keynote
gb/kˈinˌoʊt/ us/kˈinˌoʊt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6600
központi téma, központi elem, vezérmotívum, nyitóelőadás, keynote előadás, nyitóbeszéd, nyitóelőadást tart, keynote előadást tart, nyitóbeszédet mond, meghatároz, központi témává tesz, áthat
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
1
Vzorec užití:
[something] is the keynote of [something]
Unity was the keynote of his election campaign.
Az egység volt választási kampányának központi témája.
Environmental responsibility has become the keynote of the company’s new strategy.
A környezeti felelősségvállalás lett a vállalat új stratégiájának központi eleme.
Hope and resilience formed the keynote of her speech after the disaster.
The keynote of the festival is celebrating local culture.
Innovation is the keynote of their brand identity.
Učební příklady
Unity is the keynote of his campaign.
Kampányának központi témája az egység.
Safety is the keynote of this training program.
A biztonság a képzési program központi témája.
The keynote of her talk was kindness.
The keynote of the meeting was change.
Trust is the keynote of a good team.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "keynote" means any note or any important point. In this sense it is usually ONE main idea that guides everything, often expressed with "the keynote of [something]". Do not say "a keynote of" when you mean the single central idea; use "the keynote of".
Význam
main theme or guiding idea
Kolokace
keynote of the speech
|keynote of his campaign
|keynote of her policy
|set the keynote
|central keynote
|dominant keynote
Synonyma
theme (A general word for the main subject or idea; does not always suggest an official or highly important role as strongly as "keynote" can.)
Antonyma
detail (Focuses on a small or less important point, which contrasts with the central, guiding idea suggested by "keynote".)
Témata
communication
|politics
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The main idea or message that is most important in a speech, event, or plan.
The central and most important idea or quality that characterizes a speech, event, policy, or period of time.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] gives the keynote at [event]
She’s giving the keynote at the marketing summit tomorrow.
Holnap ő tartja a nyitóelőadást a marketingcsúcstalálkozón.
The conference keynote focused on artificial intelligence and the future of work.
A konferencia nyitóelőadásának középpontjában a mesterséges intelligencia és a munka jövője állt.
They invited a famous scientist to deliver the keynote at the annual meeting.
Tickets sold out after they announced the keynote for the tech conference.
His keynote at the climate forum received a standing ovation.
Učební příklady
She will give the keynote at the conference.
Ő tartja majd a nyitóelőadást a konferencián.
The keynote was about climate change.
A nyitóelőadás a klímaváltozásról szólt.
Many people came early to hear the keynote.
The keynote at the event was very inspiring.
A famous writer gave the keynote at our university meeting.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "do a keynote" instead of the more natural "give the keynote" or "deliver the keynote". Also, some confuse "keynote" (the main speech) with any talk at a conference. Use it only for the most important, central speech.
Význam
main or opening speech at event
Kolokace
keynote speech
|keynote address
|give the keynote
|deliver the keynote
|opening keynote
|closing keynote
Synonyma
keynote speech (Fully synonymous in most contexts; explicitly mentions that it is a speech, while "keynote" alone can be used as shorthand when the context is clear.)
Antonyma
breakout session (A smaller, more specialized talk or workshop, which contrasts with the main, central speech of the event.)
Témata
business
|education
|events
|communication
Definice
The main speech at a big meeting or conference, often at the start, that gives the main ideas of the event.
The most important formal speech at a conference, meeting, or other organized event, often the opening address that sets the tone for the program.
SLOVESO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
[someone] keynotes [an event]
The CEO will keynote the global innovation conference next month.
A vezérigazgató a jövő hónapban nyitóelőadást tart a globális innovációs konferencián.
She has been invited to keynote several international tech events this year.
Idén több nemzetközi technológiai rendezvényre is meghívták, hogy nyitóelőadást tartson.
A Nobel Prize winner is scheduled to keynote the summit on renewable energy.
They asked a well-known activist to keynote the charity gala.
He first came to public attention when he keynoted the party’s national convention.
Učební příklady
The president will keynote the meeting tomorrow.
Holnap az elnök mondja a nyitóbeszédet az ülésen.
A famous doctor will keynote the health conference.
Egy híres orvos tartja majd a nyitóelőadást az egészségügyi konferencián.
She was invited to keynote the business event.
He hopes to keynote a big conference one day.
