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1 spoon-feed
past tense, past participle - spoon-fed; verb1) (to feed with a spoon.) kaşıkla beslemek2) (to teach or treat (a person) in a way that does not allow him to think or act for himself.) nazlı büyütmek -
2 be
v. olmak, bulunmak, var olmak; anlamına gelmek; mal olmak; tutmak (para); durmak* * *ol* * *present tense am [ʌm], are [a:], is [ɪz]; past tense was [woz], were [w†:]; present participle 'being; past participle been [bi:n, (·meriцan) bɪn]; subjunctive were [w†:]; short forms I'm [aim] (I am), you're [ju†] (you are), he's [hi:z] (he is), she's [ʃi:z] (she is), it's [ɪ ] (it is), we're [wi†] (we are), they're [Ɵe†] (they are); negative short forms isn't (is not), aren't [a:nt] (are not), wasn't (was not), weren't [w†:nt] (were not)1) (used with a present participle to form the progressive or continuous tenses: I'm reading; I am being followed; What were you saying?.)2) (used with a present participle to form a type of future tense: I'm going to London.)3) (used with a past participle to form the passive voice: He was shot.)4) (used with an infinitive to express several ideas, eg necessity (When am I to leave?), purpose (The letter is to tell us he's coming), a possible future happening (If he were to lose, I'd win) etc.)5) (used in giving or asking for information about something or someone: I am Mr Smith; Is he alive?; She wants to be an actress; The money will be ours; They are being silly.)•- being- the be-all and end-all -
3 bid
n. teklif, fiyat teklifi, ihale, para sürme, deklarasyon, girişim, teşebbüs, davet————————v. fiyat vermek, teklif vermek, deklare etmek; söylemek, demek, emretmek, davet etmek; elde etmeye çalışmak* * *1. açık indirime gir (v.) 2. parasal teklif (n.) 3. teklif et (v.) 4. teklif (n.)* * *[bid] 1. verb1) (- past tense, past participle bid - to offer (an amount of money) at an auction: John bid ($1,000) for the painting.) fiyat teklif etmek, fiyat arttırmak2) ((with for) - past tense, past participle bid - to state a price (for a contract): My firm is bidding for the contract for the new road.) fiat vermek3) (- past tense bade [bæd], past participle bidden - to tell (someone) to (do something): He bade me enter.) söylemek, buyurmak, emretmek4) (- past tense bade [bæd], past participle bidden - to express a greeting etc (to someone): He bade me farewell.) demek, dilemek2. noun1) (an offer of a price: a bid of $20.) fiyat teklifi2) (an attempt (to obtain): a bid for freedom.) girişim, çaba•- bidder- bidding
- biddable -
4 clip
n. saç kesme, kırpma, kesme, kırpılan miktar; darbe, okkalı yumruk; sürat; klips; raptiye, pens, toka; şarjör (tüfek)————————v. kırpmak; kesmek, kısaltmak; vurmak, indirmek (Argo); koşmak; kazıklamak, hile yapmak; klipslemek, tutturmak, mandallamak; sarılmak, kavramak* * *1. pens 2. kırp (v.) 3. klip (n.)* * *I 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb1) (to cut (foliage, an animal's hair etc) with scissors or shears: The shepherd clipped the sheep; The hedge was clipped.) kırpmak, kırkmak2) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.) vurmak, tokadı patlatmak2. noun1) (an act of clipping.) kırpma, kırkma2) (a sharp blow: a clip on the ear.) tokat3) (a short piece of film: a video clip.) kısa parça•- clipper- clipping II 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb(to fasten with a clip: Clip these papers together.) tutturmak2. noun(something for holding things together or in position: a paper-clip; a hair-clip; bicycle-clips (= round pieces of metal etc for holding the bottom of trouser legs close to the leg).) raptiye, tutturucu -
5 defer
v. ertelemek, tecil etmek; uymak; saygı göstermek, riayet etmek, ağırdan almak* * *ertele* * *I [di'fə:] past tense, past participle - deferred; verb(to put off to another time: They can defer their departure.) ertelemek, tehir etmekII [di'fə] past tense, past participle - deferred; verb((with to) to act according to the wishes or opinions of another or the orders of authority: I defer to your greater knowledge of the matter.) uymak, boyun eğmek- in deference to
- deferment, deferral -
6 hang
