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21 patronize
['pæ-, ]( American[) 'pei-]1) (to behave towards (someone) in a way which is kind and friendly but which nevertheless shows that one thinks oneself to be more important, clever etc than that person: He's a nice fellow but he does patronize his assistants.) protežēt2) (to visit (a shop, theatre, society etc) regularly: That's not a shop I patronize nowadays.) pastāvīgi apmeklēt* * *protežēt, atbalstīt; pastāvīgi apmeklēt -
22 patronise
['pæ-, ]( American[) 'pei-]1) (to behave towards (someone) in a way which is kind and friendly but which nevertheless shows that one thinks oneself to be more important, clever etc than that person: He's a nice fellow but he does patronize his assistants.) protežēt2) (to visit (a shop, theatre, society etc) regularly: That's not a shop I patronize nowadays.) pastāvīgi apmeklēt -
23 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) uz2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) iekšā3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) (norāda laiku)4) (about: a book on the theatre.) par5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) (norāda stāvokli)6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) uz7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) (norāda uz eksistences līdzekli vai veidu)8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) (norāda līdzdalību)9) (towards: They marched on the town.) (norāda virzienu) uz10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) tuvu; pie11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) (norāda darbības instrumentu)12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) (norāda lietotāju, valkātāju)13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) (norāda secību laikā) pēc; pēc tam kad14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) (norāda atkārtošanos) pēc2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) (norāda priekšmeta valkāšanu)2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) (norāda uz darbības turpināšanos)3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) (norāda ierīces ieslēgšanu vai funkcionēšanu)4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) (norāda procesa iestāšanos un turpināšanos)5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) (norāda darbības virzienu) iekšā3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) (norāda procesa iestāšanos un turpināšanos)2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) (norāda procesa iestāšanos)•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto* * *pie, uz ; uz ; par -
24 set
[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) []likt; novietot2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) []klāt galdu3) (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.) noteikt4) (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.) uzdot (darbu u.tml.)5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) izraisīt6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) norietēt7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) sacietēt; sastingt8) (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.) uzgriezt modinātājpulksteni u.tml.9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) ieveidot matus10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) ielikt ietvarā; ietvert11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) salikt (kaulu fragmentus)2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) noteikts2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) aizrāvies; apņēmies3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) nodomāts; tīšs4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) sastindzis; kokains5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) nemainīgs; iesīkstējis6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) rotāts; greznots3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) komplekts; krājums; cikls2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) radiouztvērējs; televizors3) (a group of people: the musical set.) grupa; sabiedrība; kompānija4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) (matu) ieveidošana5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) dekorācija6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) sets•- setting- 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* * *kolekcija, komplekts; aprindas, sabiedrība; aparāts, ierīce; dēsts, stāds; dzinums, atvase; virziens; ievirze, sliecība; poza, stāja; piegulums; sabiezēšana, sacietēšana; ieveidošana; bruģakmens; riets; sets; dekorācija; uzņemšanas laukums; nolikt, novietot; pielikt; iestiprināt, ielikt; novest; dēstīt, stādīt; noteikt; rādīt; uzdot; norietēt; sakost; trīt, asināt; pagriezt, vērst; virzīties; sarecināt, sabiezināt; sabiezēt, sarecēt; ieveidot; piegulēt; komponēt; apstāties; izveidoties; aizmesties; peilēt; salikt; novietots; sastindzis; pārdomāts; nozīmēts, noteikts; iepriekš sastādīts; būvēts, veidots; nostabilizējies, pastāvīgs; apņēmīgs, nelokāms; sagatavojies, gatavs; sacietējis; sagājis; norietējis; nodevies, aizrāvies -
