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41 heat
[hi:t] 1. noun1) (the amount of hotness (of something), especially of things which are very hot: Test the heat of the water before you bath the baby.) varme; hede2) (the warmth from something which is hot: The heat from the fire will dry your coat; the effect of heat on metal; the heat of the sun.) varme; hede3) (the hottest time: the heat of the day.) middagshede4) (anger or excitement: He didn't mean to be rude - he just said that in the heat of the moment.) ophidselse; i kampens hede5) (in a sports competition etc, one of two or more contests from which the winners go on to take part in later stages of the competition: Having won his heat he is going through to the final.) heat2. verb((sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm: We'll heat (up) the soup; The day heats up quickly once the sun has risen.) varme; varme op- heated- heatedly
- heatedness
- heater
- heating
- heat wave
- in/on heat See also:- hot* * *[hi:t] 1. noun1) (the amount of hotness (of something), especially of things which are very hot: Test the heat of the water before you bath the baby.) varme; hede2) (the warmth from something which is hot: The heat from the fire will dry your coat; the effect of heat on metal; the heat of the sun.) varme; hede3) (the hottest time: the heat of the day.) middagshede4) (anger or excitement: He didn't mean to be rude - he just said that in the heat of the moment.) ophidselse; i kampens hede5) (in a sports competition etc, one of two or more contests from which the winners go on to take part in later stages of the competition: Having won his heat he is going through to the final.) heat2. verb((sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm: We'll heat (up) the soup; The day heats up quickly once the sun has risen.) varme; varme op- heated- heatedly
- heatedness
- heater
- heating
- heat wave
- in/on heat See also:- hot -
42 inquire
1) (to ask: He inquired the way to the art gallery; She inquired what time the bus left.) spørge2) ((with about) to ask for information about: They inquired about trains to London.) forhøre sig3) ((with after) to ask for information about the state of (eg a person's health): He enquired after her mother.) forhøre sig om4) ((with for) to ask to see or talk to (a person): Someone rang up inquiring for you, but you were out.) spørge efter5) ((with for) to ask for (goods in a shop etc): Several people have been inquiring for the new catalogue.) spørge efter6) ((with into) to try to discover the facts of: The police are inquiring into the matter.) undersøge; efterforske•- inquiry- make inquiries* * *1) (to ask: He inquired the way to the art gallery; She inquired what time the bus left.) spørge2) ((with about) to ask for information about: They inquired about trains to London.) forhøre sig3) ((with after) to ask for information about the state of (eg a person's health): He enquired after her mother.) forhøre sig om4) ((with for) to ask to see or talk to (a person): Someone rang up inquiring for you, but you were out.) spørge efter5) ((with for) to ask for (goods in a shop etc): Several people have been inquiring for the new catalogue.) spørge efter6) ((with into) to try to discover the facts of: The police are inquiring into the matter.) undersøge; efterforske•- inquiry- make inquiries -
43 it
1) ((used as the subject of a verb or object of a verb or preposition) the thing spoken of, used especially of lifeless things and of situations, but also of animals and babies: If you find my pencil, please give it to me; The dog is in the garden, isn't it?; I picked up the baby because it was crying; He decided to run a mile every morning but he couldn't keep it up.) det; den2) (used as a subject in certain kinds of sentences eg in talking about the weather, distance or time: Is it raining very hard?; It's cold; It is five o'clock; Is it the fifth of March?; It's two miles to the village; Is it your turn to make the tea?; It is impossible for him to finish the work; It was nice of you to come; Is it likely that he would go without us?) det; den3) ((usually as the subject of the verb be) used to give emphasis to a certain word or phrase: It was you (that) I wanted to see, not Mary.) det4) (used with some verbs as a direct object with little meaning: The car broke down and we had to walk it; Oh, bother it!) []•- its- itself* * *1) ((used as the subject of a verb or object of a verb or preposition) the thing spoken of, used especially of lifeless things and of situations, but also of animals and babies: If you find my pencil, please give it to me; The dog is in the garden, isn't it?; I picked up the baby because it was crying; He decided to run a mile every morning but he couldn't keep it up.) det; den2) (used as a subject in certain kinds of sentences eg in talking about the weather, distance or time: Is it raining very hard?; It's cold; It is five o'clock; Is it the fifth of March?; It's two miles to the village; Is it your turn to make the tea?; It is impossible for him to finish the work; It was nice of you to come; Is it likely that he would go without us?) det; den3) ((usually as the subject of the verb be) used to give emphasis to a certain word or phrase: It was you (that) I wanted to see, not Mary.) det4) (used with some verbs as a direct object with little meaning: The car broke down and we had to walk it; Oh, bother it!) []•- its- itself -
44 joke
[‹əuk] 1. noun1) (anything said or done to cause laughter: He told/made the old joke about the elephant in the refrigerator; He dressed up as a ghost for a joke; He played a joke on us and dressed up as a ghost.) vittighed2) (something that causes laughter or amusement: The children thought it a huge joke when the cat stole the fish.) morsomhed2. verb1) (to make a joke or jokes: They joked about my mistake for a long time afterwards.) gøre grin med2) (to talk playfully and not seriously: Don't be upset by what he said - he was only joking.) lave sjov•- joker- jokingly
