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1 the splits
(the gymnastic exercise of sitting down on the floor with one leg straight forward and the other straight back: to do the splits.) spagat* * *(the gymnastic exercise of sitting down on the floor with one leg straight forward and the other straight back: to do the splits.) spagat -
2 sitting
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3 sit
[sit]present participle - sitting; verb1) (to (cause to) rest on the buttocks; to (cause to) be seated: He likes sitting on the floor; They sat me in the chair and started asking questions.) sidde; sætte2) (to lie or rest; to have a certain position: The parcel is sitting on the table.) ligge3) ((with on) to be an official member of (a board, committee etc): He sat on several committees.) sidde4) ((of birds) to perch: An owl was sitting in the tree by the window.) sidde5) (to undergo (an examination).) gå igennem6) (to take up a position, or act as a model, in order to have one's picture painted or one's photograph taken: She is sitting for a portrait/photograph.) sidde model7) ((of a committee, parliament etc) to be in session: Parliament sits from now until Christmas.) være samlet•- sitter- sitting
- sit-in
- sitting-room
- sitting target
- sitting duck
- sit back
- sit down
- sit out
- sit tight
- sit up* * *[sit]present participle - sitting; verb1) (to (cause to) rest on the buttocks; to (cause to) be seated: He likes sitting on the floor; They sat me in the chair and started asking questions.) sidde; sætte2) (to lie or rest; to have a certain position: The parcel is sitting on the table.) ligge3) ((with on) to be an official member of (a board, committee etc): He sat on several committees.) sidde4) ((of birds) to perch: An owl was sitting in the tree by the window.) sidde5) (to undergo (an examination).) gå igennem6) (to take up a position, or act as a model, in order to have one's picture painted or one's photograph taken: She is sitting for a portrait/photograph.) sidde model7) ((of a committee, parliament etc) to be in session: Parliament sits from now until Christmas.) være samlet•- sitter- sitting
- sit-in
- sitting-room
- sitting target
- sitting duck
- sit back
- sit down
- sit out
- sit tight
- sit up -
4 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.) på2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter2. 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.) på2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto* * *[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.) på2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter2. 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.) på2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
5 seat
[si:t] 1. noun1) (something for sitting on: Are there enough seats for everyone?) siddeplads2) (the part of a chair etc on which the body sits: This chair-seat is broken.) sæde3) ((the part of a garment covering) the buttocks: I've got a sore seat after all that horse riding; a hole in the seat of his trousers.) bag; buksebag4) (a place in which a person has a right to sit: two seats for the play; a seat in Parliament; a seat on the board of the company.) plads; sæde5) (a place that is the centre of some activity etc: Universities are seats of learning.) sæde2. verb1) (to cause to sit down: I seated him in the armchair.) sætte2) (to have seats for: Our table seats eight.) have plads til•- - seater- seating
- seat belt
- take a seat* * *[si:t] 1. noun1) (something for sitting on: Are there enough seats for everyone?) siddeplads2) (the part of a chair etc on which the body sits: This chair-seat is broken.) sæde3) ((the part of a garment covering) the buttocks: I've got a sore seat after all that horse riding; a hole in the seat of his trousers.) bag; buksebag4) (a place in which a person has a right to sit: two seats for the play; a seat in Parliament; a seat on the board of the company.) plads; sæde5) (a place that is the centre of some activity etc: Universities are seats of learning.) sæde2. verb1) (to cause to sit down: I seated him in the armchair.) sætte2) (to have seats for: Our table seats eight.) have plads til•- - seater- seating
- seat belt
- take a seat -
6 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.) del2) (the part played by a person in something done etc by several people etc: I had no share in the decision.) andel3) (a fixed sum of money invested in a business company by a shareholder.) aktie2. verb1) ((usually with among, between, with) to divide among a number of people: We shared the money between us.) dele2) (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.) dele3) ((sometimes with in) to have a share of with someone else: He wouldn't let her share the cost of the taxi.) dele•- share and share alike* * *[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.) del2) (the part played by a person in something done etc by several people etc: I had no share in the decision.) andel3) (a fixed sum of money invested in a business company by a shareholder.) aktie2. verb1) ((usually with among, between, with) to divide among a number of people: We shared the money between us.) dele2) (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.) dele3) ((sometimes with in) to have a share of with someone else: He wouldn't let her share the cost of the taxi.) dele•- share and share alike -
7 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to* * *[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to -
8 step
