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1 get
[ɡet]past tense - got; verb1) (to receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.) få2) (to bring or buy: Please get me some food.) bringe; købe3) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) bevæge sig; komme; tage; lægge4) (to cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.) bringe; få5) (to become: You're getting old.) blive6) (to persuade: I'll try to get him to go.) overtale7) (to arrive: When did they get home?) komme8) (to succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours; I got the book read last night.) komme til; få9) (to catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.) få10) (to catch (someone): The police will soon get the thief.) få fat på11) (to understand: I didn't get the point of his story.) forstå•- getaway- get-together
- get-up
- be getting on for
- get about
- get across
- get after
- get ahead
- get along
- get around
- get around to
- get at
- get away
- get away with
- get back
- get by
- get down
- get down to
- get in
- get into
- get nowhere
- get off
- get on
- get on at
- get out
- get out of
- get over
- get round
- get around to
- get round to
- get there
- get through
- get together
- get up
- get up to* * *[ɡet]past tense - got; verb1) (to receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.) få2) (to bring or buy: Please get me some food.) bringe; købe3) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) bevæge sig; komme; tage; lægge4) (to cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.) bringe; få5) (to become: You're getting old.) blive6) (to persuade: I'll try to get him to go.) overtale7) (to arrive: When did they get home?) komme8) (to succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours; I got the book read last night.) komme til; få9) (to catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.) få10) (to catch (someone): The police will soon get the thief.) få fat på11) (to understand: I didn't get the point of his story.) forstå•- getaway- get-together
- get-up
- be getting on for
- get about
- get across
- get after
- get ahead
- get along
- get around
- get around to
- get at
- get away
- get away with
- get back
- get by
- get down
- get down to
- get in
- get into
- get nowhere
- get off
- get on
- get on at
- get out
- get out of
- get over
- get round
- get around to
- get round to
- get there
- get through
- get together
- get up
- get up to -
2 negotiate
[ni'ɡəuʃieit]1) (to bargain or discuss a subject in order to agree.) forhandle2) (to arrange (a treaty, payment etc), usually after a long discussion.) forhandle sig frem til3) (to get past (an obstacle or difficulty).) overvinde•- negotiation* * *[ni'ɡəuʃieit]1) (to bargain or discuss a subject in order to agree.) forhandle2) (to arrange (a treaty, payment etc), usually after a long discussion.) forhandle sig frem til3) (to get past (an obstacle or difficulty).) overvinde•- negotiation -
3 turn the corner
1) (to go round a corner.) dreje om hjørnet2) (to get past a difficulty or danger: He was very ill but he's turned the corner now.) komme over det værste* * *1) (to go round a corner.) dreje om hjørnet2) (to get past a difficulty or danger: He was very ill but he's turned the corner now.) komme over det værste -
4 arise
past tense - arose; verb1) (to come into being: These problems have arisen as a result of your carelessness; Are there any matters arising from our earlier discussion?) opstå; dukke op2) (to get up or stand up.) rejse sig* * *past tense - arose; verb1) (to come into being: These problems have arisen as a result of your carelessness; Are there any matters arising from our earlier discussion?) opstå; dukke op2) (to get up or stand up.) rejse sig -
5 wind
I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up* * *I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up -
6 stick
I [stik] past tense, past participle - stuck; verb1) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!) stikke2) ((of something pointed) to be pushed into or through something: Two arrows were sticking in his back.) stikke ud3) (to fasten or be fastened (by glue, gum etc): He licked the flap of the envelope and stuck it down; These labels don't stick very well; He stuck (the broken pieces of) the vase together again; His brothers used to call him Bonzo and the name has stuck.) klæbe; hænge fast4) (to (cause to) become fixed and unable to move or progress: The car stuck in the mud; The cupboard door has stuck; I'll help you with your arithmetic if you're stuck.) sidde fast; blive hængende•- sticker- sticky
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking-plaster
- stick-in-the-mud
- come to a sticky end
- stick at
- stick by
- stick it out
- stick out
- stick one's neck out
- stick to/with
- stick together
- stick up for II [stik] noun1) (a branch or twig from a tree: They were sent to find sticks for firewood.) gren; kvist2) (a long thin piece of wood etc shaped for a special purpose: She always walks with a stick nowadays; a walking-stick / hockey-stick; a drumstick.) stok; -stok; stav; -stav; -stik3) (a long piece: a stick of rhubarb.) stang•- get hold of the wrong end of the stick- get the wrong end of the stick* * *I [stik] past tense, past participle - stuck; verb1) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!) stikke2) ((of something pointed) to be pushed into or through something: Two arrows were sticking in his back.) stikke ud3) (to fasten or be fastened (by glue, gum etc): He licked the flap of the envelope and stuck it down; These labels don't stick very well; He stuck (the broken pieces of) the vase together again; His brothers used to call him Bonzo and the name has stuck.) klæbe; hænge fast4) (to (cause to) become fixed and unable to move or progress: The car stuck in the mud; The cupboard door has stuck; I'll help you with your arithmetic if you're stuck.) sidde fast; blive hængende•- sticker- sticky
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking-plaster
- stick-in-the-mud
- come to a sticky end
- stick at
- stick by
- stick it out
- stick out
- stick one's neck out
- stick to/with
- stick together