- it's no joke
- joking apart/aside
- take a joke* * *[‹əuk] 1. noun1) (anything said or done to cause laughter: He told/made the old joke about the elephant in the refrigerator; He dressed up as a ghost for a joke; He played a joke on us and dressed up as a ghost.) vittighed2) (something that causes laughter or amusement: The children thought it a huge joke when the cat stole the fish.) morsomhed2. verb1) (to make a joke or jokes: They joked about my mistake for a long time afterwards.) gøre grin med2) (to talk playfully and not seriously: Don't be upset by what he said - he was only joking.) lave sjov•- joker- jokingly
- it's no joke
- joking apart/aside
- take a joke -
45 kill
[kil] 1. verb(to cause the death of: He killed the rats with poison; The outbreak of typhoid killed many people; The flat tyre killed our hopes of getting home before midnight.) slå ihjel; dræbe; ødelægge2. noun(an act of killing: The hunter was determined to make a kill before returning to the camp.) drab- killer- kill off
- kill time* * *[kil] 1. verb(to cause the death of: He killed the rats with poison; The outbreak of typhoid killed many people; The flat tyre killed our hopes of getting home before midnight.) slå ihjel; dræbe; ødelægge2. noun(an act of killing: The hunter was determined to make a kill before returning to the camp.) drab- killer- kill off
- kill time -
46 knock out
1) (to make unconscious by a blow, or (in boxing) unable to recover within the required time: The boxer knocked his opponent out in the third round.) slå ud; slå i gulvet2) (to defeat and cause to retire from a competition: That team knocked us out in the semi-finals (noun knock-out).) slå ud* * *1) (to make unconscious by a blow, or (in boxing) unable to recover within the required time: The boxer knocked his opponent out in the third round.) slå ud; slå i gulvet2) (to defeat and cause to retire from a competition: That team knocked us out in the semi-finals (noun knock-out).) slå ud -
47 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.) D-mark2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.) karakter3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.) plet; mærke4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.) tegn5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.) mærke6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.) tegn; bevis2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.) mærke; plette2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.) rette3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.) markere4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.) notere5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.) dække op•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time* * *1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.) D-mark2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.) karakter3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.) plet; mærke4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.) tegn5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.) mærke6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.) tegn; bevis2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.) mærke; plette2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.) rette3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.) markere4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.) notere5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.) dække op•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time -
48 metronome
['metrənoum](an instrument that can be set to make a ticking noise at different speeds to mark musical time.) metronom* * *['metrənoum](an instrument that can be set to make a ticking noise at different speeds to mark musical time.) metronom -
49 nick
[nik] 1. noun(a small cut: There was a nick in the doorpost.) hak2. verb(to make a small cut in something: He nicked his chin while he was shaving.) skære* * *[nik] 1. noun(a small cut: There was a nick in the doorpost.) hak2. verb(to make a small cut in something: He nicked his chin while he was shaving.) skære -
50 organise
1) (to arrange or prepare (something), usually requiring some time or effort: They organized a conference.) arrangere; organisere2) (to make into a society etc: He organized the workers into a trade union.) organisere•- organiser
- organization
- organisation
- organized
- organised* * *1) (to arrange or prepare (something), usually requiring some time or effort: They organized a conference.) arrangere; organisere2) (to make into a society etc: He organized the workers into a trade union.) organisere•- organiser
- organization
- organisation
- organized
- organised -
51 organize
1) (to arrange or prepare (something), usually requiring some time or effort: They organized a conference.) arrangere; organisere2) (to make into a society etc: He organized the workers into a trade union.) organisere•- organiser
- organization
- organisation
- organized
- organised* * *1) (to arrange or prepare (something), usually requiring some time or effort: They organized a conference.) arrangere; organisere2) (to make into a society etc: He organized the workers into a trade union.) organisere•- organiser
- organization
- organisation
- organized
- organised -
52 peace
[pi:s]1) ((sometimes with a) (a time of) freedom from war; (a treaty or agreement which brings about) the end or stopping of a war: Does our country want peace or war?; ( also adjective) a peace treaty.) fred; freds-2) (freedom from disturbance; quietness: I need some peace and quiet.) fred; ro•- peaceably
- peaceful
- peacefully
- peacefulness
