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A2 · Everyday actions (2)
A2 · Alltägliche Handlungen (2)
schützen
to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
Consumer laws are designed to protect the public against unscrupulous vendors
Verbraucherschutzgesetze sollen die Öffentlichkeit vor skrupellosen Händlern schützen.
You can protect yourself from scams by getting detailed information on the seller
SynonymedefendguardshieldsafeguardpreserveAntonymeendangerharmthreatenattackjeopardizeanbieten
to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Devon offered to write the business plan for our new company.
Devon bot an, den Businessplan für unser neues Unternehmen zu schreiben.
SynonymeproposalsuggestionbidtenderoverturepropositionAntonymerejectionrefusaldenialdie Suche, die Recherche
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Our search of the database produced very little information
Unsere Suche in der Datenbank ergab nur sehr wenige Informationen.
The computer searched for all names that began with 'W'
SynonymehuntseekexploreinvestigationquestAntonymeignoranceneglectavoidancefindingersetzen, austauschen
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
Ich habe die Festplatte ersetzt, die nicht richtig funktionierte.
We have been looking for three months and we've found no one who can replace our former administrator
SynonymesubstituteexchangesupplantsupersedeswapchangeAntonymekeepretainpreservemaintainder Fortschritt
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something
The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
Der Vorstand bat jede Gruppe, einen Bericht vorzulegen, der ihre Fortschritte im Laufe des Jahres zeigt.
Progress is being made on the annual report; we expected to see a finished product by next week
SynonymeadvancementdevelopmentimprovementgrowthheadwayAntonymeregressiondeclinesetbackstagnationdeteriorationdie Verbindung, der Zusammenhang
a connection between two or more people or things
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.
Die Polizei vermutet, dass es eine Verbindung zwischen den beiden Morden gibt.
The computer links will take you to today's headlines
SynonymeconnectiontiebondrelationshipassociationAntonymeseparationdisconnectiondivisiondetachmentverhindern, vorbeugen
to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
By encouraging teenagers not to smoke, doctors are hoping to prevent many cases of cancer
Indem sie Jugendliche dazu ermutigen, nicht zu rauchen, hoffen Ärzte, viele Krebsfälle zu verhindern.
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on new patients
SynonymeavoidaverthinderobstructprecludestopblockAntonymeallowpermitencouragepromotecausehelperwähnen, sich beziehen auf
to mention or speak about somebody/something
As soon as Agnes referred to the failed treatment, everyone's mood soured
Sobald Agnes die gescheiterte Behandlung erwähnte, verschlechterte sich die Stimmung aller.
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice nurse
SynonymementionalludeciteinvokespecifyindicateAntonymeignoreneglectdisregardoverlookgelingen, Erfolg haben
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
Our plan succeeded.
Unser Plan hatte Erfolg.
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended).
SynonymeprosperthriveflourishprevailwinachieveAntonymefaillosefoundercollapsebombberühren, anfassen
to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
I touched him lightly on the arm.
Ich berührte ihn leicht am Arm.
We stayed in a village where time has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).
SynonymefeelcontactbrushstrokehandletappatAntonymeavoidignoremissdisregardverstecken, verbergen
to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found
They hid me from the police in their attic.
Sie versteckten mich vor der Polizei auf ihrem Dachboden.
He hid the letter in a drawer.
SynonymeconcealcoversecretemaskobscureAntonymerevealexposeshowuncoverdiscloseschlagen, treffen, rammen
to bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody/something quickly and with force
The car hit a tree on the side of the road.
Das Auto prallte am Straßenrand gegen einen Baum.
SynonymestrikeimpactblowsmashknockthumpwallopAntonymemissavoidprotectguardbereitstellen, versorgen
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
He provides food for the poor on Sunday mornings.
Er versorgt die Armen sonntagmorgens mit Essen.
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
SynonymesupplyfurnishgiveoffercontributeequippresentAntonymetakedeprivewithholdremovedenydie Erlaubnis, die Genehmigung
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
We need to get our parents' permission to take part in the English Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month.
Wir brauchen die Erlaubnis unserer Eltern, um nächsten Monat am englischen Redewettbewerb in Da Nang teilzunehmen.
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author
SynonymeauthorizationconsentapprovalleavesanctionlicenseAntonymeprohibitiondenialrefusalvetobanorganisieren, veranstalten
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
The meeting is organized every month.
Das Treffen wird jeden Monat organisiert.
to organize a meeting/party/trip
SynonymearrangecoordinatesystematizestructureformestablishmanagecontrolAntonymedisorganizedisarrangeconfusemess upjumblemit sich bringen, beinhalten
if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
My new job involves travelling to a different country every month.
Mein neuer Job bringt es mit sich, jeden Monat in ein anderes Land zu reisen.
SynonymeincludeincorporateentailaffectimplicateengageAntonymeexcludeomitdisengagedetachremovereagieren
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
She slapped him, but he didn't react.
Sie schlug ihn, aber er reagierte nicht.
The market reacted by falling a further two points.
SynonymerespondreplyanswerretortreciprocateactbehaveAntonymeignoredisregardneglectremain passivenot react
