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1 fixed
1) (arranged in advance; settled: a fixed price.) ákveðinn, umsaminn2) (steady; not moving: a fixed gaze/stare.) stöðugur, fastur3) (arranged illegally or dishonestly: The result was fixed.) fyrirfram ákveðinn, svikinn -
2 indefinite
[in'definit]1) (not fixed or exact; without clearly marked outlines or limits: She invited her mother to stay for an indefinite length of time.) óákveðinn2) (vague; uncertain: His plans are indefinite at the moment.) óljós•- indefinitely
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3 formal
['fo:məl]1) (done etc according to a fixed and accepted way: a formal letter.) formlegur2) (suitable or correct for occasions when things are done according to a fixed and accepted way: You must wear formal dress.) formlegur, hátíðlegur; samkvæmis-3) ((of behaviour, attitude etc) not relaxed and friendly: formal behaviour.) formlegur, stífur4) ((of language) exactly correct by grammatical etc rules but not conversational: Her English was very formal.) formlegur, háttfastur5) ((of designs etc) precise and following a fixed pattern rather than occuring naturally: formal gardens.) reglulegur•- formally- formality -
4 loose
[lu:s]1) (not tight; not firmly stretched: a loose coat; This belt is loose.) laus, víður2) (not firmly fixed: This button is loose.) laus3) (not tied; free: The horses are loose in the field.) laus4) (not packed; not in a packet: loose biscuits.) í lausavikt, ópakkaður•- loosely- looseness
- loosen
- loose-leaf
- break loose
- let loose -
5 fast
I 1. adjective1) (quick-moving: a fast car.) hraður; hraðskreiður2) (quick: a fast worker.) hraður, fljótur3) ((of a clock, watch etc) showing a time in advance of the correct time: My watch is five minutes fast.) of fljótur, á undan2. adverb(quickly: She speaks so fast I can't understand her.) hratt- fastness- fast foods
- fast food II 1. verb(to go without food, especially for religious or medical reasons: Muslims fast during the festival of Ramadan.) fasta2. noun(a time or act of fasting: She has just finished two days' fast.) fasta- fastingIII adjective1) ((of a dye) fixed; that will not come out of a fabric when it is washed.) litekta, sem rennur hvorki né upplitast2) (firm; fixed: She made her end of the rope fast to a tree.) kirfilega festur• -
6 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) á2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) í, á, upp í3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) á, við, (strax) eftir4) (about: a book on the theatre.) um5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) í, á6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) á7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) í, á8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) í, við, hjá, með9) (towards: They marched on the town.) á, í átt að, gegn10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) við11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) á, með12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) á13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) eftir, þegar, samkvæmt14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) eftir2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) setja upp/á2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) áfram3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) á, í gangi, kveiktur4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) til sÿningar5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) um borð, upp í3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) í gangi2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) standa til, vera á döfinni•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
7 screw
[skru:] 1. noun1) (a type of nail that is driven into something by a firm twisting action: I need four strong screws for fixing the cupboard to the wall.) skrúfa2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) skrúfgangur, snúningur2. verb1) (to fix, or be fixed, with a screw or screws: He screwed the handle to the door; The handle screws on with these screws.) skrúfa(st)2) (to fix or remove, or be fixed or removed, with a twisting movement: Make sure that the hook is fully screwed in; He screwed off the lid.) skrúfa3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).)4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.)•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
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8 set
[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) setja, leggja2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) leggja á borð3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) ákveða, áætla4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) setja/leggja fyrir5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) koma af stað6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) setjast7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) harðna8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) stilla (á)9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) leggja hár10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) greypa, setja í umgjörð11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) setja beinbrot2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) fastur, fyrirskipaður2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) staðráðinn3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) yfirlagður4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) stífur, stirðnaður5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) ósveigjanlegur6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) settur (e-u)3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) samstæða, sett2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) -tæki3) (a group of people: the musical set.) klíka, lið4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) lagning5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) leik-/sviðsmynd6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) sett, hrina•- setting- setback
- set phrase
- set-square
- setting-lotion
- set-to
- set-up
- all set
- set about
- set someone against someone
- set against someone
- set someone against
- set against
- set aside
- set back
- set down
- set in
- set off
- set something or someone on someone
- set on someone
- set something or someone on
- set on
- set out
- set to
- set up
- set up camp
- set up house
- set up shop
- set upon -
