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41 hostage
['hosti‹](a person who is held prisoner in order to ensure that the captor's demands etc will be carried out: The terrorists took three people with them as hostages; They took / were holding three people hostage.) gidsel- take- hold someone hostage
- hold hostage* * *['hosti‹](a person who is held prisoner in order to ensure that the captor's demands etc will be carried out: The terrorists took three people with them as hostages; They took / were holding three people hostage.) gidsel- take- hold someone hostage
- hold hostage -
42 keep
[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) beholde2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) beholde; bevare; holde på3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) holde4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) blive ved5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) have6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) holde7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) holde sig8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) føre9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) holde på; opholde10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) forsørge11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) holde12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) holde2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) kost; ophold- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch* * *[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) beholde2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) beholde; bevare; holde på3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) holde4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) blive ved5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) have6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) holde7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) holde sig8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) føre9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) holde på; opholde10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) forsørge11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) holde12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) holde2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) kost; ophold- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch -
43 pin
[pin] 1. noun1) (a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes: The papers are fastened together by a pin.) knappenål2) (a similar but more ornamental object: a hat-pin.) nål; -nål2. verb1) (to fasten with a pin: She pinned the material together.) hæfte2) (to hold by pressing against something: The fallen tree pinned him to the ground.) mase; klemme•- pinhole
- pinpoint
- pin-up
- pin down
- pins and needles* * *[pin] 1. noun1) (a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes: The papers are fastened together by a pin.) knappenål2) (a similar but more ornamental object: a hat-pin.) nål; -nål2. verb1) (to fasten with a pin: She pinned the material together.) hæfte2) (to hold by pressing against something: The fallen tree pinned him to the ground.) mase; klemme•- pinhole
- pinpoint
- pin-up
- pin down
- pins and needles -
44 reach
[ri: ] 1. verb1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) nå frem til; nå til; nå2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) nå; få fat i3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) række4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) få fat i5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) gå2. noun1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) rækkevidde2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) rækkevidde3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) løb* * *[ri: ] 1. verb1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) nå frem til; nå til; nå2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) nå; få fat i3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) række4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) få fat i5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) gå2. noun1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) rækkevidde2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) rækkevidde3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) løb -
45 stick
I [stik] past tense, past participle - stuck; verb1) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!) stikke2) ((of something pointed) to be pushed into or through something: Two arrows were sticking in his back.) stikke ud3) (to fasten or be fastened (by glue, gum etc): He licked the flap of the envelope and stuck it down; These labels don't stick very well; He stuck (the broken pieces of) the vase together again; His brothers used to call him Bonzo and the name has stuck.) klæbe; hænge fast4) (to (cause to) become fixed and unable to move or progress: The car stuck in the mud; The cupboard door has stuck; I'll help you with your arithmetic if you're stuck.) sidde fast; blive hængende•- sticker- sticky
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking-plaster
- stick-in-the-mud
- come to a sticky end
- stick at
- stick by
- stick it out
- stick out
- stick one's neck out
- stick to/with
- stick together
- stick up for II [stik] noun1) (a branch or twig from a tree: They were sent to find sticks for firewood.) gren; kvist2) (a long thin piece of wood etc shaped for a special purpose: She always walks with a stick nowadays; a walking-stick / hockey-stick; a drumstick.) stok; -stok; stav; -stav; -stik3) (a long piece: a stick of rhubarb.) stang•- get hold of the wrong end of the stick- get the wrong end of the stick* * *I [stik] past tense, past participle - stuck; verb1) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!) stikke2) ((of something pointed) to be pushed into or through something: Two arrows were sticking in his back.) stikke ud3) (to fasten or be fastened (by glue, gum etc): He licked the flap of the envelope and stuck it down; These labels don't stick very well; He stuck (the broken pieces of) the vase together again; His brothers used to call him Bonzo and the name has stuck.) klæbe; hænge fast4) (to (cause to) become fixed and unable to move or progress: The car stuck in the mud; The cupboard door has stuck; I'll help you with your arithmetic if you're stuck.) sidde fast; blive hængende•- sticker- sticky
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking-plaster
- stick-in-the-mud
- come to a sticky end
- stick at
- stick by
- stick it out
- stick out
- stick one's neck out
- stick to/with
- stick together
- stick up for II [stik] noun1) (a branch or twig from a tree: They were sent to find sticks for firewood.) gren; kvist2) (a long thin piece of wood etc shaped for a special purpose: She always walks with a stick nowadays; a walking-stick / hockey-stick; a drumstick.) stok; -stok; stav; -stav; -stik3) (a long piece: a stick of rhubarb.) stang•- get hold of the wrong end of the stick- get the wrong end of the stick -
46 armful
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47 arrest
