cabinet
gb/kˈæbənət/ us/kˈæbənət/
A2
English
~ 1500
szekrény, kormány, kabinet, ház
NOUN
A2
1
szekrény
A1
Usage pattern:
a [cabinet] for [something]
She kept the plates in the kitchen cabinet.
A tányérokat a konyhaszekrényben tartotta.
The medicine cabinet is above the sink.
A gyógyszeres szekrény a mosdó fölött van.
He opened the filing cabinet to look for the report.
They bought a glass display cabinet for their souvenirs.
Learner examples
The cups are in the cabinet.
A csészék a szekrényben vannak.
I put the books in the cabinet.
Betettem a könyveket a szekrénybe.
The cabinet is full of food.
The keys are in the small cabinet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cabinet' with 'closet', but 'cabinet' is usually smaller and used for storing items like dishes, files, or medicines.
Meaning
Storage furniture with doors or shelves
Collocations
kitchen cabinet
|filing cabinet
|medicine cabinet
|display cabinet
Synonyms
cupboard (Common in British English; usually refers to a smaller storage space, often in kitchens.)
Antonyms
open shelf (An opposite in that it is storage without doors or enclosure.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|furniture
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A piece of furniture with shelves or small spaces to keep things, often with doors.
A piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, or compartments, often enclosed by doors, used for storing items.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the [country] cabinet
The prime minister announced changes to her cabinet.
A miniszterelnök átalakításokat jelentett be a kormányában.
He was appointed to the cabinet as foreign minister.
Külügyminiszterként bekerült a kormányba.
The cabinet met to discuss the economic crisis.
A cabinet reshuffle is expected next month.
Learner examples
The president spoke to his cabinet.
Az elnök beszélt a kabinetjével.
She is a member of the cabinet.
A kormány tagja.
The cabinet will meet today.
He joined the cabinet last year.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'cabinet' (government group) with 'parliament' or 'congress', which are legislative bodies.
Meaning
High-level government advisory group
Collocations
Cabinet meeting
|Cabinet minister
|Cabinet reshuffle
|Cabinet member
Synonyms
executive council (A more formal or regional term for a similar governing body.)
Antonyms
opposition party (The political group opposing the current government's leadership.)
Themes
politics
|government
|law
Definition
A group of top government leaders who help and advise the president or prime minister.
A group of senior government officials, typically heads of departments, who advise the head of state or government.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[equipment] cabinet
The server is stored in a locked cabinet.
A szervert egy zárható szerverszekrényben tartják.
He removed the panel from the speaker cabinet.
Levett egy panelt a hangfal házáról.
The control cabinet houses all the switches.
Learner examples
The computer is in a small cabinet.
A számítógép egy kis házban van.
We keep the tools in a metal cabinet.
A szerszámokat egy fémszekrényben tartjuk.
The speaker cabinet is heavy.
Meaning
Case enclosing equipment parts
Collocations
server cabinet
|control cabinet
|speaker cabinet
Synonyms
enclosure (General term for something that surrounds and protects equipment.)
Antonyms
exposed frame (Equipment without any protective covering.)
Themes
technology
|engineering
|science
|work
Definition
A box or case that holds and protects machines or parts inside it.
A protective case or container that houses equipment, machinery parts, or electronic components.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cabinet
IPA
GB/kˈæbənət/
US/kˈæbənət/
Syllables & stress
cab - in - et (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cab)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cabinet
- Plural: cabinet, cabinets
Word family
Forms
cabinets
noun
Related words
cabinetry
noun
cabinetmaker
noun
Expressions
Cabinet meeting
1/kˈæbənət mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Meeting of government ministers
A meeting where top government leaders talk about and decide on important matters.
Examples
- The prime minister called an emergency cabinet meeting.
- Cabinet meetings are usually held once a week.
Cabinet reshuffle
1/kˈæbənət ɹiʃˈʌfəl/
fixed phrase
Reorganization of government ministers
When jobs in a group of top government leaders are changed around.
Examples
- A major cabinet reshuffle was announced today.
- The reshuffle brought in three new ministers.
Medicine cabinet
1/mˈɛdɪsən kˈæbənət/
fixed phrase
Small cupboard for storing medicines
A small box or cupboard where you keep medicine, often in the bathroom.
Examples
- She reached into the medicine cabinet for some aspirin.
- The bathroom has a mirror over the medicine cabinet.