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  • 1 he etc could be doing with / could do with

    (it would be better if I, he etc had or did (something): I could do with a cup of coffee.) kan klare; kan tænke sig
    * * *
    (it would be better if I, he etc had or did (something): I could do with a cup of coffee.) kan klare; kan tænke sig

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  • 2 dispense with

    (to get rid of or do without: We could economize by dispensing with two assistants.) undvære; klare sig uden
    * * *
    (to get rid of or do without: We could economize by dispensing with two assistants.) undvære; klare sig uden

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  • 3 do

    [du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb
    1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)
    2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])
    3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)
    4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)
    5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) gøre
    6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) gøre; fuldføre
    7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) vaske; rydde; pudse
    8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) være nok; gøre det; passe
    9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) arbejde med; studere
    10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) have det; klare sig
    11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) ordne; sætte i stand
    12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) gøre; handle; opføre sig
    13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) vise
    14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) forårsage
    15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) se; gøre
    2. noun
    (an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) arrangement; fest
    - doings
    - done
    - do-it-yourself
    - to-do
    - I
    - he could be doing with / could do with
    - do away with
    - do for
    - done for
    - done in
    - do out
    - do out of
    - do's and don'ts
    - do without
    - to do with
    - what are you doing with
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    [du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb
    1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)
    2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])
    3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)
    4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)
    5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) gøre
    6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) gøre; fuldføre
    7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) vaske; rydde; pudse
    8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) være nok; gøre det; passe
    9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) arbejde med; studere
    10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) have det; klare sig
    11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) ordne; sætte i stand
    12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) gøre; handle; opføre sig
    13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) vise
    14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) forårsage
    15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) se; gøre
    2. noun
    (an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) arrangement; fest
    - doings
    - done
    - do-it-yourself
    - to-do
    - I
    - he could be doing with / could do with
    - do away with
    - do for
    - done for
    - done in
    - do out
    - do out of
    - do's and don'ts
    - do without
    - to do with
    - what are you doing with

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  • 4 I

    (it would be better if I, he etc had or did (something): I could do with a cup of coffee.) kan klare; kan tænke sig
    * * *
    (it would be better if I, he etc had or did (something): I could do with a cup of coffee.) kan klare; kan tænke sig

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  • 5 lick

    [lik] 1. verb
    (to pass the tongue over: The dog licked her hand.) slikke
    2. noun
    1) (an act of licking: The child gave the ice-cream a lick.) slik
    2) (a hasty application (of paint): These doors could do with a lick of paint.) smule
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    * * *
    [lik] 1. verb
    (to pass the tongue over: The dog licked her hand.) slikke
    2. noun
    1) (an act of licking: The child gave the ice-cream a lick.) slik
    2) (a hasty application (of paint): These doors could do with a lick of paint.) smule
    •

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  • 6 apply oneself/one's mind

    ( with to) (to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc): If he would apply himself he could pass his exams.) koncentrere
    * * *
    ( with to) (to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc): If he would apply himself he could pass his exams.) koncentrere

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  • 7 afford

    [ə'fo:d]
    1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til
    2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig
    * * *
    [ə'fo:d]
    1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til
    2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig

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  • 8 eke out

    1) (to make (a supply of something) last longer eg by adding something else to it: You could eke out the meat with potatoes.) få til at række; få til at slå til
    2) (to manage with difficulty to make (a living, livelihood etc): The artist could scarcely eke out a living from his painting.) klare dagen og vejen; få til at løbe rundt
    * * *
    1) (to make (a supply of something) last longer eg by adding something else to it: You could eke out the meat with potatoes.) få til at række; få til at slå til
    2) (to manage with difficulty to make (a living, livelihood etc): The artist could scarcely eke out a living from his painting.) klare dagen og vejen; få til at løbe rundt

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  • 9 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) holde
    2) (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.) holde
    3) (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.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (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; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((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 noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((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
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    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) holde
    2) (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.) holde
    3) (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.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (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; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((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 noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
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    - - 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

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  • 10 apply

    1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) påføre; påsmøre
    2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) bruge; anvende
    3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) ansøge
    4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) gælde; angå
    5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) gælde
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    - applicable
    - applicability
    - applicant
    - application
    - apply oneself/one's mind
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    1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) påføre; påsmøre
    2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) bruge; anvende
    3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) ansøge
    4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) gælde; angå
    5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) gælde
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    - applicable
    - applicability
    - applicant
    - application
    - apply oneself/one's mind

