behalf
gb/bɪhˈæf/ us/bɪhˈæf/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2300
képviselet, valaki nevében, valaki képviseletében, valaki érdekében, érdekképviselet
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
FORMAL
1
Vzorec užití:
on behalf of [someone/something]
The lawyer spoke on behalf of her client in court.
Az ügyvéd a bíróságon az ügyfele nevében beszélt.
I am writing on behalf of my colleague who is currently abroad.
A jelenleg külföldön tartózkodó kollégám nevében írok.
He accepted the award on behalf of the entire team.
Negotiations were carried out on behalf of the workers.
She signed the document on behalf of the organization.
Učební příklady
I speak on behalf of my friend.
A barátom nevében beszélek.
She works on behalf of the school.
Az iskola érdekében dolgozik.
He talks on behalf of his team.
The lawyer is here on behalf of you.
I am here on behalf of my boss.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on behalf of' with 'in place of'. 'On behalf of' means representing or supporting, not necessarily physically replacing someone.
Význam
representation or support of another
Kolokace
on behalf of
|speak on behalf
|act on behalf
Synonyma
representation (Focuses on the formal act of standing in for someone.)
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advocacy (Emphasizes active support, often in a legal or public setting.)
Antonyma
opposition (Acting against someone's interests instead of for them.)
Témata
business
|law
|daily life
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
When you do or say something to help or represent another person.
The act of representing, supporting, or speaking for someone else or their interests.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
behalf
IPA
GB/bɪhˈæf/
US/bɪhˈæf/
Slabiky a přízvuk
be - half (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (half)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: behalf
Výrazy
in someone's behalf
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz bɪhˈæf/
fixed phrase
formal
for someone's benefit or interest
To do something to help or benefit another person.
Příklady
- They donated money in the child's behalf.
- He intervened in her behalf during the discussion.
on behalf of
1/ˈɔn bɪhˈæf əv/
fixed phrase
formal
representing or supporting someone
To represent or support another person, group, or organization when speaking or acting.
Příklady
- She accepted the prize on behalf of her father.
- I am calling on behalf of Mr. Smith to confirm the meeting.