25 stall
I [sto:l] noun1) (a compartment in a cowshed etc: cattle stalls.) steliņģis2) (a small shop or a counter or table on which goods are displayed for sale: He bought a newspaper at the bookstall on the station; traders' stalls.) stends; kiosks•- stallsII 1. [sto:l] verb1) ((of a car etc or its engine) to stop suddenly through lack of power, braking too quickly etc: The car stalled when I was halfway up the hill.) (par dzinēju) apstāties; iestrēgt; noslāpt2) ((of an aircraft) to lose speed while flying and so go out of control: The plane stalled just after take-off and crashed on to the runway.) (par lidmašīnu) zaudēt ātrumu3) (to cause (a car etc, or aircraft) to do this: Use the brake gently or you'll stall the engine.) apstādināt2. noun(a dangerous loss of flying speed in an aircraft, causing it to drop: The plane went into a stall.) ātruma zaudēšanaIII [sto:l] verb(to avoid making a definite decision in order to give oneself more time.) vilcināties; izvairīties* * *steliņģis; stends, kiosks; kabīne; vieta parterā; vieta altāra telpā; kanoniķa amats; stāvvieta; gumijas pirksts; ogļu cirtne; ātruma zaudēšana; izvairīšanās; novietot steliņģī; iestigt; apstādināt; apstāties; izvairīties; zaudēt ātrumu -
26 lie
I 1. noun(a false statement made with the intention of deceiving: It would be a lie to say I knew, because I didn't.) meli2. verb(to say etc something which is not true, with the intention of deceiving: There's no point in asking her - she'll just lie about it.) melot- liarII present participle - lying; verb1) (to be in or take a more or less flat position: She went into the bedroom and lay on the bed; The book was lying in the hall.) gulēt2) (to be situated; to be in a particular place etc: The farm lay three miles from the sea; His interest lies in farming.) atrasties; būt izvietotam3) (to remain in a certain state: The shop is lying empty now.) palikt (noteiktā stāvoklī)4) ((with in) (of feelings, impressions etc) to be caused by or contained in: His charm lies in his honesty.) atrasties; būt ietvertam•- lie back- lie down
- lie in
- lie in wait for
- lie in wait
- lie low
- lie with
- take lying down* * *meli; novietojums, stāvoklis; miga, midzenis, ala; melot; gulēt; atrasties, būt izvietotam; būt mānīgam -
27 serve
[sə:v] 1. verb1) (to work for a person etc eg as a servant: He served his master for forty years.) kalpot2) (to distribute food etc or supply goods: She served the soup to the guests; Which shop assistant served you (with these goods)?) apkalpot; apgādāt (ar precēm)3) (to be suitable for a purpose: This upturned bucket will serve as a seat.) noderēt; kalpot (kādam nolūkam)4) (to perform duties, eg as a member of the armed forces: He served (his country) as a soldier for twenty years; I served on the committee for five years.) dienēt; veikt pienākumu[]5) (to undergo (a prison sentence): He served (a sentence of) six years for armed robbery.) izciest sodu6) (in tennis and similar games, to start the play by throwing up the ball etc and hitting it: He served the ball into the net; Is it your turn to serve?) servēt2. noun(act of serving (a ball).) serve- server- serving
- it serves you right
- serve an apprenticeship
- serve out
- serve up* * *kalpot, strādāt; dienēt; noderēt; apkalpot; apkalpot, rīkoties; būt labvēlīgam; pasniegt; izciest sodu; apieties, izturēties; aplecināt; oficiāli nodot; servēt; noturēt dievkalpojumu; serve -
28 store
[sto:] 1. noun1) (a supply of eg goods from which things are taken when required: They took a store of dried and canned food on the expedition; The quartermaster is the officer in charge of stores.) krājumi2) (a (large) collected amount or quantity: He has a store of interesting facts in his head.) liels daudzums; milzums3) (a place where a supply of goods etc is kept; a storehouse or storeroom: It's in the store(s).) noliktava4) (a shop: The post office here is also the village store; a department store.) veikals2. verb1) (to put into a place for keeping: We stored our furniture in the attic while the tenants used our house.) novietot glabāšanā2) (to stock (a place etc) with goods etc: The museum is stored with interesting exhibits.) apgādāt; []krāt•- storage- storehouse
- storeroom
- in store
- set great store by
- set store by
- store up* * *krājums; noliktava; veikals; universālveikals; liels daudzums, milzums; krātuve; uzkrāt; apgādāt; glabāt noliktavā; saturēt -