- stick up for II [stik] noun1) (a branch or twig from a tree: They were sent to find sticks for firewood.) gren; kvist2) (a long thin piece of wood etc shaped for a special purpose: She always walks with a stick nowadays; a walking-stick / hockey-stick; a drumstick.) stok; -stok; stav; -stav; -stik3) (a long piece: a stick of rhubarb.) stang•- get hold of the wrong end of the stick- get the wrong end of the stick -
7 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) svinge; gynge2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) gå med lange skridt3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) vende2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) gyngetur; sving2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sving3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) swing4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) omsving; bevægelse5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) gynge•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing* * *[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) svinge; gynge2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) gå med lange skridt3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) vende2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) gyngetur; sving2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sving3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) swing4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) omsving; bevægelse5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) gynge•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing -
8 hang
[hæŋ]past tense, past participle - hung; verb1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) hænge2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) hænge3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) hænge4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) hænge5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) bøje•- hanger- hanging
- hangings
- hangman
- hangover
- get the hang of
- hang about/around
- hang back
- hang in the balance
- hang on
- hang together
- hang up* * *[hæŋ]past tense, past participle - hung; verb1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) hænge2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) hænge3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) hænge4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) hænge5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) bøje•- hanger- hanging
- hangings
- hangman
- hangover
- get the hang of
- hang about/around
- hang back
- hang in the balance
- hang on
- hang together
- hang up -
9 way
[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej2) (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.) vej; -vej3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej5) (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.) måde6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) måde; på visse punkter7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon8) (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.) vej2. 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.) langt- 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
- ways and means* * *[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej2) (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.) vej; -vej3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej5) (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.) måde6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) måde; på visse punkter7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon8) (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.) vej2. 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.) langt- 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
- ways and means -
10 alight
I past tense, past participle - alighted; verb1) (to get down from or out of: to alight from a bus.) stige ned; stige af2) ((with on) to settle or land on: The bird alighted on the fence.) sætte sig; landeII adjective(burning; very bright: The bonfire was still alight; His eyes were alight with joy.) i brand; strålende* * *I past tense, past participle - alighted; verb1) (to get down from or out of: to alight from a bus.) stige ned; stige af2) ((with on) to settle or land on: The bird alighted on the fence.) sætte sig; landeII adjective(burning; very bright: The bonfire was still alight; His eyes were alight with joy.) i brand; strålende -
11 bear
I [beə] past tense - bore; verb1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) bære; tåle; udholde2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) bære3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) føde4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bære5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bære6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) svinge•- bearable- bearer
- bearing
- bearings
- bear down on
- bear fruit
- bear out
- bear up
- bear with
- find/get one's bearings
- lose one's bearings II [beə] noun(a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) bjørn- bearskin* * *I [beə] past tense - bore; verb1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) bære; tåle; udholde2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) bære3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) føde4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bære5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bære6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) svinge•- bearable- bearer
- bearing
- bearings
- bear down on
- bear fruit
- bear out
- bear up
- bear with
- find/get one's bearings
- lose one's bearings II [beə] noun(a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) bjørn- bearskin -
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.) fange2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up* * *[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.) fange2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up -
13 expel
[ik'spel]past tense, past participle - expelled; verb1) (to send away in disgrace (a person from a school etc): The child was expelled for stealing.) bortvise2) (to get rid of: an electric fan for expelling kitchen smells.) blive af med•* * *[ik'spel]past tense, past participle - expelled; verb1) (to send away in disgrace (a person from a school etc): The child was expelled for stealing.) bortvise2) (to get rid of: an electric fan for expelling kitchen smells.) blive af med• -