[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skridt; trin2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skridt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) trin4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) trin5) (a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down: A flight of steps led down to the cellar; Mind the step!; She was sitting on the doorstep.) trappe; trin; -trin6) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) skridt; trin7) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) skridt2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) træde- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skridt; trin2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skridt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) trin4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) trin5) (a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down: A flight of steps led down to the cellar; Mind the step!; She was sitting on the doorstep.) trappe; trin; -trin6) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) skridt; trin7) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) skridt2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) træde- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step -
9 egg
I [eɡ] noun1) (an oval object usually covered with shell, laid by a bird, reptile etc, from which a young one is hatched: The female bird is sitting on the eggs in the nest.) æg2) (such an object laid by a hen, used as food: Would you rather have boiled, fried or scrambled eggs?) æg3) (in the female mammal, the cell from which the young one is formed; the ovum: The egg is fertilized by the male sperm.) ægcelle•- egg-cup- eggplant
- eggshell
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- teach one's grandmother to suck eggs II [eɡ]- egg on* * *I [eɡ] noun1) (an oval object usually covered with shell, laid by a bird, reptile etc, from which a young one is hatched: The female bird is sitting on the eggs in the nest.) æg2) (such an object laid by a hen, used as food: Would you rather have boiled, fried or scrambled eggs?) æg3) (in the female mammal, the cell from which the young one is formed; the ovum: The egg is fertilized by the male sperm.) ægcelle•- egg-cup- eggplant
- eggshell
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- teach one's grandmother to suck eggs II [eɡ]- egg on -
10 form
I 1. [fo:m] noun1) ((a) shape; outward appearance: He saw a strange form in the darkness.) form; skikkelse2) (a kind, type or variety: What form of ceremony usually takes place when someone gets a promotion?) slags; type3) (a document containing certain questions, the answers to which must be written on it: an application form.) formular; blanket; skema4) (a fixed way of doing things: forms and ceremonies.) formalitet; formssag5) (a school class: He is in the sixth form.) klasse2. verb1) (to make; to cause to take shape: They decided to form a drama group.) danne; oprette2) (to come into existence; to take shape: An idea slowly formed in his mind.) opstå; tage form3) (to organize or arrange (oneself or other people) into a particular order: The women formed (themselves) into three groups.) inddele4) (to be; to make up: These lectures form part of the medical course.) være; udgøre•- be in good form
- in the form of II [fo:m] noun(a long, usually wooden seat: The children were sitting on forms.) træbænk* * *I 1. [fo:m] noun1) ((a) shape; outward appearance: He saw a strange form in the darkness.) form; skikkelse2) (a kind, type or variety: What form of ceremony usually takes place when someone gets a promotion?) slags; type3) (a document containing certain questions, the answers to which must be written on it: an application form.) formular; blanket; skema4) (a fixed way of doing things: forms and ceremonies.) formalitet; formssag5) (a school class: He is in the sixth form.) klasse2. verb1) (to make; to cause to take shape: They decided to form a drama group.) danne; oprette2) (to come into existence; to take shape: An idea slowly formed in his mind.) opstå; tage form3) (to organize or arrange (oneself or other people) into a particular order: The women formed (themselves) into three groups.) inddele4) (to be; to make up: These lectures form part of the medical course.) være; udgøre•- be in good form
- in the form of II [fo:m] noun(a long, usually wooden seat: The children were sitting on forms.) træbænk -
11 huddle
1. verb1) ((often with together) to crowd closely together: The cows (were) huddled together in the corner of the field.) klumpe sig sammen2) (to curl up in a sitting position: The old man (was) huddled near the fire to keep warm.) krybe sammen2. noun(a number of people, things etc crowded together: a huddle of people round the injured man.) bunke* * *1. verb1) ((often with together) to crowd closely together: The cows (were) huddled together in the corner of the field.) klumpe sig sammen2) (to curl up in a sitting position: The old man (was) huddled near the fire to keep warm.) krybe sammen2. noun(a number of people, things etc crowded together: a huddle of people round the injured man.) bunke -
12 lap
I [læp] past tense, past participle - lapped; verb1) (to drink by licking with the tongue: The cat lapped milk from a saucer.) labbe i sig2) ((of a liquid) to wash or flow (against): Water lapped the side of the boat.) skvulpe•- lap upII [læp] noun1) (the part from waist to knees of a person who is sitting: The baby was lying in its mother's lap.) skød2) (one round of a racecourse or other competition track: The runners have completed five laps, with three still to run.) omgang•- lap dog- the lap of luxury* * *I [læp] past tense, past participle - lapped; verb1) (to drink by licking with the tongue: The cat lapped milk from a saucer.) labbe i sig2) ((of a liquid) to wash or flow (against): Water lapped the side of the boat.) skvulpe•- lap upII [læp] noun1) (the part from waist to knees of a person who is sitting: The baby was lying in its mother's lap.) skød2) (one round of a racecourse or other competition track: The runners have completed five laps, with three still to run.) omgang•- lap dog- the lap of luxury -