29 used to
['ju:stu]- negative short forms usedn't to, usen't to ['ju:sntu] (I, he etc) was in the habit of (doing something); (I, he etc) was (usually) in a particular position, state etc: I used to swim every day; She used not to be so forgetful; They used to play golf, didn't they?; Didn't you use(d) to live near me?; There used to be a butcher's shop there, didn't there?) kādreiz bija -
30 business
['biznis]1) (occupation; buying and selling: Selling china is my business; The shop does more business at Christmas than at any other time.) nodarbošanās; bizness; tirdzniecība2) (a shop, a firm: He owns his own business.) tirdzniecības uzņēmums; firma3) (concern: Make it your business to help him; Let's get down to business (= Let's start the work etc that must be done).) pienākums; darīšana; lieta•- businessman
- on business* * *profesija, nodarbošanās; darīšana, darīšanas, lieta; bizness, komercija, tirdzniecība; firma, tirdzniecības uzņēmums; pienākums, tiesības; gadījums, lieta; mīmika, žesti, spēle -
31 clerk
1) (a person who deals with letters, accounts etc in an office.) sekretārs; kantora darbinieks2) (a public official in charge of the business affairs of the town council etc: the town clerk.) ierēdnis3) ((American) a shop-assistant.) pārdevējs* * *kantora darbinieks, ierēdnis; sekretāre; administrators; komijs, pārdevējs; strādāt par ierēdni -
32 credit
['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) kredīts2) (money loaned (by a bank).) kredīts; aizdevums3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) spēja nomaksāt kredītu4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) konta labā puse5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) bankas rēķinā esošā summa6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) atzīšana; novērtēšana; uzticība7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) ieskaite2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) ierakstīt konta labajā pusē2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) piedēvēt3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) ticēt; uzticēties•- creditably
- creditor
- credits
- credit card
- be a credit to someone
- be a credit to
- do someone credit
- do credit
- give someone credit for something
- give credit for something
- give someone credit
- give credit
- on credit
- take the credit for something
- take credit for something
- take the credit
- take credit* * *uzticība; atzīšana, novērtēšana; laba slava, gods; aktīvs, kredīts; nopelns; ieskaite; uzticēties; kreditēt; piedēvēt -
33 dairy
['deəri]plural - dairies; noun1) (a shop supplying milk, butter, cheese etc: We bought milk at the dairy.) piena veikals2) (the place on a farm etc where milk is kept and butter and cheese are made.) pienotava•- dairy farm* * *piena ferma; pienotava; piena veikals -
34 dash
[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) mesties; drāz-ties2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) mest; sviest3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) sagraut (cerības, plānus u.tml.)2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) mešanās; drāšanās2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) (neliels) piejaukums3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) domuzīme; svītra4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) spars•- dashing- dash off* * *mešanās, drāšanās; rāviens; izrāviens; šļaksti; spars; triepiens, vilciens; piejaukums, nokrāsa; domuzīme, svītra; neizdošanās; sviest, mest; mesties, drāzties; sagraut; apšļākt; piejaukt, sajaukt; uzskicēt, uzmest; pasvītrot; apmulsināt; lādēt; nolādēt -
35 order
['o:də] 1. noun1) (a statement (by a person in authority) of what someone must do; a command: He gave me my orders.) pavēle; norādījums2) (an instruction to supply something: orders from Germany for special gates.) pasūtījums3) (something supplied: Your order is nearly ready.) pasūtījums; pieprasījums4) (a tidy state: The house is in (good) order.) kārtība5) (a system or method: I must have order in my life.) kārtība; sistēma6) (an arrangement (of people, things etc) in space, time etc: in alphabetical order; in order of importance.) kārtība; secība7) (a peaceful condition: law and order.) kārtība8) (a written instruction to pay money: a banker's order.) orderis, rīkojums9) (a group, class, rank or position: This is a list of the various orders of plants; the social order.) šķira; klase; kārta; slānis10) (a religious society, especially of monks: the Benedictine order.) ordenis2. verb1) (to tell (someone) to do something (from a position of authority): He ordered me to stand up.) pavēlēt; []rīkot2) (to give an instruction to supply: I have ordered some new furniture from the shop; He ordered a steak.) pasūtīt3) (to put in order: Should we order these alphabetically?) sakārtot•- orderly3. noun1) (a hospital attendant who does routine jobs.) sanitārs2) (a soldier who carries an officer's orders and messages.) dieninieks•- order-form
