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1 point
[point] 1. noun1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) spids2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) odde3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) punktum4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) sted; punkt5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) tidspunkt6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) punkt7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) kompasstreg8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) point9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) punkt10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) formål; idé11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) side12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) stikkontakt2. verb1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) rette mod2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) pege3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) fuge•- pointed- pointer
- pointless
- pointlessly
- points
- be on the point of
- come to the point
- make a point of
- make one's point
- point out
- point one's toes* * *[point] 1. noun1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) spids2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) odde3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) punktum4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) sted; punkt5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) tidspunkt6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) punkt7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) kompasstreg8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) point9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) punkt10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) formål; idé11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) side12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) stikkontakt2. verb1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) rette mod2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) pege3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) fuge•- pointed- pointer
- pointless
- pointlessly
- points
- be on the point of
- come to the point
- make a point of
- make one's point
- point out
- point one's toes -
2 be beside the point
(to be irrelevant: You will have to go. Whether you want to go is beside the point.) være ligegyldigt* * *(to be irrelevant: You will have to go. Whether you want to go is beside the point.) være ligegyldigt -
3 ledning
substantiv1. vejledning, hjælpVejledning til alle, der skal lave deres selvangivelse
2. ledelse, styrelse, gruppe der bestemmerLedelsesgruppen har besluttet, at det skal være sådan
3. ledelse, det at bestemmehögspänningsledning; oljeledning; vattenledning
højspændingsledning; olieledning; vandledning
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4 ledning
substantiv1. vejledning, hjælpVejledning til alle, der skal lave deres selvangivelse2. ledelse, styrelse, gruppe der bestemmerLedningen ska transporteras till huvudstaden i expressbuss - obs! bolagets ledning, och inte den elektriska ledningen!
Ledelsen skal transporteres til hovedstaden i ekspresbus - obs! selskabets ledelse, og ikke den elektriske ledning!Ledelsesgruppen har besluttet, at det skal være sådan3. ledelse, det at bestemmeSammensatte udtryk:högspänningsledning; oljeledning; vattenledning
højspændingsledning; olieledning; vandledningSærlige udtryk: -
5 ligga över
uregelmæssigt verbum1. overnatteBarnflickan låg över (låg kvar, låg över natten)
2. have flere point (end andre) (sport, spil og leg) -
6 ligga över
uregelmæssigt verbum1. overnatteBarnflickan låg över (låg kvar, låg över natten)
2. have flere point (end andre) (sport, spil og leg)Særlige udtryk: -
7 appoint
[ə'point]1) (to give (a person) a job or position: They appointed him manager; They have appointed a new manager.) udnævne; udpege2) (to fix or agree on (a time for something): to appoint a time for a meeting.) fastsætte; aftale•- appointment* * *[ə'point]1) (to give (a person) a job or position: They appointed him manager; They have appointed a new manager.) udnævne; udpege2) (to fix or agree on (a time for something): to appoint a time for a meeting.) fastsætte; aftale•- appointment -
8 turn
[tə:n] 1. verb1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) dreje2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) dreje sig; vende sig3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) dreje4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) rette mod5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) dreje omkring6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) forvandle; blive til7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) blive; gøre2. noun1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) drej; drejning2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) omvikling3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) sidevej4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) tur5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) nummer•- turnover
- turnstile
- turntable
- turn-up
- by turns
- do someone a good turn
- do a good turn
- in turn
- by turns
- out of turn
- speak out of turn
- take a turn for the better
- worse
- take turns
- turn a blind eye
- turn against
- turn away
- turn back
- turn down
- turn in
- turn loose
- turn off
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
