tack
gb/tˈæk/ us/tˈæk/
B1
Englisch
megközelítés, taktika, rajzszög, csapás, lószerszám, irányt vált, vált, feltűz, fércel, csapást vált, cirkál
NOMEN
B2
1
megközelítés
B2
taktika
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
take a [adjective] tack; adopt a [adjective] tack; a tack on [something]
The company took a different tack and focused on customer service instead of discounts.
A vállalat más megközelítést választott: az árengedmények helyett az ügyfélszolgálatra összpontosított.
When the interview got tense, she shifted tack and started asking simpler questions.
Amikor az interjú feszültté vált, taktikát váltott, és egyszerűbb kérdéseket kezdett feltenni.
His tack was to stay calm and let the facts speak for themselves.
Beispiele für Lernende
Let’s try a new tack.
Próbáljunk ki egy új megközelítést.
Her tack was to apologize and explain.
Az volt a taktikája, hogy bocsánatot kér és magyarázatot ad.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the sailing meaning; in this sense it means an approach or strategy.
Bedeutung
a way of dealing with something
Wortverbindungen
take a different tack
|change tack
|adopt a new tack
|try another tack
|a diplomatic tack
|a hard-line tack
|a softer tack
|a more cautious tack
|take the opposite tack
|a tack on the issue
Synonyme
approach (General word for a method of dealing with something.)
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strategy (Often implies planning to achieve a goal.)
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line (Common in phrases like 'line of argument'.)
Themen
communication
|work
|problem_solving
Definition
A way of doing something or dealing with a situation.
A particular way of approaching a problem or situation; a method or line of action.
NOMEN
B1
2
rajzszög
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
a tack in/into [surface]; a tack through [material]
She used a tack to pin the note to the bulletin board.
Egy rajzszöggel tűzte ki a cetlit a faliújságra.
Be careful—there are loose tacks on the floor.
Vigyázz, elszórt rajzszögek vannak a padlón.
He tapped the tack in with a small hammer.
Beispiele für Lernende
I put a tack in the wall.
Rajzszöget szúrtam a falba.
The paper is held up with tacks.
A papír rajzszögekkel van feltűzve.
Häufiger Fehler:
In American English, a 'thumbtack' is a specific kind of tack you press in with your thumb.
Bedeutung
a small sharp nail
Wortverbindungen
drawing tack
|brass tack
|carpet tack
|a box of tacks
|hammer in a tack
|pull out a tack
|push a tack into the wall
|tacks and nails
|a tack board
|sharp tack
Synonyme
pin (Often used for attaching paper or fabric; not always hammered in.)
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small nail (Descriptive, but less specific than 'tack'.)
Themen
daily_life
|materials
|diy
Definition
A small nail used to hold something in place.
A small nail with a flat head used to fasten paper, fabric, or other light materials to a surface.
NOMEN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
csapás
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
on port/starboard tack; change tack; a long/short tack
They were on starboard tack as they headed toward the buoy.
Jobb csapáson haladtak, miközben a bója felé tartottak.
Because of the wind, the crew sailed a series of short tacks across the bay.
A szél miatt a legénység több rövid csapással vitorlázott át az öblön.
On the new tack, the boat picked up speed.
Beispiele für Lernende
The boat is on port tack.
A hajó bal csapáson halad.
Häufiger Fehler:
Not the same as 'track'; 'tack' is specific to sailing and wind direction.
Bedeutung
a sailing direction or leg
Wortverbindungen
port tack
|starboard tack
|change tack
|a long tack
|a short tack
|be on the same tack
|lay a tack
|close-hauled tack
|make a tack
|tacks and gybes
Synonyme
leg (In sailing, a 'leg' is one section of a course; 'tack' is a leg defined by wind angle.)
Themen
sports
|travel
|nautical
Definition
In sailing, the direction the boat goes compared to the wind.
