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1 chair
[ eə] 1. noun1) (a movable seat for one person, with a back to it: a table and four chairs.) stol2) (the position of a person who is chairman at a meeting etc: Who is in the chair?) mødeleder; formand3) (the office of a university professor: He holds the chair of History at this university.) professorat2. verb(to be chairman at (a meeting etc): He chaired the meeting last night.) være mødeleder; være formand- chairman
- chairperson
- chairwoman
- chairmanship* * *[ eə] 1. noun1) (a movable seat for one person, with a back to it: a table and four chairs.) stol2) (the position of a person who is chairman at a meeting etc: Who is in the chair?) mødeleder; formand3) (the office of a university professor: He holds the chair of History at this university.) professorat2. verb(to be chairman at (a meeting etc): He chaired the meeting last night.) være mødeleder; være formand- chairman
- chairperson
- chairwoman
- chairmanship -
2 adjourn
[ə'‹ə:n](to stop (a meeting etc), intending to continue it at another time or place: We shall adjourn (the meeting) until Wednesday.) udsætte; udskyde* * *[ə'‹ə:n](to stop (a meeting etc), intending to continue it at another time or place: We shall adjourn (the meeting) until Wednesday.) udsætte; udskyde -
3 preside
(to be the chairman of a meeting etc: The prime minister presided at/over the meeting.) præsidere over; lede- president
- presidential* * *(to be the chairman of a meeting etc: The prime minister presided at/over the meeting.) præsidere over; lede- president
- presidential -
4 handout
1) (a leaflet or a copy of a piece of paper with information given to students in class, distributed at a meeting etc: You'll find the diagram on page four of your handout.) fotokopi; uddelt materiale2) (money, clothes etc given to a very poor person or a beggar.) almisse; donation* * *1) (a leaflet or a copy of a piece of paper with information given to students in class, distributed at a meeting etc: You'll find the diagram on page four of your handout.) fotokopi; uddelt materiale2) (money, clothes etc given to a very poor person or a beggar.) almisse; donation -
5 put off
1) (to switch off (a light etc): Please put the light off!) slukke2) (to delay; to postpone: He put off leaving / his departure till Thursday.) udskyde3) (to cancel an arranged meeting etc with (a person): I had to put the Browns off because I had 'flu.) aflyse4) (to cause (a person) to feel disgust or dislike (for): The cheese looked nice but the smell put me off; The conversation about illness put me off my dinner.) få til at miste appetitten* * *1) (to switch off (a light etc): Please put the light off!) slukke2) (to delay; to postpone: He put off leaving / his departure till Thursday.) udskyde3) (to cancel an arranged meeting etc with (a person): I had to put the Browns off because I had 'flu.) aflyse4) (to cause (a person) to feel disgust or dislike (for): The cheese looked nice but the smell put me off; The conversation about illness put me off my dinner.) få til at miste appetitten -
6 call on
1) (to visit: I'll call on him tomorrow.) besøge2) (to ask someone to speak at a meeting etc.) give ordet til3) (to ask someone publicly to something: We call on both sides to stop the fighting.) opfordre; bede om* * *1) (to visit: I'll call on him tomorrow.) besøge2) (to ask someone to speak at a meeting etc.) give ordet til3) (to ask someone publicly to something: We call on both sides to stop the fighting.) opfordre; bede om -
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8 sitting
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9 speech
[spi: ]1) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) tale2) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) sprog3) (manner or way of speaking: His speech is very slow.) måde at tale på4) (a formal talk given to a meeting etc: parliamentary speeches.) tale; -tale•- speechlessly
- speechlessness* * *[spi: ]1) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) tale2) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) sprog3) (manner or way of speaking: His speech is very slow.) måde at tale på4) (a formal talk given to a meeting etc: parliamentary speeches.) tale; -tale•- speechlessly
- speechlessness -
10 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ære; hæder; ærbødighed2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ære3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) hæder; ære4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ære5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ære6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hædersbevisning; æresbevisning7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Høje Dommer; Ærede Dommer2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ære2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) beære3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hædre4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) holde; indfri; honorere•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour* * *['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ære; hæder; ærbødighed2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ære3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) hæder; ære4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ære5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ære6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hædersbevisning; æresbevisning7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Høje Dommer; Ærede Dommer2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ære2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) beære3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hædre4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) holde; indfri; honorere•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour -
11 record
1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) optegnelse2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) grammofonplade3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord; rekord-4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) omdømme; fortid2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) notere; registrere2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) optage; indspille3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) registrere4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) registrere•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record* * *1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) optegnelse2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) grammofonplade3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord; rekord-4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) omdømme; fortid2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) notere; registrere2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) optage; indspille3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) registrere4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) registrere•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record -
12 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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((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 noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((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* * *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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((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 noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((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 -
13 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 -
14 open
['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) åben2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) åben3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) åben4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) åben5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) åben6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) åben7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) bar; åben2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) åbne2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) åbne•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms* * *['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) åben2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) åben3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) åben4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) åben5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) åben6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) åben7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) bar; åben2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) åbne2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) åbne•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms -
15 convention
[kən'venʃən]1) (a way of behaving that has become usual; (an) established custom: Shaking hands when meeting people is a normal convention in many countries; He does not care about convention.) skik og brug; sædvane2) (in the United States a meeting of delegates from a political party for nominating a presidential candidate.) konvent3) (an assembly of people of a particular profession etc.) kongres; møde•- conventionality* * *[kən'venʃən]1) (a way of behaving that has become usual; (an) established custom: Shaking hands when meeting people is a normal convention in many countries; He does not care about convention.) skik og brug; sædvane2) (in the United States a meeting of delegates from a political party for nominating a presidential candidate.) konvent3) (an assembly of people of a particular profession etc.) kongres; møde•- conventionality -
16 resolution
[rezə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) (a firm decision (to do something): He made a resolution to get up early.) beslutning2) (an opinion or decision formally expressed by a group of people, eg at a public meeting: The meeting passed a resolution in favour of allowing women to join the society.) resolution3) (resoluteness.) beslutsomhed4) (the act of resolving (a problem etc).) løsning•- resolute- resolutely
- resoluteness
- resolve 2. noun1) (determination to do what one has decided to do: He showed great resolve.) viljestyrke2) (a firm decision: It is his resolve to become a director of this firm.) fast beslutning•- resolved* * *[rezə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) (a firm decision (to do something): He made a resolution to get up early.) beslutning2) (an opinion or decision formally expressed by a group of people, eg at a public meeting: The meeting passed a resolution in favour of allowing women to join the society.) resolution3) (resoluteness.) beslutsomhed4) (the act of resolving (a problem etc).) løsning•- resolute- resolutely
- resoluteness