- turn up* * *[tə:n] 1. verb1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) dreje2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) dreje sig; vende sig3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) dreje4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) rette mod5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) dreje omkring6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) forvandle; blive til7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) blive; gøre2. noun1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) drej; drejning2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) omvikling3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) sidevej4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) tur5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) nummer•- turnover
- turnstile
- turntable
- turn-up
- by turns
- do someone a good turn
- do a good turn
- in turn
- by turns
- out of turn
- speak out of turn
- take a turn for the better
- worse
- take turns
- turn a blind eye
- turn against
- turn away
- turn back
- turn down
- turn in
- turn loose
- turn off
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
- turn up -
9 tip
I 1. [tip] noun(the small or thin end, point or top of something: the tips of my fingers.) spids; -spids2. verb(to put, or form, a tip on: The spear was tipped with an iron point.) have i spidsen- tipped- tip-top
- be on the tip of one's tongue II 1. [tip] past tense, past participle - tipped; verb1) (to (make something) slant: The boat tipped to one side.) tippe; hælde2) (to empty (something) from a container, or remove (something) from a surface, with this kind of motion: He tipped the water out of the bucket.) hælde3) (to dump (rubbish): People have been tipping their rubbish in this field.) smide ud2. noun(a place where rubbish is thrown: a refuse/rubbish tip.) losseplads- tip overIII 1. [tip] noun(a gift of money given to a waiter etc, for personal service: I gave him a generous tip.) drikkepenge2. verb(to give such a gift to.) give drikkepengeIV [tip] noun(a piece of useful information; a hint: He gave me some good tips on/about gardening.) tip; vink- tip off* * *I 1. [tip] noun(the small or thin end, point or top of something: the tips of my fingers.) spids; -spids2. verb(to put, or form, a tip on: The spear was tipped with an iron point.) have i spidsen- tipped- tip-top
- be on the tip of one's tongue II 1. [tip] past tense, past participle - tipped; verb1) (to (make something) slant: The boat tipped to one side.) tippe; hælde2) (to empty (something) from a container, or remove (something) from a surface, with this kind of motion: He tipped the water out of the bucket.) hælde3) (to dump (rubbish): People have been tipping their rubbish in this field.) smide ud2. noun(a place where rubbish is thrown: a refuse/rubbish tip.) losseplads- tip overIII 1. [tip] noun(a gift of money given to a waiter etc, for personal service: I gave him a generous tip.) drikkepenge2. verb(to give such a gift to.) give drikkepengeIV [tip] noun(a piece of useful information; a hint: He gave me some good tips on/about gardening.) tip; vink- tip off -
10 freeze
[fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) fryse2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) fryse3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) fryse4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) fryse; nedfryse5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) stivne6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) fryse2. noun(a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) frostvejr- freezer- freezing
- frozen
- freezing-point
- freeze up* * *[fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) fryse2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) fryse3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) fryse4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) fryse; nedfryse5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) stivne6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) fryse2. noun(a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) frostvejr- freezer- freezing
- frozen
- freezing-point
- freeze up -
11 power
1) ((an) ability: A witch has magic power; A cat has the power of seeing in the dark; He no longer has the power to walk.) kraft; evne2) (strength, force or energy: muscle power; water-power; ( also adjective) a power tool (=a tool operated by electricity etc. not by hand).) kraft; -kraft; -drevet3) (authority or control: political groups fighting for power; How much power does the Queen have?; I have him in my power at last) magt4) (a right belonging to eg a person in authority: The police have the power of arrest.) ret5) (a person with great authority or influence: He is quite a power in the town.) magtfuld person6) (a strong and influential country: the Western powers.) magt7) (the result obtained by multiplying a number by itself a given number of times: 2 × 2 × 2 or 23 is the third power of 2, or 2 to the power of 3.) potens•- powered- powerful
- powerfully
- powerfulness
- powerless
- powerlessness
- power cut
- failure
- power-driven
- power point
- power station
- be in power* * *1) ((an) ability: A witch has magic power; A cat has the power of seeing in the dark; He no longer has the power to walk.) kraft; evne2) (strength, force or energy: muscle power; water-power; ( also adjective) a power tool (=a tool operated by electricity etc. not by hand).) kraft; -kraft; -drevet3) (authority or control: political groups fighting for power; How much power does the Queen have?; I have him in my power at last) magt4) (a right belonging to eg a person in authority: The police have the power of arrest.) ret5) (a person with great authority or influence: He is quite a power in the town.) magtfuld person6) (a strong and influential country: the Western powers.) magt7) (the result obtained by multiplying a number by itself a given number of times: 2 × 2 × 2 or 23 is the third power of 2, or 2 to the power of 3.) potens•- powered- powerful
