arsenal
gb/ˈɑɹsənəl/ us/ˈɑɹsənəl/
B2
English
~ 7900
fegyverarzenál, arzenál, fegyvertár, eszköztár
NOUN
B2
1
arzenál
B2
Usage pattern:
an arsenal of [weapons]
The country has one of the largest nuclear arsenals in the world.
Az ország a világ egyik legnagyobb nukleáris fegyverarzenáljával rendelkezik.
International inspectors were sent to verify that the chemical arsenal had been destroyed.
Nemzetközi ellenőröket küldtek, hogy meggyőződjenek arról, hogy a vegyi fegyverarzenált megsemmisítették.
The rebels built up a small arsenal of rifles and homemade bombs.
Negotiators discussed further cuts to both nations' missile arsenals.
Satellite images showed that the military arsenal was being modernized.
Learner examples
The two countries agreed to reduce their nuclear arsenals.
A két ország megállapodott abban, hogy csökkentik nukleáris fegyverarzenáljukat.
Police found a huge arsenal of guns in the basement.
A rendőrség hatalmas fegyverarzenált talált az alagsorban.
The army keeps its main arsenal far from the city.
The group slowly built an arsenal of simple weapons.
They worry that terrorists could get a chemical arsenal.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "a arsenal" instead of "an arsenal"; use "an" because the word starts with a vowel sound. Some also confuse "arsenal" with a single weapon; remember it refers to a collection of weapons, not just one.
Meaning
collection of weapons and arms
Collocations
nuclear arsenal
|missile arsenal
|expand its arsenal
|reduce its arsenal
|chemical arsenal
|build up an arsenal
Synonyms
armory (Very close in meaning; in American English often used for both a collection of weapons and the place where they are kept.)
Antonyms
disarmament (Refers to reducing or removing weapons, which is the opposite idea of having or increasing an arsenal.)
Themes
military
|security
|politics
|law
Definition
A large set of weapons and military equipment that someone or some country owns.
A large collection of weapons and military equipment that belongs to a country, organization, or individual.
C1
2
arzenál
C1
fegyvertár
B2
Usage pattern:
an arsenal in [a place]
The town grew up around a large naval arsenal.
A város egy nagy haditengerészeti arzenál körül alakult ki.
All visitors must show ID before entering the arsenal.
Minden látogatónak igazolványt kell felmutatnia, mielőtt belép az arzenálba.
Explosions were heard coming from the army arsenal late last night.
Much of the old waterfront, including the former arsenal, has been turned into a museum.
Security at the main artillery arsenal was strengthened after the theft.
Learner examples
Soldiers work at the big arsenal near the port.
Katonák dolgoznak a kikötő közelében lévő nagy arzenálban.
The old arsenal is now a history museum.
A régi arzenál ma történeti múzeumként működik.
Guards stand at the gate of the arsenal.
There was a fire in the city arsenal last year.
New weapons arrive at the central arsenal every week.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "arsenal" here means any military base. It is more specific: it is mainly for storing, making, or repairing weapons and equipment.
Meaning
place where weapons are kept
Collocations
naval arsenal
|army arsenal
|state arsenal
|old arsenal building
|guard the arsenal
|inside the arsenal
Synonyms
armory (Common everyday word, especially in American English, for a weapons storage building or military training hall.)
Antonyms
civilian facility (A general term for a non-military building, contrasting with a military arsenal.)
Themes
military
|infrastructure
|politics
|law
Definition
A special building where weapons and military equipment are kept, made, or fixed.
A building or complex where weapons and military equipment are stored, produced, or maintained.
NOUN
C1
3
eszköztár
B2
Usage pattern:
an arsenal of [skills/tools/methods]
The company uses an impressive arsenal of marketing tools to reach customers.
A vállalat lenyűgöző marketingeszköztárat használ, hogy elérje az ügyfeleket.
Good teachers have an arsenal of different techniques to keep students engaged.
A jó tanároknak sokféle technikából álló eszköztáruk van, hogy fenntartsák a diákok érdeklődését.
Exercise is just one weapon in our arsenal against heart disease.
The lawyer drew from an arsenal of legal arguments to defend her client.
As a manager, you need an arsenal of communication skills.
Learner examples
The doctor has an arsenal of treatments for this illness.
Az orvos eszköztárában sokféle kezelés szerepel erre a betegségre.
You should build an arsenal of skills for your career.
Érdemes a karrieredhez sokféle készségből álló eszköztárat kialakítanod.
The coach used an arsenal of new plays in the game.
She has an arsenal of stories to make her children laugh.
Learning English gives you an arsenal of tools for travel and work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "arsenal" only for physical weapons and miss this common figurative meaning. Also, it is usually followed by "of" plus a plural noun ("an arsenal of ideas"), not a singular noun.
Meaning
set of tools or methods
Collocations
an arsenal of tools
|an arsenal of skills
|an arsenal of arguments
|add to your arsenal
|in your arsenal
|part of her arsenal
Synonyms
array (Emphasizes a wide and often impressive range of resources or options, not specifically weapons.)
Antonyms
lack of resources (Expresses having very few tools or methods, the opposite of having an arsenal of them.)
Themes
work
|communication
|health
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of tools, skills, or ways of doing something that a person or group can use to reach a goal.
A set of tools, methods, skills, or other resources that someone can use to achieve a particular aim.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arsenal
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹsənəl/
US/ˈɑɹsənəl/
Syllables & stress
ar - sen - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: arsenal
- Plural: arsenals
Word family
Forms
arsenals
noun
Core family
weapon
noun A2
ammunition
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
weaponize
verb
Expressions
add to your arsenal
1/ˈæd tə jˈʊɹ ˈɑɹsənəl/
fixed phrase
gain more tools or skills
To get new tools, skills, or ways of doing something so that you have more options.
Examples
- Taking a coding class will add to your arsenal of job skills.
- The new drug adds to doctors' arsenal in the fight against cancer.
- Reading every day will add to your arsenal of English vocabulary.
an arsenal of
1/ən ˈɑɹsənəl əv/
fixed phrase
large set of resources
Used before a plural noun to mean a large and often powerful group of tools, skills, or other things someone can use.
Examples
- The therapist used an arsenal of techniques to help her clients.
- The team brought an arsenal of statistics to support their proposal.
- Modern smartphones come with an arsenal of features.
in your arsenal
1/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ ˈɑɹsənəl/
fixed phrase
available as a tool or skill
Used to say that a person has a certain tool, skill, or way of doing something that they can use when needed.
Examples
- Humor is a useful tool to have in your arsenal when giving presentations.
- As a writer, it's good to have several different styles in your arsenal.
- Meditation is one more technique in your arsenal for dealing with stress.