squash
gb/skwˈɑʃ/ us/skwˈɑʃ/
A2
Inglese
összenyom, szétlapít, tök, elfojt, eloszlat, meghiúsít, fallabda, squash, szörp, zsúfoltság, tömegnyomor, beprésel, beszuszakol, bezsúfol
VERBO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
squash [something] (with/under/against [something])
I accidentally squashed the sandwich in my bag.
Véletlenül összenyomtam a szendvicset a táskámban.
Don’t squash the flowers—carry them upright.
Ne nyomd össze a virágokat – állítva vidd őket.
The package got squashed during delivery.
Esempi per chi studia
I squashed the paper into a ball.
Galacsinná gyűrtem a papírt.
He squashed the bug.
Szétlapította a bogarat.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with "squeeze" (apply pressure without necessarily damaging) or "crush" (often implies completely destroying).
Significato
crush or press flat
Collocazioni
squash a bug
|squash a tomato
|squash the bread
|get squashed
|squash it flat
|squash underfoot
|squash in your hand
|squash between two objects
|squash the box
|squash the can
Sinonimi
crush (Often implies more complete destruction than squash.)
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flatten (Focuses on making something flat, not necessarily by force.)
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compress (More technical; emphasizes reducing volume.)
Contrari
inflate (Make larger by filling with air or gas.)
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expand (Increase in size or volume.)
Temi
daily_life
|physical_actions
Definizione
To press something hard so it becomes flat.
To press or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat, damaged, or out of shape.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
tök
A2
Schema d'uso:
(a) squash; [type] squash
We roasted butternut squash with olive oil and herbs.
Olívaolajjal és zöldfűszerekkel sütöttünk sütőtököt.
This soup is made with squash and carrots.
Ez a leves tökből és sárgarépából készül.
I bought a couple of squash at the market.
Esempi per chi studia
I like squash soup.
Szeretem a töklevest.
We cooked squash for dinner.
Tököt készítettünk vacsorára.
Errore comune:
In American English, "squash" often refers to the vegetable; in British English, "squash" can also mean a soft drink (see other meaning).
Significato
a gourd-like vegetable
Collocazioni
butternut squash
|summer squash
|winter squash
|yellow squash
|roast squash
|squash soup
|squash purée
|stuffed squash
|squash seeds
|squash blossoms
Sinonimi
gourd (Broader category; includes non-edible varieties.)
Temi
food
|cooking
Definizione
A kind of vegetable like zucchini or pumpkin.
Any of several gourd-like vegetables with edible flesh, such as zucchini (courgette), butternut squash, or pumpkin.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
squash [a plan/rumor/rebellion/question]
The company moved quickly to squash the rumors.
A cég gyorsan lépett, hogy eloszlassa a pletykákat.
The minister tried to squash criticism with a short statement.
A miniszter egy rövid nyilatkozattal próbálta elfojtani a kritikát.
Police were accused of squashing peaceful protests.
Esempi per chi studia
They squashed the plan.
Meghiúsították a tervet.
She tried to squash the rumor.
Megpróbálta eloszlatni a pletykát.
Errore comune:
This meaning is about stopping an idea or event, not physically crushing an object.
Significato
stop something from happening
Collocazioni
squash a rumor
|squash speculation
|squash an idea
|squash a plan
|squash a protest
|squash dissent
|quickly squash
|attempt to squash
|move to squash
|squash the story
Sinonimi
quash (More formal; often used for legal cases or official actions.)
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suppress (Often suggests using authority or force to stop something.)
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stamp out (Emphasizes eliminating something completely, often something harmful.)
Contrari
encourage (Support something so it grows or continues.)
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promote (Actively help something spread or succeed.)
Temi
work
|news_media
|law
|politics
Definizione
To stop something before it grows or continues.
To stop an activity, plan, protest, or idea from continuing or developing, especially quickly and firmly.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
4
Schema d'uso:
play squash; a game of squash
I play squash twice a week after work.
Hetente kétszer fallabdázom munka után.
They booked a squash court for Saturday morning.
Lefoglaltak egy fallabdapályát szombat reggelre.
Her brother competes in local squash tournaments.
Esempi per chi studia
We play squash on Fridays.
Péntekenként fallabdázunk.
He likes squash.
Szereti a fallabdát.
Errore comune:
Not to be confused with the vegetable "squash"; context usually makes it clear (e.g., "play squash").
Significato
the racquet sport squash
Collocazioni
play squash
|a squash match
|a game of squash
|squash court
|squash racquet
|squash ball
|squash club
|squash league
|competitive squash
|professional squash
Temi
sports
|fitness
Definizione
A sport played in a closed court with racquets and a small ball.
A fast indoor racquet sport played by two (or four) players in an enclosed court, hitting a small rubber ball against the walls.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
5
szörp
A2
Schema d'uso:
(a) squash; [flavor] squash
Do you want some blackcurrant squash with ice?
Kérsz jeges feketeribizli-szörpöt?
She poured a little squash into the glass and topped it up with water.
Egy kevés szörpöt öntött a pohárba, majd felengedte vízzel.
We keep squash in the cupboard for the kids.
Esempi per chi studia
I drank orange squash.
Narancsszörpöt ittam.
Mix the squash with water.
Hígítsd fel a szörpöt vízzel.
