Engelsk

boundary

gb/bˈaʊndɚi/ us/bˈaʊndɚi/
B1 Engelsk
~ 2100
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord B1 relation
1

Dividing line or limit

A line or limit that shows where one area ends and another begins.

Brugsmønster: [something] is the boundary between [place/area] and [place/area]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boundary' with 'border'. 'Border' usually refers to the official line between countries, while 'boundary' can also describe personal limits or sports field edges.
Synonymer
border (Often used for political or geographical limits between countries; 'boundary' can be broader.)
Antonymer
center (Represents the middle of an area, as opposed to its outer limit.)
Ordforbindelser
cross a boundary |set boundaries |national boundary |property boundary |push boundaries
Temaer
geography |sports |society |space |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The fence marks the boundary between our garden and the park.
  • The river forms the boundary between the two states.
  • The treaty set new national boundaries after the war.
  • The white lines on the field are the boundaries for the game.
  • He respected her personal boundaries.
Læringseksempler
  • The wall is the boundary of the school.
  • This road is the boundary between two towns.
  • The map shows the country’s boundaries.
  • Do not cross the boundary line.
  • We must respect each other’s boundaries.
Navneord B2 relation
2

Personal behavioral limit

A rule or limit you set to show what is okay and not okay in how people treat you.

Brugsmønster: set/establish/maintain boundaries with [someone]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think this meaning is only physical, but it often refers to emotional or behavioral limits.
Synonymer
limit (A general term for a point beyond which something cannot go; 'boundary' here is more about personal or emotional space.)
Antonymer
openness (Willingness to share without restrictions, opposite of setting limits.)
Ordforbindelser
set boundaries |respect boundaries |cross boundaries |establish boundaries
Temaer
psychology |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She set clear boundaries with her coworkers to protect her personal time.
  • Good teachers establish firm boundaries in the classroom.
  • He felt uncomfortable because his friend kept crossing personal boundaries.
  • Setting emotional boundaries can improve relationships.
  • They discussed their boundaries before starting the project.
Læringseksempler
  • I set a boundary with my friend about calling me late at night.
  • You should respect other people’s boundaries.
  • He crossed my boundary when he read my messages.
  • We talked about our boundaries before living together.
  • She keeps good boundaries with her family.
Navneord technical B1 relation
3

Edge of sports field

The line or edge that shows where the playing area ends in a sport.

Synonymer
sideline (In some sports refers specifically to side edges; 'boundary' is broader and includes all edges.)
Ordforbindelser
hit the boundary |over the boundary line
Temaer
sports |space
Eksempler
  • He hit the cricket ball over the boundary for six runs.
  • The player stepped over the boundary line and was out of play.
  • Spectators stood just beyond the boundary of the field.
Læringseksempler
  • The ball went over the boundary in cricket.
  • She kicked the ball outside the boundary line.
  • Fans stood near the boundary of the field.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
boundary
IPA
GB/bˈaʊndɚi/
US/bˈaʊndɚi/
Stavelser og tryk
bound - ary (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (bound)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: boundary
  • Plural: boundaries
Ordfamilie
Forms
boundaries noun
Core family
bound verb
Related words
bounded adjective
Negative and opposite forms
boundless adjective unbounded adjective
Udtryk

cross a boundary

1
/kɹˈɔs ə bˈaʊndɚi/
fixed phrase

Go past a limit or border

To go over a line that marks an area, rule, or acceptable behavior.

Eksempler
  • He crossed a boundary when he looked through her private emails.
  • The soldiers crossed into enemy territory, crossing a dangerous boundary.

push the boundaries

1
/pˈʊʃ ðə bˈaʊndɚiz/
idiom

Go beyond existing limits

To try to go past what is normal or accepted.

Eksempler
  • The artist is known for pushing the boundaries of modern art.
  • New technology continues to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.

set boundaries

1
/sˈɛt bˈaʊndɚiz/
fixed phrase

Establish limits or rules

To decide and say what is okay and not okay in behavior or activity.

Eksempler
  • Parents need to set boundaries for their children early on.
  • It’s important to set boundaries at work to avoid burnout.

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