muster
gb/mˈʌstɚ/ us/mˈʌstɚ/
B2
Inglés
~ 9600
összeszed, gyülekezik, összehív, sorakozó
VERBO
B2
1
összeszed
B2
Patrón de uso:
to muster [abstract noun] to [verb]
She finally mustered the courage to ask for a raise.
Végül összeszedte a bátorságát, hogy fizetésemelést kérjen.
He could not muster the energy to go out after such a long day.
Egy ilyen hosszú nap után nem tudta összeszedni az energiáját, hogy kimozduljon.
The candidate is trying to muster enough support to win the leadership vote.
I mustered a smile, even though I was still upset.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I mustered the courage to speak in class.
Összeszedtem a bátorságomat, hogy megszólaljak az órán.
He tried to muster the strength to stand up.
Megpróbálta összeszedni az erejét, hogy felálljon.
They could not muster enough support for the new rule.
She mustered a little hope and called her friend.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"collect courage"* or *"find courage"* instead of "muster (up) courage" or "gain courage". "Muster" is usually used with abstract nouns like courage, strength, support, or energy, not with concrete objects.
Significado
Gather courage, strength, or support
Colocaciones
muster the courage
|muster enough support
|muster the strength
|muster enthusiasm
|muster a response
Sinónimos
summon (Often used in the same way for feelings like courage or strength, slightly more formal and dramatic.)
|
gather (More general; can be physical or abstract, while “muster” is more about effort or difficulty.)
Antónimos
lose (As in “lose courage” or “lose heart”; you fail to keep or cannot find the needed courage or strength.)
Temas
emotions
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To try hard to get enough courage, strength, or support to do something difficult.
To gather or produce courage, strength, support, or another non-physical resource, especially when it is difficult to do so.
VERBO
B2
2
gyülekezik
B1
összehív
B1
Patrón de uso:
to muster [people] [prepositional phrase]
The sergeant ordered the soldiers to muster in the main yard.
Az őrmester megparancsolta a katonáknak, hogy a főudvaron gyülekezzenek.
Passengers were told to muster on deck for the safety drill.
Az utasokat arra utasították, hogy a biztonsági gyakorlat miatt a fedélzeten gyülekezzenek.
The manager mustered the staff for an urgent meeting.
Volunteers will muster at the community center before heading to the site.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The captain told the crew to muster on the deck.
A kapitány azt mondta a legénységnek, hogy a fedélzeten gyülekezzenek.
Students mustered in the gym for the fire drill.
A diákok a tornateremben gyülekeztek a tűzriadó-gyakorlatra.
Workers mustered outside the building before starting the job.
The army unit mustered at sunrise.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "muster" instead of simpler verbs like "meet" or "come" in everyday situations (e.g. *"We will muster at the café"*). In normal, casual speech, "meet" or "get together" is more natural; "muster" sounds more formal or organized.
Significado
Assemble people, especially soldiers
Colocaciones
muster the troops
|muster the crew
|muster the team
|muster at dawn
Sinónimos
assemble (Very close in meaning; common in formal or official contexts like meetings or the military.)
|
gather (More general and everyday; not as strongly associated with military or formal organization.)
Antónimos
disperse (Means to send or break people up so they are no longer together; the opposite of bringing them together.)
Temas
military
|work
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To bring people together in one place, often for work or the military.
To gather people, especially soldiers, crew, or workers, together in one place for a particular purpose.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
sorakozó
B2
Patrón de uso:
at [time] muster
All personnel must report for morning muster at 0700 hours.
A teljes állománynak 0700-kor jelentkeznie kell a reggeli sorakozóra.
Several sailors were disciplined for failing to appear at the evening muster.
Több tengerészt is megbüntettek, mert nem jelentek meg az esti sorakozón.
The commander used the daily muster to give safety instructions.
During the drill, passengers were assigned to a specific muster on the lower deck.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The soldiers stood in line at morning muster.
A katonák sorban álltak a reggeli sorakozón.
You must attend muster or you will get in trouble.
Részt kell venned a sorakozón, különben bajba kerülsz.
At muster, the officer checked everyone’s name.
The ship has a safety muster for all passengers.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse the noun "muster" with the verb "muster" and say *"We have to do muster"* instead of "We have to attend muster" or "We have a morning muster."
Significado
Formal roll call or assembly
Colocaciones
morning muster
|evening muster
|mandatory muster
|attend muster
|muster parade
Sinónimos
roll call (Focuses on the act of reading names; "muster" includes the whole formal gathering and may involve inspection.)
Antónimos
dismissal (Refers to sending people away after a formation; contrasts with calling them together for muster.)
Temas
military
|work
|organization
|law
Definición
A planned meeting where soldiers or workers stand together so they can be counted, checked, or given orders.
A formal gathering of soldiers, crew members, or workers, usually for roll call, inspection, or receiving instructions.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
muster
AFI
GB/mˈʌstɚ/
US/mˈʌstɚ/
Sílabas y acento
muster (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (muster)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: muster
- 3rd Person Singular: musters
- Present Participle: mustering
- Past: mustered
Familia de palabras
Forms
musters
verb
mustering
verb
mustered
verb
Expresiones
muster in
1/mˈʌstɚ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
technical
Enroll into military service
To officially join the army, navy, or another military group.
Ejemplos
- The new recruits were mustered in at the training base.
- He was mustered in as a private and later promoted.
muster out
1/mˈʌstɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
technical
Discharge from military service
To officially leave the army, navy, or another military group.
Ejemplos
- He was mustered out of the army after eight years of service.
- Many soldiers were mustered out when the war ended.
muster support
1/mˈʌstɚ səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Gather political or public support
To get enough people to agree with or help a plan, idea, or person.
Ejemplos
- The party is trying to muster support for the new tax plan.
- They failed to muster enough support to change the law.
muster the courage to
1/mˈʌstɚ ðə kˈɚɪd͡ʒ tə/
fixed phrase
Gather courage to do something
To get enough courage to do something that feels difficult or scary.
Ejemplos
- She finally mustered the courage to quit her job.
- He never mustered the courage to tell her how he felt.
muster up
1/mˈʌstɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Gather courage or feelings
To get enough courage, strength, or feeling to do something, often when it is hard.
Ejemplos
- I couldn’t muster up the courage to call her.
- He finally mustered up the energy to clean the apartment.
- She tried to muster up some enthusiasm for the long meeting.
pass muster
1/pˈæs mˈʌstɚ/
idiom
Be acceptable or good enough
To be good enough to be accepted or approved.
Ejemplos
- His work didn’t pass muster with the new manager.
- The proposal will never pass muster if it’s not backed up by data.
- Her explanation barely passed muster, but the teacher let it go.