9 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.) halda (á/með/um)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.) halda (á)3) (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.) halda (uppi/föstum)4) (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?) halda, þola, standast5) (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.) halda föngnum6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) taka, rúma7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) halda, efna til8) (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.) halda sér, bera sig, vera hnarreistur9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) gegna (stöðu)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.) haldast, trúa; álíta11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gilda12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) láta standa við13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) verja14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) verjast15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) halda athygli16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) halda upp á, fagna17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) eiga18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) haldast, breytast ekki19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) bíða20) ((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?) halda (tóni)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) geyma22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) hafa að geyma23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tak, grip, hald2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) tak, vald, áhrif3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tak, hald•- - 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.) vörulest -
10 control
[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) stjórn2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) hafa stjórn á3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) stjórntæki4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) (vegabréfs)skoðun2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) stjórna; hafa hemil á2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) halda aftur af3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) stjórna, stÿra, setja reglur um•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
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11 fair
I [feə] adjective1) (light-coloured; with light-coloured hair and skin: fair hair; Scandinavian people are often fair.) ljós2) (just; not favouring one side: a fair test.) sanngjarn3) ((of weather) fine; without rain: a fair afternoon.) bjartur, heiðskír4) (quite good; neither bad nor good: Her work is only fair.) sæmilegur, þokkalegur5) (quite big, long etc: a fair size.) nokkuð stór/langur6) (beautiful: a fair maiden.) fallegur•- fairness- fairly
- fair play II [feə] noun1) (a collection of entertainments that travels from town to town: She won a large doll at the fair.) (farand)markaðshátíð/tívolí/sirkus2) (a large market held at fixed times: A fair is held here every spring.) markaður3) (an exhibition of goods from different countries, firms etc: a trade fair.) kaupstefna, vörusÿning -
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13 insecure
[insi'kjuə]1) (unsure of oneself or lacking confidence: Whenever he was in a crowd of people he felt anxious and insecure.) óöruggur2) (not safe or firmly fixed: This chair-leg is insecure; an insecure lock.) ótraustur•- insecurity -
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15 secure
[si'kjuə] 1. adjective1) ((often with against or from) safe; free from danger, loss etc: Is your house secure against burglary?; He went on holiday, secure in the knowledge that he had done well in the exam.) öruggur2) (firm, fastened, or fixed: Is that door secure?) traustur3) (definite; not likely to be lost: She has had a secure offer of a job; He has a secure job.) fastur; öruggur2. verb1) ((with against or from (something bad)) to guarantee or make safe: Keep your jewellery in the bank to secure it against theft.) tryggja (gegn/fyrir)2) (to fasten or make firm: He secured the boat with a rope.) binda, festa•- securely- security
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16 standard
['stændəd] 1. noun1) (something used as a basis of measurement: The kilogram is the international standard of weight.) staðall2) (a basis for judging quality, or a level of excellence aimed at, required or achieved: You can't judge an amateur artist's work by the same standards as you would judge that of a trained artist; high standards of behaviour; His performance did not reach the required standard.) viðmiðun3) (a flag or carved figure etc fixed to a pole and carried eg at the front of an army going into battle.) gunnfáni, veifa2. adjective((accepted as) normal or usual; The Post Office likes the public to use a standard size of envelope.) staðlaður- standardise
- standardization
- standardisation
- standard-bearer
- be up to / below standard
- standard of living -
17 stock
[stok] 1. noun1) ((often in plural) a store of goods in a shop, warehouse etc: Buy while stocks last!; The tools you require are in / out of stock (= available / not available).) birgðir2) (a supply of something: We bought a large stock of food for the camping trip.) vörubirgðir, lager3) (farm animals: He would like to purchase more (live) stock.) búpeningur4) ((often in plural) money lent to the government or to a business company at a fixed interest: government stock; He has $20,000 in stocks and shares.) (ríkis)skuldabréf5) (liquid obtained by boiling meat, bones etc and used for making soup etc.) kraftur6) (the handle of a whip, rifle etc.) skaft, skefti2. adjective(common; usual: stock sizes of shoes.) venjulegur3. verb1) (to keep a supply of for sale: Does this shop stock writing-paper?) hafa til sölu2) (to supply (a shop, farm etc) with goods, animals etc: He cannot afford to stock his farm.) koma upp bústofni•- stockist- stocks
- stockbroker
- stock exchange
- stock market
- stockpile 4. verb(to accumulate (a supply of this sort).) koma sér upp varabirgðum- stock-taking
- stock up
- take stock -
18 stop
[stop] 1. past tense, past participle - stopped; verb1) (to (make something) cease moving, or come to rest, a halt etc: He stopped the car and got out; This train does not stop at Birmingham; He stopped to look at the map; He signalled with his hand to stop the bus.) stöðva(st)2) (to prevent from doing something: We must stop him (from) going; I was going to say something rude but stopped myself just in time.) stöðva3) (to discontinue or cease eg doing something: That woman just can't stop talking; The rain has stopped; It has stopped raining.) stoppa, hætta4) (to block or close: He stopped his ears with his hands when she started to shout at him.) loka5) (to close (a hole, eg on a flute) or press down (a string on a violin etc) in order to play a particular note.) loka; styðja á6) (to stay: Will you be stopping long at the hotel?) dvelja2. noun1) (an act of stopping or state of being stopped: We made only two stops on our journey; Work came to a stop for the day.) stans2) (a place for eg a bus to stop: a bus stop.) stöð3) (in punctuation, a full stop: Put a stop at the end of the sentence.) punktur4) (a device on a flute etc for covering the holes in order to vary the pitch, or knobs for bringing certain pipes into use on an organ.) loka, loftop5) (a device, eg a wedge etc, for stopping the movement of something, or for keeping it in a fixed position: a door-stop.) fleygur, klossi•- stoppage- stopper
- stopping
- stopcock
- stopgap
- stopwatch
- put a stop to
- stop at nothing
- stop dead
- stop off
- stop over
- stop up
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