English - Hungarian

publish

gb/pˈʌblɪʃ/ us/pˈʌblɪʃ/
B1 English
~ 900
kiad, közzétesz, publikál, kihirdet, nyilvánosságra hoz, feltölt, élesít
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
to publish [something]
The company plans to publish the report next month.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy jövő hónapban közzéteszi a jelentést.
She published her first novel when she was only 25.
Mindössze 25 éves volt, amikor megjelent az első regénye.
The government will publish new guidelines on health and safety.
They decided to publish the findings in a scientific journal.
He publishes articles on his personal blog every week.
Learner examples
I want to publish my story online.
Szeretném online közzétenni a történetemet.
The school will publish a list of winners.
Az iskola közzéteszi a nyertesek listáját.
She will publish her new book soon.
We will publish our photos on the website.
They publish news every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'publish' with 'write'. Writing is creating the content; publishing is making it available to others.
Meaning
Make content available to the public
Collocations
publish a book |publish an article |publish online |publish results |publish a report
Synonyms
release (General term for making something available; can be used for media or products beyond print.) | issue (Often used for official or formal publications like reports or statements.)
Antonyms
withhold (To deliberately not make information or content public.)
Themes
media |business |technology |communication |arts_entertainment |education
Definition

To make a book, article, or other work ready for people to read or see.

To prepare and distribute a book, article, website, or other content so that it is available to the public.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
to publish [information/details]
The court published the list of approved candidates.
A bíróság közzétette a jóváhagyott jelöltek listáját.
The university published the exam results on its website.
Az egyetem közzétette a vizsgaeredményeket a honlapján.
The city council has published details of the new traffic plan.
Learner examples
The school will publish the test scores tomorrow.
Az iskola holnap közzéteszi a teszteredményeket.
They published the names of the winners.
Közzétették a nyertesek nevét.
The police published details about the missing person.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'publish' only means printing books. It also means making any kind of information public.
Meaning
Make information officially known
Collocations
publish a notice |publish details |publish results |publish a statement
Synonyms
announce (General term for telling people something publicly; not limited to printed form.) | proclaim (Formal or ceremonial announcement.)
Antonyms
conceal (To keep information secret instead of making it public.)
Themes
law |media |communication
Definition

To tell people official information so everyone can know it.

To make information, especially official or legal information, publicly known.

VERB B1 TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to publish [content] online
They published the new version of the app last night.
Tegnap este élesítették az alkalmazás új verzióját.
The developer will publish the game update next week.
A fejlesztő jövő héten élesíti a játék frissítését.
We need to publish this article on the company blog by Monday.
Learner examples
I will publish my photos on my blog.
Fel fogom tölteni a fotóimat a blogomra.
The store will publish new items online tomorrow.
Az üzlet holnap új termékeket tesz közzé online.
He published a video on his channel.
Meaning
Put digital content online
Collocations
publish a website |publish an app |publish online content
Synonyms
upload (Specifically means transferring files to a server; not always about public access.) | deploy (Technical term for making software ready and accessible for use.)
Antonyms
unpublish (To remove online content from public access.)
Themes
technology |communication
Definition

To put files, programs, or other things on the internet so people can use them.

In computing, to make software, webpages, or other digital materials available on the internet or a network.

Grammar
Dictionary form
publish
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪʃ/
US/pˈʌblɪʃ/
Syllables & stress
pub - lish (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
Word forms
Verb
  • Base: publish
  • 3rd Person Singular: publishes
  • Present Participle: publishing
  • Past: published
Word family
Forms
publishes verb publishing verb published verb
Core family
publication noun B1 publisher noun B1
Related words
public adjective A2 publicity noun B2 publicize verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unpublished adjective B2
Advanced or less common
publishable adjective republish verb
Expressions

publish and be damned

1
/pˈʌblɪʃ ˈænd bˈi dˈæmd/
idiom informal

Release information regardless of backlash

To make something public even if it might cause trouble or criticism.

Examples
  • The editor decided, 'Publish and be damned!' after threats from critics.
  • He chose to publish and be damned rather than hide the truth.

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