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set about

  • 1 set about

    (to begin: She set about planning her holiday; How will you set about this task?) pradėti

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  • 2 set

    [set] 1. present participle - setting; verb
    1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) (pa)dėti
    2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) (pa)dengti
    3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) nustatyti
    4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) duoti, skirti, rodyti
    5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) sukelti, paskatinti pradėti
    6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) nusileisti
    7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) (su)stingti, sukietėti
    8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) nustatyti
    9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) sudėti
    10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) įdėti
    11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) sustatyti
    2. adjective
    1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) nustatytas
    2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) nusiteikęs
    3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) tyčinis, iš anksto apgalvotas
    4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) sustingęs
    5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) sustabarėjęs
    6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) papuoštas, nusagstytas
    3. noun
    1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) rinkinys
    2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) aparatas
    3) (a group of people: the musical set.) grupė
    4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) sudėjimas, sušukavimas
    5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) dekoracijos
    6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) setas
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    - setback
    - set phrase
    - set-square
    - setting-lotion
    - set-to
    - set-up
    - all set
    - set about
    - set someone against someone
    - set against someone
    - set someone against
    - set against
    - set aside
    - set back
    - set down
    - set in
    - set off
    - set something or someone on someone
    - set on someone
    - set something or someone on
    - set on
    - set out
    - set to
    - set up
    - set up camp
    - set up house
    - set up shop
    - set upon

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  • 3 set someone's mind at rest

    (to take away a person's worries about something.) nuraminti ką

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  • 4 argument

    1) (a quarrel or unfriendly discussion: They are having an argument about/over whose turn it is.) ginčas
    2) (a set of reasons; a piece of reasoning: The argument for/against going; a philosophical argument.) argumentas

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  • 5 buffet

    I 1. noun
    (a blow with the hand or fist: a buffet on the side of the head.) smūgis
    2. verb
    1) (to strike with the fist.) smogti (kumščiu)
    2) (to knock about: The boat was buffeted by the waves.) mėtyti, (ap)daužyti
    II 1. ['bufei, ]( American[) bə'fei] noun
    1) (a refreshment bar, especially in a railway station or on a train etc: We'll get some coffee at the buffet.) bufetas
    2) (a (usually cold) meal set out on tables from which people help themselves.) švediškas stalas
    2. adjective
    a buffet supper.) švediško stalo

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  • 6 close

    I 1. [kləus] adverb
    1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) arti
    2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) glaudžiai
    2. adjective
    1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) artimas
    2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) apylygis
    3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) išsamus, atidus
    4) (tight: a close fit.) ankštas
    5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) tvankus
    6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) šykštus
    7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) slaptas
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    - closeness
    - close call/shave
    - close-set
    - close-up
    - close at hand
    - close on
    - close to     II 1. [kləuz] verb
    1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) už(si)daryti, užmerkti
    2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) baigti(s)
    3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) užbaigti
    2. noun
    (a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) pabaiga
    - close up

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  • 7 dossier

    ['dosiei]
    (a set of papers containing information etc about a person or a particular matter.) dosjė, byla

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  • 8 mess

    [mes] 1. noun
    (a state of disorder or confusion; an untidy, dirty or unpleasant sight or muddle: This room is in a terrible mess!; She looked a mess; The spilt food made a mess on the carpet.) netvarka, maišatis, kas netvarkingas/suteptas
    2. verb
    ((with with) to meddle, or to have something to do with: She's always messing with the television set.) kišti nagus prie, prasidėti su
    - messily
    - messiness
    - mess-up
    - make a mess of
    - mess about/around
    - mess up

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  • 9 monkey

    1. noun
    1) (an animal of the type most like man, especially those which are small and have long tails (ie not the apes).) beždžionė
    2) (a mischievous child: Their son is a little monkey.) išdykėlis
    2. verb
    ((especially with with) to meddle or interfere: Who's been monkeying (about) with the television set?) nagus kišti, lįsti
    - monkey nut

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  • 10 release

    [rə'li:s] 1. verb
    1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) išleisti, atleisti
    2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) paleisti
    3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) atleisti
    4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) paskelbti
    5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) išleisti
    2. noun
    1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) išleidimas, paleidimas
    2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) leidinys, pranešimas

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  • 11 right

    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) dešinys
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) teisingas, tinkamas
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) geras,teisus
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) tinkamas
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) teisė
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) teisingumas, teisumas
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) dešinė
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) dešinieji
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) kaip tik, tiksliai
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) tuoj pat, nedelsiant
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) visiškai
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) tiesiai, kiaurai
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) į dešinę
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) teisingai, gerai
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) ištiesinti, išlyginti
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) atitaisyti
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') gerai, taip, klausau
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) dešinysis
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right

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  • 12 ring

    I 1. [riŋ] noun
    1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) žiedas
    2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) žiedas, lankelis
    3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) lankas, ratas
    4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) arena, ringas
    5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) gauja, šutvė
    2. verb
    ( verb)
    1) (to form a ring round.) apsupti, sustoti ratu
    2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) apvesti apskritimu
    3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) žieduoti
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    - ringlet
    - ring finger
    - ringleader
    - ringmaster
    - run rings round     II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb
    1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) (su)skambėti, (pa)skambinti
    2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) paskambinti
    3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) iškviesti skambučiu
    4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) skambtelėti
    5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) skardėti
    6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) (nu)skardėti
    2. noun
    1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) skambėjimas, skambinimas
    2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) skambutis, skambinimas telefonu
    3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) skambesys, įspūdis
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    - ring back
    - ring off
    - ring true

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  • 13 sign

    1. noun
    1) (a mark used to mean something; a symbol: is the sign for addition.) ženklas
    2) (a notice set up to give information (a shopkeeper's name, the direction of a town etc) to the public: road-sign.) ženklas, iškaba, rodyklė
    3) (a movement (eg a nod, wave of the hand) used to mean or represent something: He made a sign to me to keep still.) ženklas
    4) (a piece of evidence suggesting that something is present or about to come: There were no signs of life at the house and he was afraid they were away; Clouds are often a sign of rain.) ženklas, požymis
    2. verb
    1) (to write one's name (on): Sign at the bottom, please.) pasirašyti
    2) (to write (one's name) on a letter, document etc: He signed his name on the document.) parašyti
    3) (to make a movement of the head, hand etc in order to show one's meaning: She signed to me to say nothing.) duoti ženklą
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    - signpost
    - sign in/out
    - sign up

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  • 14 staff

    I 1. noun or noun plural
    (a group of people employed in running a business, school etc: The school has a large teaching staff; The staff are annoyed about the changes.) tarnautojai, personalas
    2. verb
    (to supply with staff: Most of our offices are staffed by volunteers.) aprūpinti tarnautojais, sukomplektuoti kadrus
    II plural - staves; noun
    (a set of lines and spaces on which music is written or printed.) penklinė

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