14 feel
[fi:l]past tense, past participle - felt; verb1) (to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch: She felt his hand on her shoulder.) føle; mærke2) (to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands: She felt the parcel carefully.) føle; mærke3) (to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc): He felt a sudden anger.) føle; mærke4) (to think (oneself) to be: She feels sick; How does she feel about her work?) føle sig5) (to believe or consider: She feels that the firm treated her badly.) føle•- feeler- feeling
- feel as if / as though
- feel like
- feel one's way
- get the feel of* * *[fi:l]past tense, past participle - felt; verb1) (to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch: She felt his hand on her shoulder.) føle; mærke2) (to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands: She felt the parcel carefully.) føle; mærke3) (to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc): He felt a sudden anger.) føle; mærke4) (to think (oneself) to be: She feels sick; How does she feel about her work?) føle sig5) (to believe or consider: She feels that the firm treated her badly.) føle•- feeler- feeling
- feel as if / as though
- feel like
- feel one's way
- get the feel of -
15 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.) flue2) (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?) flue3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.) gylp•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.) flyve2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) flygte3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) flyve•- 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
- send flying* * *I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.) flue2) (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?) flue3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.) gylp•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.) flyve2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) flygte3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) flyve•- 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
- send flying -
16 grab
1. past tense, past participle - grabbed; verb1) (to seize, grasp or take suddenly: He grabbed a biscuit.) snuppe2) (to get by rough or illegal means: Many people tried to grab land when oil was discovered in the district.) snuppe; få fat i2. noun(a sudden attempt to grasp or seize: He made a grab at the boy.) gribe fat i- grab at* * *1. past tense, past participle - grabbed; verb1) (to seize, grasp or take suddenly: He grabbed a biscuit.) snuppe2) (to get by rough or illegal means: Many people tried to grab land when oil was discovered in the district.) snuppe; få fat i2. noun(a sudden attempt to grasp or seize: He made a grab at the boy.) gribe fat i- grab at -
17 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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - 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.) last* * *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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - 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.) last -
18 hop
I 1. [hop] past tense, past participle - hopped; verb1) ((of people) to jump on one leg: The children had a competition to see who could hop the farthest; He hopped about in pain when the hammer fell on his foot.) hoppe på et ben; hinke2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) to jump on both or all legs: The sparrow/frog hopped across the lawn.) hoppe; springe; smutte3) (to jump: He hopped (over) the fence and ran away; He hopped out of bed.) springe; hoppe4) ((with in(to), out (of)) to get into or out of a car etc: The car stopped and the driver told the hikers to hop in; I'll hop out of the car at the next crossroads.) hoppe2. noun1) (a short jump on one leg.) hop2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) a short jump on both or all legs: The sparrow crossed the lawn in a series of hops.) hop; spring; smut•- catch someone on the hop
- catch on the hop
- keep someone on the hop
- keep on the hop II [hop] noun(a climbing plant, the bitter fruits of which (hops) are used in brewing beer.) humle* * *I 1. [hop] past tense, past participle - hopped; verb1) ((of people) to jump on one leg: The children had a competition to see who could hop the farthest; He hopped about in pain when the hammer fell on his foot.) hoppe på et ben; hinke2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) to jump on both or all legs: The sparrow/frog hopped across the lawn.) hoppe; springe; smutte3) (to jump: He hopped (over) the fence and ran away; He hopped out of bed.) springe; hoppe4) ((with in(to), out (of)) to get into or out of a car etc: The car stopped and the driver told the hikers to hop in; I'll hop out of the car at the next crossroads.) hoppe2. noun1) (a short jump on one leg.) hop2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) a short jump on both or all legs: The sparrow crossed the lawn in a series of hops.) hop; spring; smut•- catch someone on the hop
- catch on the hop
- keep someone on the hop
- keep on the hop II [hop] noun(a climbing plant, the bitter fruits of which (hops) are used in brewing beer.) humle -
19 learn
[lə:n]past tense, past participles - learned, learnt; verb1) (to get to know: It was then that I learned that she was dead.) finde ud af; erfare2) (to gain knowledge or skill (in): A child is always learning; to learn French; She is learning (how) to swim.) lære•- learned- learner
- learning
- learner-friendly* * *[lə:n]past tense, past participles - learned, learnt; verb1) (to get to know: It was then that I learned that she was dead.) finde ud af; erfare2) (to gain knowledge or skill (in): A child is always learning; to learn French; She is learning (how) to swim.) lære•- learned- learner
- learning
- learner-friendly -
20 light
I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over* * *I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over
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