n. sarkma, duruş, anlam, manâ, kullanış biçimi————————v. asmak, takmak, sarkıtmak, kaplamak (duvar kâğıdı), ipe çekmek, sarkmak, asılı durmak, asılmak, bağlanmak, dayanmak, bağlı olmak, eğilmek, batmak* * *as* * *[hæŋ]past tense, past participle - hung; verb1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) asmak, asılı durmak2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) takmak, takılı durmak3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) asmak, idam etmek4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) eğmek, indirmek, sarkmak5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) eğmek•- hanger- hanging
- hangings
- hangman
- hangover
- get the hang of
- hang about/around
- hang back
- hang in the balance
- hang on
- hang together
- hang up -
7 shine
n. parlaklık, cila————————v. parlamak, ışıldamak, ışık saçmak, parıldamak, parlatmak, cilalamak, sivrilmek, ışımak* * *1. parla (v.) 2. parıltı (n.)* * *1. past tense, past participle - shone; verb1) (to (cause to) give out light; to direct such light towards someone or something: The light shone from the window; The policeman shone his torch; He shone a torch on the body.) parlamak; ışık tutmak2) (to be bright: She polished the silver till it shone.) parlamak, parıldamak3) ((past tense, past participle shined) to polish: He tries to make a living by shining shoes.) boyamak, parlatmak4) ((often with at) to be very good (at something): He shines at games; You really shone in yesterday's match.) parlamak, çok iyi olmak2. noun1) (brightness; the state of being well polished: He likes a good shine on his shoes; a ray of sunshine.) parlaklık, parlama2) (an act of polishing: I'll just give my shoes a shine.) parlatma, boyama•- shining- shiny
- shininess -
8 meet
adj. uygun, münasip————————n. karşılaşma, yarışma————————v. görüşme yapmak, karşılaşmak, rastlamak, toplanmak, bulmak, tanışmak, görüşmek, buluşmak, karşılamak, kavuşmak, başına gelmek, uğramak, yerine getirmek* * *1. karşıla 2. buluş 3. karşılaş* * *[mi:t] 1. past tense, past participle - met; verb1) (to come face to face with (eg a person whom one knows), by chance: She met a man on the train.) karşılaşmak, rastlamak2) ((sometimes, especially American, with with) to come together with (a person etc), by arrangement: The committee meets every Monday.) toplanmak3) (to be introduced to (someone) for the first time: Come and meet my wife.) tanıştırılmak4) (to join: Where do the two roads meet?) birleşmek5) (to be equal to or satisfy (eg a person's needs, requirements etc): Will there be sufficient stocks to meet the public demand?) karşılamak6) (to come into the view, experience or presence of: A terrible sight met him / his eyes when he opened the door.) görünmek, göze çarpmak7) (to come to or be faced with: He met his death in a car accident.) başına gelmek, uğramak8) ((with with) to experience or suffer; to receive a particular response: She met with an accident; The scheme met with their approval.) başa gelmek, uğramak, karşılaşmak9) (to answer or oppose: We will meet force with greater force.) cevap vermek2. noun(a gathering, especially of sportsmen: The local huntsmen are holding a meet this week.) toplanma- meeting- meet someone halfway
- meet halfway -
9 agree
v. aynı fikirde olmak, hemfikir olmak, birleşmek, kabul etmek, razı olmak, anlaşmak, kararlaştırmak, uyuşmak, uymak, yaramak, bağdaşmak* * *kabul et* * *[ə'ɡri:]past tense, past participle - agreed; verb1) ((often with with) to think or say the same (as): I agreed with them that we should try again; The newspaper report does not agree with what he told us.) aynı fikirde olmak2) (to say that one will do or allow something: He agreed to go; He agreed to our request.) razı olmak, kabul etmek3) ((with with) to be good for (usually one's health): Cheese does not agree with me.) yaramak4) (to be happy and friendly together: John and his wife don't agree.) uyuşmak•- agreeably
- agreement -
10 hold
