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1 to hold somebody by his promise
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2 release
[rə'li:s] 1. verb1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) atbrīvot2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) palaist vaļā, atlaist3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) atlaist4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) paziņot atklātībā5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) izlaist2. noun1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) atbrīvošana; izlaišana; paziņojums2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) izlaide; izlaidums* * *atbrīvošana; atlaišana; atvieglošana; nomešana; atbrīvošanas dokuments; filmas izlaidums; jauna filma; atļauja demonstrēt, atļauja publicēt; paziņojums; izlaide; demobilizācija; atvienotājmehānisms; atbrīvot; atvieglot; nomest; atļaut demonstrēt, atļaut publicēt; atlaist; izlaist; nodot publicēšanai; demobilizēt; atvienot -
3 faithful
1) (loyal and true; not changing: a faithful friend; faithful to his promise.) uzticīgs; uzticams2) (true or exact: a faithful account of what had happened.) precīzs; pareizs* * *uzticīgs, uzticams; precīzs, pareizs -
4 according to
1) (as said or told by: According to John, the bank closes at 3 p.m.) pēc kāda domām2) (in agreement with: He acted according to his promise.) saskaņā ar3) (in the order of: books arranged according to their subjects.) atbilstoši4) (in proportion to: You will be paid according to the amount of work you have done.) atbilstoši -
5 pledge
[ple‹] 1. noun1) (a promise: He gave me his pledge.) solījums2) (something given by a person who is borrowing money etc to the person he has borrowed it from, to be kept until the money etc is returned: He borrowed $20 and left his watch as a pledge.) ķīla3) (a sign or token: They exchanged rings as a pledge of their love.) zīme; apliecinājums2. verb1) (to promise: He pledged his support.) []solīt2) (to give to someone when borrowing money etc: to pledge one's watch.) ieķīlāt* * *galvojums, ķīla; apņemšanās, solījums; apliecinājums, zīme; tosts; partijas līdera solījums īstenot noteiktu politiku; iestājoties studentu korporācijā, zvērests; ieķīlāt; apņemties, solīt; uzsaukt tostu -
6 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) gods; cieņa2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) gods; cieņa3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) gods; cieņa4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) gods5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) gods6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) apbalvojums7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) (tituls, uzrunājot tiesnesi) Jūsu Godība2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) godāt; cienīt2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) pagodināt3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) izrādīt atzinību4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) pildīt (saistības, solījumu)•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour* * *cieņa; apbalvojumi, ordeņi; izcilība; godāt, cienīt; nomaksāt -
7 vow
1. noun(a solemn promise, especially one made to God: The monks have made/taken a vow of silence; marriage vows.) zvērests; svinīgs solījums2. verb1) (to make a solemn promise (that): He vowed that he would die rather than surrender.) zvērēt; svinīgi solīt2) (to threaten: He vowed revenge on all his enemies.) zvērēt; draudēt* * *svinīgs solījums, zvērests; svinīgi solīt, zvērēt -
8 word
[wə:d] 1. noun1) (the smallest unit of language (whether written, spoken or read).) vārds2) (a (brief) conversation: I'd like a (quick) word with you in my office.) īsa saruna; pāris vārdu3) (news: When you get there, send word that you've arrived safely.) ziņa4) (a solemn promise: He gave her his word that it would never happen again.) godavārds2. verb(to express in written or spoken language: How are you going to word the letter so that it doesn't seem rude?) izteikt vārdos- wording- word processor
- word processing
- word-perfect
- by word of mouth
- get a word in edgeways
- in a word
- keep
- break one's word
- take someone at his word
- take at his word
- take someone's word for it
- word for word* * *vārds; vēsts, ziņa; solījums, vārds; norādījums, pavēle; parole, lozungs; izteikt vārdos -
9 due
[dju:] 1. adjective1) (owed: I think I'm still due some pay; Our thanks are due to the doctor.) pienākties2) (expected according to timetable, promise etc: The bus is due in three minutes.) (pēc saraksta u.tml.) paredzēts; sagaidāms3) (proper: Take due care.) pienācīgs2. adverb(directly South: sailing due east.) taisni; tieši3. noun1) (what is owed, especially what one has a right to: I'm only taking what is my due.) (kādam) pienākošā daļa2) ((in plural) charge, fee or toll: He paid the dues on the cargo.) nodevas; maksājumi; biedru nauda•- duly- due to
- give someone his due
- give his due* * *pienācīga daļa; pienācīgs; paredzēts, sagaidāms -
10 fidelity
[fi'deləti](faithfulness or loyalty: his fidelity to his wife; fidelity to a promise.) uzticība* * *uzticība; pareizība, precizitāte -
11 assurance
1) (confidence: an air of assurance.) pārliecība; paļāvība2) (a promise: He gave me his assurance that he would help.) apliecinājums3) (insurance: life assurance.) apdrošināšana* * *apgalvojums, garantija; pārliecība, paļāvība; pašpārliecība, iedomība; apdrošināšana -
12 faith
[feiƟ]1) (trust or belief: She had faith in her ability.) ticība; paļāvība2) (religious belief: Years of hardship had not caused him to lose his faith.) ticība3) (loyalty to one's promise: to keep/break faith with someone.) uzticība; solījums•- faithful- faithfully
- Yours faithfully
- faithfulness
- faithless
- faithlessness
- in all good faith
- in good faith* * *ticība, paļāvība; konfesija, ticība; lojalitāte, uzticība; kredo, pārliecība; solījums, vārds -
13 fulfil
[ful'fil]past tense, past participle - fulfilled; verb1) (to carry out or perform (a task, promise etc): He always fulfils his promises.) izpildīt; īstenot2) (to satisfy (requirements): He fulfilled all the requirements for the job.) atbilst (prasībām)•- fulfilment* * *izpildīt; atbilst piepildīt; īstenot, realizēt -
14 back out
1) (to move out backwards: He opened the garage door and backed (his car) out.) braukt atpakaļgaitā2) (to withdraw from a promise etc: You promised to help - you mustn't back out now!) izvairīties (no kaut kā) -
15 pin down
(to make (someone) give a definite answer, statement, opinion or promise: I can't pin him down to a definite date for his arrival.) piespiest (solīt, pateikt)
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