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1. n юр. правопреемник; цессионарий2. v определять, устанавливать3. v предназначать, отводить4. v давать, поручать; вменять в обязанность5. v назначать на должность,6. v ассигновать7. v приписывать8. v юр. передавать, переуступать; цедировать9. v тех. сообщать10. v тех. назначать11. v тех. вчт. присваиватьСинонимический ряд:1. allocate (verb) allocate; consign; deal; dispense; distribute; give out; measure; sort2. allot (verb) admeasure; allot; allow; apportion; give; lot; mete; mete out; portion3. appoint (verb) appoint; authorise; authorize; commission; delegate; designate; determine; devote; name; nominate; specify; stipulate4. attribute (verb) accredit; advance; ascribe; attribute; bring up; charge; credit; impute; lay; offer; pinpoint; refer5. place (verb) affix; blame; fasten; fix; pin on; place; saddle6. prescribe (verb) define; lay down; prescribe7. set (verb) post; set; station8. transfer (verb) abalienate; alien; alienate; cede; convey; deed; make over; remise; sign over; transferАнтонимический ряд:dismiss; dissociate; refuse; retain; withdraw; withhold -
102 convoy
1. n сопровождение; охрана2. n конвоирование3. n транспорт4. n воен. автоколонна военнопленных под конвоем5. n погребальная процессия6. v воен. конвоировать; охранятьthe troopships were convoyed across the Atlantic — войсковые транспорты конвоировались через Атлантический океан
7. v арх. сопровождатьСинонимический ряд:1. armed guard (noun) armed guard; attendance; bodyguard; chaperon; guard; protection2. escort (noun) escort; fleet; formation3. train (noun) caravan; cortege; file; procession; train4. accompany (verb) accompany; attend; bear; chaperon; companion; company; conduct; consort with; escort; pilot; usher; watchАнтонимический ряд:desert; ignore; leave; neglect -
103 post
1. n спорт. столб2. n шест, кол, вехаnithing post — кол, вбитый в знак презрения
3. n тех. стр. стойка; подкос, подпорка4. n тех. стр. мачта, свая; надолба; колонка5. n тех. стр. мор. ахтерштевень6. n тех. стр. горн. целик угля или руды7. n тех. стр. геол. мелкозернистый песчаник8. n тех. стр. спец. штырь9. n тех. стр. внешняя дорожка10. n тех. стр. эл. клемма11. v вывешивать, расклеивать12. v обклеивать плакатами, афишами13. v вывешивать списки студентов, не выдержавших экзаменов14. v амер. спорт. записывать счёт15. n почтовое отделение; почтовая контора16. n почтовый ящикpost office — почтовое отделение; почта
17. n почта, корреспонденция18. n ист. почтовая карета или дилижанс19. n ист. почтовый пароход20. n ист. почтовая станция21. n ист. ист. кучер почтовой кареты22. n ист. уст. диал. почтальон23. n ист. курьер24. n ист. формат бумагиlarge post 4 vo — формат писчей бумаги,3Х25,4 см
large post 8 vo — формат писчей бумаги,7Х20,3 см
extra large post — формат писчей бумаги 45?57,1 см
large post 4 vo — формат писчей бумаги 20,3?25,4 см
large post 8 vo — формат писчей бумаги 12,7?20,3 см
25. n ист. вид игры в жмурки, в которой по возгласу « » играющие меняются местами26. n ист. вчт. извещение27. adv ист. на почтовых или на курьерских лошадях28. adv спешно, стремительно29. v отправлять по почте; опускать в почтовый ящик30. v ехать на почтовых, на перекладных31. v подпрыгивать, подскакивать в седле32. v мчаться, спешить33. v обыкн. извещать, давать информацию34. v бухг. переносить в гроссбух35. v бухг. заносить в бухгалтерскую книгу36. v бухг. делать проводку, осуществлять разноску по счетамholding the post — занимающий пост; нахождение на посту
defended post — обороняемая позиция, обороняемый пост
ministerial post — министерский пост, пост министра
37. n пост, должность; положение38. n воен. позиция39. n воен. укреплённый узел, форт40. n воен. огневая точка41. n воен. амер. пункт42. n воен. амер. воен. гарнизон; постоянная стоянка43. n воен. торговое поселениеtrading post — фактория, торговый пост
44. n воен. тех. пульт управления45. n воен. ж. -д. блокпост46. n воен. амер. отделение организации ветеранов войны47. n воен. амер. бирж. место торговли определённым видом акций48. n воен. положение центрового игрока49. v часто pass ставить, расставлять50. v часто pass воен. выставлять караул51. v часто pass воен. назначать на должность52. v часто pass воен. мор. прикомандировать53. n воен. сигнал на горнеshe grasped the post with her hands for fear of falling — боясь упасть, она крепко держалась за столб обеими руками
Синонимический ряд:1. column (noun) column; mast; pillar; pole; prop; support; upright2. embassy (noun) delegation; embassy; legation; ministry; mission3. job (noun) appointment; berth; billet; connection; job; office; place; situation; spot4. picket (noun) picket; shaft; stake; stud5. position (noun) assignment; base; beat; position; posting; round; station; task6. affix (verb) affix; circulate; hang up7. announce (verb) advertise; announce; publicise; publicize8. enter (verb) enter; insert; record; register; slate9. inform (verb) acquaint; advise; apprise; clew; clue; fill in; inform; notify; tell; warn; wise up10. placard (verb) placard; poster11. put (verb) bet; gamble; game; lay; lay down; play; put; stake; wager12. score (verb) notch; score; tally13. set (verb) assign; place; set; stationАнтонимический ряд: -
104 honour
'onə
1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) honradez2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) honor3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) gloria4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) honor5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) honor6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) distinción, condecoración7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Su Señoría
2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) honrar2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) honrar3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) condecorar4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) cumplir•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour
honour n honortr['ɒnəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (virtue) honor nombre masculino, honra2 (title) Su Señoría■ Her Honour, His Honour, Your Honour Su Señoría1 (respect) honrar2 (cheque) pagar, aceptar; (promise, word, agreement) cumplir1 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL honores nombre masculino plural\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto do honour to rendir honores ato do the honours hacer los honoresHonours degree licenciaturan.• blasón s.m.• condecoración s.f.• decoro s.m.• honor s.m.• honra s.f.• prez s.f.v.• acatar v.• encumbrar v.• estimar v.• festejar v.• honrar v.• laurear v. (A bill, etc.) (UK)v.= honor (US) ['ɒnǝ(r)]1. N1) (=integrity, good name) honor m•
to be/feel (in) honour bound to do sth — estar/sentirse moralmente obligado a hacer algo•
it's a matter of honour — es una cuestión de honor•
on my honour! — ¡palabra de honor!remember, you are on your honour to report any irregularities — recuerde, es su deber moral informar de cualquier irregularidad
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to put sb on his/her honour to do sth — hacer prometer a algn que va a hacer algo•
to have a sense of honour — tener pundonor•
to be an honour to one's profession — ser un orgullo para su profesión- honour among thievesdebt, word 1., 5)2) (=distinction, privilege) honor mmay I have the honour (of this dance)? — ¿me concede este baile?
