value
gb/vˈælju/ us/vˈælju/
A1
Inglese
~ 500
fut, vezet, működik, jár, megy, halad, tart, folyik
VERBO
A1
1
fut
A1
Schema d'uso:
to run [somewhere]
She runs every morning to stay fit.
Minden reggel fut, hogy formában maradjon.
The children ran across the field.
A gyerekek átfutottak a mezőn.
I had to run to catch the bus.
He runs faster than anyone in his class.
Esempi per chi studia
I run in the park.
A parkban futok.
The dog runs to me.
A kutya odafut hozzám.
He runs to school.
They run very fast.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'walk' when describing fast movement.
Significato
Move fast on foot
Collocazioni
run fast
|run away
|run quickly
|run a race
Sinonimi
sprint (Implies running at maximum speed for a short distance.)
Contrari
walk (Moving at a slower pace with one foot always on the ground.)
Temi
sports
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definizione
To move quickly using your legs, faster than walking.
To move swiftly on foot so that both feet leave the ground during each step.
VERBO
A2
2
vezet
B1
Schema d'uso:
to run [a business/organization/event]
She runs her own bakery in town.
A városban saját pékséget vezet.
He runs the marketing department.
Ő vezeti a marketingosztályt.
They run a charity for homeless people.
My uncle runs a small farm.
Esempi per chi studia
My father runs a shop.
Apám boltot vezet.
She runs a school.
Ő egy iskolát vezet.
We run a small cafe.
He runs the club.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'run' meaning 'operate' with 'run' meaning 'move quickly'. Context is important.
Significato
Manage or operate something
Collocazioni
run a company
|run a shop
|run a campaign
|run a meeting
Sinonimi
manage (General term for being in charge, not necessarily involving ownership.)
Contrari
close (To stop operating a business or activity.)
Temi
business
|work
Definizione
To control or be responsible for something like a shop, company, or activity.
To be in charge of or operate a business, organization, or activity.
VERBO
A2
3
Schema d'uso:
[something] runs
The engine is running smoothly now.
A motor most már egyenletesen jár.
This software runs on Windows and Mac.
Ez a szoftver Windowson és Macen is fut.
The washing machine is running at the moment.
Esempi per chi studia
The car runs well.
Az autó jól működik.
My computer runs fast.
A számítógépem gyorsan működik.
The clock runs all day.
Significato
Function or operate
Collocazioni
run smoothly
|run properly
|run automatically
Sinonimi
operate (Neutral term for something working as intended.)
Contrari
stop (Cease functioning or operating.)
Temi
technology
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To work or be active, usually for machines, systems, or programs.
To be in operation or functioning as intended.
VERBO
B1
4
Schema d'uso:
[something] runs [somewhere/for some time]
The road runs along the river for miles.
Az út mérföldeken át a folyó mentén halad.
The lease runs until next year.
A bérleti szerződés jövő évig tart.
The train tracks run through the city.
Esempi per chi studia
The street runs to the park.
Az utca a parkig vezet.
The river runs to the sea.
A folyó a tengerbe folyik.
The show runs for two hours.
Significato
Extend in direction or time
Collocazioni
run along the coast
|run from... to...
Sinonimi
stretch (Emphasizes physical length or distance.)
Contrari
end (To stop extending or continuing.)
Temi
geography
|time
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definizione
To go in one direction for some distance or time.
To continue in a particular direction, length, or time period.
VERBO
A2
5
folyik
A2
Schema d'uso:
[liquid] runs [somewhere]
Tears ran down her cheeks.
Könnyek folytak végig az arcán.
Water was running under the door.
Víz folyt be az ajtó alatt.
Blood ran from the wound.
Esempi per chi studia
Water runs in the river.
A folyóban víz folyik.
Tears run from my eyes.
Könnyek folynak a szememből.
Milk runs onto the table.
Significato
Flow like liquid
Collocazioni
run down the wall
|run into the sink
Sinonimi
flow (General term for smooth movement of liquid.)
Contrari
dry up (To stop having liquid flow.)
Temi
nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To move like water or another liquid does.
To move in a continuous stream, like liquid or similar substances.
