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1 station
['steiʃən] 1. noun1) (a place with a ticket office, waiting rooms etc, where trains, buses or coaches stop to allow passengers to get on or off: a bus station; She arrived at the station in good time for her train.) station; -station2) (a local headquarters or centre of work of some kind: How many fire-engines are kept at the fire station?; a radio station; Where is the police station?; military/naval stations.) -station3) (a post or position (eg of a guard or other person on duty): The watchman remained at his station all night.) post2. verb(to put (a person, oneself, troops etc in a place or position to perform some duty): He stationed himself at the corner of the road to keep watch; The regiment is stationed abroad.) stille; placere* * *['steiʃən] 1. noun1) (a place with a ticket office, waiting rooms etc, where trains, buses or coaches stop to allow passengers to get on or off: a bus station; She arrived at the station in good time for her train.) station; -station2) (a local headquarters or centre of work of some kind: How many fire-engines are kept at the fire station?; a radio station; Where is the police station?; military/naval stations.) -station3) (a post or position (eg of a guard or other person on duty): The watchman remained at his station all night.) post2. verb(to put (a person, oneself, troops etc in a place or position to perform some duty): He stationed himself at the corner of the road to keep watch; The regiment is stationed abroad.) stille; placere -
2 depart
1) (to go away: The tour departed from the station at 9 a.m.) rejse; afgå2) ((with from) to cease to follow (a course of action): We departed from our original plan.) afvige; bryde med•* * *1) (to go away: The tour departed from the station at 9 a.m.) rejse; afgå2) ((with from) to cease to follow (a course of action): We departed from our original plan.) afvige; bryde med• -
3 jam
[‹æm] I noun(a thick sticky substance made of fruit etc preserved by being boiled with sugar: raspberry jam; ( also adjective) a jam sandwich.) marmelade; -marmelade; marmelade-- jammyII 1. past tense, past participle - jammed; verb1) (to crowd full: The gateway was jammed with angry people.) proppe; fylde2) (to squeeze, press or wedge tightly or firmly: He jammed his foot in the doorway.) mase; presse3) (to stick and (cause to) be unable to move: The door / steering-wheel has jammed.) blokere4) ((of a radio station) to cause interference with (another radio station's broadcast) by sending out signals on a similar wavelength.) forstyrre2. noun1) (a crowding together of vehicles, people etc so that movement is difficult or impossible: traffic-jams.) -prop2) (a difficult situation: I'm in a bit of a jam - I haven't got enough money to pay for this meal.) i knibe•- jam on* * *[‹æm] I noun(a thick sticky substance made of fruit etc preserved by being boiled with sugar: raspberry jam; ( also adjective) a jam sandwich.) marmelade; -marmelade; marmelade-- jammyII 1. past tense, past participle - jammed; verb1) (to crowd full: The gateway was jammed with angry people.) proppe; fylde2) (to squeeze, press or wedge tightly or firmly: He jammed his foot in the doorway.) mase; presse3) (to stick and (cause to) be unable to move: The door / steering-wheel has jammed.) blokere4) ((of a radio station) to cause interference with (another radio station's broadcast) by sending out signals on a similar wavelength.) forstyrre2. noun1) (a crowding together of vehicles, people etc so that movement is difficult or impossible: traffic-jams.) -prop2) (a difficult situation: I'm in a bit of a jam - I haven't got enough money to pay for this meal.) i knibe•- jam on -
4 tune
[tju:n] 1. noun(musical notes put together in a particular (melodic and pleasing) order; a melody: He played a tune on the violin.) melodi2. verb1) (to adjust (a musical instrument, or its strings etc) to the correct pitch: The orchestra tuned their instruments.) stemme2) (to adjust a radio so that it receives a particular station: The radio was tuned to a German station.) indstille3) (to adjust (an engine etc) so that it runs well.) justere; tune•- tuneful- tunefully
- tunefulness
- tuneless
- tunelessly
- tunelessness
- tuner
- change one's tune
- in tune
- out of tune
- tune in
