bond
gb/bˈɑnd/ us/bˈɑnd/
B1
English
~ 2400
kötelék, kötvény, kötés, kapocs, óvadék, kötődni kezd, összebarátkozik, összekovácsolódik
NOUN
B1
1
kötelék
B2
Usage pattern:
a bond between [people/groups]
The twins share a special bond that no one else can understand.
Az ikreket olyan különleges kötelék fűzi össze, amelyet senki más nem érthet meg.
Years of working together created a strong bond among the team members.
Az évekig tartó közös munka szoros köteléket teremtett a csapattagok között.
The bond between the mother and child was clear to everyone.
Learner examples
I have a strong bond with my best friend.
Szoros kötelék fűz a legjobb barátomhoz.
They made a bond during the trip.
Az út során kötelék alakult ki közöttük.
The two dogs have a close bond.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bond' with 'bound', which is unrelated in this sense.
Meaning
Close emotional connection
Collocations
strong bond
|emotional bond
|bond between
|form a bond
|bond of friendship
Synonyms
connection (A general link or relationship; less specific to emotions.)
|
relationship (A broader term for any connection between people, not always emotional.)
Antonyms
distance (Emotional or relational separation between people.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
Definition
A special feeling of closeness and trust between people.
A strong feeling of connection, trust, and affection between people or groups.
NOUN
B2
2
kötvény
B2
Usage pattern:
buy/issue [a] bond
Investors often buy government bonds as a safe investment.
A befektetők gyakran vásárolnak államkötvényeket biztonságos befektetésként.
The company issued new bonds to raise capital.
A vállalat új kötvényeket bocsátott ki, hogy tőkét vonjon be.
Bond prices fell after interest rates went up.
Learner examples
I bought a bond from the bank.
Vettem egy kötvényt a bankban.
The government sells bonds to get money.
A kormány kötvényeket ad el, hogy pénzhez jusson.
Many people buy bonds for safety.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'bond' with 'stock'; bonds are debt, stocks are ownership.
Meaning
Debt repayment certificate
Collocations
government bond
|corporate bond
|buy bonds
|issue bonds
|bond market
Synonyms
security (A general term for a tradable financial instrument.)
Antonyms
equity (Represents ownership rather than debt in finance.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
A paper or electronic document that says a government or business will pay back money it borrowed.
An official document issued by a government or company promising to pay back borrowed money with interest at a set time.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a bond between [objects]
The glue created a strong bond between the two pieces of wood.
A ragasztó erős kötést hozott létre a két fadarab között.
A chemical bond holds the atoms together in a molecule.
A molekulában kémiai kötés tartja össze az atomokat.
The weld formed a permanent bond between the metal parts.
Learner examples
The glue makes a strong bond.
A ragasztó erős kötést hoz létre.
A rope can be a bond between two things.
Egy kötél összekötő kapocs lehet két dolog között.
This tape creates a tight bond.
Meaning
Something that ties things together
Collocations
adhesive bond
|chemical bond
|bond strength
Synonyms
tie (Any fastening; may be less permanent.)
|
link (General connection; not necessarily physical.)
Antonyms
separation (The state of being apart physically.)
Themes
construction
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something used to connect or hold two or more things together.
A material or device that holds things together firmly.
NOUN
B2
4
óvadék
C1
Usage pattern:
post/pay [a] bond
He was released on a $5,000 bond until his trial.
5000 dolláros óvadék ellenében szabadlábra helyezték a tárgyalásáig.
Her family posted bond so she could go home.
A családja letette az óvadékot, hogy hazamehessen.
The judge set the bond at $10,000.
Learner examples
He paid a bond to leave jail.
Óvadékot fizetett, hogy kiengedjék a börtönből.
They posted a bond for her release.
Óvadékot tettek le érte, hogy szabadon engedjék.
The judge asked for a big bond.
Meaning
Bail payment for release
Collocations
post bond
|pay bond
|bond hearing
Synonyms
bail (The more common term for this payment in everyday legal contexts.)
Antonyms
detention (Keeping someone in custody without release.)
Themes
law
|finance
Definition
Money given to the court to let someone out of jail until their trial.
Money paid to guarantee that someone accused of a crime will appear in court when required.
VERB
B1
5
Usage pattern:
to bond with [someone/something] over [something]
The soldiers bonded during their time in training.
A katonák a kiképzés alatt összekovácsolódtak.
She bonded with her foster dog almost immediately.
Szinte azonnal kötődni kezdett az ideiglenesen befogadott kutyájához.
We bonded over our shared love of music.
Learner examples
I bonded with my new classmate quickly.
Gyorsan összebarátkoztam az új osztálytársammal.
We bonded over our favorite game.
A kedvenc játékunk révén barátkoztunk össze.
He bonded with his teacher during the trip.
Meaning
Form emotional connection
Collocations
bond closely
|bond quickly
|bond over
Synonyms
connect (More general; can refer to many types of relationships.)
|
befriend (Focuses on becoming friends, not necessarily deep trust.)
Antonyms
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
Definition
To become close friends or feel connected to someone or something.
To develop a close and trusting relationship with someone or something over time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bond
IPA
GB/bˈɑnd/
US/bˈɑnd/
Syllables & stress
bond (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (bond)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bond
- Plural: bonds
Verb
- Base: bond
- 3rd Person Singular: bonds
- Present Participle: bonding
- Past: bonded
Word family
Expressions
bond together
1/bˈɑnd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Unite for a common cause
To join with others to work toward the same goal.
Examples
- The community bonded together to rebuild after the storm.
- We must bond together to protect our rights.
bond with
1/bˈɑnd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Develop an emotional connection with
To become close to someone or something over time.
Examples
- She bonded with her host family during her stay abroad.
- The puppy quickly bonded with its new owner.
in bond
1/ˈɪn bˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
technical
Stored under customs control without duty paid
Goods kept in a special place until taxes are paid or they leave the country.
Examples
- The wine will remain in bond until it is sold domestically.
- The shipment is currently in bond at the port warehouse.