levy
gb/lˈɛvi/ us/lˈɛvi/
B2
Inglés
~ 9300
kivet, kiró, adó, díj, illeték, kivetés, végrehajtás alá von, végrehajtást vezet, besoroz, sereget állít fel, sorozott csapat, sorozott sereg
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
to levy [a tax/charge/fine] on [something/someone]
The government plans to levy a new tax on sugary drinks.
A kormány új adót tervez kivetni a cukros italokra.
Environmental groups argue that the city should levy higher parking fees in the downtown area.
A környezetvédő csoportok szerint a városnak magasabb parkolási díjakat kellene kivetnie a belvárosban.
The court may levy a substantial fine on companies that break the regulations.
To fund the project, the council decided to levy a small charge on each household.
Many voters oppose levying additional taxes during an economic downturn.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The city will levy a tax on plastic bags.
A város adót vet ki a műanyag zacskókra.
The court can levy a fine if you break the law.
A bíróság bírságot róhat ki rád, ha megszeged a törvényt.
They want to levy higher taxes on rich people.
The school may levy a small fee for the trip.
The government decided to levy a duty on imported cars.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *“take a tax”* or *“put a tax”* instead of *“levy a tax”* or *“impose a tax.” Also, they may forget the preposition *“on”*, saying *“levy a tax people”* instead of *“levy a tax on people.”*
Significado
officially impose a tax or fee
Colocaciones
levy a tax
|levy a fine
|levy a fee
|levy charges
|levy duties on imports
|levy a penalty
Sinónimos
impose (A broader and more common verb that covers putting any rule, limit, or charge in place, not only financial ones.)
Antónimos
abolish (Means to officially end or remove a law, tax, or system, the opposite of creating or applying it.)
Temas
economy
|government
|law
|business
|finance
|politics
Definición
To make people pay a tax, fee, or fine by an official decision, usually by a government or other authority.
To officially impose a tax, fee, fine, or other charge that must be paid, especially by a government or authority.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
a levy on [something]
The new levy on plastic packaging is expected to raise millions in revenue.
Az új, műanyag csomagolásra kivetett adó várhatóan milliós bevételt hoz.
Farmers have criticized the proposed levy on fertilizer.
A gazdák bírálták a műtrágyára tervezett adót.
The council introduced a special levy to fund the new sports center.
A fuel levy was added to help pay for road repairs.
Small businesses say the levy is an unfair extra cost.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The government added a levy on sugar.
A kormány adót vezetett be a cukorra.
We must pay a levy on our electricity bill.
Az áramszámlánkon egy külön díjat kell fizetnünk.
The city council created a new levy for schools.
There is a special levy on imported cars.
Many people are unhappy about the new levy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *levy* (a specific tax or charge) with *revenue* (all the money the government receives). Another mistake is using the wrong preposition, e.g. *“a levy for cigarettes”* instead of *“a levy on cigarettes.”*
Significado
official tax, fee, or fine
Colocaciones
a levy on imports
|a property levy
|fuel levy
|carbon levy
|special levy
|impose a levy
Sinónimos
tax (The most common general word; *levy* is more formal and often appears in official or written contexts.)
Antónimos
rebate (A payment or reduction of money back to taxpayers, which reverses or softens the effect of a levy.)
Temas
economy
|government
|business
|finance
|law
|politics
Definición
A tax, fee, or fine that people must pay because the government or another authority decides it.
An amount of money that is officially demanded as a tax, fee, fine, or similar charge, especially by a government or public authority.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
kivetés
C1
Patrón de uso:
the levy of [a tax/charge] on [something]
The court ruled that the levy of the tax was constitutional.
A bíróság úgy ítélte meg, hogy az adó kivetése alkotmányos volt.
The treaty prohibited the levy of customs duties between the two countries.
A szerződés megtiltotta a vámok kivetését a két ország között.
Citizens protested against the levy of additional charges on basic services.
The auditor questioned the legality of the levy of fines without proper notice.
