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1 measure
['meʒə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something: a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.) μέτρο/μεζούρα2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) μονάδα μετρήσεως3) (a system of measuring: dry/liquid/square measure.) σύστημα μετρήσεως4) (a plan of action or something done: We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.) μέτρο5) (a certain amount: a measure of sympathy.) μέτρο6) ((in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines.) (μουσική)διάστημα2. verb1) (to find the size, amount etc of (something): He measured the table.)2) (to show the size, amount etc of: A thermometer measures temperature.)3) ((with against, besides etc) to judge in comparison with: She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.)4) (to be a certain size: This table measures two metres by one metre.)•- beyond measure
- for good measure
- full measure
- made to measure
- measure out
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2 Vent
subs.Way of escape: P. and V. ἔξοδος, ἡ.Opportunity: P. and V. ἀφορμή, ἡ.Give vent to, put into action: P. and V. χρῆσθαι (dat.).Utter: P. and V. ἀφιέναι, V. γεγωνεῖν, γεγωνίσκειν, Ar. and V. ἐξαυδᾶν (or mid.), αὐδᾶν (or mid.); see Utter.——————v. trans.Vent one's wrath on a person: P. τὴν ὀργὴν ἀφιέναι εἰς (acc.) (Dem. 74), ὀργὴν ἐφίεναι (dat.) (Plat., Legg. 731D) (cp. Eur., Hec. 1128), V. θυμὸν ἀφιέναι εἰς (acc.) (Soph., Ant. 1088), ἐπιρρέπειν μῆνιν (dat.) (Æsch., Eum. 888); see Visit.He vented upon them a frightful curse: V. ἐκ δʼ ἔπνευσʼ αὐτοῖς ἀρὰς δεινάς (Eur., Phoen. 876).Vent not your bitter wrath upon this land: V. τῇ γῇ τῇδε μὴ βαρὺν κότον σκήψησθε (Æsch., Eum. 800).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Vent
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3 Adopt
v. trans.Into a family: P. ποιεῖσθαι, εἰσποιεῖσθαι.Get adopted: P. εἰσποιεῖν.Get oneself adopted: P. ἑαυτὸν εἰσποιεῖν.Adopt a course of action: P. and V. αἱρεῖσθαι, P. προαιρεῖσθαι.Put into force, use: P. and V. χρῆσθαι (dat.).Adopt new manners: V. μεθαρμόσαι τρόπους νέους (Æsch., P.V. 309).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Adopt
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4 screw
[skru:] 1. noun1) (a type of nail that is driven into something by a firm twisting action: I need four strong screws for fixing the cupboard to the wall.) βίδα/προπέλα2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) στρίψιμο2. verb1) (to fix, or be fixed, with a screw or screws: He screwed the handle to the door; The handle screws on with these screws.) βιδώνω2) (to fix or remove, or be fixed or removed, with a twisting movement: Make sure that the hook is fully screwed in; He screwed off the lid.) βιδώνω,ξεβιδώνω3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).) γαμώ,πηδώ4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.) εξαπατώ•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
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5 point
[point] 1. noun1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) αιχμή,άκρη,μύτη2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) ακρωτήρι,κάβος3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) σημείο,στιγμή,τελεία4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) σημείο5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) στιγμή6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) σημείο,βαθμός,στιγμή,υποδιαίρεση7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) σημείο σε πυξίδα8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) πόντος9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) θέμα,ζήτημα/επιχείρημα10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) λόγος,σκοπιμότητα11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) στοιχείο,χαρακτηριστικό12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) ρευματοδότης,πρίζα2. verb1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) σημαδεύω,στρέφω2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) δείχνω3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) αρμολογώ,γεμίζω τα κενά•- pointed- pointer
- pointless
- pointlessly
- points
- be on the point of
- come to the point
- make a point of
- make one's point
- point out
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6 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?) πηγαίνω2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) περνώ3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) δίνομαι, πουλιέμαι4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) οδηγώ5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) πηγαίνω6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) `φεύγω`, απομακρύνομαι, εκδιώκομαι7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) εξελλίσομαι8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) φεύγω9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) εξαφανίζομαι10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) κάνω11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) χαλώ12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) δουλεύω, λειτουργώ13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) γίνομαι14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) είμαι15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) μπαίνω16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) πέρνω17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) ξοδεύομαι18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) είμαι επιτρεπτικός19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) κάνω (ήχο)20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) έχω κάποια μελωδία21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) πετυχαίνω2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.)2) (energy: She's full of go.)•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.)2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.)•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) άδεια- 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
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7 nip
[nip] 1. past tense, past participle - nipped; verb1) (to press between the thumb and a finger, or between claws or teeth, causing pain; to pinch or bite: A crab nipped her toe; The dog nipped her ankle.) τσιμπώ,δαγκώνω2) (to cut with such an action: He nipped the wire with the pliers; He nipped off the heads of the flowers.) κόβω3) (to sting: Iodine nips when it is put on a cut.) τσούζω4) (to move quickly; to make a quick, usually short, journey: I'll just nip into this shop for cigarettes; He nipped over to Paris for the week-end.) πετάγομαι5) (to stop the growth of (plants etc): The frost has nipped the roses.) παγώνω,καταστρέφω2. noun1) (the act of pinching or biting: His dog gave her a nip on the ankle.) τσίμπημα,δάγκωμα2) (a sharp stinging quality, or coldness in the weather: a nip in the air.) ψύχρα3) (a small drink, especially of spirits.) γουλιά•- nippy- nip something in the bud
- nip in the bud
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