Grammatica
Forma base
value
IPA
GB/vˈælju/
US/vˈælju/
Sillabe e accento
value (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (value)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: value
- 3rd Person Singular: values
- Present Participle: valuing
- Past: valued
Famiglia di parole
Forms
values
verb
valuing
verb
valued
verb
Core family
valuable
adjective B1
Related words
evaluate
verb B1
evaluation
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
devalue
verb
undervalue
verb
valueless
adjective
Advanced or less common
valuation
noun B2
invaluable
adjective B2
Espressioni
run the risk (of)
1/ɹˈʌn ðə ɹˈɪsk əv/
fixed phrase
Do something risky or dangerous
To do something that might cause bad results.
Esempi
- You run the risk of injury if you don't wear safety gear.
- They run the risk of losing money if they invest now.
on the run
1/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈʌn/
idiom
Escaping from authorities or danger
Trying to avoid being caught by police or other authorities.
Esempi
- The fugitive has been on the run for weeks.
- The suspect has been on the run for two days.
- The suspect has been on the run for three days.
- The suspect has been on the run for two weeks.
- They are on the run from the police.
- They lived on the run after escaping from prison.
- They lived on the run after escaping prison.
on the run
2/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈʌn/
idiom
Hiding while escaping capture
Escaping from someone who wants to catch you, usually police or enemies.
Esempi
- The suspect has been on the run for two weeks.
- The suspect has been on the run for two days.
- The suspect is still on the run after escaping prison.
- They lived on the run after escaping prison.
- They were on the run after escaping prison.
- I’ve been on the run all morning, going from meeting to meeting.
- I've been on the run all day with errands.
run late
1/ɹˈʌn lˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Be delayed beyond expected time
To be behind schedule and later than planned.
Esempi
- Sorry, I'm running late for our meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late; traffic is bad today.
- I'm running late for my meeting.
- Sorry, I'm running late because of traffic.
- Sorry I'm running late — traffic was bad.
- Sorry I'm running late for the meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late; there was traffic.
- I’m running late for my appointment.
- Sorry, I’m running late for our meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late for our meeting.
- The train is running late today.
- The meeting is running late because the speaker arrived late.
- The train is running late because of bad weather.
- The train is running late due to bad weather.
- We might run late if this meeting takes too long.
- The meeting is running late today.
- Trains are running late due to bad weather.
run late
2/ɹˈʌn lˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Be delayed beyond expected time
To be behind schedule and later than planned.
Esempi
- Sorry I'm running late for our meeting.
- The train is running late due to bad weather.
run into trouble
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɪntu tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Have problems unexpectedly during something
To have problems that you did not expect while doing something.
Esempi
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on the way home.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down.
- We ran into trouble when the car broke down.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on the trip.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down halfway there.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on vacation.
- The project ran into trouble when we lost funding.
- The project ran into trouble due to lack of funding.
- The project ran into trouble due to budget cuts.
- She ran into trouble with her project at work.
- He ran into trouble with his taxes.
- The project ran into trouble after losing funding.
- He ran into trouble with his taxes last year.
- She ran into trouble with her taxes this year.
- He ran into trouble at work after missing several deadlines.
- The project ran into trouble because of budget cuts.
- He ran into trouble with the law last year.
run out of
1/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Use all of something up
To finish all of something and have no more left.
Esempi
- We ran out of milk this morning.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some more.
- We’ve run out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
- We've run out of milk, so I need to go shopping.
- We ran out of water during the hike.
- They ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- He ran out of time before finishing the test.
- She ran out of time during the exam.
- She ran out of time before finishing the test.
- The printer ran out of paper during the meeting.
- I can't print because I've run out of paper.
- He ran out of money before the end of the month.
- She ran out of patience and left the meeting.
- She ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- Hurry up, we’re running out of time!
- The printer ran out of ink in the middle of the job.
- If we keep spending like this, we’ll run out of money by next month.
run out of
4/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
use all of a supply
To have no more of something because it has all been used.
Esempi
- We ran out of time before the last question.
- The car ran out of gas on the highway.
- Don't forget to order more cups; we're running out of cups.
Esempi per chi studia
- I ran out of money at the end of the trip.
- We are running out of ideas.