squash
gb/skwˈɑʃ/ us/skwˈɑʃ/
A2
Engelsk
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Udsagnsord
B1
action
1
crush or press flat
To press something hard so it becomes flat.
Brugsmønster:
squash [something] (with/under/against [something])
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this with "squeeze" (apply pressure without necessarily damaging) or "crush" (often implies completely destroying).
Synonymer
crush (Often implies more complete destruction than squash.)
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flatten (Focuses on making something flat, not necessarily by force.)
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compress (More technical; emphasizes reducing volume.)
Antonymer
inflate (Make larger by filling with air or gas.)
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expand (Increase in size or volume.)
Ordforbindelser
squash a bug
|squash a tomato
|squash the bread
|get squashed
|squash it flat
|squash underfoot
|squash in your hand
|squash between two objects
|squash the box
|squash the can
Temaer
daily_life
|physical_actions
Eksempler
- I accidentally squashed the sandwich in my bag.
- Don’t squash the flowers—carry them upright.
- The package got squashed during delivery.
Læringseksempler
- I squashed the paper into a ball.
- He squashed the bug.
Navneord
A2
entity
2
a gourd-like vegetable
A kind of vegetable like zucchini or pumpkin.
Brugsmønster:
(a) squash; [type] squash
Typisk fejl:
In American English, "squash" often refers to the vegetable; in British English, "squash" can also mean a soft drink (see other meaning).
Synonymer
gourd (Broader category; includes non-edible varieties.)
Ordforbindelser
butternut squash
|summer squash
|winter squash
|yellow squash
|roast squash
|squash soup
|squash purée
|stuffed squash
|squash seeds
|squash blossoms
Temaer
food
|cooking
Eksempler
- We roasted butternut squash with olive oil and herbs.
- This soup is made with squash and carrots.
- I bought a couple of squash at the market.
Læringseksempler
- I like squash soup.
- We cooked squash for dinner.
Udsagnsord
B2
action
3
stop something from happening
To stop something before it grows or continues.
Brugsmønster:
squash [a plan/rumor/rebellion/question]
Typisk fejl:
This meaning is about stopping an idea or event, not physically crushing an object.
Synonymer
quash (More formal; often used for legal cases or official actions.)
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suppress (Often suggests using authority or force to stop something.)
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stamp out (Emphasizes eliminating something completely, often something harmful.)
Antonymer
encourage (Support something so it grows or continues.)
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promote (Actively help something spread or succeed.)
Ordforbindelser
squash a rumor
|squash speculation
|squash an idea
|squash a plan
|squash a protest
|squash dissent
|quickly squash
|attempt to squash
|move to squash
|squash the story
Temaer
work
|news_media
|law
|politics
Eksempler
- The company moved quickly to squash the rumors.
- The minister tried to squash criticism with a short statement.
- Police were accused of squashing peaceful protests.
Læringseksempler
- They squashed the plan.
- She tried to squash the rumor.
Navneord
B1
entity
4
the racquet sport squash
A sport played in a closed court with racquets and a small ball.
Brugsmønster:
play squash; a game of squash
Typisk fejl:
Not to be confused with the vegetable "squash"; context usually makes it clear (e.g., "play squash").
Ordforbindelser
play squash
|a squash match
|a game of squash
|squash court
|squash racquet
|squash ball
|squash club
|squash league
|competitive squash
|professional squash
Temaer
sports
|fitness
Eksempler
- I play squash twice a week after work.
- They booked a squash court for Saturday morning.
- Her brother competes in local squash tournaments.
Læringseksempler
- We play squash on Fridays.
- He likes squash.
Navneord
B2
entity
5
sweet fruit drink concentrate
A sweet fruit drink that you mix with water (UK).
Brugsmønster:
(a) squash; [flavor] squash
Typisk fejl:
In American English this meaning is uncommon; "squash" usually means the vegetable or the sport.
Synonymer
cordial (Common in UK English; often the same type of drink.)
Ordforbindelser
orange squash
|lemon squash
|blackcurrant squash
|drink squash
|dilute squash
|a glass of squash
|squash concentrate
|sugar-free squash
|cordial squash
|add water to the squash
Temaer
food
|daily_life
Eksempler
- Do you want some blackcurrant squash with ice?
