band
gb/bˈænd/ us/bˈænd/
A2
English
~ 1200
zenekar, együttes, szalag, pánt, frekvenciasáv, sáv, csoport, banda, csapat, átköt, meggyűrűz, átpántol
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a band plays [music/instrument]
The band played their latest song to a cheering crowd.
A zenekar eljátszotta a legújabb számát az ujjongó közönségnek.
She joined a jazz band at the university.
Az egyetemen belépett egy jazz-zenekarba.
We hired a live band for the wedding.
The marching band led the parade through the town.
He dreams of starting his own rock band.
Learner examples
My brother plays guitar in a band.
A testvérem gitározik egy zenekarban.
The band is very popular in our city.
A zenekar nagyon népszerű a városunkban.
We saw a band at the park.
She sings in a school band.
The band is on the stage now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'band' with 'orchestra'; an orchestra is usually larger and plays classical music.
Meaning
Group of musicians
Collocations
rock band
|live band
|school band
|marching band
|jazz band
Synonyms
ensemble (More formal or used for any group of performers, not just popular music.)
Antonyms
soloist (Refers to a single performer rather than a group.)
Themes
music
|entertainment
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A group of people who play music together.
A group of musicians who perform together, typically playing popular or jazz music.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
a band around [something]
She tied her hair back with a red band.
Piros szalaggal kötötte hátra a haját.
The package was secured with a rubber band.
A csomagot befőttesgumival fogták össze.
He wore a black armband to show respect for the deceased.
The watch has a leather band.
The bird had a small metal band on its leg.
Learner examples
I use a rubber band to close the bag.
Befőttesgumival zárom le a zacskót.
She wears a blue band on her head.
Kék hajpántot visel a fején.
The watch has a gold band.
He put a band around the box.
The paper is held by a small band.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'band' with 'belt'; belts are usually longer and worn around the waist.
Meaning
Flat strip of material
Collocations
rubber band
|head band
|wrist band
|arm band
Synonyms
strap (Often refers to a longer or adjustable piece used for fastening.)
Antonyms
loose end (Something not tied or secured by a strip or fastening.)
Themes
daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
A thin, flat piece of material that holds things together or decorates them.
A flat, narrow piece of material, often flexible, used to fasten, secure, or decorate something.
NOUN
B1
3
sáv
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] on the [frequency] band
The station broadcasts on the FM band.
A rádióadó az FM-sávon sugároz.
Military communications use a secure frequency band.
A katonai kommunikáció védett frekvenciasávot használ.
We need to switch to another band to avoid interference.
This device can operate on multiple bands.
The AM band is less popular today than FM.
Learner examples
This radio works on the FM band.
Ez a rádió az FM-sávon működik.
We listen to music on the AM band.
Az AM-sávon hallgatunk zenét.
The phone uses a 5G band.
They use another band for safety.
The FM band is very clear.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'band' here with 'channel'; channels are specific points within bands.
Meaning
Range of radio frequencies
Collocations
FM band
|AM band
|broadband frequency
Synonyms
frequency range (Technical term for the span between two frequencies.)
Antonyms
static range (Area outside usable frequency ranges, producing noise.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
A set range of radio waves used to send and receive signals.
A specific range of frequencies within which signals are transmitted for communication or broadcasting.
NOUN
B1
4
Usage pattern:
a band of [people/companions]
A small band of volunteers cleaned the park.
Egy kis önkéntescsoport megtisztította a parkot.
They were attacked by a band of robbers.
Egy rablóbanda támadt rájuk.
A band of explorers set out into the jungle.
He joined a band of rebels fighting against the government.
The hikers traveled as a tight-knit band.
Learner examples
A band of men came into the town.
Egy csapat férfi érkezett a városba.
We saw a band of soldiers on the road.
Egy csapat katonát láttunk az úton.
A small band helped the lost dog.
A band of friends went on holiday together.
There was a band of people waiting for help.
Meaning
Group with shared goal
Collocations
band of thieves
|band of friends
|band of soldiers
Synonyms
group (More general and less evocative; can refer to any collection of people.)
Antonyms
individuals (People acting separately rather than together.)
Themes
society
|history
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small group of people working or traveling together for the same reason.
A group of people who join together for a common purpose or activity.
VERB
B2
5
Usage pattern:
to band [something] with [material]
They banded the boxes with plastic straps.
Műanyag pántokkal átpántolták a dobozokat.
The scientist banded the birds before releasing them.
A kutató meggyűrűzte a madarakat, mielőtt szabadon engedte őket.
We need to band these papers so they don't get lost.
She carefully banded each bundle of flowers.
Workers are required to band hazardous materials securely.
Learner examples
We will band the boxes with rope.
Kötéllel átkötjük a dobozokat.
The man bands the books together.
A férfi átköti a könyveket.
They will band the wood for shipping.
She bands the flowers before selling them.
They must band the bags for safety.
Meaning
Put strip around something
Collocations
band together
Synonyms
bind (General term for tying or fastening something; not always with a strip.)
Antonyms
unbind (To remove something that was tied or fastened.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put a thin strip around something to hold it or mark it.
To tie, fasten, or mark something with a strip of material.
Grammar
Dictionary form
band
IPA
GB/bˈænd/
US/bˈænd/
Syllables & stress
band (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (band)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: band
- Plural: bands
Verb
- Base: band
- 3rd Person Singular: bands
- Present Participle: banding
- Past: banded
Word family
Expressions
armband
1/ˈɑɹmbˌænd/
fixed phrase
Strip worn around arm for ID/mourning/decoration
A piece of cloth or material worn around the arm to show something like belonging to a team or respect for someone who died.
Examples
- Players wore black armbands in memory of their coach.
- He wore an armband with the team's logo.
band together
1/bˈænd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Join together for purpose
To join with other people to do something together, especially to achieve a goal or fight against something.
Examples
- The villagers decided to band together to protect their homes from flooding.
- Workers are banding together to demand better conditions.
marching band
1/mˈɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ bˈænd/
fixed phrase
Musical group that marches outdoors
A group of musicians who play music while walking in formation, often in parades or at sports events.
Examples
- The marching band led the homecoming parade through town.
- Her brother plays trumpet in the high school marching band.
rubber band
1/ɹˈʌbɚ bˈænd/
fixed phrase
Elastic loop for holding things
A thin loop made of rubber that can stretch and is used to hold things together.
Examples
- I used a rubber band to keep these pencils together.
- He shot a rubber band across the room as a joke.
wedding band
1/wˈɛdɪŋ bˈænd/
fixed phrase
Ring showing marriage status (plain)
A plain ring worn on the finger to show that someone is married.
Examples
- He lost his wedding band at the beach.
- They exchanged wedding bands during the ceremony.