- tune up* * *[tju:n] 1. noun(musical notes put together in a particular (melodic and pleasing) order; a melody: He played a tune on the violin.) melodi2. verb1) (to adjust (a musical instrument, or its strings etc) to the correct pitch: The orchestra tuned their instruments.) stemme2) (to adjust a radio so that it receives a particular station: The radio was tuned to a German station.) indstille3) (to adjust (an engine etc) so that it runs well.) justere; tune•- tuneful- tunefully
- tunefulness
- tuneless
- tunelessly
- tunelessness
- tuner
- change one's tune
- in tune
- out of tune
- tune in
- tune up -
5 post
I [pəust] noun(a long piece of wood, metal etc, usually fixed upright in the ground: The notice was nailed to a post; a gate-post; the winning-post.) pæl; -pæl- keep somebody posted
- keep posted II 1. [pəust] noun((the system of collecting, transporting and delivering) letters, parcels etc: I sent the book by post; Has the post arrived yet?; Is there any post for me?) post2. verb(to send (a letter etc) by post: He posted the parcel yesterday.) poste; sende- postage- postal
- postage stamp
- postal order
- postbox
- postcard
- postcode
- post-free
- post-haste
- posthaste
- postman
- postmark
- postmaster
- post office III 1. [pəust] noun1) (a job: He has a post in the government; a teaching post.) stilling; embede2) (a place of duty: The soldier remained at his post.) post3) (a settlement, camp etc especially in a distant or unpopulated area: a trading-post.) -post; -station2. verb(to send somewhere on duty: He was posted abroad.) udstationereIV [pəust]* * *I [pəust] noun(a long piece of wood, metal etc, usually fixed upright in the ground: The notice was nailed to a post; a gate-post; the winning-post.) pæl; -pæl- keep somebody posted
- keep posted II 1. [pəust] noun((the system of collecting, transporting and delivering) letters, parcels etc: I sent the book by post; Has the post arrived yet?; Is there any post for me?) post2. verb(to send (a letter etc) by post: He posted the parcel yesterday.) poste; sende- postage- postal
- postage stamp
- postal order
- postbox
- postcard
- postcode
- post-free
- post-haste
- posthaste
- postman
- postmark
- postmaster
- post office III 1. [pəust] noun1) (a job: He has a post in the government; a teaching post.) stilling; embede2) (a place of duty: The soldier remained at his post.) post3) (a settlement, camp etc especially in a distant or unpopulated area: a trading-post.) -post; -station2. verb(to send somewhere on duty: He was posted abroad.) udstationereIV [pəust] -
6 stall
I [sto:l] noun1) (a compartment in a cowshed etc: cattle stalls.) bås; -bås2) (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.) stand; -stand; bod; -bod•- 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.) gå i stå2) ((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.) tabe fart3) (to cause (a car etc, or aircraft) to do this: Use the brake gently or you'll stall the engine.) få til at gå i stå2. noun(a dangerous loss of flying speed in an aircraft, causing it to drop: The plane went into a stall.) motorstopIII [sto:l] verb(to avoid making a definite decision in order to give oneself more time.) tøve* * *I [sto:l] noun1) (a compartment in a cowshed etc: cattle stalls.) bås; -bås2) (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.) stand; -stand; bod; -bod•- 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.) gå i stå2) ((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.) tabe fart3) (to cause (a car etc, or aircraft) to do this: Use the brake gently or you'll stall the engine.) få til at gå i stå2. noun(a dangerous loss of flying speed in an aircraft, causing it to drop: The plane went into a stall.) motorstopIII [sto:l] verb(to avoid making a definite decision in order to give oneself more time.) tøve -
7 buffet
I 1. noun(a blow with the hand or fist: a buffet on the side of the head.) puf2. verb1) (to strike with the fist.) puffe2) (to knock about: The boat was buffeted by the waves.) kaste rundtII 1. ['bufei, ]( American[) bə'fei] noun1) (a refreshment bar, especially in a railway station or on a train etc: We'll get some coffee at the buffet.) kaffebar; café2) (a (usually cold) meal set out on tables from which people help themselves.) buffet2. adjectivea buffet supper.) buffet-* * *I 1. noun(a blow with the hand or fist: a buffet on the side of the head.) puf2. verb1) (to strike with the fist.) puffe2) (to knock about: The boat was buffeted by the waves.) kaste rundtII 1. ['bufei, ]( American[) bə'fei] noun1) (a refreshment bar, especially in a railway station or on a train etc: We'll get some coffee at the buffet.) kaffebar; café2) (a (usually cold) meal set out on tables from which people help themselves.) buffet2. adjectivea buffet supper.) buffet- -
