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1 change
[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) αλλάζω2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) ανταλάσσω3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) αλλάζω (ρούχα)4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) μεταμορφώνω-ομαι5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) αλλάζω σε `ψιλά`, χαλώ2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) αλλαγή2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) αλλαγή, μεταβολή3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) αλλαξιά4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) ψιλά5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) ρέστα6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) αλλαγή περιβάλλοντος•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
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2 short-change
verb (to cheat (a buyer) by giving him too little change.) κλέβω στα ρέστα -
3 adjust
1) ((often with to) to change so as to make or be better suited: He soon adjusted to his new way of life.) προσαρμόζω/-ομαι2) (to change (the position of, setting of): Adjust the setting of the alarm clock.) ρυθμίζω•- adjustment -
4 civilise
(to change the ways of (a primitive people) to those found in a more advanced type of society: The Romans tried to civilize the ancient Britons.)- civilisation -
5 civilize
(to change the ways of (a primitive people) to those found in a more advanced type of society: The Romans tried to civilize the ancient Britons.)- civilisation -
6 discolour
(to (cause to) change colour or become stained: The paintwork had discoloured with the damp.) αποχρωματίζω,ξεβάφω -
7 divert
1) (to cause to turn aside or change direction: Traffic had to be diverted because of the accident.) εκτρέπω2) (to amuse or entertain.) διασκεδάζω -
8 fossilise
verb (to change into a fossil: Time had fossilized the animal remains in the river-bed.) απολιθώνω -
9 fossilize
verb (to change into a fossil: Time had fossilized the animal remains in the river-bed.) απολιθώνω -
10 migrate
1) ((of certain birds and animals) to travel from one region to another at certain times of the year: Many birds migrate in the early winter.) αποδημώ2) ((of people) to change one's home to another country or (regularly) from place to place: The Gothic peoples who overwhelmed the Roman Empire migrated from the East.) μεταναστεύω•- migrant
- migratory -
11 modify
(to change the form or quality of, usually slightly: We had to modify the original design.) τροποποιώ -
12 revise
1) (to correct faults and make improvements in (a book etc): This dictionary has been completely revised.) διορθώνω, αναθεωρώ2) (to study one's previous work, notes etc in preparation for an examination etc: You'd better start revising (your Latin) for your exam.) κάνω επανάληψη3) (to change (one's opinion etc).) αναθεωρώ•- revision -
13 unsettle
(to disturb or upset: Will a change of schools unsettle the child?) αναστατώνω, ξεσηκώνω -
14 vaporise
verb (to (cause to) change into a gas-like state.) -
15 vaporize
verb (to (cause to) change into a gas-like state.) -
16 turn
[tə:n] 1. verb1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) γυρίζω / περιστρέφω/-ομαι2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) κάνω μεταβολή, στρίβω, στρέφομαι3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) στρίβω4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) στρέφω5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) στρίβω6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) γίνομαι, μεταβάλλω/-ομαι, μετατρέπω/-ομαι7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) αλλάζω χρώμα2. noun1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) στροφή, στρίψιμο, περιστροφή2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) γύρα, βόλτα3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) στροφή4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) σειρά5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) νούμερο σε παράσταση•- turnover
- turnstile
- turntable
- turn-up
- by turns
- do someone a good turn
- do a good turn
- in turn
- by turns
- out of turn
- speak out of turn
- take a turn for the better
- worse
- take turns
- turn a blind eye
- turn against
- turn away
- turn back
- turn down
- turn in
- turn loose
- turn off
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
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17 subject
1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) υποτελής2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) υπήκοος2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) θέμα3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) μάθημα4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) αντικείμενο(συζήτησης κλπ.)5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) υποκείμενο(ρήματος)3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) υποτάσσω2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) υποβάλλω•- subjective
- subjectively
- subject matter
- change the subject
- subject to -
18 convert
1. [kən'və:t] verb1) (to change from one thing into another: He has converted his house into four separate flats; This sofa converts into a bed.) μετατρέπω-ομαι2) (to change from one religion etc to another: He was converted to Christianity.) προσηλυτίζω2. ['konvə:t] noun(a person who has been converted to a particular religion etc: a convert to Buddhism.) νεοφώτιστος, προσήλυτος3. noun(a car with a folding or detachable top.) -
19 move
[mu:v] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) change position or go from one place to another: He moved his arm; Don't move!; Please move your car.) (μετα)κινώ,-ούμαι2) (to change houses: We're moving on Saturday.) μετακομίζω3) (to affect the feelings or emotions of: I was deeply moved by the film.) συγκινώ2. noun1) ((in board games) an act of moving a piece: You can win this game in three moves.) κίνηση2) (an act of changing homes: How did your move go?) μετακόμιση•- movable- moveable
- movement
- movie
- moving
- movingly
- get a move on
- make a move
- move along
- move heaven and earth
- move house
- move in
- move off
- move out
- move up
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20 shift
[ʃift] 1. verb1) (to change (the) position or direction (of): We spent the whole evening shifting furniture around; The wind shifted to the west overnight.) αλλάζω θέση,μετακινώ,αλλάζω κατεύθυνση2) (to transfer: She shifted the blame on to me.) μεταθέτω3) (to get rid of: This detergent shifts stains.) απομακρύνω2. noun1) (a change (of position etc): a shift of emphasis.) μετάθεση,μετατόπιση2) (a group of people who begin work on a job when another group stop work: The night shift does the heavy work.) βάρδια3) (the period during which such a group works: an eight-hour shift; ( also adjective) shift work.) βάρδια/σε βάρδιες•- shiftlessness
- shifty
- shiftily
- shiftiness
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change down — (motoring) To change to a lower gear • • • Main Entry: ↑change * * * ˌchange ˈdown [intransitive] [present tense I/you/we/they change down he/she/it … Useful english dictionary
change up — (motoring) To change to a higher gear • • • Main Entry: ↑change * * * ˌchange ˈup [intransitive] [present tense I/you/we/they change up he/she/it … Useful english dictionary
change around — ˌchange a ˈround ˌchange ˈround british [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they change around he/she/it changes around present participle … Useful english dictionary
change hands — verb be transferred to another owner This restaurant changed hands twice last year • Syn: ↑change owners • Hypernyms: ↑move, ↑displace • Hyponyms: ↑vest, ↑fall, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
change state — verb undergo a transformation or a change of position or action We turned from Socialism to Capitalism The people turned against the President when he stole the election • Syn: ↑turn • See Also: ↑turn around (for: ↑turn) … Useful english dictionary
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change by reversal — verb change to the contrary The trend was reversed the tides turned against him public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern • Syn: ↑turn, ↑reverse • See Also: ↑turn on … Useful english dictionary