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1 continue
[kənˈtɪnjuː] verb1) to go on being, doing etc; to last or keep on:يَبْقى، يَدوم، يَسْتَمِرThe road continues for 150 kilometres.
2) to go on (with) often after a break or pause:يَسْتَمِرThis story is continued on p.53.
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2 run
[ran] present participle ˈrunning: past tense ran [ræn]: past participle run1. verb1) (of a person or animal) to move quickly, faster than walking:يَرْكُضHe ran down the road.
2) to move smoothly:يَسيرُTrains run on rails.
يَنْسابُ، يَتَدَفَّقThe tap is running.
4) (of a machine etc) to work or operate:يُشَغِّلHe ran the motor to see if it was working.
5) to organize or manage:يُديرHe runs the business very efficiently.
6) to race:يُسابِق، يَشْتَرِك في سِباقIs your horse running this afternoon?
7) (of buses, trains etc) to travel regularly:يَسيرُThe train is running late.
8) to last or continue; to go on:يَمْتَد، يَسْتَمِرThe play ran for six weeks.
9) to own and use, especially of cars:يَمْلُك ويَسْتَعْمِلHe runs a Rolls Royce.
10) (of colour) to spread:يَنْتَشِرWhen I washed my new dress the colour ran.
11) to drive (someone); to give (someone) a lift:يأخُذُ أو يوصِلُ بالسَّيّارَهHe ran me to the station.
12) to move (something):يُحَرِّكHe ran his eyes over the letter.
13) (in certain phrases) to be or become:يُصْبِحMy blood ran cold (= I was afraid).
2. noun1) the act of running:رَكْضHe went for a run before breakfast.
2) a trip or drive:رِحْلَه، شَوْطWe went for a run in the country.
3) a length of time (for which something continues):فَتْرَهHe's had a run of bad luck.
سُلَّمI've got a run in my tights.
5) the free use (of a place):إسْتِعْمال مَجّانيHe gave me the run of his house.
6) in cricket, a batsman's act of running from one end of the wicket to the other, representing a single score:رَكْضَه في الكريكيت وتُساوي نُقْطَةHe scored/made 50 runs for his team.
7) an enclosure or pen:بَيْت القَلَمa chicken-run.
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3 hold
I [həuld] past tense, past participle held [held]1. verb1) to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands:يَحْمِلُ في يدهHe held the mouse by its tail.
2) to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc:يُمْسِكُ بHold the stamp with tweezers.
3) to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc:What holds that shelf up?
يَرْفَعُ، يُثَبِّتHold his arms so that he can't struggle.
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
يَصْمُد، يبقى ثابِتاWill the anchor hold in a storm?
5) 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
يَقْبِض عَلىHe was held captive.
6) to (be able to) contain:يتَّسِعُ لِ، يَحْمِلThis drawer holds all my shirts.
7) to cause to take place:يَجْري، يَعْقِدُWe'll hold the meeting in the hall.
8) to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition:يُبْقي، يَحْتَفِظُ بShe holds herself very erect.
يُشْغِلُHe held the position of company secretary for five years.
10) to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard:يرى أن، يعتقِد، يَعْتَبِر، يحْتَرِمHe holds certain very odd beliefs.
11) to continue to be valid or apply:يَسْري مَفعوله، ينطبِقThese rules hold under all circumstances.
12) ( with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do:يُلْزِم بI intend to hold him to his promises.
13) to defend:يُدافِعThey held the castle against the enemy.
14) not to be beaten by:يوقِف، يَصُدThe general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.
15) to keep (a person's attention):يحافِظ على إنتباهIf you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.
16) to keep someone in a certain state:يُبْقيDon't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?
17) to celebrate:يَجْري، يُقامThe festival is held on 24 June.
18) to be the owner of:يَمْلُك، يَحْتَفِظُ بHe holds shares in this company.
19) (of good weather) to continue:يَسْتَمِر، يَبْقىI hope the weather holds until after the school sports.