The bill concerns the levy of local property taxes by municipalities.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The law allows the levy of this tax.
A törvény lehetővé teszi ennek az adónak a kivetését.
Some people protested the levy of new charges.
Néhányan tiltakoztak az új díjak kivetése ellen.
The government delayed the levy of higher fees.
They argued that the levy of the tax was not fair.
The treaty stops the levy of customs duties.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that this sense is about the action or process, not the money itself. For the money, use *a levy* in sense 2.
Significado
act of imposing a tax or fee
Colocaciones
the levy of taxes
|the levy of fines
|levy of customs duties
|authorization for the levy
|prohibit the levy of
|challenge the levy of a tax
Sinónimos
imposition (A more common and general term for putting a tax, rule, or burden in place; *levy* is more specific and legalistic.)
Antónimos
repeal (Refers to cancelling a law or tax, which reverses the official act of levy.)
Temas
law
|government
|economy
|finance
|politics
Definición
The action when a government or authority decides to make people pay a tax, fee, or fine and starts to collect it.
The official act or process of imposing and collecting a tax, fee, fine, or similar charge.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
to levy [on/upon] [someone’s property/assets]
The tax authorities can levy on your bank account if you fail to pay.
Az adóhatóság végrehajtás alá vonhatja a bankszámládat, ha nem fizetsz.
The sheriff levied upon the defendant’s property to satisfy the judgment.
A seriff végrehajtás alá vonta az alperes vagyonát, hogy érvényt szerezzen az ítéletnek.
Before the creditor can levy on the assets, they must obtain a court order.
The agency is authorized to levy on wages for unpaid child support.
Once the property has been levied, it may be sold at auction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The court can levy on a person’s house if they do not pay.
A bíróság végrehajtás alá vonhatja valakinek a házát, ha nem fizet.
The tax office may levy on his bank account.
Az adóhivatal végrehajtást vezethet a bankszámlájára.
They tried to stop the government from levying on their property.
The lawyer explained that the company’s cars could be levied.
A judge must approve before the state levies on your wages.
Significado
seize property to satisfy debt
Colocaciones
levy execution
|levy on property
|levy on assets
|levy on a bank account
|levy a judgment
|levy upon a debtor’s goods
Sinónimos
seize (A more general term for taking something by legal or official power; *levy* stresses doing so to satisfy a debt or judgment.)
Antónimos
release (To free property from a legal claim or seizure, undoing the effect of a levy.)
Temas
law
|finance
Definición
In legal language, to take money or property from someone by law because they did not pay a debt, tax, or fine.
In law, to officially seize money or property in order to enforce a judgment or collect a debt or tax.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
5
besoroz
B2
Patrón de uso:
to levy [troops/an army] from [somewhere]
The king levied troops from every region of his kingdom.
A király a királysága minden vidékéről katonákat sorozott be.
In response to the invasion, the city hastily levied an army.
A támadásra válaszul a város sietve sereget állított fel.
The duke was accused of levying forces without the crown’s permission.
During the rebellion, both sides tried to levy men from the same villages.
Unable to levy sufficient troops, the prince sought help from foreign mercenaries.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The king levied an army to fight his enemies.
A király sereget állított fel, hogy megküzdjön ellenségeivel.
The lord levied many men from the towns.
Az úr sok férfit sorozott be a városokból.
They levied troops from all parts of the country.
The ruler could levy soldiers when there was a war.
The prince tried to levy more forces but failed.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this sense is modern and common, but it mainly appears in historical or literary texts. In modern contexts, use *recruit* or *call up* instead.
Significado
raise or recruit troops
Colocaciones
levy troops
|levy an army
|levy forces
|levy soldiers from the provinces
|levy men for war
|levy a militia
Sinónimos
conscript (Focuses on forcing people into military service; *levy* is broader and can include general raising of forces.)
Antónimos
demobilize (To release soldiers from military service, the opposite of raising or calling them up.)
Temas
military
|history
|government
|politics
Definición
To bring together soldiers for an army, usually because the ruler or government orders people to serve.
