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1 decision
[di'siʒən](the act of deciding; a judgement: a time/moment of decision; I think you made the wrong decision.) απόφαση -
2 the last word
1) (the final remark in an argument etc: She always must have the last word!) η τελευταία λέξη2) (the final decision: The last word rests with the chairman.) η τελευταία λέξη3) (something very fashionable or up-to-date: Her hat was the last word in elegance.) η τελευταία λέξη -
3 on the spot
1) (at once: She liked it so much that she bought it on the spot; ( also adjective) an on-the-spot decision.) αμέσως/άμεσος2) (in the exact place referred to; in the place where one is needed: It was a good thing you were on the spot when he had his heart attack; ( also adjective) tour on-the-spot reporter.) επί τόπου3) ((especially with put) in a dangerous, difficult or embarrassing position: The interviewer's questions really put the Prime Minister on the spot.) σε δύσκολη θέση,στριμωγμένος -
4 a shot in the dark
(a guess based on little or no information: The detective admitted that his decision to check the factory had just been a shot in the dark.) τολμηρή εικασία -
5 beat about the bush
(to approach a subject in an indirect way, without coming to the point or making any decision.) αποφεύγω να έλθω στο θέμα -
6 see how the land lies
(to take a good look at the circumstances before making a decision.) βολιδοσκοπώ -
7 reverse
[rə'və:s] 1. verb1) (to move backwards or in the opposite direction to normal: He reversed (the car) into the garage; He reversed the film through the projector.) αναστρέφω, αντιστρέφω/ κάνω όπισθεν2) (to put into the opposite position, state, order etc: This jacket can be reversed (= worn inside out).) γυρίζω ανάποδα3) (to change (a decision, policy etc) to the exact opposite: The man was found guilty, but the judges in the appeal court reversed the decision.) ανατρέπω, αναιρώ2. noun1) (( also adjective) (the) opposite: `Are you hungry?' `Quite the reverse - I've eaten far too much!'; I take the reverse point of view.) αντίθετος2) (a defeat; a piece of bad luck.) αναποδιά3) ((a mechanism eg one of the gears of a car etc which makes something move in) a backwards direction or a direction opposite to normal: He put the car into reverse; ( also adjective) a reverse gear.) όπισθεν (θέση ταχύτητας)4) (( also adjective) (of) the back of a coin, medal etc: the reverse (side) of a coin.) ανάποδη, πίσω μεριά•- reversal- reversed
- reversible
- reverse the charges -
8 verdict
['və:dikt]1) (the decision of a jury at the end of a trial: The jury brought in a verdict of guilty.)2) (an opinion or decision reached after consideration: The competitors are still waiting for the verdict of the judges.) -
9 share
[ʃeə] 1. noun1) (one of the parts of something that is divided among several people etc: We all had a share of the cake; We each paid our share of the bill.) μερίδιο,μερτικό2) (the part played by a person in something done etc by several people etc: I had no share in the decision.) συμμετοχή,συμβολή3) (a fixed sum of money invested in a business company by a shareholder.) μετοχή2. verb1) ((usually with among, between, with) to divide among a number of people: We shared the money between us.) μοιράζω2) (to have, use etc (something that another person has or uses); to allow someone to use (something one has or owns): The students share a sitting-room; The little boy hated sharing his toys.) μοιράζομαι3) ((sometimes with in) to have a share of with someone else: He wouldn't let her share the cost of the taxi.) συμμετέχω,μοιράζομαι/συμμερίζομαι•- share and share alike -
10 help
[help] 1. verb1) (to do something with or for someone that he cannot do alone, or that he will find useful: Will you help me with this translation?; Will you please help me (to) translate this poem?; Can I help?; He fell down and I helped him up.) βοηθώ2) (to play a part in something; to improve or advance: Bright posters will help to attract the public to the exhibition; Good exam results will help his chances of a job.) διευκολύνω3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) καλυτερεύω4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) εξυπηρετώ5) ((with can(not), could (not)) to be able not to do something or to prevent something: He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing; Can I help it if it rains?) δεν μπορώ να κάνω τίποτα2. noun1) (the act of helping, or the result of this: Can you give me some help?; Your digging the garden was a big help; Can I be of help to you?) βοήθεια2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) βοήθεια3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) βοηθός4) ((usually with no) a way of preventing something: Even if you don't want to do it, the decision has been made - there's no help for it now.) τρόπος αποφυγής,θεραπεία•- helper- helpful
- helpfully
- helpfulness
- helping
- helpless
- helplessly
- helplessness
- help oneself
- help out -
11 judg(e)ment
1) (the decision of a judge in a court of law: It looked as if he might be acquitted but the judgement went against him.) απόφαση (δικαστηρίου)2) (the act of judging or estimating: Faulty judgement in overtaking is a common cause of traffic accidents.) κρίση3) (the ability to make right or sensible decisions: You showed good judgement in choosing this method.) κρίση, ευθυκρισία4) ((an) opinion: In my judgement, he is a very good actor.) γνώμη -
12 judg(e)ment
1) (the decision of a judge in a court of law: It looked as if he might be acquitted but the judgement went against him.) απόφαση (δικαστηρίου)2) (the act of judging or estimating: Faulty judgement in overtaking is a common cause of traffic accidents.) κρίση3) (the ability to make right or sensible decisions: You showed good judgement in choosing this method.) κρίση, ευθυκρισία4) ((an) opinion: In my judgement, he is a very good actor.) γνώμη -
13 outrage
1. noun(a wicked act, especially of great violence: the outrages committed by the soldiers; The decision to close the road is a public outrage.) ανοσιούργημα2. verb(to hurt, shock or insult: She was outraged by his behaviour.) σοκάρω,εξοργίζω- outrageously
- outrageousness -
14 say
[sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) λέω2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) λέω3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) λέω4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) προβλέπω2. noun(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) δικαίωμα λόγου- saying- have
- I wouldn't say no to
- let's say
- say
- say the word
- that is to say -
15 uphold
past tense, past participle - upheld; verb1) (to support (a person's action): His family upholds (him in) his present action.) υποστηρίζω2) (to confirm (eg a claim, legal judgement etc): The decision of the judge was upheld by the court.) επικυρώνω3) (to maintain (eg a custom): The old traditions are still upheld in this village.) (δια)τηρώ -
16 be up in arms
(to be very angry and make a great protest (about something): He is up in arms about the decision to close the road.) ξεσηκώνομαι -
17 incensed
[in'senst](extremely angry: She is incensed at the decision to cancel the project.) εξοργισμένος -
18 lie with
((of a choice, duty etc) to be the responsibility of: The decision lies with you.) εξαρτώμαι από -
19 acceptable
1) (satisfactory: The decision should be acceptable to most people.) αποδεκτός2) (pleasing: a very acceptable gift.) ευπρόσδεκτος -
20 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.) κρατώ2) (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.) κρατώ3) (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.) κρατώ4) (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?) αντέχω,βαστώ5) (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.) κρατώ6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ8) (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.) κρατώ9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ10) (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.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι20) ((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?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή•- - 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.) αμπάρι
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