- powerfully
- powerfulness
- powerless
- powerlessness
- power cut
- failure
- power-driven
- power point
- power station
- be in power -
12 base
I 1. [beis] noun1) (the foundation, support, or lowest part (of something), or the surface on which something is standing: the base of the statue; the base of the triangle; the base of the tree.) fundament; fod2) (the main ingredient of a mixture: This paint has oil as a base.) basis; base3) (a headquarters, starting-point etc: an army base.) base; udgangspunkt2. verb((often with on) to use as a foundation, starting-point etc: I base my opinion on evidence; Our group was based in Paris.) basere; have base- baselessII [beis] adjective(wicked or worthless: base desires.) primitiv; simpel; vulgær- basely- baseness* * *I 1. [beis] noun1) (the foundation, support, or lowest part (of something), or the surface on which something is standing: the base of the statue; the base of the triangle; the base of the tree.) fundament; fod2) (the main ingredient of a mixture: This paint has oil as a base.) basis; base3) (a headquarters, starting-point etc: an army base.) base; udgangspunkt2. verb((often with on) to use as a foundation, starting-point etc: I base my opinion on evidence; Our group was based in Paris.) basere; have base- baselessII [beis] adjective(wicked or worthless: base desires.) primitiv; simpel; vulgær- basely- baseness -
13 direction
[-ʃən]1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) retning2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) ledelse3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) om vej; instruktion; brugsanvisning4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) dirigering; vejledning* * *[-ʃən]1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) retning2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) ledelse3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) om vej; instruktion; brugsanvisning4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) dirigering; vejledning -
14 half-way
adjective, adverb (of or at a point equally far from the beginning and the end: We have reached the half-way point; We are half-way through the work now.) halvvejs* * *adjective, adverb (of or at a point equally far from the beginning and the end: We have reached the half-way point; We are half-way through the work now.) halvvejs -
15 advantage
1) ((a) gain or benefit: There are several advantages in being self-employed.) fordel2) (in tennis, the first point gained after deuce.) fordel•- advantageously
- have an/the advantage over
- have an/the advantage
- take advantage of* * *1) ((a) gain or benefit: There are several advantages in being self-employed.) fordel2) (in tennis, the first point gained after deuce.) fordel•- advantageously
- have an/the advantage over
- have an/the advantage
- take advantage of -
16 aim
[eim] 1. verb1) ((usually with at, for) to point or direct something at; to try to hit or reach etc: He picked up the rifle and aimed it at the target.) sigte2) ((with to, at) to plan, intend or to have as one's purpose: He aims at finishing tomorrow; We aim to please our customers.) have til hensigt2. noun1) (the act of or skill at aiming: His aim is excellent.) sigte2) (what a person intends to do: My aim is to become prime minister.) hensigt; mål•- aimless- aimlessly
- aimlessness
- take aim* * *[eim] 1. verb1) ((usually with at, for) to point or direct something at; to try to hit or reach etc: He picked up the rifle and aimed it at the target.) sigte2) ((with to, at) to plan, intend or to have as one's purpose: He aims at finishing tomorrow; We aim to please our customers.) have til hensigt2. noun1) (the act of or skill at aiming: His aim is excellent.) sigte2) (what a person intends to do: My aim is to become prime minister.) hensigt; mål•- aimless- aimlessly
- aimlessness
- take aim -
17 control
[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
- under control* * *[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
- under control -
18 even
I 1. [i:vən] adjective1) (level; the same in height, amount etc: Are the table-legs even?; an even temperature.) lige; jævn2) (smooth: Make the path more even.) jævn3) (regular: He has a strong, even pulse.) jævn4) (divisible by 2 with no remainder: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc are even numbers.) lige5) (equal (in number, amount etc): The teams have scored one goal each and so they are even now.) lige6) ((of temperament etc) calm: She has a very even temper.) jævn2. verb1) (to make equal: Smith's goal evened the score.) udligne2) (to make smooth or level.) udjævne•- evenly- evenness
- be/get even with
- an even chance
- even out
- even up II [i:vən] adverb1) (used to point out something unexpected in what one is saying: `Have you finished yet?' `No, I haven't even started.'; Even the winner got no prize.) engang; selv2) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) endnu•- even if- even so
- even though* * *I 1. [i:vən] adjective1) (level; the same in height, amount etc: Are the table-legs even?; an even temperature.) lige; jævn2) (smooth: Make the path more even.) jævn3) (regular: He has a strong, even pulse.) jævn4) (divisible by 2 with no remainder: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc are even numbers.) lige5) (equal (in number, amount etc): The teams have scored one goal each and so they are even now.) lige6) ((of temperament etc) calm: She has a very even temper.) jævn2. verb1) (to make equal: Smith's goal evened the score.) udligne2) (to make smooth or level.) udjævne•- evenly- evenness
- be/get even with
- an even chance
- even out
