manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
Inglés
~ 4200
manipulál, kezel, mozgat, állít, módosít, feldolgoz
VERBO
B2
1
manipulál
B2
Patrón de uso:
to manipulate [someone/something]
The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion before the election.
A politikust azzal vádolták, hogy a választás előtt megpróbálta manipulálni a közvéleményt.
He manipulated his coworkers into doing his share of the work.
Manipulálta a munkatársait, hogy helyette elvégezzék a rá háruló munkát.
The company manipulated the figures to make their profits look higher.
She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He manipulated his friend to get money.
Manipulálta a barátját, hogy pénzt szerezzen tőle.
The ad tried to manipulate people to buy the product.
A reklám megpróbálta manipulálni az embereket, hogy megvegyék a terméket.
She manipulated him to help her with work.
They manipulated the story to make it sound better.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
Significado
Control or influence unfairly
Colocaciones
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
Sinónimos
exploit (Suggests taking advantage of someone for personal gain, often more openly negative.)
|
influence (Can be neutral or positive; less likely to imply dishonesty.)
Antónimos
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
|
assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
Temas
psychology
|relationships
|business
Definición
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
To control, influence, or manage someone or something, often in a clever, unfair, or dishonest way.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
to manipulate [object]
The surgeon manipulated the instruments with great precision.
A sebész nagy pontossággal kezelte a sebészeti eszközöket.
You can manipulate the settings to get better sound quality.
Állíthatsz a beállításokon, hogy jobb hangminőséget érj el.
Scientists can manipulate cells in a laboratory.
He manipulated the joystick to steer the drone.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She manipulated the camera to get a better picture.
Úgy állította be a kamerát, hogy jobb képet kapjon.
He manipulated the toy car with his hand.
Kézzel mozgatta a játékautót.
The worker manipulated the machine carefully.
You can manipulate the screen with your fingers.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
Significado
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
Colocaciones
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
Sinónimos
operate (Focuses on working a machine or device, not necessarily with fine skill.)
|
handle (General term for touching or controlling an object; less emphasis on skill.)
Antónimos
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
Temas
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
Definición
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
To move, arrange, or operate something skillfully, especially with the hands or a tool.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
The software allows you to manipulate images easily.
A szoftverrel könnyen módosíthatod a képeket.
Researchers manipulated the variables to test different scenarios.
A kutatók módosították a változókat, hogy különböző forgatókönyveket teszteljenek.
He was charged with manipulating financial records.
Graphic designers often manipulate photos to improve appearance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You can manipulate data in the computer program.
A számítógépes programban adatokat módosíthatsz.
The scientist manipulated the numbers for the test.
A tudós módosította a számokat a teszthez.
The company manipulated the report for better results.
I can manipulate photos with this app.
Significado
Adjust data for desired result
Colocaciones
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
Sinónimos
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
|
alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
Antónimos
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
Temas
technology
|science
|business
Definición
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
To change, arrange, or process information, data, or variables to achieve a specific outcome.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
manipulate
AFI
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
ma - nip - u - late (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
Familia de palabras
Forms
manipulates
verb
manipulating
verb
manipulated
verb
Core family
manipulation
noun B2
manipulative
adjective B2
Related words
manipulator
noun
Advanced or less common
manipulable
adjective
manipulatively
adverb
Expresiones
manipulate public opinion
1/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt pˈʌblɪk əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Influence people's views unfairly
To make people think a certain way by using unfair methods.
Ejemplos
- The government was accused of manipulating public opinion through propaganda.
- Media outlets can sometimes manipulate public opinion without people realizing it.
manipulate the market
1/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
Unfairly influence financial markets
To change prices in the market in an unfair way to make money.
Ejemplos
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.