interj. dur————————n. tutma, tutunma, gemi ambarı, tutunacak yer, etki, nüfuz, durdurma, ambar, bagaj bölümü (uçak)————————v. tutmak, kavramak, tıkamak, kaldırmak, el koymak, alıkoymak, gözaltına almak, devam etmek, almak, barındırmak, muhafaza etmek, karara bağlamak, çekmek, dayanmak, sadık kalmak, geçerli olmak, durmak* * *1. tut (v.) 2. tutuş (n.)* * *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.) tutmak2) (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.) tutmak3) (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.) tutmak4) (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?) tutmak5) (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.) tutmak, alıkoymak6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) almak, içermek7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) yap(ıl)mak, düzenle(n)mek8) (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.) tutmak9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) sahip olmak, elinde bulundurmak10) (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.) sahip olmak, inanmak11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) geçerli olmak12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) zorunlu tutmak, mecbur etmek13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) korumak, savunmak14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) direnmek, baş eğmek15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) tutmak, sürdürmek16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) bırakmak17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) kutlamak, yapmak18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) sahip olmak19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) sürmek, devam etmek20) ((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?) beklemek, ayrılmamak21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) uzatmak22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) muhafaza etmek23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) beklemek2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tutma, tutuş, yakalama2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) etki, nüfuz, denetim3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tutma, tutuş•- - 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.) gemi ambarı -
11 bear
n. ayı; spekülatör, borsada büyük oynayarak fiyatları etkileyen kimse; kaba adam————————v. taşımak; katlanmak, çekmek, sineye çekmek, üstlenmek, gütmek (kin), hazmetmek, dişini sıkmak; götürmek, getirmek, vermek, dönmek; değmek, sapmak, yönelmek; spekülasyon yapmak, borsa fiyatlarını düşürmek; duymak (sevgi); doğurmak* * *1. taşı (v.) 2. ayı (n.)* * *I [beə] past tense - bore; verb1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) çekmek, tahammül etmek, katlanmak2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) çekmek, taşımak3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) doğurmak, doğmak4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) taşımak5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) taşımak, doğmak, içermek6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) sapmak•- bearable- bearer
- bearing
- bearings
- bear down on
- bear fruit
- bear out
- bear up
- bear with
- find/get one's bearings
- lose one's bearings II [beə] noun(a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) ayı- bearskin -
12 confer
v. vermek, sunmak, danışmak, görüşmek* * *konuşma yap* * *[kən'fə:]past tense, past participle - conferred; verb1) ((often with with) to consult each other: The staff conferred (with the headmaster) about the new timetable.) görüşmek, konuşmak2) ((with on) to give (an honour) to someone: The university conferred degrees on two famous scientists.) vermek, bahşetmek•- conference call -
13 slide
n. kayma, kayış, patensiz kayma, kızak yolu, kayak yeri, toprak kayması, heyelan, sürgü, kızak [müh.], slayt, dia, agraf, lâm, toka————————v. kaymak, kötü yola düşmek, kaydırmak, akıp gitmek, sıvışmak, kaybolup gitmek* * *1. lam 2. kayma (n.) 3. kay (v.) 4. slayt (n.)* * *1. past tense, past participle - slid; verb1) (to (cause to) move or pass along smoothly: He slid the drawer open; Children must not slide in the school corridors.) kay(dır)mak2) (to move quietly or secretly: I slid hurriedly past the window; He slid the book quickly out of sight under his pillow.) sıvışmak, sessizce ortadan kaybolmak2. noun1) (an act of sliding.) kayma2) (a slippery track, or apparatus with a smooth sloping surface, on which people or things can slide: The children were taking turns on the slide in the playground.) kaydırak3) (a small transparent photograph for projecting on to a screen etc: The lecture was illustrated with slides.) dia, slayt4) (a glass plate on which objects are placed to be examined under a microscope.) lâm, mikroskop camı5) ((also hair-slide) a (decorative) hinged fastening for the hair.) toka•- sliding door -