- even up II [i:vən] adverb1) (used to point out something unexpected in what one is saying: `Have you finished yet?' `No, I haven't even started.'; Even the winner got no prize.) engang; selv2) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) endnu•- even if- even so
- even though -
19 see
I [si:] past tense - saw; verb1) (to have the power of sight: After six years of blindness, he found he could see.) se2) (to be aware of by means of the eye: I can see her in the garden.) se3) (to look at: Did you see that play on television?) se4) (to have a picture in the mind: I see many difficulties ahead.) se for sig5) (to understand: She didn't see the point of the joke.) forstå6) (to investigate: Leave this here and I'll see what I can do for you.) se7) (to meet: I'll see you at the usual time.) mødes med8) (to accompany: I'll see you home.) følge•- seeing that
- see off
- see out
- see through
- see to
- I
- we will see II [si:] noun(the district over which a bishop or archbishop has authority.) bispedømme* * *I [si:] past tense - saw; verb1) (to have the power of sight: After six years of blindness, he found he could see.) se2) (to be aware of by means of the eye: I can see her in the garden.) se3) (to look at: Did you see that play on television?) se4) (to have a picture in the mind: I see many difficulties ahead.) se for sig5) (to understand: She didn't see the point of the joke.) forstå6) (to investigate: Leave this here and I'll see what I can do for you.) se7) (to meet: I'll see you at the usual time.) mødes med8) (to accompany: I'll see you home.) følge•- seeing that
- see off
- see out
- see through
- see to
- I
- we will see II [si:] noun(the district over which a bishop or archbishop has authority.) bispedømme -
20 start
I 1. verb1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) starte2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) begynde3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) starte; få igang4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starte2. noun1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) begyndelse; start2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) forspring•- starter- starting-point
- for a start
- get off to a good
- bad start
- start off
- start out
- start up
- to start with II 1. verb(to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) fare sammen2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) sæt2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chok* * *I 1. verb1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) starte2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) begynde3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) starte; få igang4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starte2. noun1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) begyndelse; start2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) forspring•- starter- starting-point
- for a start
- get off to a good
- bad start
- start off
- start out
- start up
- to start with II 1. verb(to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) fare sammen2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) sæt2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chok
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Point Conception — extends into the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Santa Barbara County, California. It is the point where the Santa Barbara Channel meets the Pacific Ocean, and as the corner between the mostly north south trending portion of coast to the north and… … Wikipedia
have something to prove — or have a point to prove to try to show people how good, strong, intelligent etc you are because you think they do not realize it The team felt they had something to prove and played brilliantly … English dictionary
have something to prove — have a point to prove phrase to try to show people how good, strong, intelligent etc you are because you think they do not realize it The team felt they had something to prove and played brilliantly. Thesaurus: to boast or show offsynonym… … Useful english dictionary
point — point1 W1S1 [pɔınt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(idea)¦ 2¦(main meaning/idea)¦ 3¦(purpose)¦ 4¦(place)¦ 5¦(in time/development)¦ 6¦(quality/feature)¦ 7¦(games/sport)¦ 8¦(sharp end)¦ 9 boiling point/freezing point/melting point etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
point — 1 /pOInt/ noun 1 IDEA (C) a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion: There was one point on which everyone agreed. | She had brought a list of points for discussion. | One important point must be borne in mind. |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
point — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 thing said as part of a discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, good, interesting, valid ▪ important ▪ minor ▪ … Collocations dictionary
point — I n. location, position, place, spot 1) to arrive at, reach a point 2) an assembly; cutoff; focal; jumping off; pressure; rallying; salient; starting; turning; vanishing; vantage point 3) the point of no return 4) at a point (at that point in… … Combinatory dictionary
point of view — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ alternative, different ▪ He listened patiently to what we all had to say before putting across an alternative point of view. ▪ particular, unique ▪ objective … Collocations dictionary
Point-blank range — In external ballistics, point blank range is the distance between a firearm and a target of a given size such that the bullet in flight is expected to strike the target without adjusting the elevation of the firearm (see also gun). The point… … Wikipedia