8 camp
[kæmp] 1. noun1) (a piece of ground with tents pitched on it.) (telt-)lejr2) (a collection of buildings, huts or tents in which people stay temporarily for a certain purpose: a holiday camp.) (ferie-)lejr3) (a military station, barracks etc.) (militær-)lejr4) (a party or side: They belong to different political camps.) lejr2. verb((also go camping) to set up, and live in, a tent / tents: We camped on the beach; We go camping every year.) slå lejr; campere- camper- camping
- camp bed
- camp-fire
- campsite* * *[kæmp] 1. noun1) (a piece of ground with tents pitched on it.) (telt-)lejr2) (a collection of buildings, huts or tents in which people stay temporarily for a certain purpose: a holiday camp.) (ferie-)lejr3) (a military station, barracks etc.) (militær-)lejr4) (a party or side: They belong to different political camps.) lejr2. verb((also go camping) to set up, and live in, a tent / tents: We camped on the beach; We go camping every year.) slå lejr; campere- camper- camping
- camp bed
- camp-fire
- campsite -
9 detain
[di'tein]1) (to hold back and delay: I won't detain you - I can see you're in a hurry.) opholde; forsinke2) ((of the police etc) to keep under guard: Three suspects were detained at the police station.) tilbageholde•- detainee* * *[di'tein]1) (to hold back and delay: I won't detain you - I can see you're in a hurry.) opholde; forsinke2) ((of the police etc) to keep under guard: Three suspects were detained at the police station.) tilbageholde•- detainee -
10 direct
[di'rekt] 1. adjective1) (straight; following the quickest and shortest way: Is this the most direct route?) direkte2) ((of manner etc) straightforward and honest: a direct answer.) direkte3) (occurring as an immediate result: His dismissal was a direct result of his rudeness to the manager.) direkte4) (exact; complete: Her opinions are the direct opposite of his.) nøjagtig; direkte5) (in an unbroken line of descent from father to son etc: He is a direct descendant of Napoleon.) direkte2. verb1) (to point, aim or turn in a particular direction: He directed my attention towards the notice.) rette mod; henlede2) (to show the way to: She directed him to the station.) vise vej3) (to order or instruct: We will do as you direct.) beordre; instruere4) (to control or organize: A policeman was directing the traffic; to direct a film.) kontrollere; dirigere•- directional
- directive
- directly
- directness
- director
- directory* * *[di'rekt] 1. adjective1) (straight; following the quickest and shortest way: Is this the most direct route?) direkte2) ((of manner etc) straightforward and honest: a direct answer.) direkte3) (occurring as an immediate result: His dismissal was a direct result of his rudeness to the manager.) direkte4) (exact; complete: Her opinions are the direct opposite of his.) nøjagtig; direkte5) (in an unbroken line of descent from father to son etc: He is a direct descendant of Napoleon.) direkte2. verb1) (to point, aim or turn in a particular direction: He directed my attention towards the notice.) rette mod; henlede2) (to show the way to: She directed him to the station.) vise vej3) (to order or instruct: We will do as you direct.) beordre; instruere4) (to control or organize: A policeman was directing the traffic; to direct a film.) kontrollere; dirigere•- directional
- directive
- directly
- directness
- director
- directory -
11 fill
[fil] 1. verb1) (to put (something) into (until there is no room for more); to make full: to fill a cupboard with books; The news filled him with joy.) fylde2) (to become full: His eyes filled with tears.) fylde3) (to satisfy (a condition, requirement etc): Does he fill all our requirements?) opfylde4) (to put something in a hole (in a tooth etc) to stop it up: The dentist filled two of my teeth yesterday.) fylde; plombere2. noun(as much as fills or satisfies someone: She ate her fill.) det, som gør en mæt- filled- filler
- filling
- filling-station
- fill in
