huddle
gb/hˈʌdəl/ us/hˈʌdəl/
B1
Engels
összebújik, kis csoport, csoportosulás, összedugja a fejét, összeül, rövid megbeszélés, gyors egyeztetés, taktikai megbeszélés, összekuporodik, összegömbölyödik
WERKWOORD
B1
1
összebújik
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[people/animals] huddle (together/around [someone/something])
We huddled together under the awning to stay out of the rain.
Szorosan összebújtunk az előtető alatt, hogy ne ázzunk meg.
The children huddled around their teacher as the alarms sounded.
A gyerekek szorosan a tanáruk köré húzódtak, amikor megszólaltak a riasztók.
On cold nights, the puppies huddle in a pile to keep warm.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We huddled together because it was cold.
Összebújtunk, mert hideg volt.
The kids huddled around the fire.
A gyerekek szorosan a tűz köré húzódtak.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse huddle with cuddle (showing affection) or hurdle (an obstacle).
Betekenis
crowd close together
Woordcombinaties
huddle together
|huddle close
|huddle around the fire
|huddle around a phone
|huddle for warmth
|huddle in a corner
|huddle under a blanket
|huddle behind [someone]
|huddle in the doorway
|huddle at the roadside
Synoniemen
crowd (Often implies too many people in a small space.)
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cluster (Suggests forming a group around a point.)
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bunch up (More informal; often about people moving closer.)
Antoniemen
spread out (Move apart to create space.)
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disperse (Scatter in different directions.)
Thema's
daily_life
|weather
|people
|animals
Definitie
to stand or sit very close together
To move or stay close together in a tight group, often for warmth, safety, or comfort.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
kis csoport
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
a huddle (of [people/animals])
A huddle of fans waited outside the theater entrance.
Rajongók egy kis csoportja várakozott a színház bejárata előtt.
There was a huddle of reporters around the mayor.
Újságírók kisebb csoportja gyűlt a polgármester köré.
We spotted a huddle of penguins near the edge of the ice.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
A huddle of people stood near the door.
Egy kis csoport ember állt szorosan egymás mellett az ajtó közelében.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use huddle for any group; it usually implies closeness, often in a circle or cluster.
Betekenis
a tight group of people
Woordcombinaties
a huddle of students
|a huddle of reporters
|form a huddle
|break up the huddle
|a tight huddle
|a small huddle
|a huddle of penguins
|a huddle near the door
|a huddle in the corner
|a huddle by the window
Synoniemen
cluster (Neutral word for a group close together.)
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crowd (Can be larger and louder; not always tightly packed.)
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bunch (Informal; often smaller.)
Antoniemen
scatter (People or things spread out rather than grouped.)
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line (An arranged formation rather than a close cluster.)
Thema's
daily_life
|people
|animals
Definitie
a small group standing very close together
A small, tight group of people or animals standing or sitting close together.
WERKWOORD
B2
3
összeül
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[people/team] huddle (up/together) (to [do something])
The players huddled to decide the next play.
A játékosok összedugták a fejüket, hogy megbeszéljék, mi legyen a következő akció.
The managers huddled briefly after the client call.
Az ügyféllel folytatott hívás után a vezetők röviden összedugták a fejüket.
We huddled in the hallway to work out a quick plan.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The team huddled to make a plan.
A csapat tagjai összedugták a fejüket, hogy tervet készítsenek.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Huddle implies a short discussion in a close group; for longer, formal meetings, use meet or hold a meeting.
Betekenis
meet briefly to discuss
Woordcombinaties
huddle up
|huddle to talk
|huddle to decide
|huddle to plan
|huddle with the team
|huddle on the sidelines
|huddle before the game
|huddle after the announcement
|huddle over a problem
|huddle for a quick chat
Synoniemen
confer (More formal; emphasizes discussion to decide something.)
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consult (Often implies asking advice rather than group planning.)
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regroup (Focuses on reorganizing and planning again.)
Antoniemen
separate (Stop meeting and move apart.)
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disband (End the group gathering.)
