλός,διττός4) (for two people: a double bed.) διπλός2. adverb1) (twice: I gave her double the usual quantity.) διπλάσια2) (in two: The coat had been folded double.) στα δύο3. noun1) (a double quantity: Whatever the women earn, the men earn double.) διπλάσιο2) (someone who is exactly like another: He is my father's double.) σωσίας4. verb1) (to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous: He doubled his income in three years; Road accidents have doubled since 1960.) διπλασιάζω,-ομαι2) (to have two jobs or uses: This sofa doubles as a bed.) έχω διπλή χρήση•- doubles- double agent
- double bass
- double-bedded
- double-check
- double-cross
- double-dealing 5. adjective(cheating: You double-dealing liar!) δόλιος6. adjectivea double-decker bus.) διώροφος- double figures
- double-quick
- at the double
- double back
- double up
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12 down
I 1. adverb1) (towards or in a low or lower position, level or state: He climbed down to the bottom of the ladder.) κάτω2) (on or to the ground: The little boy fell down and cut his knee.) κάτω(στο έδαφος)3) (from earlier to later times: The recipe has been handed down in our family for years.) από γενιά σε γενιά4) (from a greater to a smaller size, amount etc: Prices have been going down steadily.) προς τα κάτω5) (towards or in a place thought of as being lower, especially southward or away from a centre: We went down from Glasgow to Bristol.)2. preposition1) (in a lower position on: Their house is halfway down the hill.) νότια,στο κέντρο2) (to a lower position on, by, through or along: Water poured down the drain.) (προς τα)κάτω3) (along: The teacher's gaze travelled slowly down the line of children.) κατά μήκος3. verb(to finish (a drink) very quickly, especially in one gulp: He downed a pint of beer.) κατεβάζω- downward- downwards
- downward
- down-and-out
- down-at-heel
- downcast
- downfall
- downgrade
- downhearted
- downhill
- downhill racing
- downhill skiing
- down-in-the-mouth
- down payment
- downpour
- downright 4. adjectiveHe is a downright nuisance!) απόλυτος- downstream
- down-to-earth
- downtown
- downtown
- down-trodden
- be/go down with
- down on one's luck
- down tools
- down with
- get down to
- suit someone down to the ground
- suit down to the ground II noun(small, soft feathers: a quilt filled with down.) πούπουλα- downie®- downy -
13 foolscap
['fu:lskæp](a large size of paper for writing or printing.) -
14 format
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15 hip
I [hip] noun1) ((the bones in) either of the two sides of the body just below the waist: She fell and broke her left hip.) γοφός2) ((the measurement round) the body at the level of the widest part of the upper leg and buttocks: This exercise is good for the hips; What hip size are you?) περιφέρειαII [hip] adjective((slang) (of people) up-to-date; following the latest fashion in music, clothes etc.) ενημερωμένος, μέσα στα πράγματα -
16 large
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17 mansize(d)
adjective (of a size suitable for a man; large: a mansized breakfast.) για άντρες/μεγάλου μεγέθους -
18 mansize(d)
adjective (of a size suitable for a man; large: a mansized breakfast.) για άντρες/μεγάλου μεγέθους -
19 minor
1. adjective1) (less, or little, in importance, size etc: Always halt when driving from a minor road on to a major road; She has to go into hospital for a minor operation.) μικρός,ασήμαντος,δευτερεύων2) ((American) a secondary subject that a student chooses to study at university or college: Her major is in physics, but she has a minor in computer science.)2. verb((American) to study something as a minor subject: He is minoring in French.) παρακολουθώ επιλεγόμενο (δευτερεύον) μάθημα3. noun(a person who is not yet legally an adult.) ανήλικος- minority- be in the minority -
20 proportion
[prə'po:ʃən]1) (a part (of a total amount): Only a small proportion of the class passed the exam.) τμήμα2) (the (correct) quantity, size, number etc (of one thing compared with that of another): For this dish, the butter and flour should be in the proportion of three to four (=eg 300 grammes of butter with every 400 grammes of flour).) αναλογία•- proportionally
- proportionate
- proportionately
- be
- get in proportion to
- get in proportion
- be
- get out of all proportion to
- get out of proportion to
- get out of all proportion
- get out of proportion
- in proportion to
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