- peacemaker
- peace-offering
- peacetime
- at peace
- in peace
- make peace
- peace of mind* * *[pi:s]1) ((sometimes with a) (a time of) freedom from war; (a treaty or agreement which brings about) the end or stopping of a war: Does our country want peace or war?; ( also adjective) a peace treaty.) fred; freds-2) (freedom from disturbance; quietness: I need some peace and quiet.) fred; ro•- peaceably
- peaceful
- peacefully
- peacefulness
- peacemaker
- peace-offering
- peacetime
- at peace
- in peace
- make peace
- peace of mind -
53 put right
1) (to repair; to remove faults etc in (something): There is something wrong with this kettle - can you put it right?) reparere2) (to put an end to or change (something that is wrong): You've made a mistake in that sum - you'd better put it right.) rette3) (to put (a watch, clock etc) to the correct time.) stille4) (to correct (someone who has made a mistake): I thought the meeting was at 2.30, but he put me right.) korrigere5) (to make healthy again: That medicine will soon put you right.) helbrede* * *1) (to repair; to remove faults etc in (something): There is something wrong with this kettle - can you put it right?) reparere2) (to put an end to or change (something that is wrong): You've made a mistake in that sum - you'd better put it right.) rette3) (to put (a watch, clock etc) to the correct time.) stille4) (to correct (someone who has made a mistake): I thought the meeting was at 2.30, but he put me right.) korrigere5) (to make healthy again: That medicine will soon put you right.) helbrede -
54 race
I 1. [reis] noun(a competition to find who or which is the fastest: a horse race.) væddeløb; -væddeløb2. verb1) (to (cause to) run in a race: I'm racing my horse on Saturday; The horse is racing against five others.) løbe væddeløb; løbe2) (to have a competition with (someone) to find out who is the fastest: I'll race you to that tree.) løbe om kap3) (to go etc quickly: He raced along the road on his bike.) suse•- racer- racecourse
- racehorse
- racetrack
- racing-car
- a race against time
- the races II [reis]1) (any one section of mankind, having a particular set of characteristics which make it different from other sections: the Negro race; the white races; ( also adjective) race relations.) race; race-2) (the fact of belonging to any of these various sections: the problem of race.) race-3) (a group of people who share the same culture, language etc; the Anglo-Saxon race.) race•- racial- racialism
- racialist
- the human race
- of mixed race* * *I 1. [reis] noun(a competition to find who or which is the fastest: a horse race.) væddeløb; -væddeløb2. verb1) (to (cause to) run in a race: I'm racing my horse on Saturday; The horse is racing against five others.) løbe væddeløb; løbe2) (to have a competition with (someone) to find out who is the fastest: I'll race you to that tree.) løbe om kap3) (to go etc quickly: He raced along the road on his bike.) suse•- racer- racecourse
- racehorse
- racetrack
- racing-car
- a race against time
- the races II [reis]1) (any one section of mankind, having a particular set of characteristics which make it different from other sections: the Negro race; the white races; ( also adjective) race relations.) race; race-2) (the fact of belonging to any of these various sections: the problem of race.) race-3) (a group of people who share the same culture, language etc; the Anglo-Saxon race.) race•- racial- racialism
- racialist
- the human race
- of mixed race -
55 record
1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) optegnelse2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) grammofonplade3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord; rekord-4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) omdømme; fortid2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) notere; registrere2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) optage; indspille3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) registrere4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) registrere•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record* * *1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) optegnelse2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) grammofonplade3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord; rekord-4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) omdømme; fortid2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) notere; registrere2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) optage; indspille3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) registrere4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) registrere•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record -
56 remember
[ri'membə]1) (to keep in the mind, or to bring back into the mind after forgetting for a time: I remember you - we met three years ago; I remember watching the first men landing on the moon; Remember to telephone me tonight; I don't remember where I hid it.) huske2) (to reward or make a present to: He remembered her in his will.) huske3) (to pass (a person's) good wishes (to someone): Remember me to your parents.) hilse•* * *[ri'membə]1) (to keep in the mind, or to bring back into the mind after forgetting for a time: I remember you - we met three years ago; I remember watching the first men landing on the moon; Remember to telephone me tonight; I don't remember where I hid it.) huske2) (to reward or make a present to: He remembered her in his will.) huske3) (to pass (a person's) good wishes (to someone): Remember me to your parents.) hilse• -
57 renew
