indent
gb/ɪndˈɛnt/ us/ɪndˈɛnt/
B1
Englanti
behúz, behúzás, mélyedés, benyomódás, bevágás, benyom, benyomódik, bevág, igénylés, beszerzési igény, igényel, igénylést ad le
VERBI
B1
TECHNICAL
1
behúz
B2
Käyttömalli:
indent [text/a line/a paragraph] (by [amount])
Indent the first line of each paragraph by half an inch.
Húzd be minden bekezdés első sorát fél hüvelyknyivel.
Most code editors indent the next line automatically after a colon.
A legtöbb kódszerkesztő kettőspont után automatikusan behúzza a következő sort.
Select the block of text and indent it one level to the right.
Oppijaesimerkit
Please indent this paragraph.
Kérlek, húzd be ezt a bekezdést.
Indent the line with four spaces.
Húzd be a sort négy szóközzel.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse indent (move in) with outdent (move out) or with italicize (change style, not position).
Merkitys
move text in from margin
Kollokaatiot
indent a paragraph
|indent the first line
|indent a line
|indent code
|indent a block
|indent by two spaces
|indent by four spaces
|automatically indent
|properly indent
|indent with the Tab key
Synonyymit
inset (More formal; used in publishing and layout contexts.)
|
tab in (Informal and specific to typing/word processing.)
Antonyymit
outdent (Move text closer to the margin or farther to the left.)
Teemat
writing
|computing
|typography
Määritelmä
to add spaces at the start of a line so it begins farther to the right
To start a line of text farther from the margin by inserting spaces or a tab, especially at the beginning of a paragraph or in code.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
TECHNICAL
2
behúzás
B2
Käyttömalli:
an indent of [amount]; increase/decrease the indent
Set the indent to 1.25 cm for the first line of each paragraph.
Minden bekezdés első sorának behúzását állítsd 1,25 cm-re.
The bullet points have a larger indent than the main text.
A felsoroláspontok behúzása nagyobb, mint a főszövegé.
If the indent looks wrong, check whether tabs were used instead of spaces.
Oppijaesimerkit
This paragraph has a big indent.
Ennek a bekezdésnek nagy a behúzása.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use indentation for the general idea; indent is often used for a specific setting or amount in editors.
Merkitys
space at start of a line
Kollokaatiot
first-line indent
|left indent
|right indent
|hanging indent
|indent size
|indent level
|set an indent
|increase the indent
|reduce the indent
|remove the indent
Synonyymit
indentation (More general and more common in everyday explanations.)
|
inset (More common in design/layout contexts.)
Antonyymit
outdent (In formatting, an outdent reduces or reverses an indent.)
Teemat
writing
|computing
|typography
Määritelmä
the empty space at the start of a line
The blank space by which a line or paragraph is set in from the margin, or the amount of that space.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
3
Käyttömalli:
an indent in/on [surface]
There was a small indent on the table where the hot pan had pressed down.
Volt egy kis mélyedés az asztalon ott, ahol a forró serpenyő rányomódott.
The packaging foam had an indent shaped like the device.
A csomagolóhabban az eszköz alakjának megfelelő mélyedés volt.
A tiny indent near the rim showed where the lid had been clipped on.
Oppijaesimerkit
I see an indent in the plastic.
Mélyedést látok a műanyagon.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse dent; indent is often smaller or more precise, and is common in describing marks or impressions.
Merkitys
small dent or notch
Kollokaatiot
a small indent
|a deep indent
|a slight indent
|leave an indent
|an indent in the wood
|an indent in the metal
|an indent on the surface
|a finger indent
|a thumbnail indent
|a circular indent
Synonyymit
dent (Often implies accidental damage, especially to metal surfaces.)
|
impression (Suggests a mark made by pressing something into a softer surface.)
|
notch (Usually a cut or V-shape on an edge rather than a shallow hollow.)
Antonyymit
bump (A raised area rather than a hollow.)
Teemat
daily_life
|materials
Määritelmä
a small mark where a surface is pushed in
A small hollow, dent, or notch in a surface.
VERBI
B2
4
Käyttömalli:
indent [surface/material]
The soft wood indents easily if you press on it with a fingernail.
A puha fa könnyen benyomódik, ha a körmöddel megnyomod.
Heavy boxes can indent the carpet over time.
A nehéz dobozok idővel benyomhatják a szőnyeget.
The stamp indented the foil without tearing it.
Oppijaesimerkit
This foam indents when I touch it.
