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1 fob (someone) off with (something)
(to get (someone) to accept (something worthless): He fobbed me off with promises.) a trage pe sfoarăEnglish-Romanian dictionary > fob (someone) off with (something)
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2 fob (someone) off with (something)
(to get (someone) to accept (something worthless): He fobbed me off with promises.) a trage pe sfoarăEnglish-Romanian dictionary > fob (someone) off with (something)
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3 fob (someone) off with (something)
(to get (someone) to accept (something worthless): He fobbed me off with promises.) a trage pe sfoarăEnglish-Romanian dictionary > fob (someone) off with (something)
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4 fob (someone) off with (something)
(to get (someone) to accept (something worthless): He fobbed me off with promises.) a trage pe sfoarăEnglish-Romanian dictionary > fob (someone) off with (something)
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5 fix
[fiks] 1. verb1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) a fixa (cu privirea)2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) a prinde3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) a repara4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) a concentra5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) a fixa, a stabili6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) a fixa, a stabiliza7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) a pregăti2. noun(trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) bucluc, încurcătură- fixation- fixed
- fixedly
- fixture
- fix on
- fix someone up with something
- fix up with something
- fix someone up with
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6 butt
I verb(to strike (someone or something) with the head: He fell over when the goat butted him.) a lovi cu capul- butt inII 1. noun(someone whom others criticize or tell jokes about: She's the butt of all his jokes.) cal de bătaie2. noun1) (the thick and heavy end (especially of a rifle).) pat de puşcă2) (the end of a finished cigar, cigarette etc: His cigarette butt was the cause of the fire.) muc (de ţigară)3) ((slang) a person's bottom: Come on, get off your butt - we have work to do.) -
7 hand
[hænd] 1. noun1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) mână2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) limbă (de ceas)3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) lucrător; membru al echipajului4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) ajutor5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) mână6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) palmă7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) scris (de mână)2. verb(often with back, down, up etc)1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) a da, a înmâna, a transmite2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) a încredinţa•- handful- handbag
- handbill
- handbook
- handbrake
- handcuff
- handcuffs
- hand-lens
- handmade
- hand-operated
- hand-out
- hand-picked
- handshake
- handstand
- handwriting
- handwritten
- at hand
- at the hands of
- be hand in glove with someone
- be hand in glove
- by hand
- fall into the hands of someone
- fall into the hands
- force someone's hand
- get one's hands on
- give/lend a helping hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand in hand
- hand on
- hand out
- hand-out
- handout
- hand over
- hand over fist
- hands down
- hands off!
- hands-on
- hands up!
- hand to hand
- have a hand in something
- have a hand in
- have/get/gain the upper hand
- hold hands with someone
- hold hands
- in good hands
- in hand
- in the hands of
- keep one's hand in
- off one's hands
- on hand
- on the one hand... on the other hand
-... on the other hand
- out of hand
- shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
- shake hands with / shake someone's hand
- a show of hands
- take in hand
- to hand -
8 way
[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) cale; drum2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) direcţie; drum; rută3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) Calea...4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) la o distanţă/depărtare de5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) manieră; mijloc6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) fel7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) manieră8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) a-şi face/a-şi croi drum2. adverb((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) (de) departe- wayfarer- wayside
- be/get on one's way
- by the way
- fall by the wayside
- get/have one's own way
- get into / out of the way of doing something
- get into / out of the way of something
- go out of one's way
- have a way with
- have it one's own way
- in a bad way
- in
- out of the/someone's way
- lose one's way
- make one's way
- make way for
- make way
- under way
- way of life
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9 rest
I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) odihnă2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) somn, odihnă3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) suport; tetieră4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) (în) repaus2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) a (se) odihni2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) a se odihni3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) a (se) sprijini (pe); a-şi aţinti (asupra)4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) a se linişti, a avea tihnă5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) a depinde (de)6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) a aparţine•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
10 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.) a ţine2) (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.) a ţine3) (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.) a (sus)ţine4) (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?) a rezista5) (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.) a (re)ţine6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) a conţine, a ţine7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) a (se) ţine, a rămâne8) (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.) a se menţine într-o stare9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) a ocupa10) (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.) a crede, a socoti; a deţine11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) a fi valabil12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) a apăra14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) a rezista15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) a reţine16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) a se ţine17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) a deţine18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) a (se) menţine19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) a aştepta20) ((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?) a ţine21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) a păstra22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) a rezerva23) ((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.) apucare2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) influenţă3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) priză•- - 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.) cală -
11 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) a se chema, a se numi2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) a numi3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) a chema4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) a chema, a convoca5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) a face o vizită (scurtă)6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) a telefona7) ((in card games) to bid.) a licita2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) strigăt2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) cântec; croncănit3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) vizită (scurtă)4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) (convorbire la) telefon5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) chemare6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) cerere7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) motiv•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
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12 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
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13 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.)2) (a fish hook made to look like a fly so that a fish will take it in its mouth: Which fly should I use to catch a trout?)3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.)•II past tense - flew; verb1) (to (make something) go through the air on wings etc or in an aeroplane: The pilot flew (the plane) across the sea.) a zbura; a pilota2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) a fugi (din)3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) a trece repede•- flyer- flier
- flying saucer
- flying visit
- frequent flyer/flier
- flyleaf
- flyover
- fly in the face of
- fly into
- fly off the handle
- get off to a flying start
- let fly
- send someone/something flying
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14 try
1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) a încerca (să)2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) a încerca, a proba3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) a judeca4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) a pune la încercare2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) încercare2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) încercare•- trier- trying
- try on
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15 guide
1. verb1) (to lead, direct or show the way: I don't know how to get to your house - I'll need someone to guide me; Your comments guided me in my final choice.) a ghida, a călăuzi2) (to control the movement of: The teacher guided the child's hand as she wrote.) a ghida2. noun1) (a person who shows the way to go, points out interesting things etc: A guide will show you round the castle.) ghid2) ((also guidebook) a book which contains information for tourists: a guide to Rome.) ghid3) ((usually with capital) a Girl Guide.) ghid4) (something which informs, directs or influences.) ghid•- guidance- guideline
- guided missile
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