- in order
- in order that
- in order
- in order to
- made to order
- on order
- order about
- out of order
- a tall order* * *secība, kārtība; sabiedriskā iekārta; ierinda; sociālā grupa, slānis; ordenis; kārta; apakšklase, kārta; pakāpe; īpašība, šķira; pavēle, rīkojums; pasūtījums; orderis, atļauja; orderis; norīkot, pavēlēt; pasūtīt -
36 quarter
['kwo:tə] 1. noun1) (one of four equal parts of something which together form the whole (amount) of the thing: There are four of us, so we'll cut the cake into quarters; It's (a) quarter past / (American) after four; In the first quarter of the year his firm made a profit; The shop is about a quarter of a mile away; an hour and a quarter; two and a quarter hours.) ceturtdaļa2) (in the United States and Canada, (a coin worth) twenty-five cents, the fourth part of a dollar.) divdesmit pieci centi3) (a district or part of a town especially where a particular group of people live: He lives in the Polish quarter of the town.) kvartāls4) (a direction: People were coming at me from all quarters.) puse; mala; virziens5) (mercy shown to an enemy.) žēlastība6) (the leg of a usually large animal, or a joint of meat which includes a leg: a quarter of beef; a bull's hindquarters.) (kautķermeņa) ceturtdaļa; gurns7) (the shape of the moon at the end of the first and third weeks of its cycle; the first or fourth week of the cycle itself.) augošs/dilstošs mēness8) (one of four equal periods of play in some games.) (spēles) ceturtdaļa/periods9) (a period of study at a college etc usually 10 to 12 weeks in length.) ceturksnis2. verb1) (to cut into four equal parts: We'll quarter the cake and then we'll all have an equal share.) sadalīt četrās daļās2) (to divide by four: If we each do the work at the same time, we could quarter the time it would take to finish the job.) dalīt ar četri3) (to give (especially a soldier) somewhere to stay: The soldiers were quartered all over the town.) izvietot; izmitināt•3. adverb(once every three months: We pay our electricity bill quarterly.) reizi ceturksnī/trijos mēnešos4. noun(a magazine etc which is published once every three months.) ceturkšņa žurnāls- quarters- quarter-deck
- quarter-final
- quarter-finalist
- quartermaster
- at close quarters* * *ceturtdaļa; ceturksnis; kvartāls, ceturksnis; divdesmit piecu centu monēta; ceturtdaļa; puse, vieta; kvartāls; dzīvoklis, mājoklis; kazarmas; aprindas; labvēlība, iecietība; ceturtdaļjūdze; ceturtdaļjūdzes skrējiens; kvarterklājs; sadalīt četrās daļās; izvietot pa dzīvokļiem; mitināties, dzīvot; meklēt; ieiet jaunā fāzē; sacirst gabalos -
37 smart
1. adjective1) (neat and well-dressed; fashionable: You're looking very smart today; a smart suit.) elegants; smalks2) (clever and quick in thought and action: We need a smart boy to help in the shop; I don't trust some of those smart salesmen.) attapīgs; apķērīgs3) (brisk; sharp: She gave him a smart slap on the cheek.) ātrs; spēcīgs; ass2. verb1) ((of part of the body) to be affected by a sharp stinging feeling: The thick smoke made his eyes smart.) smelgt; grauzt (acis)2) (to feel annoyed, resentful etc after being insulted etc: He is still smarting from your remarks.) just aizvainojumu3. noun(the stinging feeling left by a blow or the resentful feeling left by an insult: He could still feel the smart of her slap/insult.) smeldze; smeldzošas sāpes- smarten- smartly
- smartness
- smart bomb
- smart card* * *dedzinošas sāpes; smeldze; atjautība, prāts; smelgt; izraisīt; spēcīgs, ass; dedzinošs, smeldzošs; ātrs, veikls; asprātīgs, atjautīgs; blēdīgs, viltīgs; elegants, smalks -
38 tuck
1. noun1) (a fold sewn into a piece of material: Her dress had tucks in the sleeves.) iešuve; ieloce2) (sweets, cakes etc: Schoolboys used to spend their money on tuck; ( also adjective) a tuck shop.) saldumi2. verb(to push, stuff etc: He tucked his shirt into his trousers.) sabāzt- tuck in* * *iešuve, ieloce; našķis, gardums; iešūt ieloci; iebāzt, aizbāzt -
39 window
['windəu](an opening in the wall of a building etc which is fitted with a frame of wood, metal etc containing glass or similar material, that can be seen through and usually opened: I saw her through the window; Open/Close the window; goods displayed in a shop-window.) logs- window-dressing
- window-dresser
- window-frame
- window-ledge
- window-pane
- window-shopping
- window-sill* * *logs -
40 back
