globally
gb/ɡlˈoʊbəli/ us/ɡlˈoʊbəli/
B2
English
~ 7900
világszerte, globálisan, összességében
B2
1
világszerte
B1
globálisan
B2
Usage pattern:
to [do something] globally
The company now sells its products globally through online platforms.
A vállalat ma már világszerte értékesíti termékeit online platformokon keresztül.
Climate change is a problem that must be addressed globally, not just by a few nations.
Az éghajlatváltozás olyan probléma, amelyet globálisan kell kezelni; nem elég, ha csak néhány ország foglalkozik vele.
Streaming services allow small artists to reach audiences globally.
The brand is planning to expand globally over the next five years.
Our software is used globally in hospitals and research centers.
Learner examples
Many big fast-food chains operate globally.
Sok nagy gyorsétteremlánc világszerte jelen van.
The internet helps people connect globally.
Az internet segít abban, hogy az emberek világszerte kapcsolatba lépjenek egymással.
English is used globally in business.
The new phone will soon be available globally.
Air travel lets companies trade goods globally.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"in globally"* or *"in the globally"* by copying structures like *"in the world"*. Use *"globally"* directly as an adverb: *"The company grows globally"*, not *"The company grows in globally"*. They may also confuse *"globally"* with *"internationally"*; *"globally"* suggests a wider, almost worldwide reach.
Meaning
in all parts of the world
Collocations
expand globally
|operate globally
|think globally
|compete globally
|grow globally
|reach customers globally
Synonyms
worldwide (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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internationally (Emphasizes activity between countries, often in business or law, not always literally everywhere.)
Antonyms
locally (Emphasizes being limited to a small area or region, not the whole world.)
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domestically (Focuses on happening inside one country rather than across the world.)
Themes
geography
|business
|technology
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In many or all countries around the world.
In a way that involves, affects, or exists in all or almost all parts of the world.
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
Globally, [clause]
Globally, the project was a success, despite a few delays.
A projekt összességében sikeres volt, néhány késés ellenére.
The report concludes that, globally, customer satisfaction remains high.
A jelentés arra a következtetésre jut, hogy összességében továbbra is magas az ügyfelek elégedettsége.
Globally, his performance this year has been excellent, even if one or two tasks went wrong.
Globally speaking, the results are acceptable, but there is room for improvement.
The system works globally, although there are minor issues in specific cases.
Learner examples
Globally, I am happy with the course.
Összességében elégedett vagyok a tanfolyammal.
The film has some weak parts, but globally it is very good.
A filmnek vannak gyengébb részei, de összességében nagyon jó.
Globally speaking, the company is doing well.
We had some small problems, but globally the event went fine.
Globally, the plan is simple and clear.
Common mistake:
Learners often use *"globally"* here when they really mean *"in the world"*. In sentences like *"Globally, I like the idea"*, *"globally"* does NOT mean *"around the world"*; it means *"overall"*. For talking about the world, use context: *"The product is sold globally"* (worldwide). For giving an overall opinion, use *"Globally, I like the idea"* or simply *"Overall, I like the idea"*.
Meaning
considering everything as a whole
Collocations
globally speaking
|globally positive
|globally satisfactory
|globally considered
|perform globally well
Synonyms
overall (Most common everyday alternative with very similar meaning.)
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on the whole (A bit more informal and conversational than "globally".)
Antonyms
in detail (Focuses on small parts instead of the whole picture.)
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partially (Emphasizes only part of something, not the complete whole.)
Themes
analysis
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you look at everything together, not at small parts.
When considering something as a whole, taking all parts or aspects together rather than focusing on details.
Grammar
Dictionary form
globally
IPA
GB/ɡlˈoʊbəli/
US/ɡlˈoʊbəli/
Syllables & stress
glob - ally (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (glob)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: globally
- Plural: globallies
Word family
Forms
globallies
noun
Related words
globalize
verb
globalization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
globalism
noun
globalist
noun
Expressions
think globally, act locally
1/θˈɪŋk ɡlˈoʊbəli | ˈækt lˈoʊkəli/
fixed phrase
care about the world, act locally
To keep the whole world in mind, but do real, practical things in your own town or community.
Examples
- The environmental campaign uses the slogan "Think globally, act locally."
- Many environmental campaigns use the slogan "Think globally, act locally."
- When it comes to climate change, we should think globally, act locally, and start by reducing waste in our own neighborhoods.
- Her charity work follows the idea of "think globally, act locally" by helping refugees in her own city.
- Her charity work is based on the idea of think globally, act locally.
- Teachers often encourage students to think globally, act locally when planning community projects.