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would you do me the honour of having lunch with me? — ¿me haría el honor de almorzar conmigo?•
to bury sb with full military honours — sepultar a algn con todos los honores militares- do the honoursguard 3., guest, lap II, 1., 1), maid, roll 1., 3)4) (=homage) honor m•
to do honour to sb, do sb honour — rendir honores a algn•
in honour of sth/sb — en honor a algo/algn5) (as title)•
His Honour Judge Brodrick — el señor Juez Brodrick6) † (=chastity, virginity) honra f7) honours(Brit) (Univ)•
she got first/ second class honours in French — ≈ terminó la carrera de francés con matrícula de honor/con notable•
to take honours in chemistry — ≈ licenciarse en químicas8) (Bridge)honours honores mpl2. VT1) (=compliment) honrarI should be honoured if... — sería un honor para mí si...
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to honour sb with one's presence — liter or hum honrar a algn con su presencia2) (=respect) honrar3) (=pay homage to) rendir homenaje a5) (=fulfil) [+ agreement, contract, promise] cumplir, cumplir con6) (=pay) [+ cheque] aceptar, pagar; [+ debt] liquidar, pagar3.CPDhonor guard N — (US) guardia f de honor
honor roll N — (US) cuadro m de honor
honours degree N — (Brit) (Univ) ≈ licenciatura f
Honours List N — (Brit) lista f de condecoraciones
Birthday Honours List — lista de condecoraciones que otorga el monarca el día de su cumpleaños
New Year Honours List — lista de condecoraciones que otorga el monarca el día de Año Nuevo
See:see cultural note DEAN'S LIST in dean,see cultural note DEGREE in degreeHONOURS LIST La Honours List es una lista de personas a las que se considera merecedoras de un reconocimiento especial por su labor, tanto en la vida pública como por servicios prestados a la zona en la que viven. Esta lista es elaborada por el Primer Ministro británico con la aprobación del monarca y se publica dos veces al año, la primera en Año Nuevo - la New Year's Honours List - y la segunda en junio, el día del cumpleaños de la reina -la Queen's Birthday Honours List. En la mayoría de los casos a estas personas se les reconoce su mérito con la concesión del título de miembro de la Orden del Imperio Británico, Member of the Order of the British Empire o MBE, u oficial de la Orden del Imperio Británico Officer of the Order of the British Empire u OBE.* * * -
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I pəust noun(a long piece of wood, metal etc, usually fixed upright in the ground: The notice was nailed to a post; a gate-post; the winning-post.) poste- keep somebody posted
- keep posted
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1. pəust noun((the system of collecting, transporting and delivering) letters, parcels etc: I sent the book by post; Has the post arrived yet?; Is there any post for me?)
2. verb(to send (a letter etc) by post: He posted the parcel yesterday.) mandar por correo- postage- postal
- postage stamp
- postal order
- postbox
- postcard
- postcode
- post-free
- post-haste
- posthaste
- postman
- postmark
- postmaster
- post office
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1. pəust noun1) (a job: He has a post in the government; a teaching post.) puesto de trabajo, cargo2) (a place of duty: The soldier remained at his post.) puesto3) (a settlement, camp etc especially in a distant or unpopulated area: a trading-post.) puesto
2. verb(to send somewhere on duty: He was posted abroad.) destinar; apostar
IV pəustpost1 n1. poste / palo / estaca2. correo3. puestopost2 vb enviar / mandarcould you post this letter for me? ¿me puedes echar esta carta al correo?tr[pəʊst]■ is there anything for me in the post? ¿hay alguna carta para mí en el correo?1 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (send - letter, parcel) enviar por correo, mandar por correo, echar al correo; (put in postbox) echar al buzón2 (enter - in ledger) anotar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto keep somebody posted mantener a alguien al corriente, tener a alguien al corrienteto post something to somebody mandar algo a alguien (por correo)post office Correos, oficina de correospost office box apartado de correos————————tr[pəʊst]1 (job) puesto, empleo; (important position) cargo2 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL puesto1 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL destinar, apostar2 (employee) destinar, mandar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto take up one's post (job) ocupar el cargo, entrar en funciones————————tr[pəʊst]1 (of wood) estaca, poste nombre masculino1 (notice, list) fijar, poner, exponer\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL'Post no bills' "Prohibido fijar carteles"goal post poste nombre masculino, palofinishing post poste nombre masculino de llegadapost ['po:st] vt1) mail: echar al correo, mandar por correo2) announce: anunciarthey've posted the grades: han anunciado las notas3) affix: fijar, poner (noticias, etc.)4) station: apostar5)to keep (someone) posted : tener al corriente (a alguien)post n1) pole: poste m, palo m2) station: puesto m3) camp: puesto m (militar)4) job, position: puesto m, empleo m, cargo mn.• apostadero s.m.• buzón s.m.• cargo s.m.• correo s.m.• destino s.m.• estafeta s.f.• guarnición s.f.• mala s.f.• poste s.m.• puesto s.m.v.• apostar v.• contabilizar v.• echar al correo v.• fijar v.• mandar por correo v.• pegar v.• situar v.
