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1 in that case
(if that should happen or should have happened: You're leaving? In that case, I'm leaving too.) í því tilfelli, fyrst svo er -
2 case
I [keis] noun1) (an instance or example: another case of child-beating; a bad case of measles.) dæmi um e-ð; tilfelli2) (a particular situation: It's different in my case.) tilfelli, tilvik3) (a legal trial: The judge in this case is very fair.) dómsmál4) (an argument or reason: There's a good case for thinking he's wrong.) rök (fyrir málstað), málstaður5) ((usually with the) a fact: I don't think that's really the case.) tilfelli, staðreynd6) (a form of a pronoun (eg he or him), noun or adjective showing its relation to other words in the sentence.) fall•- in case- in case of
- in that case II [keis] noun1) (a container or outer covering: a case of medical instruments; a suitcase.) kassi; taska2) (a crate or box: six cases of whisky.) kassi3) (a piece of furniture for displaying or containing things: a glass case full of china; a bookcase.) sÿningarkassi; bókaskápur -
3 at that rate
(if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) með þessu áframhaldi -
4 jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
(to form an idea without making sure of the facts: He saw my case in the hall and jumped to the conclusion that I was leaving.) vera of fljótur á sér að álykta, hrapa að ályktunumEnglish-Icelandic dictionary > jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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5 then
[ðen] 1. adverb1) (at that time in the past or future: I was at school then; If you're coming next week, I'll see you then.) þá2) (used with prepositions to mean that time in the past or future: John should be here by then; I'll need you before then; I have been ill since then; Until then; Goodbye till then!) þá3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) síðan4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) hvað þá5) (often used especially at the end of sentences in which an explanation, opinion etc is asked for, or which show surprise etc: What do you think of that, then?) þá6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) svo, að auki2. conjunction(in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) þá3. adjective(at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) þáverandi -
6 backup
1) (additional people who provide help when it is needed: The police officer requested some backup when the shooting began.)2) (a copy of a computer file that can be used in case the original is destroyed.)3) (( also adjective) a piece of equipment, a system etc that can be used when there is a problem with the original one: a backup plan; We have a backup generator in case the power fails.) -
7 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) halda (á/með/um)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.) halda (á)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.) halda (uppi/föstum)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?) halda, þola, standast5) (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.) halda föngnum6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) taka, rúma7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) halda, efna til8) (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.) halda sér, bera sig, vera hnarreistur9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) gegna (stöðu)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.) haldast, trúa; álíta11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gilda12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) láta standa við13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) verja14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) verjast15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) halda athygli16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) halda upp á, fagna17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) eiga18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) haldast, breytast ekki19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) bíða20) ((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?) halda (tóni)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) geyma22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) hafa að geyma23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tak, grip, hald2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) tak, vald, áhrif3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tak, hald•- - 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.) vörulest -
8 which
[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) hver, hvor, hvaða2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) sem, er3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) sem, er- which is which? - which is which -
9 at this
(if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) með þessu áframhaldi -
10 unpack
1) (to take out (things that are packed): He unpacked his clothes.) taka upp2) (to take (clothes etc) out of (a case etc): Have you unpacked (your case)?) taka upp úr -
11 with
[wið]1) (in the company of; beside; among; including: I was walking with my father; Do they enjoy playing with each other?; He used to play football with the Arsenal team; Put this book with the others.) með2) (by means of; using: Mend it with this glue; Cut it with a knife.) með3) (used in expressing the idea of filling, covering etc: Fill this jug with milk; He was covered with mud.) með, af4) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) við5) (used in descriptions of things: a man with a limp; a girl with long hair; a stick with a handle; Treat this book with care.) með6) (as the result of: He is shaking with fear.) af, vegna7) (in the care of: Leave your case with the porter.) hjá8) (in relation to; in the case of; concerning: Be careful with that!; What's wrong with you?; What shall I do with these books?) með; hvað er að þér9) (used in expressing a wish: Down with fascism!; Up with Manchester United!) með -
12 might have
1) (used to suggest that something would have been possible if something else had been the case: You might have caught the bus if you had run.) hefði getað... ef2) (used to suggest that a person has not done what he should: You might have told me!) hefði getað/átt að... en3) (used to show that something was a possible action etc but was in fact not carried out or done: I might have gone, but I decided not to.) það hefði verið mögulegt að... en4) (used when a person does not want to admit to having done something: `Have you seen this man?' `I might have.') það er hugsanlegt -
13 infect
[in'fekt](to fill with germs that cause disease; to give a disease to: You must wash that cut on your knee in case it becomes infected; She had a bad cold last week and has infected the rest of the class.) smita- infectious
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14 persuade
[pə'sweid]1) (to make (someone) (not) do something, by arguing with him or advising him: We persuaded him (not) to go.) telja e-n á e-ð2) (to make (someone) certain (that something is the case); to convince: We eventually persuaded him that we were serious.) sannfæra e-n með•- persuasive
- persuasively
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15 rightly
1) (justly, justifiably; it is right, good or just that (something is the case): He was punished for his stupidity and rightly: Rightly or wrongly she refused to speak to him.) réttilega, réttlátlega2) (correctly; accurately: They rightly assumed that he would refuse to help.) rétt, nákvæmlega -
16 appear
[ə'piə]1) (to come into view: A man suddenly appeared round the corner.) birtast2) (to arrive (at a place etc): He appeared in time for dinner.) láta sjá sig3) (to come before or present oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc: He is appearing on television today; He appeared before Judge Scott.) koma fram; mæta opinberlega4) (to look or seem as if (something is the case): It appears that he is wrong; He appears to be wrong.) virðast• -
17 as
[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) þegar, um leið og, meðan2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) þar eð, af því að3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) eins og4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) eins og5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) eins, enda þótt (að)6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) eins (og)2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) eins3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) og2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) eins og3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) sem, eins og4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) sem•- as for- as if / as though
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18 evidence
['evidəns]1) (information etc that gives reason for believing something; proof (eg in a law case): Have you enough evidence (of his guilt) to arrest him?) sönnunargagn2) ((an) indication; a sign: Her bag on the table was the only evidence of her presence.) vottur, merki -
19 examine
[iɡ'zæmin]1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) athuga, skoða, kanna2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) skoða, athuga3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) rannsaka4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) prófa5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) prófa, yfirheyra•- examiner -
20 for
[fo:] 1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) fyrir; handa; til2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) til3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) í4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) um, í5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) fyrir6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) fyrir7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) fyrir8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) fyrir (hönd e-s)9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) með, til stuðnings10) (because of: for this reason.) vegna, fyrir11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) fyrir12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) fyrir13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) fyrir14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) miðað við15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) þrátt fyrir2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) vegna
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