- resolve 2. noun1) (determination to do what one has decided to do: He showed great resolve.) viljestyrke2) (a firm decision: It is his resolve to become a director of this firm.) fast beslutning•- resolved -
17 club
1. noun1) (a heavy stick etc used as a weapon.) kølle2) (a bat or stick used in certain games (especially golf): Which club will you use?) kølle3) (a number of people meeting for study, pleasure, games etc: the local tennis club.) klub4) (the place where these people meet: He goes to the club every Friday.) klub5) (one of the playing-cards of the suit clubs.) klør2. verb(to beat or strike with a club: They clubbed him to death.) slå ned; slå ned med kølle- clubs* * *1. noun1) (a heavy stick etc used as a weapon.) kølle2) (a bat or stick used in certain games (especially golf): Which club will you use?) kølle3) (a number of people meeting for study, pleasure, games etc: the local tennis club.) klub4) (the place where these people meet: He goes to the club every Friday.) klub5) (one of the playing-cards of the suit clubs.) klør2. verb(to beat or strike with a club: They clubbed him to death.) slå ned; slå ned med kølle- clubs -
18 invite
1) (to ask (a person) politely to come (eg to one's house, to a party etc): They have invited us to dinner tomorrow.) invitere; indbyde2) (to ask (a person) politely to do something: He was invited to speak at the meeting.) invitere; indbyde3) (to ask for (another person's suggestions etc): He invited proposals from members of the society.) bede om; opfordre•- inviting* * *1) (to ask (a person) politely to come (eg to one's house, to a party etc): They have invited us to dinner tomorrow.) invitere; indbyde2) (to ask (a person) politely to do something: He was invited to speak at the meeting.) invitere; indbyde3) (to ask for (another person's suggestions etc): He invited proposals from members of the society.) bede om; opfordre•- inviting -
19 meet
[mi:t] 1. past tense, past participle - met; verb1) (to come face to face with (eg a person whom one knows), by chance: She met a man on the train.) møde; træffe; støde på2) ((sometimes, especially American, with with) to come together with (a person etc), by arrangement: The committee meets every Monday.) mødes3) (to be introduced to (someone) for the first time: Come and meet my wife.) møde; blive præsenteret for4) (to join: Where do the two roads meet?) mødes5) (to be equal to or satisfy (eg a person's needs, requirements etc): Will there be sufficient stocks to meet the public demand?) møde; tilfredsstille6) (to come into the view, experience or presence of: A terrible sight met him / his eyes when he opened the door.) møde7) (to come to or be faced with: He met his death in a car accident.) møde8) ((with with) to experience or suffer; to receive a particular response: She met with an accident; The scheme met with their approval.) blive udsat for; blive modtaget9) (to answer or oppose: We will meet force with greater force.) besvare2. noun(a gathering, especially of sportsmen: The local huntsmen are holding a meet this week.) stævne; samling- meeting- meet someone halfway
- meet halfway* * *[mi:t] 1. past tense, past participle - met; verb1) (to come face to face with (eg a person whom one knows), by chance: She met a man on the train.) møde; træffe; støde på2) ((sometimes, especially American, with with) to come together with (a person etc), by arrangement: The committee meets every Monday.) mødes3) (to be introduced to (someone) for the first time: Come and meet my wife.) møde; blive præsenteret for4) (to join: Where do the two roads meet?) mødes5) (to be equal to or satisfy (eg a person's needs, requirements etc): Will there be sufficient stocks to meet the public demand?) møde; tilfredsstille6) (to come into the view, experience or presence of: A terrible sight met him / his eyes when he opened the door.) møde7) (to come to or be faced with: He met his death in a car accident.) møde8) ((with with) to experience or suffer; to receive a particular response: She met with an accident; The scheme met with their approval.) blive udsat for; blive modtaget9) (to answer or oppose: We will meet force with greater force.) besvare2. noun(a gathering, especially of sportsmen: The local huntsmen are holding a meet this week.) stævne; samling- meeting- meet someone halfway
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20 put right
1) (to repair; to remove faults etc in (something): There is something wrong with this kettle - can you put it right?) reparere2) (to put an end to or change (something that is wrong): You've made a mistake in that sum - you'd better put it right.) rette3) (to put (a watch, clock etc) to the correct time.) stille4) (to correct (someone who has made a mistake): I thought the meeting was at 2.30, but he put me right.) korrigere5) (to make healthy again: That medicine will soon put you right.) helbrede* * *1) (to repair; to remove faults etc in (something): There is something wrong with this kettle - can you put it right?) reparere2) (to put an end to or change (something that is wrong): You've made a mistake in that sum - you'd better put it right.) rette3) (to put (a watch, clock etc) to the correct time.) stille4) (to correct (someone who has made a mistake): I thought the meeting was at 2.30, but he put me right.) korrigere5) (to make healthy again: That medicine will soon put you right.) helbrede
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