project
gb/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/ us/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
A2
English
~ 2900
projekt, előre jelez, prognosztizál, kivetít, hangosan és érthetően beszél, kivetíti a hangját, kiáll, kinyúlik
NOUN
A2
1
projekt
B1
Usage pattern:
a project on [topic]
The company launched a new project to develop eco-friendly packaging.
A cég új projektet indított környezetbarát csomagolás kifejlesztésére.
She is leading a research project on renewable energy.
Megújuló energiával kapcsolatos kutatási projektet vezet.
Our class project involves building a model bridge.
The charity started a project to provide clean water in rural areas.
Learner examples
I am working on a school project.
Egy iskolai projekten dolgozom.
Our project is about animals.
A projektünk az állatokról szól.
The project will end next month.
He started a big project at work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'project' with 'subject' when talking about schoolwork. A 'subject' is an area of study, while a 'project' is a specific task or activity within that area.
Meaning
Planned work with a goal
Collocations
school project
|group project
|project manager
|project deadline
|project plan
Synonyms
assignment (Often used for tasks given in educational or work settings; may be smaller in scope than 'project'.)
|
initiative (Emphasizes the starting of something new, often in business or community contexts.)
Antonyms
routine (Refers to regular, ongoing tasks rather than a specific, time-limited piece of work.)
Themes
business
|education
|work
Definition
A planned job or task that you work on to reach a goal.
A planned piece of work, often with a specific aim and time frame, that requires effort and organization to complete.
VERB
B1
2
előre jelez
B1
Usage pattern:
to project [figure/result]
Economists project that the economy will grow by 2% next year.
A közgazdászok azt jelzik előre, hogy a gazdaság jövőre 2%-kal nőni fog.
Sales are projected to double in the next quarter.
Az előrejelzések szerint az eladások a következő negyedévben megduplázódnak.
The team projected higher costs due to inflation.
Learner examples
The company projects more sales next year.
A cég azt jelzi előre, hogy jövőre nőnek az eladásai.
Experts project rain tomorrow.
A szakértők holnapra esőt jeleznek előre.
They project higher prices for food.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'project' with 'plan'. 'Project' in this sense means to estimate, not to arrange steps for doing something.
Meaning
Estimate or forecast something
Collocations
project growth
|project earnings
|project demand
|project sales
Synonyms
forecast (Often used in business and weather contexts; focuses on predicting future outcomes.)
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predict (A more general term for saying what will happen in the future.)
Antonyms
ignore (Not consider future possibilities at all.)
Themes
business
|science
|planning
Definition
To guess or plan what will happen by looking at what is happening now.
To calculate or predict something in the future based on current information or trends.
VERB
A2
3
kivetít
B1
Usage pattern:
to project [image/light] onto [surface]
They projected the slides onto the large screen.
Kivetítették a diákat a nagy vászonra.
The art installation projects moving patterns onto the wall.
A művészeti installáció mozgó mintákat vetít ki a falra.
The teacher projected the diagram for everyone to see.
Learner examples
The teacher projected the picture on the wall.
A tanár kivetítette a képet a falra.
We projected the movie on a big screen.
Egy nagy vászonra vetítettük ki a filmet.
They projected words onto the board.
Common mistake:
Some learners may confuse 'project' with 'protect' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Meaning
Cast image or light on surface
Collocations
project a movie
|project an image
|project onto screen
Synonyms
display (A general term for showing something visually; can include screens and printed materials.)
|
beam (Informal term often used for sending light or images over a distance.)
Antonyms
obscure (To block or hide an image or light.)
Themes
technology
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To show an image or film on a wall or screen using light.
To make an image, light, or film appear on a surface by shining light through something.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to project [one's voice]
The actor projected his voice so the audience could hear every word.
A színész hangosan és tisztán beszélt, hogy a közönség minden szót halljon.
You need to project more if you want people in the back to hear you.
Hangosabban és érthetőbben kell beszélned, ha azt akarod, hogy hátul is halljanak.
She projected her words with confidence.
Learner examples
The singer projects her voice well.
Az énekesnő hangosan és tisztán énekel.
He projects so everyone can hear him.
Hangosan és érthetően beszél, ezért mindenki hallja.
Please project your voice in the play.
Meaning
Speak so voice carries far
Collocations
project your voice
|project well
|project clearly
Synonyms
enunciate (Focuses more on clear pronunciation than loudness.)
|
amplify (Increase volume, sometimes electronically.)
Antonyms
mumble (To speak quietly and unclearly.)
Themes
communication
|performance
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To speak in a strong, clear way so people far away can hear you.
To speak loudly and clearly so that one's voice can be heard over a distance.
VERB
B2
5
Usage pattern:
[object] projects from [surface]
A small ledge projects from the wall.
A falból egy kis párkány áll ki.
The balcony projects over the street below.
Az erkély az alatta lévő utca fölé nyúlik.
Branches projected into the path.
Learner examples
A rock projects from the ground.
Egy szikla áll ki a földből.
The balcony projects over the road.
Az erkély az út fölé nyúlik.
A branch projects into the river.
Meaning
Stick out from surface or edge
Collocations
balcony projects from building
|rock projects into sea
Synonyms
protrude (More formal; often used in scientific or technical contexts.)
|
jut out (Informal; emphasizes suddenness or sharpness of extension.)
Antonyms
recede (To move back from a position or edge.)
Themes
geometry
|architecture
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To stick out from a surface or edge.
To extend outward beyond a surface or edge.
Grammar
Dictionary form
project
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
US/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
Syllables & stress
pro - ject (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: project
- Plural: projects
Verb
- Base: project
- 3rd Person Singular: projects
- Present Participle: projecting
- Past: projected
Word family
Forms
projects
noun
projecting
verb
projected
verb
Core family
projector
noun B1
Related words
projection
noun B2
Expressions
project management
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt mˈænɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Planning and controlling projects
The work of planning and guiding a project until it is finished.
Examples
- She took a course in project management to improve her skills.
- Good project management is key to finishing on time.
project team
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt tˈim/
fixed phrase
Group working on a project
A group of people who work together on one project.
Examples
- Our project team meets every Monday morning.
- The project team completed their task ahead of schedule.
science project
1/sˈaɪəns pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
School scientific assignment or display
A school task where you study science and show what you learned, often with an experiment.
Examples
- My science project is about volcanoes.
- We won first prize for our science project at the fair.
side project
1/sˈaɪd pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
informal
Secondary piece of work
A smaller job or task you do besides your main work.
Examples
- She’s working on a side project designing jewelry.
- His side project eventually became his main business.
pet project
1/pˈɛt pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
A project someone cares about most
A project someone likes very much and gives special attention to.
Examples
- The new park is the mayor's pet project.
- The playground renovation is the mayor's pet project.
- Restoring old cars has been his pet project for years.
- She spent years working on her pet project.
pet project
2/pˈɛt pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
informal
Favorite personal project
A project that someone likes very much and spends extra time on, even if it is not important to others.
Examples
- Restoring the old car has become his pet project.
- She spends hours on her pet project every weekend.