In sailing, the direction a boat is moving relative to the wind, or a single leg of a zigzag course; often described as port tack or starboard tack.
NOMEN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
lószerszám
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
horse tack; riding tack; a set of tack
She stored the tack in the tack room after the lesson.
A lovaglóóra után eltette a lószerszámot a nyeregszobába.
Before the ride, he checked the tack for loose straps.
Lovaglás előtt ellenőrizte a lószerszámot, nincs-e rajta meglazult szíj.
The stable bought new tack for the school horses.
Beispiele für Lernende
I cleaned the tack after riding.
Lovaglás után megtisztítottam a lószerszámot.
Häufiger Fehler:
This 'tack' is unrelated to nails; it’s used in horse-riding contexts.
Bedeutung
equipment used for riding a horse
Wortverbindungen
horse tack
|riding tack
|tack room
|clean the tack
|a tack shop
|leather tack
|saddle and tack
|check the tack
|borrow tack
|new tack
Synonyme
riding gear (More general; can include rider’s clothing as well.)
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horse gear (Informal, broad term.)
Themen
sports
|animals
|equestrian
Definition
Riding equipment for a horse.
Equipment used to ride and control a horse, such as a saddle, bridle, and reins.
VERB
C1
5
irányt vált
B1
vált
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
tack (toward/to) [a new approach/position]
After the backlash, the spokesperson tacked toward a more conciliatory tone.
A heves visszhang után a szóvivő békülékenyebb hangnemre váltott.
When the facts changed, the campaign tacked quickly to a new message.
Amikor megváltoztak a tények, a kampány gyorsan új üzenetre váltott.
He tacked away from personal attacks and focused on policy.
Beispiele für Lernende
We tacked to a new plan.
Új tervre váltottunk.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often appears as 'change tack'; as a standalone verb it can sound slightly formal or journalistic.
Bedeutung
to change approach or direction
Wortverbindungen
tack toward compromise
|tack to the center
|tack away from controversy
|tack back
|tack sharply
|tack gradually
|tack toward safety
|tack to a new position
Synonyme
shift (General change; less tied to deliberate strategy.)
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pivot (Emphasizes a noticeable, strategic change.)
Antonyme
stick (To keep the same approach rather than changing it.)
Themen
communication
|work
|problem_solving
Definition
To change how you deal with something.
To change your approach, position, or way of speaking in order to achieve a result.
VERB
B2
6
Verwendungsmuster:
tack [something] (to/onto) [something]; tack [fabric] in place
She tacked the fabric in place before sewing the final seam.
A végleges varrás előtt odafércelte az anyagot a helyére.
We tacked the poster to the wall for the weekend.
A hétvége idejére rajzszöggel feltűztük a plakátot a falra.
He tacked the loose corner down so no one would trip.
Beispiele für Lernende
I tacked the paper to the board.
Feltűztem a papírt a táblára.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think it always means nails; in sewing it can also mean temporary stitches.
Bedeutung
to fasten lightly or temporarily
Wortverbindungen
tack in place
|tack to the wall
|tack onto a board
|tack the hem
|tack the fabric
|tack along the edge
|tack the poster up
|tack down the corners
|tack a note
|tack the lining
Synonyme
pin (Often used for fabric; usually easier to remove than tacking.)
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baste (Sewing term for temporary long stitches.)
Antonyme
detach (To remove an attachment instead of making one.)
Themen
diy
|materials
|crafts
Definition
To attach something for a short time, not permanently.
To attach something lightly or temporarily, especially with a tack or with large temporary stitches.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
7
csapást vált
C1
cirkál
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
tack; tack to port/starboard; tack upwind; tack across [water]
They tacked twice to reach the harbor against the wind.
Kétszer csapást váltottak, hogy széllel szemben elérjék a kikötőt.
As the gust hit, the skipper tacked and headed for safer water.
Amikor lecsapott a széllökés, a kormányos csapást váltott, és biztonságosabb vizek felé vette az irányt.