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  • 11 bear

    I [beə] past tense - bore; verb
    1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) bære; tåle; udholde
    2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) bære
    3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) føde
    4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bære
    5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bære
    6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) svinge
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    - 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
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    I [beə] past tense - bore; verb
    1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) bære; tåle; udholde
    2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) bære
    3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) føde
    4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bære
    5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bære
    6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) svinge
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    - 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

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  • 12 help

    [help] 1. verb
    1) (to do something with or for someone that he cannot do alone, or that he will find useful: Will you help me with this translation?; Will you please help me (to) translate this poem?; Can I help?; He fell down and I helped him up.) hjælpe
    2) (to play a part in something; to improve or advance: Bright posters will help to attract the public to the exhibition; Good exam results will help his chances of a job.) hjælpe; gavne
    3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) hjælpe
    4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) hjælpe
    5) ((with can(not), could (not)) to be able not to do something or to prevent something: He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing; Can I help it if it rains?) ikke kunne lade være med; ikke kunne gøre for
    2. noun
    1) (the act of helping, or the result of this: Can you give me some help?; Your digging the garden was a big help; Can I be of help to you?) hjælp
    2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) hjælp
    3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) hjælper; medhjælper
    4) ((usually with no) a way of preventing something: Even if you don't want to do it, the decision has been made - there's no help for it now.) hjælp
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    - helpful
    - helpfully
    - helpfulness
    - helping
    - helpless
    - helplessly
    - helplessness
    - help oneself
    - help out
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    [help] 1. verb
    1) (to do something with or for someone that he cannot do alone, or that he will find useful: Will you help me with this translation?; Will you please help me (to) translate this poem?; Can I help?; He fell down and I helped him up.) hjælpe
    2) (to play a part in something; to improve or advance: Bright posters will help to attract the public to the exhibition; Good exam results will help his chances of a job.) hjælpe; gavne
    3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) hjælpe
    4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) hjælpe
    5) ((with can(not), could (not)) to be able not to do something or to prevent something: He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing; Can I help it if it rains?) ikke kunne lade være med; ikke kunne gøre for
    2. noun
    1) (the act of helping, or the result of this: Can you give me some help?; Your digging the garden was a big help; Can I be of help to you?) hjælp
    2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) hjælp
    3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) hjælper; medhjælper
    4) ((usually with no) a way of preventing something: Even if you don't want to do it, the decision has been made - there's no help for it now.) hjælp
    •
    - helpful
    - helpfully
    - helpfulness
    - helping
    - helpless
    - helplessly
    - helplessness
    - help oneself
    - help out

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  • 13 just

    I adjective
    1) (right and fair: not favouring one more than another: a fair and just decision.) retfærdig
    2) (reasonable; based on one's rights: He certainly has a just claim to the money.) retfærdig
    3) (deserved: He got his just reward when he crashed the stolen car and broke his leg.) velfortjent
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    - justness II adverb
    1) ((often with as) exactly or precisely: This penknife is just what I needed; He was behaving just as if nothing had happened; The house was just as I'd remembered it.) lige; netop
    2) ((with as) quite: This dress is just as nice as that one.) lige
    3) (very lately or recently: He has just gone out of the house.) lige; netop
    4) (on the point of; in the process of: She is just coming through the door.) netop
    5) (at the particular moment: The telephone rang just as I was leaving.) lige; netop
    6) ((often with only) barely: We have only just enough milk to last till Friday; I just managed to escape; You came just in time.) lige netop
    7) (only; merely: They waited for six hours just to get a glimpse of the Queen; `Where are you going?' `Just to the post office'; Could you wait just a minute?) kun; bare
    8) (used for emphasis, eg with commands: Just look at that mess!; That just isn't true!; I just don't know what to do.) bare
    9) (absolutely: The weather is just marvellous.) bare
    •
    - just now
    - just then
    * * *
    I adjective
    1) (right and fair: not favouring one more than another: a fair and just decision.) retfærdig
    2) (reasonable; based on one's rights: He certainly has a just claim to the money.) retfærdig
    3) (deserved: He got his just reward when he crashed the stolen car and broke his leg.) velfortjent
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    - justness II adverb
    1) ((often with as) exactly or precisely: This penknife is just what I needed; He was behaving just as if nothing had happened; The house was just as I'd remembered it.) lige; netop
    2) ((with as) quite: This dress is just as nice as that one.) lige
    3) (very lately or recently: He has just gone out of the house.) lige; netop
    4) (on the point of; in the process of: She is just coming through the door.) netop
    5) (at the particular moment: The telephone rang just as I was leaving.) lige; netop
    6) ((often with only) barely: We have only just enough milk to last till Friday; I just managed to escape; You came just in time.) lige netop
    7) (only; merely: They waited for six hours just to get a glimpse of the Queen; `Where are you going?' `Just to the post office'; Could you wait just a minute?) kun; bare
    8) (used for emphasis, eg with commands: Just look at that mess!; That just isn't true!; I just don't know what to do.) bare
    9) (absolutely: The weather is just marvellous.) bare
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    - just now
    - just then