I pəʊstmass noun1)a) c ( pole) poste mas deaf as a post — más sordo que una tapia
b) u ( in horse racing) poste mthe finishing/starting post — el poste de llegada/salida, la meta/salida; pip II
2) u ( mail) (esp BrE) correo mto send something by post o through the post — mandar or enviar* algo por correo
by separate post — en sobre aparte or por separado
it's in the post — ya ha sido enviado or está en camino
was there any post this morning? — ¿llegó alguna carta esta mañana?
the first/second post — ( delivery) el primer/segundo reparto; ( collection) la primera/segunda recogida
to catch/miss the post — llegar* a/perder* la recogida
3) ca) ( job) puesto m, empleo mto take up one's post — entrar en funciones, empezar* a trabajar
b) ( important position) cargo mc) ( place of duty) puesto m4) c ( station) puesto ma frontier/customs post — un puesto fronterizo/de aduanas
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1)a) ( position) \<\<policeman/soldier\>\> apostarb) ( send) \<\<employee/diplomat\>\> destinar, mandar2) ( mail) (esp BrE) \<\<letter/parcel\>\> echar al correo; ( drop in postbox) echar al buzónto post something to somebody — mandarle or enviarle* algo a alguien (por correo)
3)a) ( announce) \<\<meeting/reward\>\> anunciarto keep somebody posted — mantener* or tener* a alguien al tanto or al corriente
b) post (up) \<\<list/notice\>\> poner*, fijar
I [pǝʊst]1. N1) [of wood, metal] poste m; (also: goalpost) poste m (de la portería); (for fencing, marking) estaca f; bedpost, deaf 1., 1), doorpost, pillar 1.2) (Sport)•
the winning post — la meta- be left at the postfirst 1., pip III3) (on Internet) mensaje m2. VT2) (=announce) [+ exam results] hacer público, sacar•
to post sth/sb (as) missing — dar algo/a algn por desaparecido3) (Comm) (also: post up) [+ transaction] anotar, registrar; (US) (St Ex) [+ profit, loss] registrar4) (=inform)•
to keep sb posted (on or about sth) — tener or mantener a algn al corriente or al tanto or informado (de algo)5) (US) (Sport) [+ time, score] registrar, obtener6) (Internet) colgar, publicar3.CPD
II [pǝʊst]1. N1) (Brit) (=mail service) correo m•
by post or through the post — por correofirst-class 2., registered 2., return 1., 1)•
your cheque is in the post — su cheque está en el correo2) (=letters) correo mis there any post for me? — ¿hay correo para mí?
3) (=office) correos m; (=mailbox) buzón mto drop or put sth in the post to sb — enviar or mandar algo a algn
4) (=collection) recogida f; (=delivery) entrega fthe post goes at 8.30 — la recogida del correo es a las 8.30, recogen el correo a las 8.30
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to catch the post — echar el correo antes de la recogida•
to miss the post — no llegar a tiempo para la recogida del correo•
it will arrive in the second post — llegue en el segundo reparto5) (=cost) gastos mpl de envío6) (Hist) (=rider) correo m; (=coach) posta f2.VT (=send by post) (also: post off) mandar or enviar por correo; (Brit) (=put in mailbox) echar al correo or al buzónthis was posted on Monday — esto se echó al correo or al buzón el lunes
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to post sth to sb — mandar or enviar algo a algn por correohe posted a message to a newsgroup — (Internet) dejó un mensaje en un grupo de discusión
3.CPDpost office N — oficina f de correos, correos m, correo m (LAm)
I'm going to the post office — voy a correos, voy al correo (LAm)
the Post Office N — ≈ la Dirección General de Correos
post office box N — apartado m de correos, casilla f (postal or de correo(s)) (LAm)
Post Office Savings Bank N — ≈ Caja f Postal de Ahorros
post office worker N — empleado(-a) m / f de correos
III [pǝʊst]1. Nshe's been offered a research post — le han ofrecido un puesto or un trabajo de investigadora
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to take up one's post — (gen) ocupar el puesto; (high-ranking) entrar en funciones, ocupar el cargoshe resigned to take up a post at the university — dimitió porque consiguió un puesto en la universidad
2) (Mil) (=place of duty, stronghold) puesto m; (for gun) emplazamiento mcommand 3., customs 2., observation 2.•
at one's post — en su puesto2. VT1) (Mil) [+ sentry, guard] apostar2) (Brit) (=send) [+ diplomat, soldier] destinar3) (US) (Jur) [+ collateral] pagar3.CPDpost exchange N — (US) (Mil) economato m militar, cooperativa f militar
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I [pəʊst]mass noun1)a) c ( pole) poste mas deaf as a post — más sordo que una tapia
b) u ( in horse racing) poste mthe finishing/starting post — el poste de llegada/salida, la meta/salida; pip II
2) u ( mail) (esp BrE) correo mto send something by post o through the post — mandar or enviar* algo por correo
by separate post — en sobre aparte or por separado
it's in the post — ya ha sido enviado or está en camino
was there any post this morning? — ¿llegó alguna carta esta mañana?
