flow
gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2
Anglais
~ 2700
folyik, áramlik, áramlás, menet, gördülékenység, gördülékenyen megy, könnyen jön, zökkenőmentesen átmegy, flow-állapot, flow, flow-élmény
VERBE
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] flows [somewhere]
The river flows through the valley.
A folyó átfolyik a völgyön.
Traffic flowed smoothly after the accident was cleared.
A baleset helyszínének felszabadítása után a forgalom zavartalanul haladt.
Blood flows through the veins to carry oxygen around the body.
Lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she listened to the news.
Exemples pédagogiques
The water flows into the lake.
A víz a tóba folyik.
The river flows to the sea.
A folyó a tengerbe folyik.
Blood flows in our bodies.
Air flows into the room from the window.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'float'. 'Flow' is about movement of liquids or similar things, while 'float' means staying on top of a liquid without sinking.
Sens
Move like a liquid in one direction
Collocations
flow freely
|flow steadily
|flow into
|flow from
|flow through
Synonymes
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
Antonymes
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
Thèmes
nature
|daily life
|science
Définition
To move in a smooth, steady way, like water in a river.
To move smoothly and continuously in one direction, like a liquid or gas.
NOM
A2
2
áramlás
B1
Schéma d’usage :
the flow of [something]
The dam controls the flow of water into the city.
A gát szabályozza a városba jutó víz áramlását.
Doctors measured the patient's blood flow.
Az orvosok megmérték a beteg véráramlását.
The engineers improved the airflow in the building.
Exemples pédagogiques
The flow of water is strong.
Erős a víz áramlása.
We can feel the flow of air from the fan.
Érezzük a ventilátorból jövő levegő áramlását.
The doctor checked my blood flow.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners use 'flow' without an article when referring to a specific instance; remember to use 'the' when talking about a particular flow.
Sens
Continuous movement of liquid or gas
Collocations
water flow
|air flow
|blood flow
|flow rate
Synonymes
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
Antonymes
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
Thèmes
nature
|science
Définition
The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.
A steady, continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or other substance.
NOM
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
the flow of [something]
The conversation had a natural flow.
A beszélgetés természetesen folyt.
We need to improve the workflow to save time.
Javítanunk kell a munkafolyamatot, hogy időt takarítsunk meg.
The traffic flow was disrupted by roadworks.
Exemples pédagogiques
The meeting had a good flow.
A megbeszélés gördülékenyen zajlott.
The traffic flow is slow today.
Ma lassan halad a forgalom.
We want a better flow in our work.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
Sens
Smooth continuous progress or rhythm
Collocations
conversation flow
|workflow
|traffic flow
Synonymes
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
Antonymes
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
Thèmes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Définition
A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.
A smooth and uninterrupted movement or progress of something.
VERBE
B1
4
Schéma d’usage :
[something] flows [smoothly/naturally]
Ideas flowed easily during the brainstorming session.
Az ötletelés során könnyen jöttek az ötletek.
The music flowed seamlessly from one song to another.
A zene zökkenőmentesen ment át az egyik dalból a másikba.
The story flows well from beginning to end.
Exemples pédagogiques
The talk flowed well.
A beszélgetés gördülékenyen ment.
Our ideas flowed quickly in class.
Az órán gyorsan jöttek az ötleteink.
The story flows from start to end.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
Sens
Proceed smoothly without stops
Collocations
flow naturally
|flow smoothly
Synonymes
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
Antonymes
halt (Means to stop completely.)
Thèmes
daily life
|daily_life
|work
Définition
To go on in a smooth way without stopping.
To continue or develop in a smooth and uninterrupted way.
NOM
B2
INFORMAL
5
She was in a state of flow while painting for hours.
Flow-állapotban volt, miközben órákon át festett.
Athletes often describe being in the flow during competitions.
A sportolók gyakran úgy írják le, hogy verseny közben flow-ban vannak.
Coding put him into a deep flow state.
Exemples pédagogiques
I was in the flow when writing my story.
Flow-ban voltam, amikor a történetemet írtam.
He plays games in the flow for hours.
Órákon át flow-ban van játék közben.
She is in the flow when she paints.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
Sens
State of total focus and immersion
Collocations
in the flow
Synonymes
zone ('In the zone' is an informal equivalent used in sports and creative work.)
Antonymes
distraction (Loss of focus and inability to stay engaged.)
Thèmes
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
Définition
When you are doing something with full focus and enjoyment, and time seems to pass quickly.
A mental state in which a person is fully immersed and focused on an activity, often feeling enjoyment and losing track of time.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
flow
API
GB/flˈoʊ/
US/flˈoʊ/
Syllabes et accentuation
flow (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (flow)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: flow
- Plural: flow, flows
Verb
- Base: flow
- 3rd Person Singular: flows
- Present Participle: flowing
- Past: flowed
Famille de mots
Forms
flows
noun
flowing
verb
flowed
verb
Related words
overflow
verb B1
Advanced or less common
inflow
noun
outflow
noun
Expressions
cash flow
1/kˈæʃ flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
business
Movement of money in business/accounting
The amount of money coming in and going out of a business over time.
Exemples
- We need to improve our cash flow this quarter.
- Poor cash flow can cause small businesses to fail.
creative flow
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Uninterrupted stream of creative ideas/output
When creative ideas come easily and continuously.
Exemples
- She entered a creative flow and painted all night.
- Writers often seek ways to get into a creative flow.
ebb and flow
1/ˈɛb ˈænd flˈoʊ/
idiom
Regular rise and fall pattern over time
A repeated pattern where something increases and decreases over time.
Exemples
- The ebb and flow of public opinion is hard to predict.
- Business has its ebb and flow throughout the year.
go with the flow
1/ɡˈoʊ wˈɪθ ðə flˈoʊ/
idiom
Accept things without resistance
To accept what happens and not try to change it.
Exemples
- I didn’t plan much for my trip; I just went with the flow.
- Sometimes it’s less stressful to go with the flow than to fight every change.
in full flow
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
At peak activity or performance level
Happening at its highest level or speed at that moment.
Exemples
- The party was in full flow when we arrived.
- Negotiations were already in full flow by Monday morning.