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1 telephone
1. ['telifəun] noun((often abbreviated to phone) [foun] an instrument for speaking to someone from a distance, using either an electric current which passes along a wire or radio waves: He spoke to me by telephone / on the telephone; ( also adjective) a telephone number/operator.) (de) telefon2. [foun] verb1) (to (try to) speak to (someone) by means of the telephone: I'll telephone you tomorrow.) a telefona2) (to send (a message) or ask for (something) by means of the telephone: I'll telephone for a taxi.) a telefona3) (to reach or make contact with (another place) by means of the telephone: Can one telephone England from Australia?) a telefona•- telephone booth
- telephone box
- telephone directory
- telephone exchange -
2 telephone booth
( also call-box) (a small room or compartment containing a telephone for public use.) cabină telefonică -
3 telephone box
( also call-box) (a small room or compartment containing a telephone for public use.) cabină telefonică -
4 short for
(an abbreviation of: `Phone' is short for `telephone'; What is `Ltd.' short for?) -
5 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (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.) inel2) (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.) inel3) (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.) cerc, inel4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) ring5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) grup, gaşcă2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) a înconjura2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) a încercui3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) a aplica un inel (la piciorul păsărilor) pentru identificare•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) a suna (la)2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) a telefona, a da un telefon3) ((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.) a suna4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) a (ră)suna5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) a răsuna (de)6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) a răsuna2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) ţârâit, sunet2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) telefon3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) aparenţă, impresie•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true -
6 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) a se chema, a se numi2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) a numi3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) a chema4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) a chema, a convoca5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) a face o vizită (scurtă)6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) a telefona7) ((in card games) to bid.) a licita2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) strigăt2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) cântec; croncănit3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) vizită (scurtă)4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) (convorbire la) telefon5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) chemare6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) cerere7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) motiv•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call -
7 exchange
[iks' ein‹] 1. verb1) (to give, or give up, in return for something else: Can you exchange a dollar note for two 50-cent pieces?) a schimba2) (to give and receive in return: They exchanged amused glances.) a schimba2. noun1) (the giving and taking of one thing for another: He gave me a pencil in exchange for the marble; An exchange of opinions is helpful.) schimb2) (a conversation or dispute: An angry exchange took place between the two brothers when their father's will was read.) diferend3) (the act of exchanging the money of one country for that of another.) schimb4) (the difference between the value of money in different countries: What is the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the yen?) schimb5) (a place where business shares are bought and sold or international financial dealings carried on.) bursă6) ((also telephone exchange) a central telephone system where lines are connected.) centrală (telefonică)• -
8 answer
1. noun1) (something said, written or done that is caused by a question etc from another person: She refused to give an answer to his questions.) răspuns2) (the solution to a problem: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.) soluţie2. verb1) (to make an answer to a question, problem, action etc: Answer my questions, please; Why don't you answer the letter?) a răspunde (la)2) (to open (the door), pick up (the telephone) etc in reponse to a knock, ring etc: He answered the telephone as soon as it rang; Could you answer the door, please?) a răspunde (la); a deschide3) (to be suitable or all that is necessary (for): This will answer my requirements.) a satisface4) ((often with to) to be the same as or correspond to (a description etc): The police have found a man answering (to) that description.) a corespunde la•- answering machine
- answer for
- answerphone -
9 line
I 1. noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) frânghie; fir2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) linie3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) linie; siluetă4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) rid, cută5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) şir, rând6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) rând7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) neam; dinastie8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) traseu; direcţie9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) (şină de) cale ferată10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) linie; conductă11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) rând; vers12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) companie13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) gamă de produse; domeniu14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) linie2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) a se alinia (de-a lungul)2) (to mark with lines.) a linia•- lineage- linear- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines II verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) a căptuşi, a tapiţa2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) a căptuşi•- lined- liner- lining -
10 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.) a ţine2) (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.) a ţine3) (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.) a (sus)ţine4) (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?) a rezista5) (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.) a (re)ţine6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) a conţine, a ţine7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) a (se) ţine, a rămâne8) (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.) a se menţine într-o stare9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) a ocupa10) (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.) a crede, a socoti; a deţine11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) a fi valabil12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) a apăra14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) a rezista15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) a reţine16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) a se ţine17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) a deţine18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) a (se) menţine19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) a aştepta20) ((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?) a ţine21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) a păstra22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) a rezerva23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) apucare2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) influenţă3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) priză•- - 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.) cală -
