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1 act
[ækt] 1. verb1) (to do something: It's time the government acted to lower taxes.) a acţiona2) (to behave: He acted foolishly at the meeting.) a se comporta3) (to perform (a part) in a play: He has acted (the part of Romeo) in many theatres; I thought he was dying, but he was only acting (= pretending).) a juca/a interpreta (un rol); a juca (teatru)2. noun1) (something done: Running away is an act of cowardice; He committed many cruel acts.) act2) ((often with capital) a law: Acts of Parliament.) lege3) (a section of a play: `Hamlet' has five acts.) act al unei piese de teatru4) (an entertainment: an act called `The Smith Family'.) spectacol•- acting- actor
- act as
- act on
- act on behalf of / act for
- in the act of
- in the act
- put on an act -
2 arbitrate
(to act as an arbitrator in a dispute etc: He has been asked to arbitrate in the dispute between the workers and management.) a arbitra- arbitrator -
3 comply
(to act in the way that someone else has commanded or wished: You must comply (with her wishes).) a se supune- compliant -
4 defy
1) (to dare (someone to act); to challenge: I defy you to try and stop me!) a desfide; a provoca2) (to resist boldly or openly: Are you defying my authority?) a sfida -
5 unite
1) (to join together, or to make or become one: England and Scotland were united under one parliament in 1707; He was united with his friends again.)2) (to act together: Let us unite against the common enemy.)•- united -
6 do
[du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) a face6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) a face, a termina7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) a se ocupa de8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) a merge, a se potrivi9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) a face, a studia10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) a face11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) a aranja12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) a se purta, a face13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) a arăta14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) a face15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) a vizita, a străbate2. noun(an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) festivitate, serbare- doer- doings
- done
- do-it-yourself
- to-do
- I
- he could be doing with / could do with
- do away with
- do for
- done for
- done in
- do out
- do out of
- do's and don'ts
- do without
- to do with
- what are you doing with -
7 toast
I 1. [təust] verb(to make (bread etc) brown in front of direct heat: We toasted slices of bread for tea.) a prăji2. noun(bread that has been toasted: He always has two pieces of toast for breakfast.) toast, pâine prăjită- toasted- toaster
- toaster oven
- toastrack II 1. [təust] verb(to drink ceremonially in honour of, or to wish success to (someone or something): We toasted the bride and bridegroom / the new ship.) a toasta (pentru/în cinstea)2. noun1) (an act of toasting: Let's drink a toast to our friends!) toast2) (the wish conveyed, or the person etc honoured, by such an act.) toast; persoană sărbătorită -
8 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) inel2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) inel3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) cerc, inel4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) ring5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) grup, gaşcă2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) a înconjura2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) a încercui3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) a aplica un inel (la piciorul păsărilor) pentru identificare•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) a suna (la)2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) a telefona, a da un telefon3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) a suna4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) a (ră)suna5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) a răsuna (de)6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) a răsuna2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) ţârâit, sunet2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) telefon3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) aparenţă, impresie•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true -
9 black
[blæk] 1. adjective1) (of the colour in which these words are printed: black paint.) negru2) (without light: a black night; The night was black and starless.) negru3) (dirty: Your hands are black!; black hands from lifting coal.) murdar4) (without milk: black coffee.) negru5) (evil: black magic.) negru6) ((often offensive: currently acceptable in the United States, South Africa etc) Negro, of African, West Indian descent.) negru7) ((especially South Africa) coloured; of mixed descent (increasingly used by people of mixed descent to refer to themselves).)2. noun1) (the colour in which these words are printed: Black and white are opposites.) negru2) (something (eg paint) black in colour: I've used up all the black.) negru3) ((often with capital: often offensive: currently acceptable in the United states, South Africa etc) a Negro; a person of African, West Indian etc descent.)3. verb(to make black.) a înnegri- blacken
- black art/magic
- blackbird
- blackboard
- black box
- the Black Death
- black eye
- blackhead
- blacklist 4. verb(to put (a person etc) on such a list.) a pune pe lista neagră5. noun(the act of blackmailing: money got by blackmail.) şantaj- Black Maria
- black market
- black marketeer
- blackout
- black sheep
- blacksmith
- black and blue
- black out
- in black and white -
10 check
[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) a verifica2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) a verifica3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) a opri; a întrerupe2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) verificare2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) piedică3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) şah4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) carou5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) bon6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) (notă de) plată7) ((American) a cheque.) cec•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) a face şah mat- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
- check up on
- check up -
11 clip
I 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb1) (to cut (foliage, an animal's hair etc) with scissors or shears: The shepherd clipped the sheep; The hedge was clipped.) a tunde; a tăia2) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.) a plesni2. noun1) (an act of clipping.) tundere; tăiere2) (a sharp blow: a clip on the ear.) palmă3) (a short piece of film: a video clip.)•- clipper- clipping II 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb(to fasten with a clip: Clip these papers together.) a prinde2. noun(something for holding things together or in position: a paper-clip; a hair-clip; bicycle-clips (= round pieces of metal etc for holding the bottom of trouser legs close to the leg).) clamă, agrafă -
