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shelf

  • 1 shelf

    [ʃelf]
    plural - shelves; noun
    1) (a board for laying things on: There are shelves on the kitchen walls.) hylde
    2) (a rock surface shaped like a shelf, especially on a mountain or under water.) afsats
    •
    - on the shelf
    * * *
    [ʃelf]
    plural - shelves; noun
    1) (a board for laying things on: There are shelves on the kitchen walls.) hylde
    2) (a rock surface shaped like a shelf, especially on a mountain or under water.) afsats
    •
    - on the shelf

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  • 2 shelf

    hylde {fk}

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  • 3 shelf life

    holdbarhed {fk} [fødevarer]

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  • 4 continental shelf

    noun (the part of a continent that is under a relatively shallow sea.) kontinentalsokkel; fastlandssokkel
    * * *
    noun (the part of a continent that is under a relatively shallow sea.) kontinentalsokkel; fastlandssokkel

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  • 5 on the shelf

    ((of an unmarried woman) no longer likely to attract a man enough for him to want to marry her.) lagt på hylden
    * * *
    ((of an unmarried woman) no longer likely to attract a man enough for him to want to marry her.) lagt på hylden

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  • 6 continental shelf

    kontinentalsokkel {fk}

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  • 7 bracket

    ['brækit] 1. noun
    1) ((usually in plural) marks (eg (),, etc) used to group together one or more words etc.) parentes
    2) (a support for a shelf etc: The shelf fell down because the brackets were not strong enough.) hyldeknægt
    2. verb
    1) (to enclose (words etc) by brackets.) sætte i parentes
    2) ((sometimes with together) to group together (similar or equal people or things).) gruppere
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    * * *
    ['brækit] 1. noun
    1) ((usually in plural) marks (eg (),, etc) used to group together one or more words etc.) parentes
    2) (a support for a shelf etc: The shelf fell down because the brackets were not strong enough.) hyldeknægt
    2. verb
    1) (to enclose (words etc) by brackets.) sætte i parentes
    2) ((sometimes with together) to group together (similar or equal people or things).) gruppere
    •

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  • 8 ledge

    [le‹]
    (a shelf or an object that sticks out like a shelf: He keeps plant-pots on the window-ledge; They stopped on a ledge halfway up the cliff.) sålbænk; afsats
    * * *
    [le‹]
    (a shelf or an object that sticks out like a shelf: He keeps plant-pots on the window-ledge; They stopped on a ledge halfway up the cliff.) sålbænk; afsats

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  • 9 bookshelf

    noun (a shelf on which books are kept.) boghylde
    * * *
    noun (a shelf on which books are kept.) boghylde

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  • 10 clatter

    ['klætə] 1. noun
    (a loud noise like hard objects falling, striking against each other etc: the clatter of pots falling off the shelf.) skramlen
    2. verb
    (to (cause to) make such a noise: The dishes clattered while I was washing them in the sink.) skramle
    * * *
    ['klætə] 1. noun
    (a loud noise like hard objects falling, striking against each other etc: the clatter of pots falling off the shelf.) skramlen
    2. verb
    (to (cause to) make such a noise: The dishes clattered while I was washing them in the sink.) skramle

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  • 11 continent

    I ['kontinənt] noun
    1) (one of the great divisions of the land surface of the world - Europe, America, Australia, Asia or Africa.) kontinent; verdensdel
    2) (Europe excluding Britain: We are going to the continent for our holidays.) det europæiske fastland; Kontinentet
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    - continental breakfast
    - continental shelf     II ['kontinənt] adjective
    (able to control especially the bladder and/or bowel.) holde sig; kontinent
    * * *
    I ['kontinənt] noun
    1) (one of the great divisions of the land surface of the world - Europe, America, Australia, Asia or Africa.) kontinent; verdensdel
    2) (Europe excluding Britain: We are going to the continent for our holidays.) det europæiske fastland; Kontinentet
    •
    - continental breakfast
    - continental shelf     II ['kontinənt] adjective
    (able to control especially the bladder and/or bowel.) holde sig; kontinent

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  • 12 fix

    [fiks] 1. verb
    1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) fastgøre; fæstne
    2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) fæstne; montere
    3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) reparere; ordne
    4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) rette mod; koncentrere
    5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) arrangere; fikse
    6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) fiksere
    7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) lave; sørge for
    2. noun
    (trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) knibe; klemme
    - fixed
    - fixedly
    - fixture
    - fix on
    - fix someone up with something
    - fix up with something
    - fix someone up with
    - fix up with
    * * *
    [fiks] 1. verb
    1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) fastgøre; fæstne
    2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) fæstne; montere
    3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) reparere; ordne
    4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) rette mod; koncentrere
    5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) arrangere; fikse
    6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) fiksere
    7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) lave; sørge for
    2. noun
    (trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) knibe; klemme
    - fixed
    - fixedly
    - fixture
    - fix on
    - fix someone up with something
    - fix up with something
    - fix someone up with
    - fix up with