14 snip
n. makasla kesme, makasla kesilmiş parça, kolay kazanılan şey, kolay iş, çok ucuz şey, kelepir, önemsiz kimse————————v. makasla kesmek, makaslamak, zımbayla delmek (bilet)* * *1. makasla kes (v.) 2. kesilmiş parça (n.)* * *[snip] 1. past tense, past participle - snipped; verb(to cut sharply, especially with a single quick action, with scissors etc: I snipped off two inches of thread.) (makasla 'kırt' diye) kesmek2. noun1) (a cut with scissors: With a snip of her scissors she cut a hole in the cloth.) parça2) (a small piece cut off: The floor was covered in snips of paper.) kırpıntı3) (a bargain: It's a snip at $3!) kelepir•- snippet -
15 sweep
n. tarama, tarayıcı, süpürme, mayın tarama, temizleme, sürükleme, erim, etki alanı, kıvrım, dönemeç, geniş alan, silip süpürme, hepsini alma, çıkrık, baca temizleyicisi, ocakçı, rezil, kerata————————v. süpürmek, süpürüp atmak, temizlemek, sürüklemek, ezip geçmek, önüne katmak, ortadan kaldırmak, silip süpürmek, hepsini almak, taramak, üzerinde gezinmek (parmaklar), sert esmek, hızla yayılmak, azametle yürümek, salınmak, salınarak geçmek, uzamak (sokak), kıvrılmak (sokak), mayın taramak* * *1. süpür (v.) 2. süpürme (n.) 3. tara (v.) 4. tarama (n.)* * *[swi:p] 1. past tense, past participle - swept; verb1) (to clean (a room etc) using a brush or broom: The room has been swept clean.) süpürmek2) (to move as though with a brush: She swept the crumbs off the table with her hand; The wave swept him overboard; Don't get swept away by (= become over-enthusiastic about) the idea!; She swept aside my objections.) temizlemek; sürüklemek3) (to move quickly over: The disease/craze is sweeping the country.) süratle yayılmak4) (to move swiftly or in a proud manner: High winds sweep across the desert; She swept into my room without knocking on the door.) yalamak; çalımla geçmek2. noun1) (an act of sweeping, or process of being swept, with a brush etc: She gave the room a sweep.) süpürme2) (a sweeping movement: He indicated the damage with a sweep of his hand.) sallama, sallayış3) (a person who cleans chimneys.) baca temizleyicisi4) (a sweepstake.) bankoyu kazandıran bahis•- sweeper- sweeping
- sweeping-brush
- at one/a sweep
- sweep someone off his feet
- sweep off his feet
- sweep out
- sweep the board
- sweep under the carpet
- sweep up -
16 clog
n. terlik, nalın; kütük, takunya, engel, köstek, ket————————v. doldurmak, tıkamak, tıkanmak, dolmak, pıhtılaşmak; engellemek; kösteklemek; sıkıntı vermek,* * *1. engel ol (v.) 2. takunya (n.)* * *I [kloɡ] noun1) (a shoe made entirely of wood: Dutch clogs.) tahta ayakkabı2) (a shoe with a wooden sole.) saboII [kloɡ] past tense, past participle clogged - (often with up)(to make or become blocked: The drain is clogged (up) with hair.) tıka(n)mak -
17 dab
n. hafif vuruş, hafif kompres; usta, uzman, erbap; pisibalığı türünden bir balık; parmak izi————————v. hafif hafif vurmak, hafifçe dokunmak, hafifçe sürmek; parmak izi bırakmak; kurulamak, klişe yapmak* * *1. dokun (v.) 2. dokunma (n.)* * *[dæb] 1. past tense, past participle - dabbed; verb(to touch gently with something soft or moist: He dabbed the wound gently with cottonwool.) hafif hafif bastırmak2. noun1) (a small lump of anything soft or moist: a dab of butter.) bir parça, azıcık2) (a gentle touch: a dab with a wet cloth.) hafifçe dokunuş -
18 fit
