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1 make the grade
(to do as well as necessary: That new apprentice will never make the grade as a trained mechanic.) nå sit mål* * *(to do as well as necessary: That new apprentice will never make the grade as a trained mechanic.) nå sit mål -
2 make up
1) (to invent: He made up the whole story.) opdigte; finde på2) (to compose or be part(s) of: The group was made up of doctors and lawyers.) bestå af3) (to complete: We need one more player - will you make up the number(s)?) udfylde4) (to apply cosmetics to (the face): I don't like to see women making up (their faces) in public.) sminke sig5) (to become friends again (after a quarrel etc): They've finally made up (their disagreement).) blive forsonet; gøre det godt igen* * *1) (to invent: He made up the whole story.) opdigte; finde på2) (to compose or be part(s) of: The group was made up of doctors and lawyers.) bestå af3) (to complete: We need one more player - will you make up the number(s)?) udfylde4) (to apply cosmetics to (the face): I don't like to see women making up (their faces) in public.) sminke sig5) (to become friends again (after a quarrel etc): They've finally made up (their disagreement).) blive forsonet; gøre det godt igen -
3 lawyer
['lo:jə]noun (a person whose work it is to know about and give advice and help to others concerning the law: If you want to make your will, consult a lawyer.) sagfører; jurist* * *['lo:jə]noun (a person whose work it is to know about and give advice and help to others concerning the law: If you want to make your will, consult a lawyer.) sagfører; jurist -
4 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 -
5 try
1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) prøve; forsøge2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) prøve3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) stille for retten4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) sætte på prøve2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) forsøg2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) forsøg•- trier- trying
- try on
- try out* * *1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) prøve; forsøge2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) prøve3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) stille for retten4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) sætte på prøve2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) forsøg2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) forsøg•- trier- trying
- try on
- try out -
6 help
[help] 1. verb1) (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.) hjælpe2) (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; gavne3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) hjælpe4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) hjælpe5) ((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 for2. noun1) (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?) hjælp2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) hjælp3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) hjælper; medhjælper4) ((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•- helper- helpful
- helpfully
- helpfulness
- helping
- helpless
- helplessly
- helplessness
- help oneself
- help out* * *[help] 1. verb1) (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.) hjælpe2) (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; gavne3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) hjælpe4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) hjælpe5) ((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 for2. noun1) (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?) hjælp2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) hjælp3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) hjælper; medhjælper4) ((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•- helper- helpful
- helpfully
- helpfulness
- helping
- helpless
- helplessly
- helplessness
- help oneself
- help out -
7 go
[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) gå2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) gå3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) gå4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) lede hen5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) gå6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) fjerne7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) gå; forløbe8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) gå9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) blive væk; forsvinde10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) skulle11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) gå; gå i stykker12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) gå13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) blive14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) være15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) lægges16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) gå17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) blive brugt på18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) gå; acceptere19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) sige20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) gå; lyde21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) være en succes; gå godt2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) forsøg2) (energy: She's full of go.) energi; go•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) vellykket2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) gældende•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) tilladelse- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
- make a go
- on the go* * *[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) gå2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) gå3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) gå4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) lede hen5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) gå6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) fjerne7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) gå; forløbe8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) gå9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) blive væk; forsvinde10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) skulle11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) gå; gå i stykker12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) gå13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) blive14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) være15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) lægges16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) gå17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) blive brugt på18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) gå; acceptere19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) sige20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) gå; lyde21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) være en succes; gå godt2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) forsøg2) (energy: She's full of go.) energi; go•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) vellykket2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) gældende•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) tilladelse- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