Errore comune:
In American English this meaning is uncommon; "squash" usually means the vegetable or the sport.
Significato
sweet fruit drink concentrate
Collocazioni
orange squash
|lemon squash
|blackcurrant squash
|drink squash
|dilute squash
|a glass of squash
|squash concentrate
|sugar-free squash
|cordial squash
|add water to the squash
Sinonimi
cordial (Common in UK English; often the same type of drink.)
Temi
food
|daily_life
Definizione
A sweet fruit drink that you mix with water (UK).
A sweet concentrated fruit drink that is mixed with water before drinking (common in the UK and some other varieties of English).
SOSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
6
zsúfoltság
B1
tömegnyomor
B2
Schema d'uso:
a (bit of a) squash (in [place])
It was a bit of a squash on the bus this morning.
Ma reggel elég nagy volt a zsúfoltság a buszon.
Getting everyone into the photo was a real squash.
Alaposan össze kellett zsúfolódnunk, hogy mindenki ráférjen a fotóra.
The bar was such a squash that we left early.
Esempi per chi studia
The train was a squash.
Nagy volt a zsúfoltság a vonaton.
It was a bit of a squash.
Kicsit szűkösen voltunk.
Errore comune:
Often used with "a bit of a" in informal British English; in other varieties it may sound unusual.
Significato
a crowded, cramped situation
Collocazioni
a bit of a squash
|a real squash
|a squash on the train
|an uncomfortable squash
|a squash in the lift
|a squash in the doorway
Sinonimi
crush (Common noun for a crowd pressing together; more widely used than "a squash".)
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squeeze (Emphasizes tightness, often temporary.)
Contrari
space (Plenty of room; not crowded.)
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roominess (Comfortable amount of space.)
Temi
daily_life
|travel
Definizione
An uncomfortable crowded situation.
A situation where too many people or things are pressed into a small space, making it uncomfortable.
VERBO
B2
7
Schema d'uso:
squash into [place]; squash [someone/something] into [place]
We squashed into the taxi with our luggage.
Bepréselődtünk a taxiba a csomagjainkkal együtt.
They squashed five people onto the tiny sofa.
Öt embert is bezsúfoltak az apró kanapéra.
I managed to squash my coat into the backpack.
Esempi per chi studia
We squashed into the car.
Bepréselődtünk az autóba.
She squashed her clothes into the bag.
Beszuszakolta a ruháit a táskába.
Errore comune:
This meaning is about tight space, not damaging an object (though things may get damaged).
Significato
fit tightly into a space
Collocazioni
squash into the car
|squash into a seat
|squash onto the sofa
|squash in
|squash together
|squash everyone into one room
|squash your bag under the seat
|squash in the back
|squash onto a bench
|squash into the lift
Sinonimi
squeeze (Most common for fitting into a tight space; less forceful than squash.)
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cram (Suggests forcing in a lot, often untidily.)
Contrari
stretch out (Lie or sit with plenty of room.)
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spread out (Take up more space; not crowded together.)
Temi
daily_life
|travel
Definizione
To get into a small space with difficulty.
To force yourself or something into a small space so that it fits tightly.
Grammatica
Forma base
squash
IPA
GB/skwˈɑʃ/
US/skwˈɑʃ/
Sillabe e accento
squash (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (squash)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: squash
- Plural: squash, squashes
Verb
- Base: squash
- 3rd Person Singular: squashes
- Present Participle: squashing
- Past: squashed
Espressioni
squash in
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
informal
crowd into a small space
To get in even though it is crowded.
Esempi
- If you squash in, we can all fit in the back.
- He squashed in next to me on the crowded train.
- Two more people tried to squash in before the doors closed.
Esempi per chi studia
- I can squash in.
- He squashed in beside her.
squash into
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
force into a tight space
To fit into a space with difficulty.
Esempi
- We squashed into the last row of seats.
- She squashed the last few books into the box.
- I squashed into the elevator just before the doors shut.
Esempi per chi studia
- We squashed into the bus.
- He squashed it into his bag.
squash it
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
stop it immediately
To stop something right away.
Esempi
- There’s gossip going around—let’s squash it before it spreads.
- As soon as the argument started, she stepped in to squash it.
- If that idea won’t work, squash it and move on.
Esempi per chi studia
- Let’s squash it.
- We should squash it now.
squash someone like a bug
1/skwˈɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn lˈaɪk ə bˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
crush or defeat completely
To destroy or defeat very easily.
Esempi
- With one step, he could have squashed the insect like a bug.
- The bigger company threatened to squash the startup like a bug.
- In the final, they squashed their opponents like bugs.
squash the beef
1/skwˈɑʃ ðə bˈif/
idiom
slang
end a conflict or feud
To end a serious argument or conflict and make peace.
Esempi
- The two artists met in private to squash the beef.
- They finally squashed the beef and shook hands on stage.
squash the beef
1/skwˈɑʃ ðə bˈif/
idiom
slang
settle a conflict
To stop fighting and make peace.
Esempi
- They finally met up to squash the beef after months of arguing.
- If you want to squash the beef, just apologize and move on.
- He called her to squash the beef before the event.
squash up
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
move closer to make room
To move closer so others can fit.
Esempi
- Can you squash up so I can sit down?
- We all squashed up at the end of the bench.
- The kids squashed up against the window to look outside.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please squash up.
- We squashed up on the seat.