12 defer
I [di'fə:] past tense, past participle - deferred; verb(to put off to another time: They can defer their departure.)II [di'fə] past tense, past participle - deferred; verb((with to) to act according to the wishes or opinions of another or the orders of authority: I defer to your greater knowledge of the matter.) a se pleca în faţa- in deference to
- deferment
- deferral -
13 free
[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) liber2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) liber3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) generos4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) deschis5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) gratuit6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) liber7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) liber8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) eliberat de; gratuit2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) a elibera2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) a scuti/a (se) elibera de•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) a lucra pe cont propriu; a colabora- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free -
14 refer
[rə'fə:] 1. past tense, past participle - referred; verb( with to)1) (to talk or write (about something); to mention: He doesn't like anyone referring to his wooden leg; I referred to your theories in my last book.) a face aluzie/referire la2) (to relate to, concern, or apply to: My remarks refer to your last letter.) a trimite, a se referi3) (to send or pass on to someone else for discussion, information, a decision etc: The case was referred to a higher law-court; I'll refer you to the managing director.) a trimite4) (to look for information (in something): If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary.) a consulta•- referee2. verb(to act as a referee for a match: I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday.) a arbitra- reference book
- reference library -
15 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.) rulou, sul2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) franzeluţă3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rostogolire4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) (mişcare de) ruliu5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bubuit6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) halcă7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) duruit2. 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.) a (se) rostogoli2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) a se mişca/a merge pe roţi3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) a face sul4) ((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.) a (se) întoarce5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) a face în formă de minge6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) a înfăşura7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) a netezi; a întinde (cu un rulou)8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) a se legăna9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) a bubui; a durui10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) a roti11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) a rula, a merge cu maşina12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) a se rostogoli (pe)13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) a se scurge•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.)- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) catalog, listă -
16 behave
[bi'heiv]1) (to act in a suitable way, to conduct oneself (well): If you come, you must behave (yourself); The child always behaves (himself) at his grandmother's.) a se purta frumos2) (to act or react: He always behaves like a gentleman; Metals behave in different ways when heated.) a se comporta•- well-
- badly- behaved -
17 catch
[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) a prinde2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) a ajunge la timp (pentru a prinde)3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) a (sur)prinde4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) a se îmbolnăvi (de)5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) a(-şi) prinde6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) a lovi7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) a înţelege8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) a lua (foc)2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) prindere2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) cârlig, zăvor, încuietoare3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) captură4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) schepsis, capcană•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up -
18 deposit
[di'pozit] 1. verb1) (to put or set down: She deposited her shopping-basket in the kitchen.) a depune2) (to put in for safe keeping: He deposited the money in the bank.) a depune, a pune la loc sigur2. noun1) (an act of putting money in a bank etc: She made several large deposits at the bank during that month.) depunere2) (an act of paying money as a guarantee that money which is or will be owed will be paid: We have put down a deposit on a house in the country.) acont; avans3) (the money put into a bank or paid as a guarantee in this way: We decided we could not afford to go on holiday and managed to get back the deposit which we had paid.) acont; avans4) (a quantity of solid matter that has settled at the bottom of a liquid, or is left behind by a liquid: The flood-water left a yellow deposit over everything.) sediment5) (a layer (of coal, iron etc) occurring naturally in rock: rich deposits of iron ore.) zăcământ -
19 fight
1. past tense, past participle - fought; verb1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) a (se) lupta2) (to resist strongly; to take strong action to prevent: to fight a fire; We must fight against any attempt to deprive us of our freedom.) a lupta (împotriva)3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) a se certa2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) bătaie; bătălie2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) luptă3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) dârzenie4) (a boxing-match.) meci (de box)•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
- fight shy of
- put up a good fight -
20 hurry
1. verb1) (to (cause to) move or act quickly, often too quickly: You'd better hurry if you want to catch that bus; If you hurry me, I'll make mistakes.) a se grăbi2) (to convey quickly: After the accident, the injured man was hurried to the hospital.) a transporta de urgenţă2. noun1) (the act of doing something quickly, often too quickly: In his hurry to leave, he fell and broke his arm.) grabă2) (the need to do something quickly: Is there any hurry for this job?) (motiv de) grabă•- hurried- hurriedly
- in a hurry
- hurry up
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