- make a go
- on the go -
8 way
[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) vej; -vej3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) måde6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) måde; på visse punkter7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) vej2. adverb((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) langt- wayfarer- wayside
- be/get on one's way
- by the way
- fall by the wayside
- get/have one's own way
- get into / out of the way of doing something
- get into / out of the way of something
- go out of one's way
- have a way with
- have it one's own way
- in a bad way
- in
- out of the/someone's way
- lose one's way
- make one's way
- make way for
- make way
- under way
- way of life
- ways and means* * *[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vej2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) vej; -vej3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) -vej4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) vej5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) måde6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) måde; på visse punkter7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) væremåde; facon8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) vej2. adverb((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) langt- wayfarer- wayside
- be/get on one's way
- by the way
- fall by the wayside
- get/have one's own way
- get into / out of the way of doing something
- get into / out of the way of something
- go out of one's way
- have a way with
- have it one's own way
- in a bad way
- in
- out of the/someone's way
- lose one's way
- make one's way
- make way for
- make way
- under way
- way of life
- ways and means -
9 change
[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte3) ((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.) skifte4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring3) (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.) småpenge5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge6) (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* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte3) ((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.) skifte4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring3) (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.) småpenge5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge6) (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 -
10 complete
[kəm'pli:t] 1. adjective1) (whole; with nothing missing: a complete set of Shakespeare's plays.) fuldstændig; komplet2) (thorough: My car needs a complete overhaul; a complete surprise.) fuldstændig; grundig3) (finished: My picture will soon be complete.) færdig2. verb(to finish; to make complete: When will he complete the job?; This stamp completes my collection.) fuldføre; fuldende- completeness
- completion* * *[kəm'pli:t] 1. adjective1) (whole; with nothing missing: a complete set of Shakespeare's plays.) fuldstændig; komplet2) (thorough: My car needs a complete overhaul; a complete surprise.) fuldstændig; grundig3) (finished: My picture will soon be complete.) færdig2. verb(to finish; to make complete: When will he complete the job?; This stamp completes my collection.) fuldføre; fuldende- completeness
- completion -
11 end
[end] 1. noun1) (the last or farthest part of the length of something: the house at the end of the road; both ends of the room; Put the tables end to end (= with the end of one touching the end of another); ( also adjective) We live in the end house.) ende2) (the finish or conclusion: the end of the week; The talks have come to an end; The affair is at an end; He is at the end of his strength; They fought bravely to the end; If she wins the prize we'll never hear the end of it (= she will often talk about it).) ende; slutning3) (death: The soldiers met their end bravely.) død4) (an aim: What end have you in view?) formål; hensigt5) (a small piece left over: cigarette ends.) skod2. verb(to bring or come to an end: The scheme ended in disaster; How does the play end?; How should I end (off) this letter?) ende; slutte- ending- endless
- at a loose end
- end up
- in the end
- make both ends meet
- make ends meet
- no end of
- no end
- on end
- put an end to
- the end* * *[end] 1. noun1) (the last or farthest part of the length of something: the house at the end of the road; both ends of the room; Put the tables end to end (= with the end of one touching the end of another); ( also adjective) We live in the end house.) ende2) (the finish or conclusion: the end of the week; The talks have come to an end; The affair is at an end; He is at the end of his strength; They fought bravely to the end; If she wins the prize we'll never hear the end of it (= she will often talk about it).) ende; slutning3) (death: The soldiers met their end bravely.) død4) (an aim: What end have you in view?) formål; hensigt5) (a small piece left over: cigarette ends.) skod2. verb(to bring or come to an end: The scheme ended in disaster; How does the play end?; How should I end (off) this letter?) ende; slutte- ending- endless
- at a loose end
- end up
- in the end
- make both ends meet
- make ends meet
- no end of
- no end
- on end
- put an end to
- the end -
12 heal
[hi:l]((often with up) (especially of cuts, wounds etc) to make or become healthy; to (cause to) return to a normal state or condition: That scratch will heal (up) in a couple of days; this ointment will soon heal your cuts.) hele; læge- healer* * *[hi:l]((often with up) (especially of cuts, wounds etc) to make or become healthy; to (cause to) return to a normal state or condition: That scratch will heal (up) in a couple of days; this ointment will soon heal your cuts.) hele; læge- healer -
13 initially
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14 leave
I [li:v] past tense, past participle - left; verb1) (to go away or depart from, often without intending to return: He left the room for a moment; They left at about six o'clock; I have left that job.) forlade2) (to go without taking: She left her gloves in the car; He left his children behind when he went to France.) efterlade3) (to allow to remain in a particular state or condition: She left the job half-finished.) forlade4) (to let (a person or a thing) do something without being helped or attended to: I'll leave the meat to cook for a while.) lade5) (to allow to remain for someone to do, make etc: Leave that job to the experts!) overlade6) (to make a gift of in one's will: She left all her property to her son.) efterlade•- leave out
- left over II [li:v] noun1) (permission to do something, eg to be absent: Have I your leave to go?) tilladelse2) ((especially of soldiers, sailors etc) a holiday: He is home on leave at the moment.) orlov•- take one's leave of- take one's leave* * *I [li:v] past tense, past participle - left; verb1) (to go away or depart from, often without intending to return: He left the room for a moment; They left at about six o'clock; I have left that job.) forlade2) (to go without taking: She left her gloves in the car; He left his children behind when he went to France.) efterlade3) (to allow to remain in a particular state or condition: She left the job half-finished.) forlade4) (to let (a person or a thing) do something without being helped or attended to: I'll leave the meat to cook for a while.) lade5) (to allow to remain for someone to do, make etc: Leave that job to the experts!) overlade6) (to make a gift of in one's will: She left all her property to her son.) efterlade•- leave out