- fill up* * *[fil] 1. verb1) (to put (something) into (until there is no room for more); to make full: to fill a cupboard with books; The news filled him with joy.) fylde2) (to become full: His eyes filled with tears.) fylde3) (to satisfy (a condition, requirement etc): Does he fill all our requirements?) opfylde4) (to put something in a hole (in a tooth etc) to stop it up: The dentist filled two of my teeth yesterday.) fylde; plombere2. noun(as much as fills or satisfies someone: She ate her fill.) det, som gør en mæt- filled- filler
- filling
- filling-station
- fill in
- fill up -
12 fire
1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire* * *1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire -
13 gas
[ɡæs] 1. noun1) (a substance like air: Oxygen is a gas.) gas2) (any gas which is used for heating, cooking etc.) gas3) (a gas which is used by dentists as an anaesthetic.) lattergas4) (a poisonous or irritating gas used in war etc: The police used tear gas to control the riot.) giftgas; tåregas2. verb(to poison or kill (a person or animal) with gas: He was gassed during World War I.) gasse- gaseous- gassy
- gassiness
- gas chamber
- gas mask
- gas meter
- gasoline
- gasolene
- gas station
- gasworks* * *[ɡæs] 1. noun1) (a substance like air: Oxygen is a gas.) gas2) (any gas which is used for heating, cooking etc.) gas3) (a gas which is used by dentists as an anaesthetic.) lattergas4) (a poisonous or irritating gas used in war etc: The police used tear gas to control the riot.) giftgas; tåregas2. verb(to poison or kill (a person or animal) with gas: He was gassed during World War I.) gasse- gaseous- gassy
- gassiness
- gas chamber
- gas mask
- gas meter
- gasoline
- gasolene
- gas station
- gasworks -
14 halt
[ho:lt] 1. verb(to (cause to) stop walking, marching, running etc: The driver halted the train; The train halted at the signals.) standse; stoppe2. noun1) (a complete stop: the train came to a halt.) stop2) (a short stop (on a march etc).) stop3) (a small railway station.) trinbræt•- call a halt to- call a halt* * *[ho:lt] 1. verb(to (cause to) stop walking, marching, running etc: The driver halted the train; The train halted at the signals.) standse; stoppe2. noun1) (a complete stop: the train came to a halt.) stop2) (a short stop (on a march etc).) stop3) (a small railway station.) trinbræt•- call a halt to- call a halt -
15 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 -
16 near
[niə] 1. adjective1) (not far away in place or time: The station is quite near; Christmas is getting near.) nær; tæt på2) (not far away in relationship: He is a near relation.) nær2. adverb1) (to or at a short distance from here or the place mentioned: He lives quite near.) nær ved2) ((with to) close to: Don't sit too near to the window.) tæt på3. preposition(at a very small distance from (in place, time etc): She lives near the church; It was near midnight when they arrived.) nær ved; tæt på4. verb(to come near (to): The roads became busier as they neared the town; as evening was nearing.) nærme sig- nearly- nearness
- nearby
- nearside
- near-sighted
- a near miss* * *[niə] 1. adjective1) (not far away in place or time: The station is quite near; Christmas is getting near.) nær; tæt på2) (not far away in relationship: He is a near relation.) nær2. adverb1) (to or at a short distance from here or the place mentioned: He lives quite near.) nær ved2) ((with to) close to: Don't sit too near to the window.) tæt på3. preposition(at a very small distance from (in place, time etc): She lives near the church; It was near midnight when they arrived.) nær ved; tæt på4. verb(to come near (to): The roads became busier as they neared the town; as evening was nearing.) nærme sig- nearly- nearness
- nearby
- nearside
- near-sighted
- a near miss -
17 pirate
1. noun1) (a person who attacks and robs ships at sea: Their ship was attacked by pirates; ( also adjective) a pirate ship.) sørøver; sørøver-; pirat; pirat-2) (a person who does something without legal right, eg publishes someone else's work as his own or broadcasts without a licence: a pirate radio-station.) pirat; pirat-2. verb(to publish, broadcast etc without the legal right to do so: The dictionary was pirated and sold abroad.) udgive ulovligt; (radio-)udsende ulovligt- piracy* * *1. noun1) (a person who attacks and robs ships at sea: Their ship was attacked by pirates; ( also adjective) a pirate ship.) sørøver; sørøver-; pirat; pirat-2) (a person who does something without legal right, eg publishes someone else's work as his own or broadcasts without a licence: a pirate radio-station.) pirat; pirat-2. verb(to publish, broadcast etc without the legal right to do so: The dictionary was pirated and sold abroad.) udgive ulovligt; (radio-)udsende ulovligt- piracy -