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  • 14 change

    [ ein‹] 1. verb
    1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre
    2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte
    3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) skifte
    4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle
    5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte
    2. noun
    1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring
    2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring
    3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) erstatning; skifte-
    4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpenge
    5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge
    6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) forandring
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    - change hands
    - a change of heart
    - the change of life
    - change one's mind
    - for a change
    * * *
    [ ein‹] 1. verb
    1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre
    2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte
    3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) skifte
    4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle
    5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte
    2. noun
    1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring
    2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring
    3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) erstatning; skifte-
    4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpenge
    5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge
    6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) forandring
    •
    - change hands
    - a change of heart
    - the change of life
    - change one's mind
    - for a change

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  • 15 level

    ['levl] 1. noun
    1) (height, position, strength, rank etc: The level of the river rose; a high level of intelligence.) niveau; højde; styrke; rang
    2) (a horizontal division or floor: the third level of the multi-storey car park.) niveau; etage
    3) (a kind of instrument for showing whether a surface is level: a spirit level.) waterpas
    4) (a flat, smooth surface or piece of land: It was difficult running uphill but he could run fast on the level.) fladt land
    2. adjective
    1) (flat, even, smooth or horizontal: a level surface; a level spoonful (= an amount which just fills the spoon to the top of the sides).) jævn
    2) (of the same height, standard etc: The top of the kitchen sink is level with the window-sill; The scores of the two teams are level.) i samme højde; på højde med; lige
    3) (steady, even and not rising or falling much: a calm, level voice.) jævn
    3. verb
    1) (to make flat, smooth or horizontal: He levelled the soil.) jævne
    2) (to make equal: His goal levelled the scores of the two teams.) udligne
    3) ((usually with at) to aim (a gun etc): He levelled his pistol at the target.) rette
    4) (to pull down: The bulldozer levelled the block of flats.) jævne med jorden
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    - level crossing
    - level-headed
    - do one's level best
    - level off
    - level out
    - on a level with
    - on the level
    * * *
    ['levl] 1. noun
    1) (height, position, strength, rank etc: The level of the river rose; a high level of intelligence.) niveau; højde; styrke; rang
    2) (a horizontal division or floor: the third level of the multi-storey car park.) niveau; etage
    3) (a kind of instrument for showing whether a surface is level: a spirit level.) waterpas
    4) (a flat, smooth surface or piece of land: It was difficult running uphill but he could run fast on the level.) fladt land
    2. adjective
    1) (flat, even, smooth or horizontal: a level surface; a level spoonful (= an amount which just fills the spoon to the top of the sides).) jævn
    2) (of the same height, standard etc: The top of the kitchen sink is level with the window-sill; The scores of the two teams are level.) i samme højde; på højde med; lige
    3) (steady, even and not rising or falling much: a calm, level voice.) jævn
    3. verb
    1) (to make flat, smooth or horizontal: He levelled the soil.) jævne
    2) (to make equal: His goal levelled the scores of the two teams.) udligne
    3) ((usually with at) to aim (a gun etc): He levelled his pistol at the target.) rette
    4) (to pull down: The bulldozer levelled the block of flats.) jævne med jorden
    •
    - level crossing
    - level-headed
    - do one's level best
    - level off
    - level out
    - on a level with
    - on the level

    English-Danish dictionary > level

  • 16 wait

    [weit] 1. verb
    1) ((with for) to remain or stay (in the same place or without doing anything): Wait (for) two minutes (here) while I go inside; I'm waiting for John (to arrive).) vente
    2) ((with for) to expect: I was just waiting for that pile of dishes to fall!) vente
    3) ((with on) to serve dishes, drinks etc (at table): This servant will wait on your guests; He waits at table.) servere
    2. noun
    (an act of waiting; a delay: There was a long wait before they could get on the train.) venten; ventetid
    - waiting-list
    - waiting-room
    * * *
    [weit] 1. verb
    1) ((with for) to remain or stay (in the same place or without doing anything): Wait (for) two minutes (here) while I go inside; I'm waiting for John (to arrive).) vente
    2) ((with for) to expect: I was just waiting for that pile of dishes to fall!) vente
    3) ((with on) to serve dishes, drinks etc (at table): This servant will wait on your guests; He waits at table.) servere
    2. noun
    (an act of waiting; a delay: There was a long wait before they could get on the train.) venten; ventetid
    - waiting-list
    - waiting-room

