summarily
gb/səmˈɛɹɪli/ us/səmˈɛɹɪli/
B2
English
rövid úton, azonnal, haladéktalanul, röviden, egyszerűsített eljárásban, sommás eljárásban
C1
FORMAL
1
rövid úton
C1
Usage pattern:
summarily [dismiss/reject/deny/fire] [someone/something]
The manager summarily fired him after the argument, without any investigation.
A vita után a főnök mindenféle vizsgálat nélkül rövid úton kirúgta.
The judge summarily rejected the claim because it had no legal basis.
A bíró rövid úton elutasította a keresetet, mert annak nem volt jogalapja.
Her suggestion was summarily dismissed before she could explain it.
Learner examples
My request was summarily denied.
A kérésemet rövid úton elutasították.
He was summarily dismissed from his job.
Rövid úton elbocsátották az állásából.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use it as if it meant simply “briefly”; this sense is more about being abrupt or not following a full process.
Meaning
abruptly, without due process
Collocations
summarily dismissed
|summarily rejected
|summarily denied
|summarily fired
|summarily removed
|summarily overruled
|summarily refused
|summarily expelled
|summarily punished
|summarily dealt with
Synonyms
abruptly (Focuses on suddenness, not necessarily lack of procedure.)
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unceremoniously (Emphasizes lack of politeness or formality.)
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peremptorily (Stronger; suggests an authoritative, commanding refusal.)
Antonyms
after due process (With the full formal steps and a fair hearing.)
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carefully (With consideration and attention to detail.)
Themes
work
|law
|communication
Definition
quickly and firmly, without giving someone a full chance to explain
In a way that is immediate and decisive, without a formal process, full discussion, or careful consideration.
C1
FORMAL
2
azonnal
A1
Usage pattern:
summarily [do something]
When the alarm sounded, the building was summarily evacuated.
Amikor megszólalt a riasztó, az épületet azonnal kiürítették.
The committee summarily ended the meeting when the vote was completed.
A bizottság a szavazás befejeztével azonnal berekesztette az ülést.
Learner examples
The police acted summarily.
A rendőrség haladéktalanul intézkedett.
She summarily closed the door.
Azonnal becsukta az ajtót.
Common mistake:
This meaning is less common than the “abruptly/without a hearing” meaning, and it can sound formal in everyday speech.
Meaning
immediately, without delay
Collocations
summarily dispose of
|summarily return
|summarily deal with
|summarily decide
|summarily end
Synonyms
immediately (Neutral and very common in everyday English.)
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promptly (Suggests quickness in response to something.)
Antonyms
eventually (Happening after some time, not right away.)
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gradually (Happening slowly over time.)
Themes
time
Definition
right away; at once
Immediately; without delay or hesitation.
B2
FORMAL
3
röviden
A2
Usage pattern:
put [something] summarily
To put it summarily, the plan failed because it was underfunded.
Röviden összefoglalva: a terv azért vallott kudarcot, mert nem kapott elég pénzt.
The report summarily describes the main findings in the first paragraph.
A jelentés az első bekezdésben röviden ismerteti a fő megállapításokat.
She summarily outlined the steps and moved on to questions.
Learner examples
He explained it summarily.
Röviden elmagyarázta.
Summarily, the project was a success.
Röviden: a projekt sikeres volt.
Common mistake:
Learners may prefer “in summary” or “briefly,” which are more common in conversation.
Meaning
briefly; in summary
Collocations
to put it summarily
|summarily stated
|summarily described
|summarily outlined
Synonyms
briefly (Most common everyday choice.)
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concisely (Emphasizes using few words without losing meaning.)
Antonyms
in detail (With many details rather than a short summary.)
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at length (For a long time or with much explanation.)
Themes
communication
|writing
Definition
in a short way; briefly
In a brief, condensed way; as a summary.
C1
LEGAL
4
Usage pattern:
be summarily [tried/convicted]
Minor offences may be summarily tried in a magistrates’ court.
A kisebb vétségeket magisztrátusi bíróságon egyszerűsített eljárásban is elbírálhatják.
He was summarily convicted and fined.
Egyszerűsített eljárásban bűnösnek mondták ki és megbírságolták.
The judge ruled that the matter should not be summarily decided.
Meaning
using summary legal procedure
Collocations
summarily convicted
|summarily tried
|summarily dealt with
|summarily punishable
Synonyms
by summary procedure (More explicit legal wording.)
Antonyms
by jury trial (Involving a full trial with a jury.)
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after a full hearing (With full courtroom procedure and argument.)
Themes
law
Definition
in court, using a quicker legal process
In a way that uses a summary legal procedure, without a full trial (often without a jury).
Grammar
Dictionary form
summarily
IPA
GB/səmˈɛɹɪli/
US/səmˈɛɹɪli/
Syllables & stress
sum - mar - ily (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: summarily
- Plural: summarilies
Expressions
summarily deny
1/səmˈɛɹɪli dɪnˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
deny without a full review
to refuse something immediately, without reviewing it fully
Examples
- The insurer summarily denied the claim, citing a missing document.
- The judge summarily denied the motion as untimely.
- Her request for an extension was summarily denied.
Learner examples
- The court summarily denied his request.
summarily dismiss
1/səmˈɛɹɪli dɪsmˈɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
dismiss without a full hearing
to refuse or end something immediately without discussing it fully
Examples
- The court summarily dismissed the lawsuit for lack of evidence.
- She summarily dismissed his explanation as nonsense.
- The company summarily dismissed the employee after the incident.
Learner examples
- The judge summarily dismissed the case.
- She summarily dismissed the idea.
summarily execute
1/səmˈɛɹɪli ˈɛksɪkjˌut/
fixed phrase
formal
kill without a trial
to be killed without a trial
Examples
- Witnesses said the prisoners were summarily executed after being captured.
- The report alleges that civilians were summarily executed by the militia.
summarily reject
1/səmˈɛɹɪli ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
reject without full consideration
to say “no” right away without considering it much
Examples
- The committee summarily rejected the proposal as too expensive.
- His application was summarily rejected because it was incomplete.
- The judge summarily rejected the defence argument.
Learner examples
- They summarily rejected my request.