18 police
[pə'li:s] 1. noun plural(the men and women whose job is to prevent crime, keep order, see that laws are obeyed etc: Call the police!; The police are investigating the matter; ( also adjective) the police force, a police officer.) politi; politi-2. verb(to supply (a place) with police: We cannot police the whole area.) patruljere- policeman
- policewoman
- police station* * *[pə'li:s] 1. noun plural(the men and women whose job is to prevent crime, keep order, see that laws are obeyed etc: Call the police!; The police are investigating the matter; ( also adjective) the police force, a police officer.) politi; politi-2. verb(to supply (a place) with police: We cannot police the whole area.) patruljere- policeman
- policewoman
- police station -
19 poll
[pəul] 1. noun1) (an election: They organized a poll to elect a president.) valg; afstemning2) (the number of votes: There has been a heavy poll (= a large number of votes).) valgdeltagelse3) ((also opinion poll) a test of public opinion by asking people questions.) meningsmåling; opinionsundersøgelse2. verb(to receive a number of votes: He polled fifty per cent of the votes.) opnå- polling-station
- go to the polls* * *[pəul] 1. noun1) (an election: They organized a poll to elect a president.) valg; afstemning2) (the number of votes: There has been a heavy poll (= a large number of votes).) valgdeltagelse3) ((also opinion poll) a test of public opinion by asking people questions.) meningsmåling; opinionsundersøgelse2. verb(to receive a number of votes: He polled fifty per cent of the votes.) opnå- polling-station
- go to the polls -
20 pull
[pul] 1. verb1) (to (try to) move something especially towards oneself usually by using force: He pulled the chair towards the fire; She pulled at the door but couldn't open it; He kept pulling the girls' hair for fun; Help me to pull my boots off; This railway engine can pull twelve carriages.) trække; hive2) ((with at or on) in eg smoking, to suck at: He pulled at his cigarette.) suge3) (to row: He pulled towards the shore.) ro4) ((of a driver or vehicle) to steer or move in a certain direction: The car pulled in at the garage; I pulled into the side of the road; The train pulled out of the station; The motorbike pulled out to overtake; He pulled off the road.) køre ind; køre ud; trække ind; trække ud2. noun1) (an act of pulling: I felt a pull at my sleeve; He took a pull at his beer/pipe.) ryk; slurk; drag2) (a pulling or attracting force: magnetic pull; the pull (=attraction) of the sea.) tiltrækningskraft3) (influence: He thinks he has some pull with the headmaster.) indflydelse•- pull down
- pull a face / faces at
- pull a face / faces
- pull a gun on
- pull off
- pull on
- pull oneself together
- pull through
- pull up
- pull one's weight
- pull someone's leg* * *[pul] 1. verb1) (to (try to) move something especially towards oneself usually by using force: He pulled the chair towards the fire; She pulled at the door but couldn't open it; He kept pulling the girls' hair for fun; Help me to pull my boots off; This railway engine can pull twelve carriages.) trække; hive2) ((with at or on) in eg smoking, to suck at: He pulled at his cigarette.) suge3) (to row: He pulled towards the shore.) ro4) ((of a driver or vehicle) to steer or move in a certain direction: The car pulled in at the garage; I pulled into the side of the road; The train pulled out of the station; The motorbike pulled out to overtake; He pulled off the road.) køre ind; køre ud; trække ind; trække ud2. noun1) (an act of pulling: I felt a pull at my sleeve; He took a pull at his beer/pipe.) ryk; slurk; drag2) (a pulling or attracting force: magnetic pull; the pull (=attraction) of the sea.) tiltrækningskraft3) (influence: He thinks he has some pull with the headmaster.) indflydelse•- pull down
- pull a face / faces at
- pull a face / faces
- pull a gun on
- pull off
- pull on
- pull oneself together
- pull through
- pull up
- pull one's weight
- pull someone's leg
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