[ə'rest] 1. verb1) (to capture or take hold of (a person) because he or she has broken the law: The police arrested the thief.) arrestere; anholde2) (to stop: Economic difficulties arrested the growth of industry.) standse; bremse2. noun1) (the act of arresting; being arrested: The police made several arrests; He was questioned after his arrest.) arrestation; anholdelse2) (a stopping of action: Cardiac arrest is another term for heart failure.) -stop•* * *[ə'rest] 1. verb1) (to capture or take hold of (a person) because he or she has broken the law: The police arrested the thief.) arrestere; anholde2) (to stop: Economic difficulties arrested the growth of industry.) standse; bremse2. noun1) (the act of arresting; being arrested: The police made several arrests; He was questioned after his arrest.) arrestation; anholdelse2) (a stopping of action: Cardiac arrest is another term for heart failure.) -stop• -
48 at close quarters
(close to; close together: The soldiers were fighting with the enemy at close quarters.) på nært hold* * *(close to; close together: The soldiers were fighting with the enemy at close quarters.) på nært hold -
49 breath
[breƟ]1) (the air drawn into, and then sent out from, the lungs: My dog's breath smells terrible.) ånde2) (an act of breathing: Take a deep breath.) indånding•- breathlessly
- breathlessness
- hold one's breath
- out of breath
- under one's breath* * *[breƟ]1) (the air drawn into, and then sent out from, the lungs: My dog's breath smells terrible.) ånde2) (an act of breathing: Take a deep breath.) indånding•- breathlessly
- breathlessness
- hold one's breath
- out of breath
- under one's breath -
50 button
1. noun1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) knap2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) knap2. verb((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) knappe3. verb(to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) hage sig fast i; slå en klo i* * *1. noun1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) knap2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) knap2. verb((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) knappe3. verb(to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) hage sig fast i; slå en klo i -
51 capacity
[kə'pæsəti]plural - capacities; noun1) (ability to hold, contain etc: This tank has a capacity of 300 gallons.) kapacitet2) (ability: his capacity for remembering facts.) evne3) (position: in his capacity as a leader.) egenskab; stilling* * *[kə'pæsəti]plural - capacities; noun1) (ability to hold, contain etc: This tank has a capacity of 300 gallons.) kapacitet2) (ability: his capacity for remembering facts.) evne3) (position: in his capacity as a leader.) egenskab; stilling -
52 captivate
['kæptiveit](to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) fascinere; betage* * *['kæptiveit](to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) fascinere; betage -
53 carry-all
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54 catch
[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fange2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up* * *[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fange2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up -
55 check
[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) kontrollere; checke2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) efterse; kontrollere; checke3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) standse; holde tilbage2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) eftersyn; kontrol; check2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) bremse; hindring3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) skak4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) tern5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) kontrolmærke6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) regning7) ((American) a cheque.) check•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) gøre skak- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
- check up on
- check up* * *[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) kontrollere; checke2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) efterse; kontrollere; checke3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) standse; holde tilbage2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) eftersyn; kontrol; check2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) bremse; hindring3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) skak4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) tern5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) kontrolmærke6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) regning7) ((American) a cheque.) check•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) gøre skak- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
- check up on
- check up -
56 clasp
1. noun(a fastening made of two parts which link together (eg on a necklace).) spænde; lås; hægte2. verb(to grasp, hold tightly: She clasped the money in her hand.) holde fast* * *1. noun(a fastening made of two parts which link together (eg on a necklace).) spænde; lås; hægte2. verb(to grasp, hold tightly: She clasped the money in her hand.) holde fast -
57 collar
['kolə] 1. noun1) (the part of a garment at the neck especially of a shirt, jacket etc: This collar is too tight.) krave; flip2) (something worn round the neck: The dog's name was on its collar.) halsbånd2. verb(to seize, get hold of: He collared the speaker as he left the room.) få fat i nakken på; tage i kraven* * *['kolə] 1. noun1) (the part of a garment at the neck especially of a shirt, jacket etc: This collar is too tight.) krave; flip2) (something worn round the neck: The dog's name was on its collar.) halsbånd2. verb(to seize, get hold of: He collared the speaker as he left the room.) få fat i nakken på; tage i kraven -
58 come on
1) (to appear on stage or the screen: They waited for the comedian to come on.) vise sig2) (hurry up!: Come on - we'll be late for the party!) kom nu!; fart på!; skynd dig!3) (don't be ridiculous!: Come on, you don't really expect me to believe that!) hold dog op! Nej, helt ærligt!* * *1) (to appear on stage or the screen: They waited for the comedian to come on.) vise sig2) (hurry up!: Come on - we'll be late for the party!) kom nu!; fart på!; skynd dig!3) (don't be ridiculous!: Come on, you don't really expect me to believe that!) hold dog op! Nej, helt ærligt! -
59 come to grips with
(to deal with (a problem, difficulty etc).) få hold på* * *(to deal with (a problem, difficulty etc).) få hold på -
60 control
[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
- under control* * *[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) kontrol; magt; herredømme2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) kontrol3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) styrepanel; speeder; betjeningshåndtag; styre-4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) kontrol; -kontrol2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) styre; have styr over2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) styre; beherske3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) kontrollere; styre; regulere•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
- under control
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