the first/second post — ( delivery) el primer/segundo reparto; ( collection) la primera/segunda recogida
to catch/miss the post — llegar* a/perder* la recogida
3) ca) ( job) puesto m, empleo mto take up one's post — entrar en funciones, empezar* a trabajar
b) ( important position) cargo mc) ( place of duty) puesto m4) c ( station) puesto ma frontier/customs post — un puesto fronterizo/de aduanas
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1)a) ( position) \<\<policeman/soldier\>\> apostarb) ( send) \<\<employee/diplomat\>\> destinar, mandar2) ( mail) (esp BrE) \<\<letter/parcel\>\> echar al correo; ( drop in postbox) echar al buzónto post something to somebody — mandarle or enviarle* algo a alguien (por correo)
3)a) ( announce) \<\<meeting/reward\>\> anunciarto keep somebody posted — mantener* or tener* a alguien al tanto or al corriente
b) post (up) \<\<list/notice\>\> poner*, fijar -
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1. verb1) (to use a pushing motion (against): Press the bell twice!; The children pressed close to their mother.) apretar, presionar2) (to squeeze; to flatten: The grapes are pressed to extract the juice.) exprimir, estrujar; prensar3) (to urge or hurry: He pressed her to enter the competition.) presionar; apremiar4) (to insist on: The printers are pressing their claim for higher pay.) presionar, insistir5) (to iron: Your trousers need to be pressed.) planchar
2. noun1) (an act of pressing: He gave her hand a press; You had better give your shirt a press.) apretón; planchado2) ((also printing-press) a printing machine.) prensa3) (newspapers in general: It was reported in the press; (also adjective) a press photographer.) prensa4) (the people who work on newspapers and magazines; journalists: The press is/are always interested in the private lives of famous people.) prensa5) (a device or machine for pressing: a wine-press; a flower-press.) prensa•- pressing- press conference
- press-cutting
- be hard pressed
- be pressed for
- press for
- press forward/on
press1 n prensapress2 vb apretar / pulsarto print the document, press F7 para imprimir el documento, pulsa F7tr[pres]1 (newspapers) prensa■ the gutter press la prensa sensacionalista, la prensa amarilla2 (printing machine) prensa, imprenta3 (for grapes, flowers) prensa4 (act of pressing) presión nombre femenino; (of hand) apretón nombre masculino; (act of ironing) planchado1 (push down - button, switch) pulsar, apretar, presionar; (- accelerator) pisar; (- key on keyboard) pulsar; (- trigger) apretar2 (squeeze - hand) apretar3 (crush - fruit) exprimir, estrujar; (- grapes, olives, flowers) prensar4 (clothes) planchar, planchar a vapor5 (record) imprimir6 (urge, put pressure on) presionar, instar; (insist on) insistir en, exigir1 (push) apretar, presionar2 (crowd) apretujarse, apiñarse3 (urge, pressurize) presionar, insistir; (time) apremiar■ we are pressing for a peaceful solution estamos presionando para que se resuelva de forma pacífica\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLat the time of going to press al cierre de la ediciónto go to press entrar en prensato have a good/bad press tener buena/mala prensato press a point recalcar un puntoto press charges against somebody presentar cargos contra alguien, formular cargos contra alguiento press home an advantage aprovechar una ventajapress agency agencia de prensapress conference conferencia de prensa, rueda de prensapress cutting recorte nombre masculino de prensapress box tribuna de prensapress release comunicado de prensapress stud botón nombre masculino de presiónpress ['prɛs] vt1) push: apretar2) squeeze: apretar, prensar (frutas, flores, etc.)3) iron: planchar (ropa)4) urge: instar, apremiarhe pressed me to come: insistió en que vinierapress vi1) push: apretarpress hard: aprieta con fuerza2) crowd: apiñarse3) : abrirse pasoI pressed through the crowd: me abrí paso entre el gentío4) urge: presionarpress n1) crowd: multitud f2) : imprenta f, prensa fto go to press: entrar en prensa3) urgency: urgencia f, prisa f4) printer, publisher: imprenta f, editorial f5)the press : la prensafreedom of the press: libertad de prensaadj.• de prensa adj.n.(§ pl.: presses) = estampa s.f.• imprenta s.f.• prensa s.f.• presión s.f.• urgencia s.f.v.• empujar v.• estrechar v.• estrujar v.• gravitar v.• instar v.• oprimir v.• planchar v.• prensar v.• presionar v.• pulsar (Tecla, botón) v.• urgir v.pres
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1) ua) (newspapers, journalists) prensa fthe freedom of the press — la libertad de prensa; (before n) <box, gallery> de (la) prensa
press agency — (BrE) agencia f de prensa
press agent — encargado, -da m,f de prensa
press clipping o (BrE) cutting — recorte m de prensa
press office — oficina f de prensa
press photographer — reportero gráfico, reportera gráfica m,f
press release — comunicado m de prensa
press run — (AmE) tirada f
b) ( treatment by newspapers)to get a good/bad press — tener* buena/mala prensa, tener* buena/mala acogida por parte de la prensa
2) ca) ( printing press) prensa f, imprenta fb) ( publishing house) editorial f3) c (for pressing - grapes, flowers, machine parts) prensa f; (- trousers) prensa f plancha-pantalones
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1) ( push) \<\<button/doorbell\>\> apretar*, pulsar; \<\<pedal/footbrake\>\> pisar2)a) ( squeeze) apretar*b) ( in press) \<\<grapes/olives/flowers\>\> prensarc) \<\<disk/album\>\> imprimir*d) \<\<clothes\>\> planchar3)a) ( put pressure on)when pressed, she admitted it — cuando la presionaron, lo admitió
to press somebody FOR something/to + INF: I pressed him for an answer insistí en que or exigí que me diera una respuesta; they pressed him to change his policy — ejercieron presión sobre él para que cambiara de política
b) ( pursue)to press charges against somebody — presentar or formular cargos en contra de alguien
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vi1)a) ( exert pressure)press firmly — presione or apriete con fuerza
to press (down) ON something — apretar* algo, hacer* presión sobre algo
b) (crowd, push) \<\<people\>\> apretujarse, apiñarse2) (urge, pressurize) presionarto press FOR something: they've been pressing for an inquiry han estado presionando para que se haga una investigación; time presses o is pressing — el tiempo apremia
•Phrasal Verbs:- press on[pres]1. NOUN1) (Publishing)a) (=newspapers collectively) prensa f•
to get or have a good/ bad press — (lit, fig) tener buena/mala prensathe press reported that... — la prensa informó que...