adj. uygun, yerinde, yeterli, yetenekli, layık, sağlıklı, zinde, formda————————n. uygun olma, uyma, oturma, hastalık nöbeti, kriz, kapris, heves————————v. uydurmak, uymak, oturtmak, yakıştırmak, yakışmak, oturmak* * *1. uy (v.) 2. uygun (adj.)* * *I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) sağlıklı, zinde2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) lâyık, uygun2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) uyma, oturma3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) uymak, oturmak2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) uygun düşmek3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) takmak4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) takmak•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) tertibat, tesisat2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) prova•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) nöbet, kriz2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.)...krizi• -
19 jam
n. reçel, sıkışıklık, izdiham, tıkanıklık, kolay şey, basit şey, çocuk oyuncağı————————v. sıkıştırmak, kıstırmak, sıkmak, basmak, tıkamak, durdurmak, yayını bozmak, parazit yapmak, sıkışmak, tutukluk yapmak, takılmak, doğaçlama çalmak (caz)* * *1. sıkış (v.) 2. sıkışıklık (n.) 3. tıkıştır (v.) 4. reçel (n.)* * *[‹æm] I noun(a thick sticky substance made of fruit etc preserved by being boiled with sugar: raspberry jam; ( also adjective) a jam sandwich.) reçel, marmelât- jammyII 1. past tense, past participle - jammed; verb1) (to crowd full: The gateway was jammed with angry people.) tıka basa doldurmak2) (to squeeze, press or wedge tightly or firmly: He jammed his foot in the doorway.) sıkıştırmak3) (to stick and (cause to) be unable to move: The door / steering-wheel has jammed.) sıkışmak, tutukluk yapmak4) ((of a radio station) to cause interference with (another radio station's broadcast) by sending out signals on a similar wavelength.) parazit yap(tır)mak2. noun1) (a crowding together of vehicles, people etc so that movement is difficult or impossible: traffic-jams.) tıkanıklık, sıkışıklık2) (a difficult situation: I'm in a bit of a jam - I haven't got enough money to pay for this meal.) güç/zor durum•- jam on -
20 slam
interj. bam, çat, güm————————n. çarpma sesi, şelem (briç), sayı almadan biten el————————v. çarpmak, çarparak kapatmak, çarparak koymak, veryansın etmek, sövmek, fırça atmak, yenmek, fark atmak, yerden yere vurmak, acımasızca eleştirmek* * *hızla çarp* * *[slæm] 1. past tense, past participle - slammed; verb1) (to shut with violence usually making a loud noise: The door suddenly slammed (shut); He slammed the door in my face.) çarparak kapa(n)mak2) (to strike against something violently especially with a loud noise: The car slammed into the wall.) hızla çarpmak2. noun((the noise made by) an act of closing violently and noisily: The door closed with a slam.) küüt/güüm sesi; kapı çarpması
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past — /past / (say pahst) verb 1. Rare past participle and occasional past tense of pass. –adjective 2. gone by in time. 3. belonging to, or having existed or occurred in time previous to this. 4. gone by just before the present time; just passed: the… …
spoil past tense and past participle spoiled or spoilt, — BrE verb 1 RUIN STH (T) to have a bad effect on something so that it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful etc: The countryside has been spoiled by the new freeway. | Don t spoil your sister s birthday by crying at her party. | spoil… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
past perfect — n [singular] technical the form of a verb that shows that the action described by the verb was completed before a particular time in the past, formed in English with had and a past participle >past perfect adj … Dictionary of contemporary English
past perfect — noun singular LINGUISTICS a verb tense formed with had and a past participle. It is used to express an action that was completed before a particular time in the past, for example had finished in the sentence She offered to help but I had already… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
past — (adj.) c.1300, done with, over, from pp. of passen go by (see PASS (Cf. pass) (v.)). The noun meaning times gone by is first attested 1580s, from the adjective. Past participle is recorded from 1798; past tense from 1813 … Etymology dictionary
