Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We huddled together because it was cold.
Összebújtunk, mert hideg volt.
The kids huddled around the fire.
A gyerekek szorosan a tűz köré húzódtak.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse huddle with cuddle (showing affection) or hurdle (an obstacle).
Znaczenie
crowd close together
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
spread out (Move apart to create space.)
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disperse (Scatter in different directions.)
Tematy
daily_life
|weather
|people
|animals
Definicja
to stand or sit very close together
To move or stay close together in a tight group, often for warmth, safety, or comfort.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
A huddle of people stood near the door.
Egy kis csoport ember állt szorosan egymás mellett az ajtó közelében.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use huddle for any group; it usually implies closeness, often in a circle or cluster.
Znaczenie
a tight group of people
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
scatter (People or things spread out rather than grouped.)
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line (An arranged formation rather than a close cluster.)
Tematy
daily_life
|people
|animals
Definicja
a small group standing very close together
A small, tight group of people or animals standing or sitting close together.
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The team huddled to make a plan.
A csapat tagjai összedugták a fejüket, hogy tervet készítsenek.
Częsty błąd:
Huddle implies a short discussion in a close group; for longer, formal meetings, use meet or hold a meeting.
Znaczenie
meet briefly to discuss
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
separate (Stop meeting and move apart.)
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disband (End the group gathering.)
Tematy
sports
|business
|communication
Definicja
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.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We had a short huddle before class.
Az óra előtt tartottunk egy rövid megbeszélést.
Znaczenie
a short planning meeting
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
lengthy meeting (Much longer and usually more formal.)
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solo work (Not a group discussion.)
Tematy
business
|sports
|communication
Definicja
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.
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I huddled under a blanket.
Összekuporodtam egy takaró alatt.
Znaczenie
curl up in a tight shape
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
stretch out (Lie with your body extended.)
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stand up (Be upright rather than curled in.)
Tematy
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Definicja
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.