member of the press — periodista mf, miembro mf de la prensa
free 1., 4), gutter I, 2.the national/local press — la prensa nacional/regional
b) (=printing press) imprenta f•
to go to press — entrar en prensa•
hot off the press(es) — recién salido de la imprenta•
to be in press — estar en prensa•
to pass sth for press — aprobar algo para la prensa•
to set the presses rolling — poner las prensas en marchac) (=publishing firm) editorial f•
at the press of a button — con solo apretar un botón3) (with iron)•
to give sth a press — planchar algo4) (=apparatus, machine) (for wine, olives, cheese, moulding) prensa f ; (also: trouser press) prensa f para planchar pantalones; (for racket) tensor mcider 2., printing 2.hydraulic press — prensa f hidráulica
5) (=crush) apiñamiento m, agolpamiento mhe lost his hat in the press to get out — perdió el sombrero en el apiñamiento or agolpamiento que se produjo a la salida
6) (Weightlifting) presa f7) (=cupboard) armario m2. TRANSITIVE VERB1) (=push, squeeze)a) [+ button, switch, doorbell] pulsar, apretar; [+ hand, trigger] apretar; [+ accelerator] pisarselect the option required, then press "enter" — escoja la opción que desee, y luego pulse or apriete "intro"
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he pressed his face against the window — apretó la cara contra el cristalshe pressed herself against me/the wall — se apretó contra mí/contra la pared
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she pressed a note into his hand — le metió un billete en la mano•
she pressed the lid on (to) the box — cerró la caja apretando la tapa•
he pressed her to him — la atrajo hacia sí- press the fleshb) (painfully) apretujaras the crowd moved back he found himself pressed up against a wall — a medida que la multitud retrocedía, se vio apretujado contra una pared
2) (using press) [+ grapes, olives, flowers] prensar3) (=iron) [+ clothes] planchar4) (Tech) (=make) [+ machine part] prensar; [+ record, disk] imprimir5) (=pressurize) presionarwhen pressed, she conceded the point — cuando la presionaron, les dio la razón
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to press sb for sth — exigir algo de algnto press sb for payment — insistir en que algn pague, exigir a algn el pago de lo que se debe
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to press sb into doing sth — obligar a algn a hacer algoI found myself pressed into playing football with the children — me vi obligado a jugar al fútbol con los niños
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to press sb to do sth — (=urge) insistir en que algn haga algo; (=pressurize) presionar a algn para que haga algopressedthe trade unions are pressing him to stand firm — los sindicatos le están presionando para que se mantenga firme
6) (=insist)she smiles coyly when pressed about her private life — cuando insisten en querer saber sobre su vida privada, sonríe con coquetería
7) (=force)•
to press sth on sb — insistir en que algn acepte algofood and cigarettes were pressed on him — le estuvieron ofreciendo insistentemente comida y cigarros
8)• to be pressed into service, we were all pressed into service — todos tuvimos que ponernos a trabajar
the town hall has been pressed into service as a school — se han visto obligados a usar el ayuntamiento como escuela
Kenny had been pressed into service to guard the door — habían convencido a Kenny para que vigilara la puerta
9) (=pursue) [+ claim] insistir en; [+ demand] exigir•
his officials have visited Washington to press their case for economic aid — sus representantes han ido a Washington para hacer presión a favor de la ayuda económica•
to press charges (against sb) — presentar cargos (contra algn)suit 1., 4)•
the champion failed to press home his advantage — el campeón no supo aprovechar su ventaja3. INTRANSITIVE VERB1) (=exert pressure) apretardoes it hurt when I press here? — ¿le duele cuando le aprieto aquí?
