utilise
gb/jˌutˈɪlˌaɪz/ us/jˌutˈɪlˌaɪz/
C1
Inglés
felhasznál, hasznosít
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
felhasznál
B1
Patrón de uso:
utilise [something] (to do [something]) / utilise [something] for [purpose]
The company plans to utilise its existing network to deliver the new service.
A vállalat a meglévő hálózatát tervezi felhasználni az új szolgáltatás nyújtására.
We should utilise the meeting to clarify roles and deadlines.
Fel kellene használnunk a megbeszélést arra, hogy tisztázzuk a szerepeket és a határidőket.
The space under the stairs was utilised for storage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We can utilise this room for classes.
Ezt a termet felhasználhatjuk órákra.
She utilised her laptop to write the report.
A laptopját használta fel a jelentés megírására.
Error frecuente:
In American English the usual spelling is utilize. In everyday conversation, use is more natural than utilise.
Significado
use something for a purpose
Colocaciones
utilise resources
|utilise technology
|utilise data
|utilise equipment
|utilise available space
|utilise staff
|utilise expertise
|utilise opportunities
|utilise facilities
|utilise a system
Sinónimos
use (More neutral and far more common in everyday English.)
|
employ (Often suggests deliberate or skilled use, slightly formal.)
|
make use of (Phrase that emphasizes using something as a resource.)
Antónimos
waste (To use something carelessly or without benefit.)
|
neglect (To fail to use or take advantage of something.)
Temas
work
|business
|education
|technology
Definición
to use something in a useful way
To use something, especially in a practical, effective, or planned way.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
hasznosít
B2
Patrón de uso:
utilise [substance] / utilise [something] as [source]
Some bacteria can utilise methane as an energy source.
Egyes baktériumok képesek a metánt energiaforrásként hasznosítani.
The body learns to utilise fat more efficiently during endurance training.
Az állóképességi edzés során a szervezet megtanulja hatékonyabban hasznosítani a zsírt.
Certain plants utilise nitrogen from the soil differently in poor conditions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The body can utilise sugar for energy.
A szervezet képes a cukrot energiaforrásként hasznosítani.
Error frecuente:
This meaning is mainly used in scientific or medical contexts; in general English, use is usually preferred.
Significado
absorb and use nutrients or energy
Colocaciones
utilise glucose
|utilise oxygen
|utilise nitrogen
|utilise carbon dioxide
|utilise energy
|utilise fatty acids
|utilise nutrients
|utilise carbohydrates
|utilise protein
|utilise sunlight
Sinónimos
metabolize (More specific: to chemically process substances in the body.)
|
consume (Focuses on using up a resource; less specific about biological processing.)
Antónimos
excrete (To pass a substance out of the body rather than use it.)
Temas
science
|biology
|health
|environment
Definición
to take in a substance and use it
To absorb and use a substance such as food, nutrients, or energy as part of a biological or chemical process.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
utilise
AFI
GB/jˌutˈɪlˌaɪz/
US/jˌutˈɪlˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
util - ise (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ise)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: utilise
- 3rd Person Singular: utilises
- Present Participle: utilising
- Past: utilised
Expresiones
utilise something to the full
1/jˌutˈɪlˌaɪz sˈʌmθɪŋ tə ðə fˈʊl/
fixed phrase
formal
use something as much as possible
to use something fully
Ejemplos
- The team is trying to utilise the new software to the full.
- To utilise the funding to the full, the project must start this year.
- Good managers utilise their staff to the full without overloading them.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We should utilise this chance to the full.
utilise the services of someone
1/jˌutˈɪlˌaɪz ðə sˈɚvɪsɪz əv sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
use someone’s professional help
to pay someone to help you
Ejemplos
- They decided to utilise the services of a translator for the contract.
- Many small firms utilise the services of external accountants.
- We may need to utilise the services of a specialist to fix the issue.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We utilised the services of a lawyer.