To raise, gather, or recruit soldiers or military forces, especially by official order and often with some level of compulsion.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
ARCHAIC
6
Patrón de uso:
a levy of [troops/men]
The king’s feudal levies were no match for the professional mercenaries.
A király hűbéri sorozott csapatai nem vehették fel a versenyt a hivatásos zsoldosokkal.
Each noble was required to bring a levy of men when summoned to war.
Minden nemesnek egy csapatnyi embert kellett hoznia, amikor háborúba szólították.
Poorly trained levies broke and ran at the first charge.
The local levies were called out to defend the city walls.
After the battle, few of the original levies remained alive.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The lord sent his levy to help the king.
Az úr elküldte sorozott csapatát, hogy segítsen a királynak.
The levies were weak and afraid.
A sorozott csapatok gyengék és ijedtek voltak.
Every village had to send a levy of men.
The king’s levies were not well trained.
The levies waited outside the castle.
Error frecuente:
Learners might try to use this sense in modern military contexts. Today, words like *troops*, *soldiers*, or *militia* are preferred.
Significado
body of troops raised
Colocaciones
a levy of men
|local levies
|feudal levies
|raise a levy
|summon the levies
|call out the levies
Sinónimos
militia (A more common modern term for non‑professional soldiers; *levy* is older and often implies feudal or compulsory service.)
Antónimos
regular army (A permanent, professional army, contrasting with temporary or hastily raised levies.)
Temas
military
|history
|politics
Definición
A group of soldiers that a ruler or government brings together for war, often because people must serve.
A body of soldiers or troops that has been raised, especially by conscription or official order.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
levy
AFI
GB/lˈɛvi/
US/lˈɛvi/
Sílabas y acento
levy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (levy)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: levy
- Plural: levies
Verb
- Base: levy
- 3rd Person Singular: levies
- Present Participle: levying
- Past: levied
Familia de palabras
Forms
levies
noun
levying
verb
levied
verb
Expresiones
impose a levy on
1/ɪmpˈoʊz ə lˈɛvi ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
introduce a specific tax or charge
To officially decide that there will be a certain tax or fee on something and start to collect it.
Ejemplos
- The council voted to impose a levy on second homes.
- Several countries have imposed a levy on digital services.
- They plan to impose a levy on airline tickets to fund climate projects.
levy a tax on
1/lˈɛvi ə tˈæks ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
officially impose a tax on something
To make an official decision that people must pay a tax on a particular thing.
Ejemplos
- The government plans to levy a tax on luxury goods.
- Several countries have decided to levy a tax on carbon emissions.
- The city might levy a tax on hotel stays to fund tourism projects.
levy charges against
1/lˈɛvi t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɪz əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
formal
impose charges or fees on someone
To officially make someone pay certain costs or fees, usually because of something they did.
Ejemplos
- The company decided not to levy charges against long‑standing customers.
- The bank will levy charges against your account if you go over the limit.
- Residents complained when the council began to levy charges against parking permits.
levy duties on
1/lˈɛvi dˈutiz ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
impose customs duties on goods
To make an official decision that people must pay special taxes on goods when they bring them into a country.
Ejemplos
- The government agreed not to levy duties on agricultural products.
- Several nations threatened to levy duties on steel imports.
- They decided to levy duties on foreign cars to protect local producers.
levy war against
1/lˈɛvi wˈɔɹ əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
formal
raise and wage war against
To start and carry on a war against a government or country, especially in legal or historical language.
Ejemplos
- The rebels were accused of levying war against the king.
- Under the constitution, to levy war against the state is considered treason.
- The leaders were charged with conspiring to levy war against the government.
levy a fine
1/lˈɛvi ə fˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
officially impose a monetary penalty
To order someone to pay money as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.
Ejemplos
- The authorities levied a fine on the company for safety breaches.
- The court may levy a fine if you fail to appear.
- They can levy fines on businesses that violate regulations.
- Regulators can levy a fine on companies that lie about their products.
- The agency levied a fine for repeated safety violations.