associate
gb/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/ us/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
B1
Engelsk
~ 1200
összekapcsol, társít, üzleti partner, munkatárs, barátkozik, érintkezik, összejár, társult tag
UDSAGNSORD
B1
1
összekapcsol
B1
társít
B2
Brugsmønster:
to associate [something] with [something]
Many people associate summer with going to the beach.
Sokan a nyarat a strandolással kapcsolják össze.
I always associate that song with my childhood.
Azt a dalt mindig a gyerekkorommal kapcsolom össze.
She tends to associate spicy food with stomach problems.
Læringseksempler
I associate the smell of bread with my home.
A kenyér illatát az otthonommal kapcsolom össze.
He associates rain with feeling sad.
Ő az esőt a szomorúság érzésével kapcsolja össze.
They associate red with danger.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'associate' with 'assume'; 'associate' is about linking ideas, not guessing.
Betydning
Connect ideas or experiences
Ordforbindelser
associate strongly
|associate closely
|associate directly
Synonymer
link (More general; can refer to physical or abstract connections.)
|
relate (Often used for emotional or personal connections, not just mental links.)
Antonymer
separate (Means to keep things apart in thought or reality.)
Temaer
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To think of one thing when you think of another thing.
To make a mental connection between one thing and another.
NAVNEORD
B1
2
munkatárs
A2
She invited several business associates to the meeting.
Több üzleti partnerét is meghívta a megbeszélésre.
He was seen leaving the restaurant with a close associate.
Látták, amint egy közeli munkatársával távozik az étteremből.
Her longtime associate retired last year.
Læringseksempler
My associate will help you today.
Ma a munkatársam fog segíteni Önnek.
She is a good associate at work.
Jó munkatárs a munkahelyén.
He met his associate for lunch.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this with 'friend'; an associate is usually less personal and more work-related.
Betydning
Work colleague or partner
Ordforbindelser
business associate
|close associate
|longtime associate
Synonymer
colleague (Often used for someone working in the same organization; slightly more formal.)
|
partner (Implies a closer or more equal relationship, often in business ownership.)
Antonymer
competitor (Someone you are in business against, not working with.)
Temaer
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person you work with or do business with.
A person who is connected to another in a professional or business context.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
3
Brugsmønster:
to associate with [someone]
He prefers to associate only with people who share his interests.
Csak olyan emberekkel szeret barátkozni, akik osztoznak az érdeklődési körében.
The group does not associate with outsiders.
A csoport nem érintkezik kívülállókkal.
They often associate at local community events.
Læringseksempler
I like to associate with my classmates.
Szeretek az osztálytársaimmal barátkozni.
She associates with many artists.
Sok művésszel jár össze.
We associate at the park every weekend.
Typisk fejl:
Learners might not realize this can have a negative tone if used about avoiding certain people.
Betydning
Spend time socially with someone
Ordforbindelser
associate freely
|associate closely
|associate socially
Synonymer
socialize (Focuses on friendly interaction; less formal than 'associate'.)
Antonymer
avoid (To deliberately not spend time with someone.)
Temaer
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To spend time with someone, often as friends or part of a group.
To regularly meet or be together with someone, often implying a social or group connection.
NAVNEORD
B2
FORMAL
4
társult tag
C1
He was granted associate membership at the club.
Társult tagságot kapott a klubban.
Associate members can attend meetings but cannot vote.
A társult tagok részt vehetnek az üléseken, de nem szavazhatnak.
The program offers an associate status for beginners.
Læringseksempler
I am an associate member of the sports club.
Társult tagja vagyok a sportklubnak.
She became an associate of the art society.
Társult tagja lett a művészeti egyesületnek.
He is an associate in the group.
Betydning
Partial member of a group
Ordforbindelser
associate member
|associate status
Synonymer
affiliate (More formal; often used for organizations connected to larger bodies.)
Antonymer
full member (Has complete rights within the group.)
Temaer
organizations
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who belongs to a group but is not a full member.
A member of an organization or group who has limited rights compared to full members.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
associate
IPA
GB/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
US/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
as - so - ci - ate (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (so)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: associate
- Plural: associates
Verb
- Base: associate
- 3rd Person Singular: associates
- Present Participle: associating
- Past: associated
Ordfamilie
Forms
associates
noun
associating
verb
associated
verb
Core family
association
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
dissociate
verb
dissociation
noun
Advanced or less common
associative
adjective
Udtryk
associate degree
1/əsˈoʊʃiɪt dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Two-year college qualification
A college qualification you get after two years of study.
Eksempler
- She earned an associate degree in nursing.
- An associate degree can lead to better job opportunities.
associate with
1/əsˈoʊʃiˌeɪt wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
Be connected socially or professionally
To be connected to a person, group, or idea in some way.
Eksempler
- She doesn't want to associate with dishonest people.
- That brand is often associated with high quality.
guilt by association
1/ɡˈɪlt bˈaɪ əsˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
idiom
Unfair blame due to connection
When someone is blamed because they know or are connected to someone who did something wrong.
Eksempler
- He argued that he was a victim of guilt by association.
- The article warns against guilt by association in politics.
guilt by association
2/ɡˈɪlt bˈaɪ əsˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
idiom
Blame due to someone's connections
When people think you did something wrong just because you know someone who did it.
Eksempler
- He was accused through guilt by association, even though he wasn't involved.
- Guilt by association is not fair in a court of law.