- She poured a little squash into the glass and topped it up with water.
- We keep squash in the cupboard for the kids.
Læringseksempler
- I drank orange squash.
- Mix the squash with water.
Navneord
informal
C1
state
6
a crowded, cramped situation
An uncomfortable crowded situation.
Brugsmønster:
a (bit of a) squash (in [place])
Typisk fejl:
Often used with "a bit of a" in informal British English; in other varieties it may sound unusual.
Synonymer
crush (Common noun for a crowd pressing together; more widely used than "a squash".)
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squeeze (Emphasizes tightness, often temporary.)
Antonymer
space (Plenty of room; not crowded.)
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roominess (Comfortable amount of space.)
Ordforbindelser
a bit of a squash
|a real squash
|a squash on the train
|an uncomfortable squash
|a squash in the lift
|a squash in the doorway
Temaer
daily_life
|travel
Eksempler
- It was a bit of a squash on the bus this morning.
- Getting everyone into the photo was a real squash.
- The bar was such a squash that we left early.
Læringseksempler
- The train was a squash.
- It was a bit of a squash.
Udsagnsord
B2
action
7
fit tightly into a space
To get into a small space with difficulty.
Brugsmønster:
squash into [place]; squash [someone/something] into [place]
Typisk fejl:
This meaning is about tight space, not damaging an object (though things may get damaged).
Synonymer
squeeze (Most common for fitting into a tight space; less forceful than squash.)
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cram (Suggests forcing in a lot, often untidily.)
Antonymer
stretch out (Lie or sit with plenty of room.)
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spread out (Take up more space; not crowded together.)
Ordforbindelser
squash into the car
|squash into a seat
|squash onto the sofa
|squash in
|squash together
|squash everyone into one room
|squash your bag under the seat
|squash in the back
|squash onto a bench
|squash into the lift
Temaer
daily_life
|travel
Eksempler
- We squashed into the taxi with our luggage.
- They squashed five people onto the tiny sofa.
- I managed to squash my coat into the backpack.
Læringseksempler
- We squashed into the car.
- She squashed her clothes into the bag.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
squash
IPA
GB/skwˈɑʃ/
US/skwˈɑʃ/
Stavelser og tryk
squash (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (squash)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: squash
- Plural: squash, squashes
Verb
- Base: squash
- 3rd Person Singular: squashes
- Present Participle: squashing
- Past: squashed
Udtryk
squash in
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
informal
crowd into a small space
To get in even though it is crowded.
Eksempler
- If you squash in, we can all fit in the back.
- He squashed in next to me on the crowded train.
- Two more people tried to squash in before the doors closed.
squash into
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
force into a tight space
To fit into a space with difficulty.
Eksempler
- We squashed into the last row of seats.
- She squashed the last few books into the box.
- I squashed into the elevator just before the doors shut.
squash it
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
stop it immediately
To stop something right away.
Eksempler
- There’s gossip going around—let’s squash it before it spreads.
- As soon as the argument started, she stepped in to squash it.
- If that idea won’t work, squash it and move on.
squash someone like a bug
1/skwˈɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn lˈaɪk ə bˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
crush or defeat completely
To destroy or defeat very easily.
Eksempler
- With one step, he could have squashed the insect like a bug.
- The bigger company threatened to squash the startup like a bug.
- In the final, they squashed their opponents like bugs.
squash the beef
1/skwˈɑʃ ðə bˈif/
idiom
slang
end a conflict or feud
To end a serious argument or conflict and make peace.
Eksempler
- The two artists met in private to squash the beef.
- They finally squashed the beef and shook hands on stage.
squash the beef
1/skwˈɑʃ ðə bˈif/
idiom
slang
settle a conflict
To stop fighting and make peace.
Eksempler
- They finally met up to squash the beef after months of arguing.
- If you want to squash the beef, just apologize and move on.
- He called her to squash the beef before the event.
squash up
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
move closer to make room
To move closer so others can fit.
Eksempler
- Can you squash up so I can sit down?
- We all squashed up at the end of the bench.
- The kids squashed up against the window to look outside.