[rə'nju:]1) (to begin, do, produce etc again: He renewed his efforts; We must renew our attack on drug abuse.) forny; genoptage2) (to cause (eg a licence) to continue for another or longer period of time: My television licence has to be renewed in October.) forny; forlænge3) (to make new or fresh or as if new again: The panels on the doors have all been renewed.) forny•- renewal* * *[rə'nju:]1) (to begin, do, produce etc again: He renewed his efforts; We must renew our attack on drug abuse.) forny; genoptage2) (to cause (eg a licence) to continue for another or longer period of time: My television licence has to be renewed in October.) forny; forlænge3) (to make new or fresh or as if new again: The panels on the doors have all been renewed.) forny•- renewal -
58 responsible
[-səbl]1) (having a duty to see that something is done etc: We'll make one person responsible for buying the food for the trip.) ansvarlig2) ((of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions: The job of manager is a very responsible post.) ansvarsfuld3) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) skyld i; ansvarlig4) ((of a person) able to be trusted; sensible: We need a responsible person for this job.) ansvarsbevidst5) ((with for) able to control, and fully aware of (one's actions): The lawyer said that at the time of the murder, his client was not responsible for his actions.) ansvarlig* * *[-səbl]1) (having a duty to see that something is done etc: We'll make one person responsible for buying the food for the trip.) ansvarlig2) ((of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions: The job of manager is a very responsible post.) ansvarsfuld3) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) skyld i; ansvarlig4) ((of a person) able to be trusted; sensible: We need a responsible person for this job.) ansvarsbevidst5) ((with for) able to control, and fully aware of (one's actions): The lawyer said that at the time of the murder, his client was not responsible for his actions.) ansvarlig -
59 review
[rə'vju:] 1. noun1) (a written report on a book, play etc giving the writer's opinion of it.) anmeldelse2) (an inspection of troops etc.) inspicering3) ((American) revision; studying or going over one's notes: I have just enough time for a quick review of my speech; I made a quick review of my notes before the test.) gennemgang2. verb1) (to make or have a review of: The book was reviewed in yesterday's paper; The Queen reviewed the troops.) anmelde2) (to reconsider: We'll review the situation at the end of the month.) tage op til revision3) ((American) to revise; to go over one's notes, lessons etc in preparation for an examination: I have to review (my notes) for the test tomorrow.) gennemgå•- reviewer* * *[rə'vju:] 1. noun1) (a written report on a book, play etc giving the writer's opinion of it.) anmeldelse2) (an inspection of troops etc.) inspicering3) ((American) revision; studying or going over one's notes: I have just enough time for a quick review of my speech; I made a quick review of my notes before the test.) gennemgang2. verb1) (to make or have a review of: The book was reviewed in yesterday's paper; The Queen reviewed the troops.) anmelde2) (to reconsider: We'll review the situation at the end of the month.) tage op til revision3) ((American) to revise; to go over one's notes, lessons etc in preparation for an examination: I have to review (my notes) for the test tomorrow.) gennemgå•- reviewer -
60 right
1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right
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make time for something — make time for (something) to allow time for something in particular. On the flight back to Washington, the president made time for reporters questions. I try to make time to run at least four times a week … New idioms dictionary
make time for — (something) to allow time for something in particular. On the flight back to Washington, the president made time for reporters questions. I try to make time to run at least four times a week … New idioms dictionary
make time — ► make time find an occasion when time is available to do something. Main Entry: ↑make … English terms dictionary
make time — phrasal 1. : to travel at a certain rate of speed make fast time 2. : to go quickly have to make time to get to the bank before it closes * * * 1) find an occasion when time is available to do something the nurse should make time to talk to the… … Useful english dictionary
make time — phrasal 1. to travel fast 2. to gain time 3. to make progress toward winning favor < trying to make time with the waitress > … New Collegiate Dictionary
make time with — American (of a male) to seek to engage sexually The imagery is unclear: It doesn t help when they go into the bar and find a couple of guys trying to make time with them. (Sanders, 1983 the bar was in a club for women) … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
To make time — Time Time, n.; pl. {Times}. [OE. time, AS. t[=i]ma, akin to t[=i]d time, and to Icel. t[=i]mi, Dan. time an hour, Sw. timme. [root]58. See {Tide}, n.] 1. Duration, considered independently of any system of measurement or any employment of terms… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
make time — 1》 find an occasion when time is available to do something. 2》 N. Amer. informal make sexual advances to someone. → make … English new terms dictionary
make time — {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be successful in arriving at a designated place in short or good time. * /We re supposed to be there at 6 P.M., and it s only 5:30 we re making good time./ 2. To be successful in making sexual advances to someone. * /Joe… … Dictionary of American idioms
make time — {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be successful in arriving at a designated place in short or good time. * /We re supposed to be there at 6 P.M., and it s only 5:30 we re making good time./ 2. To be successful in making sexual advances to someone. * /Joe… … Dictionary of American idioms