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  • 13 get

    [ɡet]
    past tense - got; verb
    1) (to receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.) få
    2) (to bring or buy: Please get me some food.) bringe; købe
    3) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) bevæge sig; komme; tage; lægge
    4) (to cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.) bringe; få
    5) (to become: You're getting old.) blive
    6) (to persuade: I'll try to get him to go.) overtale
    7) (to arrive: When did they get home?) komme
    8) (to succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours; I got the book read last night.) komme til; få
    9) (to catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.) få
    10) (to catch (someone): The police will soon get the thief.) få fat på
    11) (to understand: I didn't get the point of his story.) forstå
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    - get-together
    - get-up
    - be getting on for
    - get about
    - get across
    - get after
    - get ahead
    - get along
    - get around
    - get around to
    - get at
    - get away
    - get away with
    - get back
    - get by
    - get down
    - get down to
    - get in
    - get into
    - get nowhere
    - get off
    - get on
    - get on at
    - get out
    - get out of
    - get over
    - get round
    - get around to
    - get round to
    - get there
    - get through
    - get together
    - get up
    - get up to
    * * *
    [ɡet]
    past tense - got; verb
    1) (to receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.) få
    2) (to bring or buy: Please get me some food.) bringe; købe
    3) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) bevæge sig; komme; tage; lægge
    4) (to cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.) bringe; få
    5) (to become: You're getting old.) blive
    6) (to persuade: I'll try to get him to go.) overtale
    7) (to arrive: When did they get home?) komme
    8) (to succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours; I got the book read last night.) komme til; få
    9) (to catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.) få
    10) (to catch (someone): The police will soon get the thief.) få fat på
    11) (to understand: I didn't get the point of his story.) forstå
    •
    - get-together
    - get-up
    - be getting on for
    - get about
    - get across
    - get after
    - get ahead
    - get along
    - get around
    - get around to
    - get at
    - get away
    - get away with
    - get back
    - get by
    - get down
    - get down to
    - get in
    - get into
    - get nowhere
    - get off
    - get on
    - get on at
    - get out
    - get out of
    - get over
    - get round
    - get around to
    - get round to
    - get there
    - get through
    - get together
    - get up
    - get up to

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  • 14 hers

    [hə:z]
    pronoun (something which belongs to a female person or animal already spoken about: It's not your book - it's hers; Hers is on that shelf.) hendes
    * * *
    [hə:z]
    pronoun (something which belongs to a female person or animal already spoken about: It's not your book - it's hers; Hers is on that shelf.) hendes

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  • 15 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (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.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((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 noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
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    - - 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
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    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (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.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((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 noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
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    - - 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

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  • 16 mantelpiece

    ['mæntlpi:s]
    mantelshelf ['m1ntlSelf], mantel ['m1ntl], noun
    (the shelf above a fireplace: She put the card on her mantelpiece.) kaminhylde
    * * *
    ['mæntlpi:s]
    mantelshelf ['m1ntlSelf], mantel ['m1ntl], noun
    (the shelf above a fireplace: She put the card on her mantelpiece.) kaminhylde

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  • 17 place

    [pleis] 1. noun
    1) (a particular spot or area: a quiet place in the country; I spent my holiday in various different places.) sted
    2) (an empty space: There's a place for your books on this shelf.) plads
    3) (an area or building with a particular purpose: a market-place.) -sted; -plads
    4) (a seat (in a theatre, train, at a table etc): He went to his place and sat down.) plads; siddeplads; sæde
    5) (a position in an order, series, queue etc: She got the first place in the competition; I lost my place in the queue.) placering; plads
    6) (a person's position or level of importance in society etc: You must keep your secretary in her place.) sætte på plads
    7) (a point in the text of a book etc: The wind was blowing the pages of my book and I kept losing my place.) sted, man er kommet til
    8) (duty or right: It's not my place to tell him he's wrong.) opgave
    9) (a job or position in a team, organization etc: He's got a place in the team; He's hoping for a place on the staff.) plads
    10) (house; home: Come over to my place.) bopæl
    11) ((often abbreviated to Pl. when written) a word used in the names of certain roads, streets or squares.) Pl.; plads
    12) (a number or one of a series of numbers following a decimal point: Make the answer correct to four decimal places.) decimal
    2. verb
    1) (to put: He placed it on the table; He was placed in command of the army.) sætte
    2) (to remember who a person is: I know I've seen her before, but I can't quite place her.) placere
    •
    - go places
    - in the first
    - second place
    - in place
    - in place of
    - out of place
    - put oneself in someone else's place
    - put someone in his place
    - put in his place
    - take place
    - take the place of
    * * *
    [pleis] 1. noun
    1) (a particular spot or area: a quiet place in the country; I spent my holiday in various different places.) sted
    2) (an empty space: There's a place for your books on this shelf.) plads
    3) (an area or building with a particular purpose: a market-place.) -sted; -plads
    4) (a seat (in a theatre, train, at a table etc): He went to his place and sat down.) plads; siddeplads; sæde
    5) (a position in an order, series, queue etc: She got the first place in the competition; I lost my place in the queue.) placering; plads
    6) (a person's position or level of importance in society etc: You must keep your secretary in her place.) sætte på plads
    7) (a point in the text of a book etc: The wind was blowing the pages of my book and I kept losing my place.) sted, man er kommet til
    8) (duty or right: It's not my place to tell him he's wrong.) opgave
    9) (a job or position in a team, organization etc: He's got a place in the team; He's hoping for a place on the staff.) plads
    10) (house; home: Come over to my place.) bopæl
    11) ((often abbreviated to Pl. when written) a word used in the names of certain roads, streets or squares.) Pl.; plads
    12) (a number or one of a series of numbers following a decimal point: Make the answer correct to four decimal places.) decimal
    2. verb
    1) (to put: He placed it on the table; He was placed in command of the army.) sætte
    2) (to remember who a person is: I know I've seen her before, but I can't quite place her.) placere
    •
    - go places
    - in the first
    - second place
    - in place
    - in place of
    - out of place
    - put oneself in someone else's place
    - put someone in his place
    - put in his place
    - take place
    - take the place of

