waive
gb/wˈeɪv/ us/wˈeɪv/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7900
lemond, elenged, eltekint, waiverlistára tesz, lenget
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
1
lemond
B1
Vzorec užití:
to waive [a right/claim/option]
The defendant chose to waive his right to remain silent and spoke to the police.
A vádlott úgy döntött, hogy lemond a hallgatáshoz való jogáról, és beszélt a rendőrséggel.
By signing this form, you waive any claim against the company for future injuries.
Az űrlap aláírásával lemond a vállalattal szembeni minden, jövőbeli sérülésekből eredő igényéről.
Employees may waive their right to confidentiality if they want their story to be made public.
She agreed to waive her right to an attorney during the initial interview.
Participants are asked to waive any objections to the use of their images in promotional materials.
Učební příklady
He decided to waive his right to a lawyer.
Úgy döntött, hogy lemond az ügyvédhez való jogáról.
You can waive your right to a trial and accept the deal.
Lemondhatsz a tárgyaláshoz való jogodról, és elfogadhatod az egyezséget.
By signing here, you waive any claim against the school.
They asked her to waive her right to complain later.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "waive" with "wave" (move your hand to say hello or goodbye). Another mistake is to say "waive to my right" instead of "waive my right"; "waive" takes a direct object, usually a right, claim, or option, not a prepositional phrase.
Význam
voluntarily give up a right
Kolokace
waive your right
|waive the right to
|waive her claim
|waive any objections
|waive confidentiality
Synonyma
relinquish (More formal and general; often used for giving up power, control, or ownership, not only legal rights.)
Antonyma
exercise (To use or enforce a right, which is the opposite of choosing not to use it.)
Témata
law
|business
Definice
To say or decide that you will not use a right or benefit that you are allowed to have.
To state or decide that you will not use or claim a legal or contractual right, advantage, or benefit that you could have used.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
to waive [a fee/charge/requirement/rule]
The bank agreed to waive the late payment fee this month.
A bank beleegyezett, hogy ebben a hónapban elengedi a késedelmi díjat.
For first-time applicants, the university will waive the application fee.
Az első alkalommal jelentkezőknek az egyetem elengedi a jelentkezési díjat.
The landlord decided to waive the no-pets rule for service animals.
The company waived the delivery charge because the order was delayed.
They asked the embassy to waive the visa requirement for short business trips.
Učební příklady
The hotel will waive the parking fee for guests.
A szálloda elengedi a parkolási díjat a vendégeknek.
Because it was their mistake, the store waived the extra charge.
Mivel az ő hibájuk volt, az üzlet elengedte a plusz díjat.
The school may waive this requirement for some students.
The doctor said they would waive the waiting period for emergencies.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say "wave the fee" instead of "waive the fee" because the pronunciation is the same. Another mistake is using "waive" without an object, e.g. "The bank waived" instead of "The bank waived the fee."
Význam
not charge a fee or rule
Kolokace
waive the fee
|waive the charge
|waive the requirement
|waive the waiting period
|waive the penalty
Synonyma
cancel (Broader and more general; "cancel" can mean to completely remove something, while "waive" is specifically not applying a charge or rule in a particular case.)
Antonyma
impose (To require someone to pay a fee or follow a rule, which is the opposite of waiving it.)
Témata
business
|daily life
|law
|finance
Definice
To decide not to make someone pay a fee or follow a rule that is normally required.
To choose not to apply or enforce a usual fee, charge, rule, or requirement that would normally apply.
SLOVESO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
to waive [a player]
The team waived the veteran guard to make room for a younger player.
A csapat waiverlistára tette a rutinos hátvédet, hogy helyet csináljon egy fiatalabb játékosnak.
He was waived by the club after only one season.
A klub már egyetlen idény után waiverlistára tette.
Several players were waived before the start of the regular season.
If he clears waivers, the team can assign him to the minor league.
They decided to waive the injured forward and bring in a new center.
Učební příklady
The team waived the player after the game.
A csapat a mérkőzés után waiverlistára tette a játékost.
He was waived by the team last week.
A csapat a múlt héten waiverlistára tette.
They may waive him to save money.
