chapter
gb/t͡ʃˈæptɚ/ us/t͡ʃˈæptɚ/
A2
English
~ 700
fejezet, szakasz, időszak, helyi szervezet, helyi csoport, tagozat
NOUN
A2
1
fejezet
B1
Usage pattern:
[book/story] has [number] chapters
I read three chapters of the novel last night.
Tegnap este három fejezetet olvastam el a regényből.
Each chapter begins with a short poem.
Minden fejezet egy rövid verssel kezdődik.
The final chapter reveals the identity of the killer.
This chapter focuses on the causes of climate change.
Learner examples
I read one chapter before bed.
Lefekvés előtt elolvastam egy fejezetet.
The first chapter is very interesting.
Az első fejezet nagyon érdekes.
This chapter is about animals.
Please read chapter two for homework.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chapter' with 'paragraph', which is a much smaller part of text.
Meaning
section of a book
Collocations
first chapter
|final chapter
|chapter title
|read a chapter
|chapter heading
Synonyms
section (A general term for any part of something; may be shorter or less formal than a chapter.)
Antonyms
whole book (Refers to the complete work, not just one part.)
Themes
literature
|education
|publishing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A part of a book or story, usually with a number or name.
One of the main divisions into which a book, document, or other written work is organized, usually with a number or title.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a new chapter in [someone's] life
Moving to another country marked a new chapter in her life.
Az, hogy egy másik országba költözött, új fejezetet nyitott az életében.
The war was a dark chapter in the nation's history.
A háború sötét fejezet volt a nemzet történelmében.
Graduating from college closed one chapter and opened another.
Learner examples
He started a new chapter in his life when he moved.
Új fejezetet kezdett az életében, amikor elköltözött.
This event is an important chapter in our history.
Ez az esemény fontos fejezete a történelmünknek.
Her marriage began a happy chapter.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this only refers to books, but it can describe time periods too.
Meaning
period in life or history
Collocations
new chapter
|closing chapter
|chapter in history
Synonyms
phase (Refers more generally to a stage in development; less literary.)
Antonyms
continuation (Indicates the ongoing nature without change to a new phase.)
Themes
life
|history
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A period of time in someone's life or in history.
A distinct period or phase in a person's life, an organization's history, or an event's development.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[organization] has a [city] chapter
She joined the local chapter of the hiking club.
Csatlakozott a túraklub helyi szervezetéhez.
The charity's New York chapter raised thousands for relief efforts.
A jótékonysági szervezet New York-i szervezete több ezer dollárt gyűjtött segélyezési célokra.
Each chapter elects its own officers.
Learner examples
I am part of the city chapter of this club.
A klub városi szervezetének tagja vagyok.
Our school has a student chapter of the science group.
Az iskolánkban működik a tudományos csoport diáktagozata.
The local chapter meets every month.
Meaning
branch of an organization
Collocations
local chapter
|found a chapter
|student chapter
Synonyms
branch (A more general term for any local division of an organization.)
Antonyms
headquarters (The central office rather than a local branch.)
Themes
organizations
|community
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A local group that is part of a bigger organization.
A local branch of a society, club, fraternity, or other organization.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chapter
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈæptɚ/
US/t͡ʃˈæptɚ/
Syllables & stress
chapter (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (chapter)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chapter
- Plural: chapters
Word family
Forms
chapters
noun
Advanced or less common
subchapter
noun
Expressions
a new chapter in [someone's] life
1/ə njˈu t͡ʃˈæptɚ ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
beginning of life stage
When someone's life changes and they start something new.
Examples
- Getting married was the start of a new chapter in his life.
- After moving abroad, she began a new chapter in her life.
close a chapter
1/klˈoʊz ə t͡ʃˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
end of life stage or period
To finish an important time in life or history and move on.
Examples
- Selling the family home closed a chapter in their lives.
- The peace treaty closed a painful chapter in the country's history.
turn the page to a new chapter
1/tˈɚn ðə pˈeɪd͡ʒ tə ə njˈu t͡ʃˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
start fresh after ending something
To begin something new after finishing something else.
Examples
- After her divorce, she turned the page to a new chapter.
- Graduating allowed him to turn the page to a new chapter in his career.