13 next
[nekst] 1. adjective(nearest in place, time etc: When you have called at that house, go on to the next one; The next person to arrive late will be sent away; Who is next on the list?) næste2. adverb(immediately after in place or time: John arrived first and Jane came next.) lige efter3. pronoun(the person or thing nearest in place, time etc: Finish one question before you begin to answer the next; One minute he was sitting beside me - the next he was lying on the ground.) næste- biggest
- oldest
- next door
- next to* * *[nekst] 1. adjective(nearest in place, time etc: When you have called at that house, go on to the next one; The next person to arrive late will be sent away; Who is next on the list?) næste2. adverb(immediately after in place or time: John arrived first and Jane came next.) lige efter3. pronoun(the person or thing nearest in place, time etc: Finish one question before you begin to answer the next; One minute he was sitting beside me - the next he was lying on the ground.) næste- biggest
- oldest
- next door
- next to -
14 row
I [rəu] noun(a line: two rows of houses; They were sitting in a row; They sat in the front row in the theatre.) rækkeII 1. [rəu] verb1) (to move (a boat) through the water using oars: He rowed (the dinghy) up the river.) ro2) (to transport by rowing: He rowed them across the lake.) ro2. noun(a trip in a rowing-boat: They went for a row on the river.) rotur- rower- rowing-boat
- row-boat III noun1) (a noisy quarrel: They had a terrible row; a family row.) skænderi2) (a continuous loud noise: They heard a row in the street.) spektakel* * *I [rəu] noun(a line: two rows of houses; They were sitting in a row; They sat in the front row in the theatre.) rækkeII 1. [rəu] verb1) (to move (a boat) through the water using oars: He rowed (the dinghy) up the river.) ro2) (to transport by rowing: He rowed them across the lake.) ro2. noun(a trip in a rowing-boat: They went for a row on the river.) rotur- rower- rowing-boat
- row-boat III noun1) (a noisy quarrel: They had a terrible row; a family row.) skænderi2) (a continuous loud noise: They heard a row in the street.) spektakel -
15 table
['teibl]1) (a piece of furniture consisting of a flat, horizontal surface on legs used eg to put food on at meals, or for some games: Put all the plates on the table.) bord2) (a statement of facts or figures arranged in columns etc: The results of the experiments can be seen in table 5.) tabel3) (the people sitting at a table: The whole table heard what he said.) bord•- table linen
- tablespoon
- tablespoonful
- table tennis
- lay/set the table* * *['teibl]1) (a piece of furniture consisting of a flat, horizontal surface on legs used eg to put food on at meals, or for some games: Put all the plates on the table.) bord2) (a statement of facts or figures arranged in columns etc: The results of the experiments can be seen in table 5.) tabel3) (the people sitting at a table: The whole table heard what he said.) bord•- table linen
- tablespoon
- tablespoonful
- table tennis
- lay/set the table -
16 which
[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) hvilken2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) som; der3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) som; hvilket- which is which? - which is which* * *[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) hvilken2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) som; der3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) som; hvilket- which is which? - which is which -
17 hen
[hen]1) (the female farmyard fowl: Hens lay eggs.) høne2) (the female of any bird: The hen is sitting on the nest; ( also adjective) a hen blackbird.) hun; -hun; -høne•- henpecked* * *[hen]1) (the female farmyard fowl: Hens lay eggs.) høne2) (the female of any bird: The hen is sitting on the nest; ( also adjective) a hen blackbird.) hun; -hun; -høne•- henpecked -
18 position
[ə'ziʃən] 1. noun1) (a way of standing, sitting etc: He lay in an uncomfortable position.) stilling2) (a place or situation: The house is in a beautiful position.) beliggenhed3) (a job; a post: He has a good position with a local bank.) stilling4) (a point of view: Let me explain my position on employment.) mening2. verb(to put or place: He positioned the lamp in the middle of the table.) stille; anbringe- be in- out of position* * *[ə'ziʃən] 1. noun1) (a way of standing, sitting etc: He lay in an uncomfortable position.) stilling2) (a place or situation: The house is in a beautiful position.) beliggenhed3) (a job; a post: He has a good position with a local bank.) stilling4) (a point of view: Let me explain my position on employment.) mening2. verb(to put or place: He positioned the lamp in the middle of the table.) stille; anbringe- be in- out of position -
19 lounge
1. verb1) (to lie back in a casual manner: lounging on a sofa.) slappe af2) (to move about lazily; to be inactive: I spent the day lounging about the house.) drive; dovne2. noun(a sitting-room, eg in a hotel: They watched television in the hotel lounge.) opholdsstue; salon* * *1. verb1) (to lie back in a casual manner: lounging on a sofa.) slappe af2) (to move about lazily; to be inactive: I spent the day lounging about the house.) drive; dovne2. noun(a sitting-room, eg in a hotel: They watched television in the hotel lounge.) opholdsstue; salon -
20 portray
[po:'trei]1) (to make a portrait of: In this painting, the king is portrayed sitting on his throne.) afbilde2) (to act the part of: the actor who portrays Hamlet.) spille•* * *[po:'trei]1) (to make a portrait of: In this painting, the king is portrayed sitting on his throne.) afbilde2) (to act the part of: the actor who portrays Hamlet.) spille•
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