Three players were waived before the new season.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this means simply "to say goodbye" or "to move the hand" because of confusion with "wave". They may also confuse "waive a player" with "trade a player"; waiving does not guarantee that the player joins another specific team.
Význam
remove player so others can claim
Kolokace
waive a player
|was waived by the team
|team waived him
|waived off the roster
Synonyma
release (Similar in sports, but "release" is more general; "waive" is tied to a specific process that allows other teams to claim the player.)
Antonyma
sign (To add a player to a team’s roster, which is the opposite of waiving a player.)
Témata
sports
Definice
In professional sports, to take a player off a team in an official way so that other teams can choose to take that player.
In professional sports, to officially remove a player from a team’s roster so that other teams have the opportunity to claim that player under league rules.
SLOVESO
C2
ARCHAIC
4
lenget
B1
Vzorec užití:
to waive [a sword/hand/banner]
He did waive his sword above his head, crying for battle.
A feje fölött lengette a kardját, és harcra hívott.
The knight waived his banner so that his men could see him across the field.
A lovag lengette a zászlaját, hogy emberei a mező túloldaláról is lássák.
She waived her handkerchief from the tower as the ships departed.
Učební příklady
He waived his sword in the old story.
A régi történetben lengette a kardját.
In the poem, the man waived a flag.
A versben a férfi zászlót lengetett.
The knight waived his hand to call the soldiers.
Častá chyba:
Learners may incorrectly use this old sense in modern writing instead of the common verb "wave". In contemporary English, you should almost always use "wave" for moving your hand or an object in the air.
Význam
brandish or wave in the air
Kolokace
waive his sword
|waive her hand
|waive the banner
Synonyma
brandish (Very close in meaning, especially for weapons; "brandish" is the common modern verb, while this sense of "waive" is now rare or old-fashioned.)
Antonyma
lower (To bring something down instead of moving or holding it up and waving it.)
Témata
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
(Old use) To move something quickly in the air, often as a sign or to show threat.
(Archaic) To wave or brandish something in the air, especially as a signal or in a threatening way.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
waive
IPA
GB/wˈeɪv/
US/wˈeɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
waive (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (waive)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: waive
- 3rd Person Singular: waives
- Present Participle: waiving
- Past: waived
Příbuzná slova
Forms
waives
verb
waiving
verb
waived
verb
Core family
waiver
noun B2
Related words
waivable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
non-waivable
adjective
Výrazy
waive a fee
1/wˈeɪv ə fˈi/
fixed phrase
not apply a fee
To decide not to make someone pay some fee in one situation.
Příklady
- Many companies will waive a fee if you call and ask politely.
- The school may waive a fee for students who cannot afford it.
waive the fee
1/wˈeɪv ðə fˈi/
fixed phrase
decide not to charge a fee
To choose not to make someone pay a particular fee.
Příklady
- Because it was their mistake, the bank agreed to waive the fee.
- If you keep a minimum balance, the bank will waive the fee on your account.
waive the requirement
1/wˈeɪv ðə ɹɪkwˈaɪɹmənt/
fixed phrase
not apply a requirement
To decide that someone does not have to follow a specific rule or meet a specific condition.
Příklady
- The university may waive the requirement for standardized tests this year.
- In special cases, the company can waive the requirement of two years’ experience.
waive the right to
1/wˈeɪv ðə ɹˈaɪt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
give up the right to do
To officially decide that you will not use your right to do something.
Příklady
- By signing this agreement, you waive the right to sue the company.
- He chose to waive the right to appeal the decision.
waive the waiting period
1/wˈeɪv ðə wˈeɪtɪŋ pˈɪɹiəd/
fixed phrase
remove the usual waiting time
To decide that a person does not have to wait for the normal required time before getting something.
Příklady
- The insurance company agreed to waive the waiting period for his treatment.
- In emergencies, the clinic may waive the waiting period for new patients.
waive your rights
1/wˈeɪv jˈʊɹ ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
formal
give up your legal rights
To say or accept that you will not use your legal rights in a situation.
Příklady
- You should never waive your rights without speaking to a lawyer.
- The officer explained that he did not have to waive his rights if he did not want to.