[bæk] 1. noun1) (in man, the part of the body from the neck to the bottom of the spine: She lay on her back.) mugura2) (in animals, the upper part of the body: She put the saddle on the horse's back.) mugura3) (that part of anything opposite to or furthest from the front: the back of the house; She sat at the back of the hall.) otrā puse; aizmugure4) (in football, hockey etc a player who plays behind the forwards.) aizsargs (futbolā u.tml.)2. adjective(of or at the back: the back door.) aizmugures; pakaļējais3. adverb1) (to, or at, the place or person from which a person or thing came: I went back to the shop; He gave the car back to its owner.) atpakaļ2) (away (from something); not near (something): Move back! Let the ambulance get to the injured man; Keep back from me or I'll hit you!) sāņus3) (towards the back (of something): Sit back in your chair.) [] pret4) (in return; in response to: When the teacher is scolding you, don't answer back.) [] pretī5) (to, or in, the past: Think back to your childhood.) pirms; agrāk4. verb1) (to (cause to) move backwards: He backed (his car) out of the garage.) braukt atpakaļgaitā2) (to help or support: Will you back me against the others?) atbalstīt3) (to bet or gamble on: I backed your horse to win.) derēt•- backer- backbite
- backbiting
- backbone
- backbreaking
- backdate
- backfire
- background
- backhand 5. adverb(using backhand: She played the stroke backhand; She writes backhand.)- backlog- back-number
- backpack
- backpacking: go backpacking
- backpacker
- backside
- backslash
- backstroke
- backup
- backwash
- backwater
- backyard
- back down
- back of
- back on to
- back out
- back up
- have one's back to the wall
- put someone's back up
- take a back seat* * *mugura; aizmugure, mugurpuse; otrā puse; atzveltne; ķīlis; aizsargs; atbalstīt; nostiprināt; subsidēt, finansēt; derēt, likt; kāpties atpakaļ; kāpt zirgā; piekļauties; indosēt; pakaļējais; pretējs; nokavēts, novecojis; atpakaļ; sāņus; pirms, agrāk
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shop — 1 noun 1 PLACE WHERE YOU BUY THINGS (C) a) BrE a building or part of a building where things are sold to the public; store AmE: The shops in town close at 5.30. | toy shop/pet shop etc: Have you seen that new shoe shop? b) a small shop that sells … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
shop awning — /ˈʃɒp ɔnɪŋ/ (say shop awning) noun a roof like structure over the pavement in front of a shop, etc., as a protection for pedestrians against sun and rain …
Shop — Shop, n. [OE. shoppe, schoppe, AS. sceoppa a treasury, a storehouse, stall, booth; akin to scypen a shed, LG. schup a shed, G. schoppen, schuppen, a shed, a coachhouse, OHG. scopf.] 1. A building or an apartment in which goods, wares, drugs, etc … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shop — [shäp] n. [ME schoppe < OE sceoppa, booth, stall, akin to Ger schopf, porch < IE base * (s)keup , a bundle, sheaf of straw: prob. basic meaning “roof made of straw thatch”] 1. a) a place where certain goods or services are offered for sale; … English World dictionary
ETC (Zeitschrift) — ETC ist eine linksliberale schwedische Zeitschrift mit Schwerpunkten auf investigativen Journalismus, Bildreportagen und Interviews. ETC wurde 1978 gegründet und ist bekannt für sein unkonventionelles, teilweise provokatives Layout. ETC erscheint … Deutsch Wikipedia
etc. — etc. also etc BrE [et ˈsetərə] adv et cetera used in writing after a list to show that there are many other similar things or people that you could have added ▪ a shop which sells cards, calendars, wrapping paper etc etc etc (=used when you are… … Dictionary of contemporary English
shop around (for something) — ˌshop aˈround (for sth) derived to compare the quality or prices of goods or services that are offered by different shops/stores, companies, etc. so that you can choose the best • Shop around for the best deal. Main entry: ↑shopderived … Useful english dictionary
shop — n. & v. n. 1 a building, room, etc., for the retail sale of goods or services (chemist s shop; betting shop). 2 a place in which manufacture or repairing is done; a workshop (engineering shop). 3 a profession, trade, business, etc., esp. as a… … Useful english dictionary
shop — noun (esp. BrE) ⇨ See also ↑store ADJECTIVE ▪ corner (BrE), local, village ▪ high street (BrE) ▪ busy ▪ exclusive … Collocations dictionary
shop — shop1 W1S1 [ʃɔp US ʃa:p] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(place where you buy things)¦ 2¦(place which makes/repairs things)¦ 3¦(school subject)¦ 4 set up shop 5 shut up shop 6 talk shop 7 all over the shop 8¦(go shopping)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old English; Origin … Dictionary of contemporary English