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I felt something hard press into my back — noté la presión de algo duro que se apretaba contra mi espalda•
the bone was pressing on a nerve — el hueso estaba pinzando un nervio2) (=move, push)•
he pressed against her — se apretó contra ella•
the crowd pressed round him — la muchedumbre se apiñó en torno a él•
he pressed through the crowd — se abrió paso entre la muchedumbre•
the audience pressed towards the exit — el público se apresuró hacia la salida3) (=urge, agitate)•
to press for sth — exigir algo, insistir en algohe will press for the death penalty in this case — en este caso va a insistir en or exigir la pena de muerte
a protest march in the capital to press for new elections — una marcha de protesta en la capital para exigir otras elecciones
police may now press for changes in the law — puede que ahora la policía presione para que cambien las leyes
to press for sb to resign — exigir la dimisión de algn, insistir en que algn dimita
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time is pressing — el tiempo apremia4) (=weigh heavily)•
to press on sb — pesar sobre algn4.COMPOUNDSpress agency N — agencia f de prensa
press agent N — encargado(-a) m / f de prensa
press attaché N — agregado(-a) m / f de prensa
press baron N — magnate m de la prensa
press briefing N — rueda f de prensa, conferencia f de prensa
press card N — pase m de periodista, carnet m de prensa
press clipping N — = press cutting
press conference N — rueda f de prensa, conferencia f de prensa
to call a press conference — convocar una rueda or una conferencia de prensa
to hold a press conference — celebrar una rueda or una conferencia de prensa
press corps N — prensa f acreditada
press coverage N — cobertura f periodística
press cutting N — recorte m (de periódico)
press gallery N — tribuna f de prensa
press gang N — (Hist) leva f
press launch N — lanzamiento m de prensa
press office N — oficina f de prensa
press officer N — agente mf de prensa
press pack N — (=information pack) dosier m de prensa; pej (=group of reporters) grupo m de reporteros; (=sensationalist press) prensa f amarilla
press pass N — pase m de prensa
press photographer N — fotógrafo(-a) m / f de prensa
press release N — comunicado m de prensa
to issue or put out a press release — publicar un comunicado de prensa
press report N — nota f de prensa, reportaje m de prensa
press room N — sala f de prensa
press run N — (US) tirada f
press secretary N — secretario(-a) m / f de prensa
press stud N — (Brit) automático m, broche m de presión
press view N — preestreno m (para prensa)
- press on* * *[pres]
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1) ua) (newspapers, journalists) prensa fthe freedom of the press — la libertad de prensa; (before n) <box, gallery> de (la) prensa
press agency — (BrE) agencia f de prensa
press agent — encargado, -da m,f de prensa
press clipping o (BrE) cutting — recorte m de prensa
press office — oficina f de prensa
press photographer — reportero gráfico, reportera gráfica m,f
press release — comunicado m de prensa
press run — (AmE) tirada f
b) ( treatment by newspapers)to get a good/bad press — tener* buena/mala prensa, tener* buena/mala acogida por parte de la prensa
2) ca) ( printing press) prensa f, imprenta fb) ( publishing house) editorial f3) c (for pressing - grapes, flowers, machine parts) prensa f; (- trousers) prensa f plancha-pantalones
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1) ( push) \<\<button/doorbell\>\> apretar*, pulsar; \<\<pedal/footbrake\>\> pisar2)a) ( squeeze) apretar*b) ( in press) \<\<grapes/olives/flowers\>\> prensarc) \<\<disk/album\>\> imprimir*d) \<\<clothes\>\> planchar3)a) ( put pressure on)when pressed, she admitted it — cuando la presionaron, lo admitió
to press somebody FOR something/to + INF: I pressed him for an answer insistí en que or exigí que me diera una respuesta; they pressed him to change his policy — ejercieron presión sobre él para que cambiara de política
b) ( pursue)to press charges against somebody — presentar or formular cargos en contra de alguien
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vi1)a) ( exert pressure)press firmly — presione or apriete con fuerza
to press (down) ON something — apretar* algo, hacer* presión sobre algo
b) (crowd, push) \<\<people\>\> apretujarse, apiñarse2) (urge, pressurize) presionarto press FOR something: they've been pressing for an inquiry han estado presionando para que se haga una investigación; time presses o is pressing — el tiempo apremia
•Phrasal Verbs:- press on -
107 advance
1. verb1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) rykke fram; forbedre, øke2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) låne, forskuttere2. noun1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) framrykning; framskritt2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) forskudd3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) tilnærmelser3. adjective1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) forskudds-, forskuddsvis2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) på forhånd, forhånds-3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) fortropps-•- advanced- in advanceframsteg--------fremmeIsubst. \/ədˈvɑːns\/1) fremrykning, fremmarsj, fremflyttingetterhvert som han ble eldre, kunne han ikke gjøre jobben sin godt nok2) fremskritt, fremgang, forbedring3) tilnærmelse, fremstøt, tilbud, forslag4) forskudd, forstrekning, lån5) stigning, økning6) opprykk, forfremmelse, avansement7) (amer.) fortroppin advance på forhånd, i forveien, på forskudd, forskuddsvisin advance of forut formake advances gjøre tilnærmelser gjøre fremskrittIIverb \/ədˈvɑːns\/1) flyte frem, rykke frem2) ( om forslag) fremme, fremsette3) fremskynde, fremme4) ( om penger) forskuttere, forstrekke, låne (ut)5) gå fremover\/videre, rykke frem, avansere, nærme seg6) gjøre fremskritt, forbedre seg, utvikle7) ( om priser) stige, gå opp, by over, øke8) avansere, bli forfremmet, stige i gradene9) ( gammeldags) heise (opp)advance a cause fremme en sakadvance on rykke frem motadvance somebody something gi noen noe på forskuddIIIadj. \/ədˈvɑːns\/1) forhånds-, for-2) forskudd -
108 relieve