20) ( also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait:يَنْتَظِرMr Brown is busy at the moment – will you hold or would you like him to call you back?
21) to continue to sing:يَسْتَمِر في الغِناءPlease hold that note for four whole beats.
22) to keep (something):يحْتَفِظ، يُبْقي علىThey'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.
23) (of the future) to be going to produce:يَجْلِب، يُعْطي، يَحْمِلُI wonder what the future holds for me?
2. noun1) the act of holding:He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled
قَبْضَه، مَسْكَهKeep hold of that rope.
2) power; influence:قُوَّه، تَأثيرHe has a strange hold over that girl.
3) (in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent:مَسْكَة في المُصارَعَه II [həuld] nounThe wrestler invented a new hold.
(in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.عَنْبَر أو مَخْزَن السَّفينَه -
4 overrun
[əuvəˈran] present participle ˌoverˈrunning: past tense ˌoverˈran [-ˈran]: past participle ˌoverˈrun verb1) to fill, occupy or take possession of:يَكْتَسِح، يَجْتاحThe house was overrun with mice.
2) to continue longer than intended:يَتَجاوَز حَدّاً مُعَيَّناThe programme overran by five minutes.
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5 طور
طَوَّرَ \ develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. \ See Also تطور (تَطَوَّر) -
6 نما
نَمَا \ build up: to increase; make slowly and steadily: He has built up a larger collection of pictures. develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. flourish: (of people, crops, a business, etc.) to be well and active; grow healthily. grow: increase in size: This city is growing rapidly, (of plants) live naturally Orange trees do not grow in Britain. \ See Also نمى (نَمَّى) \ نَمَا (للقمر) \ wax: (of the moon; the opposite of wane) to grow bigger. \ See Also تعاظم (تَعاظَم) -
7 build up
نَمَا \ build up: to increase; make slowly and steadily: He has built up a larger collection of pictures. develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. flourish: (of people, crops, a business, etc.) to be well and active; grow healthily. grow: increase in size: This city is growing rapidly, (of plants) live naturally Orange trees do not grow in Britain. \ See Also نمى (نَمَّى) -
8 develop
نَمَا \ build up: to increase; make slowly and steadily: He has built up a larger collection of pictures. develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. flourish: (of people, crops, a business, etc.) to be well and active; grow healthily. grow: increase in size: This city is growing rapidly, (of plants) live naturally Orange trees do not grow in Britain. \ See Also نمى (نَمَّى) -
9 evolve
نَمَا \ build up: to increase; make slowly and steadily: He has built up a larger collection of pictures. develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. flourish: (of people, crops, a business, etc.) to be well and active; grow healthily. grow: increase in size: This city is growing rapidly, (of plants) live naturally Orange trees do not grow in Britain. \ See Also نمى (نَمَّى) -
10 flourish
نَمَا \ build up: to increase; make slowly and steadily: He has built up a larger collection of pictures. develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. flourish: (of people, crops, a business, etc.) to be well and active; grow healthily. grow: increase in size: This city is growing rapidly, (of plants) live naturally Orange trees do not grow in Britain. \ See Also نمى (نَمَّى) -
11 grow
نَمَا \ build up: to increase; make slowly and steadily: He has built up a larger collection of pictures. develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. flourish: (of people, crops, a business, etc.) to be well and active; grow healthily. grow: increase in size: This city is growing rapidly, (of plants) live naturally Orange trees do not grow in Britain. \ See Also نمى (نَمَّى) -
12 develop
طَوَّرَ \ develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. \ See Also تطور (تَطَوَّر) -
13 evolve
طَوَّرَ \ develop: to grow or make larger or more complete or more productive: A baby bird develops inside an egg. Waste land should be developed for man’s use. My father has developed a large chemical business. evolve: to (cause to) to develop or change slowly: He evolved a new system for running the factory. Living species continue to evolve. \ See Also تطور (تَطَوَّر)
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