weld
gb/wˈɛld/ us/wˈɛld/
B2
English
~ 8600
hegeszt, összekovácsol, hegesztési varrat, hegesztés, festő rezeda
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
1
hegeszt
B2
Usage pattern:
to weld [one piece] to [another piece]
The mechanic will weld a new pipe onto the exhaust system.
A szerelő egy új csövet hegeszt majd a kipufogórendszerre.
Make sure you weld the brackets securely to the steel beam.
Ügyelj rá, hogy a konzolokat stabilan hegeszd az acélgerendához.
They welded the broken rail back into place overnight.
This type of aluminum is difficult to weld without special equipment.
The artist welded scrap metal to create a large outdoor sculpture.
Learner examples
He can weld two metal bars together.
Össze tud hegeszteni két fémrudat.
The worker will weld a new handle onto the door.
A munkás egy új fogantyút hegeszt majd az ajtóra.
They welded a small metal plate to the car.
My uncle learned how to weld in trade school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "weld" with "solder". "Weld" is usually for stronger joins, often with steel or other structural metals at very high temperatures, while "solder" is for softer metals, like electronics and plumbing. Another mistake is saying *"weld together with heat"*; this is redundant, because welding already implies heat.
Meaning
join metal parts by heating
Collocations
weld two pieces together
|weld the joints
|weld the frame
|weld a crack
|weld to the surface
|properly welded
Synonyms
fuse (Often used more generally for melting and joining; 'weld' is more specific to metalwork.)
|
join (Very general; does not imply heat or metal unless the context makes it clear.)
Antonyms
cut (Separates metal parts instead of joining them.)
|
separate (General opposite of joining metal pieces together.)
Themes
work
|technology
|construction
Definition
to join pieces of metal by heating them until they melt and become one piece
To join pieces of metal (or some plastics) by heating them to a high temperature, often adding filler material, so that they fuse into a single solid piece as they cool.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to weld [people/things] together
Shared hardship can weld a group of strangers into a close-knit team.
A közösen átélt nehézségek szorosan összetartó csapattá kovácsolhatnak össze egy csapatnyi idegent.
The new coach managed to weld the individual stars into a disciplined side.
Az új edzőnek sikerült fegyelmezett csapattá összekovácsolnia az egyéni sztárokat.
Years of working together had welded the partners into a highly effective unit.
The crisis helped weld the divided community together.
Their common goal welded the two organizations into a powerful alliance.
Learner examples
The project helped weld the class together.
A projekt segített összekovácsolni az osztályt.
Difficult times can weld a family together.
A nehéz idők összekovácsolhatják a családot.
The new leader tried to weld the two groups into one team.
Playing sports together welded the children into a strong group.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse "weld" instead of more common verbs like "bring together" or "unite" in neutral contexts. "Weld" usually suggests that the unity is very strong or has been created by pressure or a difficult experience, not just simple cooperation.
Meaning
bring people or parts into strong unity
Collocations
weld a team together
|weld the community together
|weld into a single unit
|experience that welded them together
|weld different factions together
Synonyms
unite (More general and formal; does not have the strong, almost physical sense of being tightly bound like "weld".)
|
bond (Focuses more on emotional closeness; "weld" suggests strong structural or organizational unity.)
Antonyms
divide (Describes making a group less united, the opposite of welding them together.)
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fragment (Emphasizes breaking a group into pieces instead of making it act as one.)
Themes
relationships
|society
|organization
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
to make people or parts join together and act like one strong group
To bring people, groups, or different parts together so that they become very closely united or work as a single, strong unit.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The weld along the pipe cracked under pressure.
A cső mentén futó hegesztési varrat a nyomás hatására megrepedt.
Inspect each weld carefully for signs of fatigue.
Minden hegesztési varratot gondosan vizsgáljon meg fáradási jelek szempontjából.
A poor weld in the frame caused the whole structure to bend.
The engineer marked the faulty welds that had to be redone.
This type of steel can produce very clean, smooth welds.
Learner examples
The weld on this bar is not strong.
Ezen a rúdon nem erős a hegesztési varrat.
He checked every weld on the bridge.
Minden hegesztési varratot ellenőrzött a hídon.
There is a small crack in the weld.
The pipe broke because the weld was weak.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"the welding"* when they mean the actual joint, as in *"the welding is broken"*. Native speakers more often say "the weld is broken" for the joint, while "welding" usually refers to the process or job.
Meaning
joint formed where metal is welded
Collocations
a strong weld
|a weak weld
|inspect the weld
|check the welds
|the weld failed
|continuous weld
Synonyms
welded joint (More explicit technical phrase for the same thing.)