Ez a hab benyomódik, ha hozzáérek.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may prefer dent; indent can sound more precise or technical, especially in descriptions of marks left by pressure.
Merkitys
make a dent in something
Kollokaatiot
indent the surface
|indent the metal
|indent the plastic
|indent the wood
|easily indented
|soft enough to indent
|indent under pressure
|indent slightly
|indent deeply
|indent with a tool
Synonyymit
dent (More common for damage to a hard surface.)
|
imprint (Emphasizes leaving a clear shape or pattern.)
Antonyymit
smooth (To remove unevenness or marks from a surface.)
Teemat
materials
|manufacturing
Määritelmä
to make a small dent or hollow
To make a small hollow or notch in a surface by pressing or cutting into it.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
BUSINESS
5
igénylés
B2
Käyttömalli:
raise/place an indent for [goods]; an indent on [supplier]
The department raised an indent for new laptops.
Az osztály igénylést adott le új laptopokra.
All indents must be approved before the supplier is contacted.
Minden igénylést jóvá kell hagyni a beszállító megkeresése előtt.
Please attach the indent to the invoice for verification.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This meaning is regional and formal; in many contexts purchase order (PO) is more common.
Merkitys
official order for goods
Kollokaatiot
raise an indent
|place an indent
|submit an indent
|issue an indent
|an indent for supplies
|an indent for materials
|an indent on the supplier
|approved indent
|pending indent
|indent number
Synonyymit
requisition (Often internal: a request to obtain supplies within an organization.)
|
purchase order (Common in business; a standard order document sent to a supplier.)
Antonyymit
cancellation (Stops an order that was previously placed.)
Teemat
business
|government
|paperwork
Määritelmä
an official order asking for goods
An official written request or order for goods, especially in government, large organizations, or (in some varieties of English) trade.
VERBI
C1
BUSINESS
6
igényel
B2
Käyttömalli:
indent for [goods] (from [supplier])
They indented for more fuel once stocks fell below the minimum level.
Amint a készlet a minimális szint alá csökkent, igénylést adtak le további üzemanyagra.
The clinic indents supplies from a central warehouse each month.
A klinika havonta a központi raktárból igényel fogyóeszközöket.
We cannot indent any more parts until the budget is approved.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often confused with the formatting meaning of indent; this business sense is much more specialized and regional.
Merkitys
order goods by official request
Kollokaatiot
indent for raw materials
|indent for spare parts
|indent goods
|indent from a supplier
|indent through the procurement office
|duly indented
|indent urgently
Synonyymit
requisition (Usually means to request supplies formally within an organization.)
|
order (General verb; lacks the formal paperwork sense.)
Antonyymit
cancel (To stop an order that has been placed.)
Teemat
business
|government
|paperwork
Määritelmä
to officially order goods
To order goods by sending an official request or order (an indent), especially in organizational or trade contexts.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
indent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈɛnt/
US/ɪndˈɛnt/
Tavut ja painotus
in - dent (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dent)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: indent
- 3rd Person Singular: indents
- Present Participle: indenting
- Past: indented
Sanaperhe
Forms
indents
verb
indenting
verb
indented
verb
Core family
indentation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unindent
verb
unindented
adjective
Ilmaukset
first-line indent
1/fˈɚst lˈaɪn ɪndˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
technical
indent only the first line
space at the start of the first line of a paragraph
Esimerkit
- The template uses a first-line indent instead of extra blank lines between paragraphs.
- Set a first-line indent of 0.5 inches for body text.
- Remove the first-line indent from the heading paragraphs.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Add a first-line indent to each paragraph.
hanging indent
1/hˈæŋɪŋ ɪndˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
technical
indent all lines except first
a format where the first line starts left and the next lines start farther right
Esimerkit
- Use a hanging indent for the bibliography entries.
- The list looks cleaner with a hanging indent.
- In the style guide, references require a hanging indent.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Set a hanging indent for this list.
indent by [number] spaces
1/ɪndˈɛnt bˈaɪ nˈʌmbɚ spˈeɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
set indentation to a space count
move the line right using a certain number of spaces
Esimerkit
- Indent by two spaces to show that the line is inside the list item.
- Our style guide says to indent by four spaces for each nested block.
- If you indent by tabs, the alignment may change between editors.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Indent by four spaces.
indent for [goods]
1/ɪndˈɛnt fɚ ɡˈʊdz/
fixed phrase
business
officially order supplies
officially order goods
Esimerkit
- The lab indented for chemicals from the approved vendor list.
- Units must indent for spare parts through the central store.
- We indented for additional masks during the supply shortage.