Thema's
sports
|business
|communication
Definitie
to have a quick private talk in a small group
To gather closely for a short, usually private discussion in order to plan what to do next.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
4
Gebruikspatroon:
a huddle (about/over [topic]); have a huddle
Let’s have a quick huddle before we call the customer.
Tartsunk egy gyors egyeztetést, mielőtt felhívjuk az ügyfelet.
The coach called a huddle to reset the defense.
Az edző rövid taktikai megbeszélésre hívta össze a csapatot, hogy rendezze a védekezést.
We start each shift with a five-minute huddle.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We had a short huddle before class.
Az óra előtt tartottunk egy rövid megbeszélést.
Betekenis
a short planning meeting
Woordcombinaties
a quick huddle
|a brief huddle
|a team huddle
|a staff huddle
|a pregame huddle
|a sideline huddle
|have a huddle
|call a huddle
|break the huddle
|a morning huddle
Synoniemen
quick meeting (Plain alternative; less vivid than huddle.)
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sidebar (Often a short private talk during a larger meeting.)
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check-in (Emphasizes status updates more than planning.)
Antoniemen
lengthy meeting (Much longer and usually more formal.)
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solo work (Not a group discussion.)
Thema's
business
|sports
|communication
Definitie
a quick, informal meeting
A short, informal meeting in which a group quickly shares information or decides what to do next, especially in sports or at work.
WERKWOORD
B2
5
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] huddle (up) (in/under [place/cover])
She huddled under the blanket and tried to fall asleep.
Összekuporodott a takaró alatt, és próbált elaludni.
He huddled in the doorway until the storm passed.
Összekuporodott az ajtónyílásban, amíg el nem vonult a vihar.
The cat huddled up on the warm laundry.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I huddled under a blanket.
Összekuporodtam egy takaró alatt.
Betekenis
curl up in a tight shape
Woordcombinaties
huddle up
|huddle under the covers
|huddle in bed
|huddle on the couch
|huddle in a sleeping bag
|huddle in a doorway
|huddle in the back seat
|huddle against the wall
|huddle in the dark
|huddle in a chair
Synoniemen
curl up (Very common; focuses on the body shape.)
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hunker down (Often suggests bracing for bad weather or trouble.)
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cower (Adds a stronger sense of fear.)
Antoniemen
stretch out (Lie with your body extended.)
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stand up (Be upright rather than curled in.)
Thema's
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Definitie
to sit or lie with your body close to keep warm or feel safe
To sit or lie with your body drawn in close, often because you are cold, tired, or trying to feel safe.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
huddle
IPA
GB/hˈʌdəl/
US/hˈʌdəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
huddle (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (huddle)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: huddle
- Plural: huddles
Verb
- Base: huddle
- 3rd Person Singular: huddles
- Present Participle: huddling
- Past: huddled
Woordfamilie
Forms
huddles
noun
huddling
verb
huddled
verb
Uitdrukkingen
daily huddle
1/dˈeɪli hˈʌdəl/
fixed phrase
business
short daily team check-in
a short team meeting every day
Voorbeelden
- We have a daily huddle at 9 a.m. to set priorities.
- The daily huddle keeps the whole team aligned.
- She missed the daily huddle and didn’t hear about the schedule change.
huddle around
1/hˈʌdəl ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
gather closely around something
to stand very close around someone or something
Voorbeelden
- We huddled around the phone to watch the video.
- The kids huddled around their grandmother as she told stories.
- Everyone huddled around the heater when the power went out.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We huddled around the fire.
huddle up
1/hˈʌdəl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
gather close to listen or plan
to come close together in a small group
Voorbeelden
- Huddle up, everyone—I need your attention for one minute.
- The players huddled up around the coach.
- We huddled up by the whiteboard to review the plan.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Huddle up and listen.
in a huddle
1/ˈɪn ə hˈʌdəl/
fixed phrase
grouped tightly together
standing or sitting close together in a group
Voorbeelden
- They were in a huddle, whispering near the doorway.
- The team stayed in a huddle until the coach finished speaking.
- We found everyone in a huddle around the space heater.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They are in a huddle.