Antonyms
gap (Highlights an opening or space instead of a solid joint between parts.)
Themes
work
|technology
|construction
Definition
the place where two metal parts have been joined by welding
The line or area where two or more pieces of metal (or plastic) have been welded together, considered as a single joined section.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
hegesztés
B2
The frame requires only one more weld before it is finished.
A vázon már csak egy hegesztést kell elvégezni, és kész.
Each weld on the pressure vessel is recorded and certified.
A nyomástartó edényen végzett minden hegesztést dokumentálnak és tanúsítanak.
A quick tack weld will hold the pieces in place.
They added extra welds at the corners for safety.
The inspector rejected three of the welds on the tank.
Learner examples
He made three welds on the gate.
Három hegesztést végzett a kapun.
The last weld took a long time.
Az utolsó hegesztés sokáig tartott.
Every weld must be strong and clean.
They added another weld to make it safer.
Common mistake:
Learners may not see a difference between "a weld" (one operation or joint) and "welding" (the general process or skill). In many cases both are possible, but "three welds" counts individual joints, while "some welding" refers to the overall activity.
Meaning
single act or operation of welding
Collocations
apply a final weld
|make an additional weld
|a temporary weld
|each weld must be tested
|perform the weld
|number of welds
Synonyms
welding operation (More formal and clearly refers to the process step.)
Antonyms
cut (Represents removing or separating material rather than joining it.)
Themes
work
|technology
Definition
one time that someone welds something, or one weld that is made
A single act or operation of welding, or a specific weld that is made as part of a job or process.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
festő rezeda
C2
Historically, weld was widely grown in Europe as a yellow dye plant.
Régen a festő rezedát Európa-szerte termesztették sárga festéknövényként.
The fabric was dyed with weld to achieve a bright yellow color.
A szövetet festő rezedával festették, hogy élénksárga színt kapjon.
Traditional weavers sometimes combine weld and indigo to create green tones.
Archaeologists found traces of weld dye in the ancient textiles.
She grows weld and madder in her garden for natural dyeing.
Learner examples
People used weld to make yellow color for cloth.
Az emberek festő rezedával adtak sárga színt a szövetnek.
The farmer grew weld for dye.
A gazda festékalapanyagnak termesztett festő rezedát.
Old clothes were sometimes colored with weld and other plants.
Weld is a plant, not the metal work word.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this noun is related to the metalworking verb. In this meaning, "weld" is an unrelated plant name, used mainly in history, botany, and traditional dyeing contexts.
Meaning
yellow-flowering dye plant (Reseda luteola)
Collocations
weld dye
|weld plants
|dyed with weld
|weld and indigo
|fields of weld
Synonyms
dyer's rocket (Another common name for the same plant.)
Antonyms
indigo (A different dye source that produces blue rather than yellow.)
Themes
nature
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
a tall plant with yellow flowers that people used in the past to make yellow color for cloth
A tall plant, Reseda luteola, with small yellow flowers, traditionally used to produce a yellow dye for coloring fabric.
Grammar
Dictionary form
weld
IPA
GB/wˈɛld/
US/wˈɛld/
Syllables & stress
weld (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (weld)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: weld
- Plural: welds
Verb
- Base: weld
- 3rd Person Singular: welds
- Present Participle: welding
- Past: welded
Word family
Forms
welds
noun
welding
verb
welded
verb
Core family
welder
noun
Related words
weldable
adjective
Expressions
cold weld
1/kˈoʊld wˈɛld/
fixed phrase
technical
weld formed without external heating
a kind of weld where two clean metal surfaces join together under high pressure without extra heat from a flame or arc
Examples
- In space, two metal surfaces can form a cold weld if they touch in a vacuum.
- Cold welds are important in certain precision manufacturing processes.
weld bead
1/wˈɛld bˈid/
fixed phrase
technical
raised line of metal along a weld
the raised line of metal that you can see and feel on top of a weld where two pieces were joined
Examples
- A smooth weld bead is a sign of good technique.
- He ground down the weld bead to get a flat surface.
weld on
1/wˈɛld ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
technical
attach something to another by welding
to fix or add a part to something by welding it onto the surface
Examples
- The mechanic will weld on a new bracket for the exhaust pipe.
- They welded on reinforcement plates to strengthen the joint.
weld together
1/wˈɛld təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
join parts firmly, often by welding
to join two or more things so they become one solid thing, often by using welding; also, to make people or groups very united
Examples
- They welded the broken pieces of the frame together.
- Shared danger welded the group together in a matter of hours.
- The technician will weld the plates together to form a tank.