-v1) (to lessen or stop (pain, worry etc): The doctor gave him some drugs to relieve the pain; to relieve the hardship of the refugees.) lindre, mildne, lette2) (to take over a job or task from: You guard the door first, and I'll relieve you in two hours.) avløse3) (to dismiss (a person) from his job or position: He was relieved of his post/duties.) bli fritatt for tjeneste4) (to take (something heavy, difficult etc) from someone: May I relieve you of that heavy case?; The new gardener relieved the old man of the burden of cutting the grass.) avhjelpe, unnsette, avlaste5) (to come to the help of (a town etc which is under siege or attack).) komme til unnsetningberge--------frelse--------redde--------understøtteverb \/rɪˈliːv\/1) lette, lindre, mildne2) gi understøttelse\/stønad, bøte på, bistå3) avløse4) befri, komme til unnsetning for, hjelpe5) gi avveksling fra6) ( foreldet) fremheve, la fremstå i relieff, la avtegne seg7) ( mekanikk) forsyne med fri(gangs)vinkel, forsyne med klaringsvinkelbe heartily relieved være så inderlig lettetrelieved against i relieff mot, skarpt avtegnet mot, i kontrast tilrelieve one's conscience lette samvittigheten sinrelieve oneself gjøre sitt fornødnerelieve one's feelings lufte sine følelser, gi utløp for sine følelser, avreagererelieve someone of something hjelpe noen (av) med noe( hverdagslig) stjele noe fra noenbefri\/frita\/løse noen fra noe -
109 station
'steiʃən 1. noun1) (a place with a ticket office, waiting rooms etc, where trains, buses or coaches stop to allow passengers to get on or off: a bus station; She arrived at the station in good time for her train.) stasjon2) (a local headquarters or centre of work of some kind: How many fire-engines are kept at the fire station?; a radio station; Where is the police station?; military/naval stations.) stasjon; post3) (a post or position (eg of a guard or other person on duty): The watchman remained at his station all night.) (vakt)post2. verb(to put (a person, oneself, troops etc in a place or position to perform some duty): He stationed himself at the corner of the road to keep watch; The regiment is stationed abroad.) stasjonere, plasserepost--------stasjon--------stillingIsubst. \/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n\/1) stasjon2) (samfunns)stilling, stand, rang3) (anvist) plass, post4) (austr.) kvegfarm, sauefarm5) ( militærvesen) post, base, stasjon6) ( biologi) naturlig hjemsted, forekomststed, funnsted7) ( romersk-katolsk) stasjon (på Jesu vei til Golgata)8) (historisk, i India) garnisonsplass (for engelske soldater), forlegningsplass (for engelske soldater)9) ( jakt) post, standabove one's station over sin standall stations of life alle samfunnsklasserout of station (sjøfart, luftfart) ute av posisjontake up one's station ( også overført) innta sin plassIIverb \/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n\/( spesielt militærvesen) stasjonere, forlegge, plassere, posterestation oneself plassere seg -
110 watch
wo 1. noun1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) klokke, ur2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vakt3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) vakt(mannskap)2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se på, betrakte, iaktta2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) speide etter, stå vakt, holde utkikk3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på, være forsiktig4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) passe på, holde øye med, vokte5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) (av)vente, passe på•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch overklokke--------ur--------våkeIsubst. \/wɒtʃ\/1) armbåndsur, klokke• what time is it by your watch?2) vakt, vakthold (også sjøfart), bevoktning3) oppsikt, utkikk, spaning4) ( om person) vakt, vekter, utkikk5) (om person, kollektivt) nattevakt, vakt, vaktmannskap (også sjøfart)• did you set a watch?6) ( sjøfart) vakt, skift, tørnbe on the watch against være på vakt mot, se opp forbe on the watch for holde utkikk etter, spane på, speide etter være på vakt, se oppbe on watch stå på vakt, holde vakt være forsiktigfirst watch ( sjøfart) første vakt (kl. 20-00)keep watch holde utkikkholde vaktmiddle watch ( sjøfart) hundevakt (kl.00-04)morning watch ( sjøfart) dagvakt (kl. 04-08)watch below ( sjøfart) frivaktwatches ( litterært eller gammeldags) våkne nattetimerIIverb \/ˈwɒtʃ\/1) se på, kikke på, betrakte2) holde vakt, stå på vakt, vokte, passe på• would you like me to watch your sheep?3) overvåke, passe på, holde et øye med4) spionere, følge etter, overvåke5) følge med6) passe på, utvise forsiktighet, utvise selvbeherskelse7) ( gammeldags) våke, være våken, holde seg våkena watched pot never boils ( ordtak) om man venter på noe, skjer det aldribe watched by somebody være overvåket av noen, være under overvåkningwatch by somebody våke hos noenwatch for holde utkikk etter, vente på, se etteravvente, vente påwatch it! pass deg!, se deg for!watch out for se opp for, være på vakt overfor, ha oppsikt med, våke overwatch over vokte, overvåke, ha oppsikt med våke over, følge, følge med på, holde øye medwatch yourself! bare pass deg! -
111 advance
1. verb1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) gøre fremskridt; rykke frem; skride fremad2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) låne; yde forskud2. noun1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) fremrykning; fremmarch; fremskridt2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) forskud3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) tilnærmelse(r)3. adjective1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) forskuds-2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) på forhånd3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) fortrops-•- advanced- in advance* * *1. verb1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) gøre fremskridt; rykke frem; skride fremad2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) låne; yde forskud2. noun1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) fremrykning; fremmarch; fremskridt2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) forskud3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) tilnærmelse(r)3. adjective1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) forskuds-2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) på forhånd3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) fortrops-•- advanced- in advance -
112 defend
[di'fend]1) (to guard or protect against attack: The soldiers defended the castle; I am prepared to defend my opinions.) forsvare2) (to conduct the defence of (a person) in a law-court.) forsvare•- defender
