Hungarian - English

fordít

A2 Hungarian
spend, channel, expend, render, turn, direct, invest, dedicate, bestow
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
energiát/időt fordít vmire; energiát fordít arra, hogy ...
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Meaning
Use energy or effort
Themes
effort |energy |work |purpose |core_vocabulary
Definition

To use or give effort, energy, or resources for a particular purpose.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
vmit vmire/vmibe fordít
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Meaning
direct towards a goal
Themes
resources |money |effort |energy |focus |purpose |work |business |core_vocabulary
Definition

To direct something, such as effort, money, or energy, towards a particular place, purpose, or activity.

VERB B1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vmit vmire; időt/energiát/pénzt/erőforrást fordít vmire
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Meaning
use resources such as time or money
Themes
resource_use |effort |time |money |purpose |formal |core_vocabulary |daily_life |business
Definition

To use or devote time, energy, money, or other resources for a particular purpose, often suggesting that a lot is used.

VERB B1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vmit vmire fordít
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Meaning
translate or express in another form
Themes
translation |language |expression |adaptation |communication |education
Definition

To express or translate something, such as words, ideas, or music, in another language, style, or form.

VERB A2
2
Usage pattern:
vmit valamerre fordít
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Meaning
Rotate around a point or axis
Themes
movement |rotation |axis |mechanics |core_vocabulary |science
Definition

To move or cause something to move around a central point or axis.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
valamit valamire fordít
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Meaning
aim or focus attention on something
Themes
aiming |focus |attention |goals |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To aim something towards a particular place, person, or goal, or to focus attention on something specific.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
időt/energiát/pénzt fordít vmire
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Meaning
Put money or resources for profit/result
Themes
finance |resource_allocation |time |effort |business |future_benefit
Definition

To put money, time, or effort into something with the expectation of achieving a financial return or other benefit.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
időt/energiát/figyelmet vmire fordít
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Meaning
Commit time or effort to something
Themes
commitment |time_use |effort |purpose |work |core_vocabulary |education
Definition

To give your time, energy, or attention completely to a particular activity, purpose, or person.

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