thereby
gb/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/ us/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
C1
Anglais
így, ezáltal, ezzel
C1
FORMAL
1
Schéma d’usage :
[clause], thereby [verb-ing]/[verb].
The company failed to renew the license and thereby lost the right to sell the product.
A vállalat nem újította meg az engedélyt, és így elvesztette a jogot a termék értékesítésére.
She published the data openly, thereby enabling other teams to verify the results.
Nyilvánosan közzétette az adatokat, így más csapatok is ellenőrizni tudták az eredményeket.
He broke the terms of the agreement, thereby voiding the warranty.
Exemples pédagogiques
I forgot my password and thereby couldn’t log in.
Elfelejtettem a jelszavamat, és így nem tudtam bejelentkezni.
Erreur fréquente :
Often used in formal writing; in everyday speech, people usually say “so,” “as a result,” or “therefore.”
Sens
as a result of that
Collocations
thereby ensuring
|thereby reducing
|thereby increasing
|thereby preventing
|thereby avoiding
|thereby making
|thereby allowing
|thereby creating
|thereby eliminating
|thereby improving
Synonymes
therefore (More common as a sentence connector; less focused on the specific action that causes the result.)
|
thus (Similar meaning; often slightly more general or academic.)
|
as a result (More neutral and common in speech and writing.)
Thèmes
writing
|logic
|law
Définition
Because of that; so.
As a result of what has just been mentioned; consequently.
C1
FORMAL
2
Schéma d’usage :
[do something], thereby [achieving/doing something].
Click “Accept” to agree to the terms, thereby authorizing us to process your information.
Kattintson az „Elfogadom” gombra a feltételek elfogadásához, ezzel felhatalmaz bennünket az adatai kezelésére.
You can merge the two accounts, thereby keeping all your purchase history in one place.
Összevonhatja a két fiókot, ezzel az összes vásárlási előzményét egy helyen tarthatja.
The new policy standardizes reporting, thereby giving managers clearer comparisons across teams.
Exemples pédagogiques
Sign here, thereby giving permission.
Írjon alá itt, ezzel engedélyt ad.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not use *thereby* to refer to a place (that is *there*). It refers to a method or result.
Sens
by that means; in that way
Collocations
thereby gaining
|thereby obtaining
|thereby authorizing
|thereby granting
|thereby confirming
|thereby complying
|thereby satisfying
|thereby demonstrating
Synonymes
by doing so (More conversational and explicit.)
|
in so doing (More formal and often used at the start of a phrase.)
Thèmes
writing
|instructions
|business
Définition
In that way; using that method.
By that means or method; by doing the thing just mentioned.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
thereby
API
GB/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
US/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
Syllabes et accentuation
thereby (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (thereby)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: thereby
- Plural: therebies
Expressions
and thereby
1/ˈænd ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal connector meaning “and as a result”
“And thereby” means “and because of that.”
Exemples
- The tenant breached the lease and thereby forfeited the deposit.
- The update improves performance and thereby reduces battery drain.
- She disclosed the conflict of interest and thereby complied with the rules.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He lied and thereby lost their trust.
thereby + -ing
1/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ ˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
link an action to its result
Use “thereby” before an -ing verb to show a result.
Exemples
- She updated the software, thereby fixing the security flaw.
- They cut unnecessary steps, thereby saving hours each week.
- He apologized publicly, thereby easing tensions with customers.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I studied more, thereby improving my score.