11 charge
1. verb1) (to ask as the price (for something): They charge 50 cents for a pint of milk, but they don't charge for delivery.) a cere (un preţ pentru)2) (to make a note of (a sum of money) as being owed: Charge the bill to my account.) a pune în contul cuiva3) ((with with) to accuse (of something illegal): He was charged with theft.) a învinui4) (to attack by moving quickly (towards): We charged (towards) the enemy on horseback.) a ataca5) (to rush: The children charged down the hill.) a se repezi6) (to make or become filled with electricity: Please charge my car battery.) a încărca7) (to make (a person) responsible for (a task etc): He was charged with seeing that everything went well.) a încărca2. noun1) (a price or fee: What is the charge for a telephone call?) cost, preţ2) (something with which a person is accused: He faces three charges of murder.) acuzaţie3) (an attack made by moving quickly: the charge of the Light Brigade.) atac4) (the electricity in something: a positive or negative charge.) sarcină (electrică)5) (someone one takes care of: These children are my charges.) (în) grijă6) (a quantity of gunpowder: Put the charge in place and light the fuse.) încărcătură•- charger- in charge of
- in someone's charge
- take charge -
12 fax
1. noun1) (a facsimile; a written message sent by a special telephone system: I'll send you a fax.)2) ((also fax machine) a machine for transmitting and receiving faxes: Our new fax has a separate telephone line.)3) (a fax number: fax 8139007.)2. verb(to send someone a fax: I'll fax you the document tomorrow.) -
13 kiosk
['ki:osk]1) (a small roofed stall, either out of doors or in a public building etc, for the sale of newspapers, confectionery etc: I bought a magazine at the kiosk at the station.) chioşc2) (a public telephone box: She phoned from the kiosk outside the post-office; a telephone-kiosk.) -
14 tap
I 1. [tæp] noun(a quick touch or light knock or blow: I heard a tap at the door.) bătaie uşoară2. verb((often with at, on or with) to give a light knock (on or with something): He tapped at/on the window.) a lovi uşor- tap-dancer II 1. [tæp] noun((American faucet) any of several types of device (usually with a handle and valve that can be shut or opened) for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe, barrel etc: Turn the tap off/on!) robinet; manetă2. verb1) (to start using (a source, supply etc): The country has many rich resources that have not been tapped.) a exploata2) (to attach a device to (someone's telephone wires) in order to be able to listen to his telephone conversations: My phone was being tapped.) -
15 use
I [ju:z] verb1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!)2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.)•- usable- used
- user
- user-friendly
- user guide
- be used to something
- be used to
- used to II [ju:s]1) (the act of using or state of being used: The use of force to persuade workers to join a strike cannot be justified; This telephone number is for use in emergencies.)2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.)3) ((often in questions or with negatives) value or advantage: Is this coat (of) any use to you?; It's no use offering to help when it's too late.)4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.)5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.)•- useful- usefulness
- usefully
- useless
- be in use
- out of use
- come in useful
- have no use for
- it's no use
- make good use of
- make use of
- put to good use
- put to use -
16 scramble
['skræmbl] 1. verb1) (to crawl or climb quickly, using arms and legs: They scrambled up the slope; He scrambled over the rocks.) a se căţăra2) (to move hastily: He scrambled to his feet.) a se grăbi3) ((with for) to rush, or struggle with others, to get: The boys scrambled for the ball.) a se precipita4) (to distort (a telephone message etc) so that it can only be received and understood with a special receiver.) a codifica2. noun((sometimes with for) an act of scrambling; a rush or struggle: There was a scramble for the best bargains.) busculadă- scrambled eggs
- scrambled egg -
17 just
I adjective1) (right and fair: not favouring one more than another: a fair and just decision.) drept2) (reasonable; based on one's rights: He certainly has a just claim to the money.) legitim3) (deserved: He got his just reward when he crashed the stolen car and broke his leg.) întemeiat•- justly- justness II adverb1) ((often with as) exactly or precisely: This penknife is just what I needed; He was behaving just as if nothing had happened; The house was just as I'd remembered it.) exact2) ((with as) quite: This dress is just as nice as that one.) la fel de3) (very lately or recently: He has just gone out of the house.) tocmai4) (on the point of; in the process of: She is just coming through the door.) tocmai5) (at the particular moment: The telephone rang just as I was leaving.) exact în momentul în care6) ((often with only) barely: We have only just enough milk to last till Friday; I just managed to escape; You came just in time.) de-abia7) (only; merely: They waited for six hours just to get a glimpse of the Queen; `Where are you going?' `Just to the post office'; Could you wait just a minute?) numai, doar8) (used for emphasis, eg with commands: Just look at that mess!; That just isn't true!; I just don't know what to do.) chiar; doar9) (absolutely: The weather is just marvellous.) absolut•- just now
- just then -
18 over
['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) peste; deasupra2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) peste, pe3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) acoperind4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) peste tot5) (about: a quarrel over money.) despre, asupra6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) la7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) în cursul8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) în timpul2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.)2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.)3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.)4) (downwards: He fell over.)5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.)6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.)7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.)3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) deasupra4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) serie de... mingi5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.)2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)3) (covering, as in overcoat.)4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)5) (completely, as in overcome.)•- over all
- over and done with -
19 save
I 1. [seiv] verb1) (to rescue or bring out of danger: He saved his friend from drowning; The house was burnt but he saved the pictures.) a salva2) (to keep (money etc) for future use: He's saving (his money) to buy a bicycle; They're saving for a house.) a economisi3) (to prevent the using or wasting of (money, time, energy etc): Frozen foods save a lot of trouble; I'll telephone and that will save me writing a letter.) a scuti4) (in football etc, to prevent the opposing team from scoring a goal: The goalkeeper saved six goals.) a apăra5) (to free from the power of sin and evil.) a elibera6) (to keep data in the computer.)2. noun((in football etc) an act of preventing the opposing team from scoring a goal.) oprire (a mingii)- saver- saving
- savings
- saviour
- saving grace
- savings account
- savings bank
- save up II [seiv] preposition, conjunction(except: All save him had gone; We have no news save that the ship reached port safely.) cu excepţia -
20 switchboard
noun (a board with many switches for controlling electric currents etc, or for making connections by telephone, eg within a large office etc.) tablou de comandă; centrală telefonică
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