A scientist will keynote the climate summit.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "keynote about" (e.g. "He will keynote about health") instead of using a direct object for the event ("He will keynote the health conference"). The topic usually appears in another phrase ("on health" or "about health") after naming the event.
Význam
to give the main speech
Kolokace
keynote the conference
|invited to keynote
|scheduled to keynote
|will keynote the event
|asked to keynote
Synonyma
open ("Open" a conference can mean give the first speech or perform the first action, but it does not always mean it is the central or most important speech like "keynote" does.)
Antonyma
attend (To be present as a listener or participant at an event, which contrasts with taking the active role of giving the main speech.)
Témata
business
|education
|events
|communication
Definice
To give the main important speech at a big meeting or conference.
To act as the main speaker by giving the most important formal speech at a conference, meeting, or other organized event.
SLOVESO
C2
FORMAL
4
Vzorec užití:
[something] is keynoted by [a theme]
The report is keynoted by strong criticism of current labor laws.
A jelentést a jelenlegi munkaügyi törvények éles bírálata határozza meg.
Her campaign was keynoted by promises of transparency and accountability.
Kampányát az átláthatóságra és az elszámoltathatóságra tett ígéretek határozták meg.
The exhibition is keynoted by bold, experimental works from young artists.
The strategy document is keynoted by a focus on long-term sustainability.
His speech was keynoted by a sense of urgency about social justice.
Učební příklady
The report is keynoted by a call for change.
A jelentést a változásra való felhívás határozza meg.
Her plan is keynoted by new ideas.
Tervét új ötletek határozzák meg.
The article is keynoted by strong support for education.
Their policy is keynoted by help for poor families.
The book is keynoted by a belief in freedom.
Častá chyba:
This use is formal and less common. Learners may try to use it like the simple verb "note" or confuse it with the noun "keynote" meaning a speech. In this sense, it usually appears in passive form ("is keynoted by").
Význam
to emphasize a main theme
Kolokace
keynoted by calls for reform
|keynotes the report
|keynotes his argument
|keynotes the policy document
Synonyma
characterize (Focuses on the idea that a feature describes something; "keynote" adds the idea that this feature is made especially prominent or central.)
Antonyma
downplay (Means to make something seem less important, which is the opposite of giving it a central and defining role.)
Témata
writing
|politics
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make one idea the most important and clear part of something, like a speech or report.
To give special prominence to a particular idea or quality so that it becomes the defining theme of a speech, document, policy, or period.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
keynote
IPA
GB/kˈinˌoʊt/
US/kˈinˌoʊt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
key - note (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (key)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: keynote
- Plural: keynotes
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
deliver a keynote address
1/dɪlˈɪvɚ ə kˈinˌoʊt ˈædɹˌɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
to formally give the main speech
To give the main important speech at a big event in a formal way.
Příklady
- The minister will deliver a keynote address on education reform.
- She has delivered keynote addresses at conferences around the world.
- A well-known economist is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the forum.
give the keynote
1/ɡˈɪv ðə kˈinˌoʊt/
fixed phrase
to give the keynote speech
To be the person who gives the main speech at a big meeting or conference.
Příklady
- He’s been invited to give the keynote at this year’s design conference.
- A famous author will give the keynote at the festival.
- She was nervous about giving the keynote in front of such a large audience.
keynote address
1/kˈinˌoʊt ˈædɹˌɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
formal term for main speech
A formal way to say "keynote speech", often used in official programs or news reports.
Příklady
- The president delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony.
- Her keynote address set the tone for the rest of the conference.
- The keynote address will be followed by several panel discussions.
keynote speech
1/kˈinˌoʊt spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
the main speech at an event
The most important speech at a big meeting or conference, usually at the start.
Příklady
- Her keynote speech on digital privacy drew a huge audience.
- The conference began with a powerful keynote speech from the mayor.
- He spent weeks preparing his keynote speech for the industry summit.
keynote speaker
1/kˈinˌoʊt spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person giving the main speech
The person who gives the most important speech at a big meeting or conference.
Příklady
- The keynote speaker opened the conference with an inspiring story.
- She was chosen as the keynote speaker for the global health summit.
- She was chosen as the keynote speaker because of her expertise.
- The keynote speaker will discuss the future of renewable energy.
- Organizers are still looking for a keynote speaker who can attract a wider audience.