- left over II [li:v] noun1) (permission to do something, eg to be absent: Have I your leave to go?) tilladelse2) ((especially of soldiers, sailors etc) a holiday: He is home on leave at the moment.) orlov•- take one's leave of- take one's leave -
15 light
I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over* * *I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over -
16 live
I 1. [liv] verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) leve2) (to survive: The doctors say he is very ill, but they think he will live; It was difficult to believe that she had lived through such an experience.) overleve3) (to have one's home or dwelling (in a particular place): She lives next to the church; They went to live in Bristol / in a huge house.) bo4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) leve5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) leve af•- - lived- living 2. noun(the money etc needed to feed and house oneself and keep oneself alive: He earns his living driving a taxi; She makes a good living as an author.) indtægt- live-in
- live and let live
- live down
- live in
- out
- live on
- live up to
- within living memory
- in living memory II 1. adjective1) (having life; not dead: a live mouse.) levende2) ((of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded: I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded?) direkte; live3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) levende; ueksploderet4) (burning: a live coal.) brændende2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.) direkte; live- lively- liveliness
- livestock
- live wire* * *I 1. [liv] verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) leve2) (to survive: The doctors say he is very ill, but they think he will live; It was difficult to believe that she had lived through such an experience.) overleve3) (to have one's home or dwelling (in a particular place): She lives next to the church; They went to live in Bristol / in a huge house.) bo4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) leve5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) leve af•- - lived- living 2. noun(the money etc needed to feed and house oneself and keep oneself alive: He earns his living driving a taxi; She makes a good living as an author.) indtægt- live-in
- live and let live
- live down
- live in
- out
- live on
- live up to
- within living memory
- in living memory II 1. adjective1) (having life; not dead: a live mouse.) levende2) ((of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded: I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded?) direkte; live3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) levende; ueksploderet4) (burning: a live coal.) brændende2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.) direkte; live- lively- liveliness
- livestock
- live wire -
17 personal
1) (one's own: This is his personal opinion; The matter will have my personal attention.) personlig2) (private: This is a personal matter between him and me.) personlig3) (in person: The Prime Minister will make a personal appearance.) personlig4) ((making remarks which are) insulting, especially about a person's appearance etc: personal remarks; Don't be personal!) personlig* * *1) (one's own: This is his personal opinion; The matter will have my personal attention.) personlig2) (private: This is a personal matter between him and me.) personlig3) (in person: The Prime Minister will make a personal appearance.) personlig4) ((making remarks which are) insulting, especially about a person's appearance etc: personal remarks; Don't be personal!) personlig -
18 plead
[pli:d]past tense, past participles - pleaded; verb1) ((of a prisoner) to answer a charge, saying whether one is guilty or not: `How does the prisoner plead?' `He pleads guilty.') erklære sig2) (to present a case in court: My lawyer will plead my case; My lawyer will plead for me.) føre en sag3) ((often with with) to make an urgent request: He pleaded with me not to go; He pleaded to be allowed to go.) bønfalde* * *[pli:d]past tense, past participles - pleaded; verb1) ((of a prisoner) to answer a charge, saying whether one is guilty or not: `How does the prisoner plead?' `He pleads guilty.') erklære sig2) (to present a case in court: My lawyer will plead my case; My lawyer will plead for me.) føre en sag3) ((often with with) to make an urgent request: He pleaded with me not to go; He pleaded to be allowed to go.) bønfalde -
19 raise
[reiz] 1. verb1) (to move or lift to a high(er) position: Raise your right hand; Raise the flag.) løfte; hejse2) (to make higher: If you paint your flat, that will raise the value of it considerably; We'll raise that wall about 20 centimetres.) forøge3) (to grow (crops) or breed (animals) for food: We don't raise pigs on this farm.) opdrætte4) (to rear, bring up (a child): She has raised a large family.) opdrage5) (to state (a question, objection etc which one wishes to have discussed): Has anyone in the audience any points they would like to raise?) rejse6) (to collect; to gather: We'll try to raise money; The revolutionaries managed to raise a small army.) skaffe; samle7) (to cause: His remarks raised a laugh.) fremkalde8) (to cause to rise or appear: The car raised a cloud of dust.) fremkalde9) (to build (a monument etc): They've raised a statue of Robert Burns / in memory of Robert Burns.) rejse10) (to give (a shout etc).) udbryde11) (to make contact with by radio: I can't raise the mainland.) få kontakt med2. noun(an increase in wages or salary: I'm going to ask the boss for a raise.) lønforhøjelse- raise hell/Cain / the roof
- raise someone's spirits* * *[reiz] 1. verb1) (to move or lift to a high(er) position: Raise your right hand; Raise the flag.) løfte; hejse2) (to make higher: If you paint your flat, that will raise the value of it considerably; We'll raise that wall about 20 centimetres.) forøge3) (to grow (crops) or breed (animals) for food: We don't raise pigs on this farm.) opdrætte4) (to rear, bring up (a child): She has raised a large family.) opdrage5) (to state (a question, objection etc which one wishes to have discussed): Has anyone in the audience any points they would like to raise?) rejse6) (to collect; to gather: We'll try to raise money; The revolutionaries managed to raise a small army.) skaffe; samle7) (to cause: His remarks raised a laugh.) fremkalde8) (to cause to rise or appear: The car raised a cloud of dust.) fremkalde9) (to build (a monument etc): They've raised a statue of Robert Burns / in memory of Robert Burns.) rejse10) (to give (a shout etc).) udbryde11) (to make contact with by radio: I can't raise the mainland.) få kontakt med2. noun(an increase in wages or salary: I'm going to ask the boss for a raise.) lønforhøjelse- raise hell/Cain / the roof
- raise someone's spirits -
20 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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