The dinghy tacked back and forth along the shoreline.
Beispiele für Lernende
The boat tacked to the left.
A hajó balra csapást váltott.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often confused with 'jibe/gybe' (turning with the stern through the wind).
Bedeutung
to turn a sailboat through the wind
Wortverbindungen
tack upwind
|tack across the bay
|tack to port
|tack to starboard
|tack repeatedly
|tack quickly
|tack in light winds
|tack through the wind
|tack toward shore
|learn to tack
Synonyme
beat (Sailing term for working upwind by repeated tacks.)
Themen
sports
|nautical
|travel
Definition
In sailing, to turn so the wind comes from the other side.
To change a sailboat’s direction by turning its bow through the wind so that the wind shifts from one side of the sails to the other; also, to make progress by sailing in a zigzag pattern against the wind.
Grammatik
Grundform
tack
IPA
GB/tˈæk/
US/tˈæk/
Silben & Betonung
tack (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (tack)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: tack
- Plural: tack, tacks
Verb
- Base: tack
- 3rd Person Singular: tacks
- Present Participle: tacking
- Past: tacked
Ausdrücke
change tack
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ tˈæk/
fixed phrase
change your approach
To try a different way of doing something.
Beispiele
- If this isn’t working, we may need to change tack.
- She changed tack and started asking about his experience instead of his grades.
- The negotiations stalled, so both sides agreed to change tack.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Let’s change tack.
get down to brass tacks
1/ɡˈɛt dˈaʊn tə bɹˈæs tˈæks/
idiom
informal
Discuss most important details
To start talking about the most important facts or details of something.
Beispiele
- Let’s get down to brass tacks and talk about how much it will cost.
- After some small talk, they got down to brass tacks.
get down to brass tacks
1/ɡˈɛt dˈaʊn tə bɹˈæs tˈæks/
idiom
informal
talk about practical facts
To focus on the most important details.
Beispiele
- We’ve chatted enough—let’s get down to brass tacks and set a budget.
- After the introductions, the team got down to brass tacks.
- If we’re going to do this, we need to get down to brass tacks.
on the right tack
1/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈaɪt tˈæk/
idiom
doing something the right way
To be doing something in the correct way.
Beispiele
- Your reasoning is solid—you’re on the right tack.
- The first draft wasn’t working, but the new version is on the right tack.
- If the results improve next week, we’ll know we’re on the right tack.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I think we are on the right tack.
tack down
1/tˈæk dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
fasten or fix firmly
To make something stay in place, or to decide something exactly.
Beispiele
- They tacked down the loose edge of the carpet to stop it curling.
- Let’s tack down the meeting time before everyone leaves.
- We need to tack down the details before we announce anything.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We tacked down the date.
tack on
1/tˈæk ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
add something extra at the end
To add something extra.
Beispiele
- Can we tack on a quick stop at the pharmacy?
- They tacked on an extra fee at the end of the bill.
- He tacked on a short apology before leaving the stage.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She tacked on a question at the end.
tack up
1/tˈæk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
fasten something to a wall
To put something up with tacks.
Beispiele
- They tacked up the schedule on the noticeboard.
- I’ll tack up a sign so people know where to go.
- She tacked the map up in her office for quick reference.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We tacked up a poster.
tack up
2/tˈæk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
technical
put riding gear on a horse
To put a saddle and bridle on a horse.
Beispiele
- She tacked up the horse while the instructor adjusted the stirrups.
- We tacked up in the barn before heading out on the trail.
- He learned to tack up quickly and check every strap.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I tacked up the horse.
take a different tack
1/tˈeɪk ə dˈɪfɹənt tˈæk/
fixed phrase
try a new approach
To do something in a new way.
Beispiele
- To reach younger customers, the brand took a different tack on advertising.
- He took a different tack and asked for feedback instead of defending himself.
- The teacher took a different tack to explain the same grammar point.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I will take a different tack.