    English-Danish dictionary > wait

  • 17 bang

    [bæŋ] 1. noun
    1) (a sudden loud noise: The door shut with a bang.) brag; knald
    2) (a blow or knock: a bang on the head from a falling branch.) slag
    2. verb
    1) (to close with a sudden loud noise: He banged the door.) smække; knalde i
    2) (to hit or strike violently, often making a loud noise: The child banged his drum; He banged the book down angrily on the table.) slå
    3) (to make a sudden loud noise: We could hear the fireworks banging in the distance.) brage
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    * * *
    [bæŋ] 1. noun
    1) (a sudden loud noise: The door shut with a bang.) brag; knald
    2) (a blow or knock: a bang on the head from a falling branch.) slag
    2. verb
    1) (to close with a sudden loud noise: He banged the door.) smække; knalde i
    2) (to hit or strike violently, often making a loud noise: The child banged his drum; He banged the book down angrily on the table.) slå
    3) (to make a sudden loud noise: We could hear the fireworks banging in the distance.) brage
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    English-Danish dictionary > bang

  • 18 distinguish

    [di'stiŋɡwiʃ]
    1) ((often with from) to mark as different: What distinguishes this café from all the others?) adskille
    2) (to identify or make out: He could just distinguish the figure of a man running away.) skelne
    3) ((sometimes with between) to recognize a difference: I can't distinguish (between) the two types - they both look the same to me.) kende forskel på; skelne
    4) (to make (oneself) noticed through one's achievements: He distinguished himself at school by winning a prize in every subject.) udmærke sig
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    - distinguished
    * * *
    [di'stiŋɡwiʃ]
    1) ((often with from) to mark as different: What distinguishes this café from all the others?) adskille
    2) (to identify or make out: He could just distinguish the figure of a man running away.) skelne
    3) ((sometimes with between) to recognize a difference: I can't distinguish (between) the two types - they both look the same to me.) kende forskel på; skelne
    4) (to make (oneself) noticed through one's achievements: He distinguished himself at school by winning a prize in every subject.) udmærke sig
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    - distinguished

    English-Danish dictionary > distinguish

  • 19 explode

    [ik'spləud] 1. verb
    1) (to (cause to) blow up with a loud noise: The bomb exploded; The police exploded the bomb where it could cause no damage.) eksplodere; sprænge
    2) (suddenly to show strong feeling: The teacher exploded with anger; The children exploded into laughter.) eksplodere; springe i luften
    3) (to prove (a theory etc) wrong.) modbevise
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    - explosive 2. noun
    ((a) material that is likely to explode: gelignite and other explosives.) sprængstof; eksplosiv
    * * *
    [ik'spləud] 1. verb
    1) (to (cause to) blow up with a loud noise: The bomb exploded; The police exploded the bomb where it could cause no damage.) eksplodere; sprænge
    2) (suddenly to show strong feeling: The teacher exploded with anger; The children exploded into laughter.) eksplodere; springe i luften
    3) (to prove (a theory etc) wrong.) modbevise
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    - explosive 2. noun
    ((a) material that is likely to explode: gelignite and other explosives.) sprængstof; eksplosiv

    English-Danish dictionary > explode

  • 20 help oneself

    1) ((with to) to give oneself or take (food etc): Help yourself to another piece of cake; `Can I have a pencil?' `Certainly - help yourself; He helped himself to (= stole) my jewellery.) tage selv; stjæle
    2) ((with cannot, could not) to be able to stop (oneself): I burst out laughing when he told me - I just couldn't help myself.) ikke kunne lade være
    * * *
    1) ((with to) to give oneself or take (food etc): Help yourself to another piece of cake; `Can I have a pencil?' `Certainly - help yourself; He helped himself to (= stole) my jewellery.) tage selv; stjæle
    2) ((with cannot, could not) to be able to stop (oneself): I burst out laughing when he told me - I just couldn't help myself.) ikke kunne lade være

    English-Danish dictionary > help oneself

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