establish
gb/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/ us/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
B1
Inglés
~ 600
létrehoz, alapít, bevezet, megállapít, bizonyít, igazol, megszilárdít, elismertté válik, kialakít
VERBO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
to establish [something]
The company was established in 1995.
A céget 1995-ben alapították.
They established a new set of safety guidelines.
Új biztonsági irányelveket vezettek be.
The university was established over 200 years ago.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She established a small shop in the town.
Egy kis üzletet nyitott a városban.
We want to establish a new club at school.
Új klubot szeretnénk alapítani az iskolában.
The school was established in 1980.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'establish' with 'build' when talking about physical structures. 'Establish' refers to starting something officially, not physically constructing it.
Significado
Start or create officially
Colocaciones
establish a company
|establish a system
|establish rules
|establish a government
Sinónimos
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially companies or institutions.)
|
set up (More informal and general; can apply to temporary arrangements.)
Antónimos
dissolve (Refers to formally ending an organization or arrangement.)
Temas
business
|law
|government
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To start something like a company, school, or system in an official way.
To start or create an organization, system, or set of rules in an official or permanent way.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
to establish [that clause]
The police could not establish his whereabouts that night.
A rendőrség nem tudta megállapítani, hol tartózkodott azon az éjszakán.
Scientists have established a link between the two diseases.
A tudósok összefüggést mutattak ki a két betegség között.
It has been established that the product is safe.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher established that the answer was correct.
A tanár megállapította, hogy a válasz helyes.
They established that he was at home at the time.
Megállapították, hogy akkor otthon volt.
We need to establish the truth before we decide.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'establish' with 'guess' or 'assume', which do not require proof.
Significado
Prove or confirm truth
Colocaciones
establish the facts
|establish the truth
|establish guilt
Sinónimos
prove (Common and direct; often used in everyday speech.)
|
demonstrate (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Antónimos
disprove (To show that something is not true.)
Temas
law
|science
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To prove that something is true or correct so people believe it.
To show something is true, real, or valid in a way that people accept.
VERBO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
to establish [oneself/something] as [role/position]
She quickly established herself as a leading expert in the field.
Gyorsan a szakterület egyik vezető szakértőjeként ismerték el.
The festival has established its place in the city’s cultural life.
A fesztivál megszilárdította a helyét a város kulturális életében.
He worked hard to establish trust with his clients.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He established himself as a good teacher.
Jó tanárként vált ismertté.
The team established a strong friendship.
A csapat tagjai között szoros barátság alakult ki.
She established her place in the company.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes try to use 'establish' for temporary situations, but it usually implies long-term recognition.
Significado
Secure position or reputation
Colocaciones
establish oneself as
|establish credibility
|establish authority
Sinónimos
secure (Emphasizes making something safe from loss or challenge.)
|
cement (Informal metaphor for making something fixed or unchangeable.)
Antónimos
undermine (To weaken someone's position or reputation.)
Temas
career
|social
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make people see you as having a certain position or reputation for a long time.
To make a position, reputation, or relationship recognized and likely to continue for a long time.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
establish
AFI
GB/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
US/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
Sílabas y acento
es - tab - lish (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tab)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: establish
- 3rd Person Singular: establishes
- Present Participle: establishing
- Past: established
Familia de palabras
Forms
establishes
verb
establishing
verb
established
verb
Core family
establishment
noun B1
Related words
reestablish
verb
Expresiones
establish a foothold
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ə fˈʊthˌoʊld/
fixed phrase
Gain secure position in area/market
To get and keep a strong position in a place, business, or situation.
Ejemplos
- The company has established a foothold in the Asian market.
- They quickly established a foothold in the industry.
establish contact
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ kˈɑntˌækt/
fixed phrase
Begin communication with someone
To start communicating with someone, especially for the first time.
Ejemplos
- We need to establish contact with the local authorities before starting work.
- The rescue team tried to establish contact with the lost hikers.
establish the facts
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ðə fˈækts/
fixed phrase
Find and confirm the truth
To find out what is true by getting clear information.
Ejemplos
- Before making accusations, we must establish the facts.
- The lawyer worked hard to establish the facts of the case.