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  • 18 rack

    I [ræk] noun
    (a frame or shelf in or on which objects (eg letters, plates, luggage etc) are put until they are wanted or needed: Put these tools back in the rack; Put your bag in the luggage-rack.) stativ; -stativ; hylde; -hylde
    II [ræk] III [ræk]
    * * *
    I [ræk] noun
    (a frame or shelf in or on which objects (eg letters, plates, luggage etc) are put until they are wanted or needed: Put these tools back in the rack; Put your bag in the luggage-rack.) stativ; -stativ; hylde; -hylde
    II [ræk] III [ræk]

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  • 19 reach

    [ri: ] 1. verb
    1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) nå frem til; nå til; nå
    2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) nå; få fat i
    3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) række
    4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) få fat i
    5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) gå
    2. noun
    1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) rækkevidde
    2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) rækkevidde
    3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) løb
    * * *
    [ri: ] 1. verb
    1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) nå frem til; nå til; nå
    2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) nå; få fat i
    3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) række
    4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) få fat i
    5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) gå
    2. noun
    1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) rækkevidde
    2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) rækkevidde
    3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) løb

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  • 20 return

    [rə'tə:n] 1. verb
    1) (to come or go back: He returns home tomorrow; He returned to London from Paris yesterday; The pain has returned.) vende tilbage
    2) (to give, send, put etc (something) back where it came from: He returned the book to its shelf; Don't forget to return the books you borrowed.) stille tilbage; returnere
    3) (I'll return to this topic in a minute.) vende tilbage
    4) (to do (something) which has been done to oneself: She hit him and he returned the blow; He said how nice it was to see her again, and she returned the compliment.) gengælde
    5) ((of voters) to elect (someone) to Parliament.) genvælge
    6) ((of a jury) to give (a verdict): The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.) afsige
    7) ((in tennis etc) to hit (a ball) back to one's opponent: She returned his serve.) returnere
    2. noun
    1) (the act of returning: On our return, we found the house had been burgled; ( also adjective) a return journey.) tilbagekomst; retur-
    2) (especially in United Kingdom, a round-trip ticket, a return ticket: Do you want a single or a return?) returbillet
    •
    - return match
    - return ticket
    - by return of post
    - by return
    - in return for
    - in return
    - many happy returns of the day
    - many happy returns
    * * *
    [rə'tə:n] 1. verb
    1) (to come or go back: He returns home tomorrow; He returned to London from Paris yesterday; The pain has returned.) vende tilbage
    2) (to give, send, put etc (something) back where it came from: He returned the book to its shelf; Don't forget to return the books you borrowed.) stille tilbage; returnere
    3) (I'll return to this topic in a minute.) vende tilbage
    4) (to do (something) which has been done to oneself: She hit him and he returned the blow; He said how nice it was to see her again, and she returned the compliment.) gengælde
    5) ((of voters) to elect (someone) to Parliament.) genvælge
    6) ((of a jury) to give (a verdict): The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.) afsige
    7) ((in tennis etc) to hit (a ball) back to one's opponent: She returned his serve.) returnere
    2. noun
    1) (the act of returning: On our return, we found the house had been burgled; ( also adjective) a return journey.) tilbagekomst; retur-
    2) (especially in United Kingdom, a round-trip ticket, a return ticket: Do you want a single or a return?) returbillet
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    - return match
    - return ticket
    - by return of post
    - by return
    - in return for
    - in return
    - many happy returns of the day
    - many happy returns

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