- defensive* * *[di'fend]1) (to guard or protect against attack: The soldiers defended the castle; I am prepared to defend my opinions.) forsvare2) (to conduct the defence of (a person) in a law-court.) forsvare•- defender
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113 detain
[di'tein]1) (to hold back and delay: I won't detain you - I can see you're in a hurry.) opholde; forsinke2) ((of the police etc) to keep under guard: Three suspects were detained at the police station.) tilbageholde•- detainee* * *[di'tein]1) (to hold back and delay: I won't detain you - I can see you're in a hurry.) opholde; forsinke2) ((of the police etc) to keep under guard: Three suspects were detained at the police station.) tilbageholde•- detainee -
114 escape
[i'skeip] 1. verb1) (to gain freedom: He escaped from prison.) flygte; undslippe2) (to manage to avoid (punishment, disease etc): She escaped the infection.) undgå3) (to avoid being noticed or remembered by; to avoid (the observation of): The fact escaped me / my notice; His name escapes me / my memory.) undslippe4) ((of a gas, liquid etc) to leak; to find a way out: Gas was escaping from a hole in the pipe.) strømme ud; slippe ud; løbe ud2. noun((act of) escaping; state of having escaped: Make your escape while the guard is away; There have been several escapes from that prison; Escape was impossible; The explosion was caused by an escape of gas.) flugt; udslip- escapism- escapist* * *[i'skeip] 1. verb1) (to gain freedom: He escaped from prison.) flygte; undslippe2) (to manage to avoid (punishment, disease etc): She escaped the infection.) undgå3) (to avoid being noticed or remembered by; to avoid (the observation of): The fact escaped me / my notice; His name escapes me / my memory.) undslippe4) ((of a gas, liquid etc) to leak; to find a way out: Gas was escaping from a hole in the pipe.) strømme ud; slippe ud; løbe ud2. noun((act of) escaping; state of having escaped: Make your escape while the guard is away; There have been several escapes from that prison; Escape was impossible; The explosion was caused by an escape of gas.) flugt; udslip- escapism- escapist -
115 fire
1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire* * *1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire -
116 garrison
['ɡærisn] 1. noun(a number of soldiers, for guarding a fortress, town etc.) garnison2. adjectivea garrison town.) garnisons-3. verb(to supply (a town etc) with troops to guard it.) lægge garnison i* * *['ɡærisn] 1. noun(a number of soldiers, for guarding a fortress, town etc.) garnison2. adjectivea garrison town.) garnisons-3. verb(to supply (a town etc) with troops to guard it.) lægge garnison i -
117 picket
['pikit] 1. noun1) ((any one of) a number of people employed at a factory etc who are on strike and who try to persuade workers not to go to work there, not to deliver goods there etc: The men set up a picket to stop lorries getting into the factory; ( also adjective) a picket line.) strejkevagt2) (a soldier or a small group of soldiers on special duty, usually to guard against a sudden attack by the enemy: The commander placed pickets at various points round the camp; ( also adjective) picket duty.) vagtpost; vagt-2. verb1) (to place a group of soldiers, strikers etc somewhere as a picket: The strikers' leaders decided to picket the factory; The commander picketed the camp.) postere strejkevagter; opstille vagtposter2) (to act as a picket (at): In this country, strikers have the legal right to picket; The soldiers picketed the camp.) gå strejkevagt; holde vagt* * *['pikit] 1. noun1) ((any one of) a number of people employed at a factory etc who are on strike and who try to persuade workers not to go to work there, not to deliver goods there etc: The men set up a picket to stop lorries getting into the factory; ( also adjective) a picket line.) strejkevagt2) (a soldier or a small group of soldiers on special duty, usually to guard against a sudden attack by the enemy: The commander placed pickets at various points round the camp; ( also adjective) picket duty.) vagtpost; vagt-2. verb1) (to place a group of soldiers, strikers etc somewhere as a picket: The strikers' leaders decided to picket the factory; The commander picketed the camp.) postere strejkevagter; opstille vagtposter2) (to act as a picket (at): In this country, strikers have the legal right to picket; The soldiers picketed the camp.) gå strejkevagt; holde vagt -
118 protect
[prə'tekt](to guard or defend from danger; to keep safe: She protected the children from every danger; Which type of helmet protects the head best?; He wore a fur jacket to protect himself against the cold.) beskytte- protection
- protective
- protector* * *[prə'tekt](to guard or defend from danger; to keep safe: She protected the children from every danger; Which type of helmet protects the head best?; He wore a fur jacket to protect himself against the cold.) beskytte- protection
- protective
- protector -
119 relieve
[-v]1) (to lessen or stop (pain, worry etc): The doctor gave him some drugs to relieve the pain; to relieve the hardship of the refugees.) lindre; fjerne2) (to take over a job or task from: You guard the door first, and I'll relieve you in two hours.) afløse3) (to dismiss (a person) from his job or position: He was relieved of his post/duties.) frigøre4) (to take (something heavy, difficult etc) from someone: May I relieve you of that heavy case?; The new gardener relieved the old man of the burden of cutting the grass.) skille af med; aflaste5) (to come to the help of (a town etc which is under siege or attack).) befri* * *[-v]1) (to lessen or stop (pain, worry etc): The doctor gave him some drugs to relieve the pain; to relieve the hardship of the refugees.) lindre; fjerne2) (to take over a job or task from: You guard the door first, and I'll relieve you in two hours.) afløse3) (to dismiss (a person) from his job or position: He was relieved of his post/duties.) frigøre4) (to take (something heavy, difficult etc) from someone: May I relieve you of that heavy case?; The new gardener relieved the old man of the burden of cutting the grass.) skille af med; aflaste5) (to come to the help of (a town etc which is under siege or attack).) befri -
120 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to* * *[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to
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