familiarise
gb/fˈæmˈɪlˈɪɹɪs/ us/fˈæmˈɪlˈɪɹɪs/
B2
Inglês
megismertet, megismerkedik
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
megismertet
B2
Padrão de uso:
familiarise [someone] with [something]
The training session will familiarise new staff with the company’s safety procedures.
A képzés megismerteti az új dolgozókat a vállalat biztonsági eljárásaival.
Before the visit, the guide familiarised the group with local customs.
A látogatás előtt az idegenvezető megismertette a csoportot a helyi szokásokkal.
The tutorial familiarises users with the main features of the app.
Exemplos para estudantes
The teacher familiarised the class with the new topic.
A tanár megismertette az osztályt az új témával.
This video will familiarise you with the rules.
Ez a videó megismertet majd a szabályokkal.
Erro comum:
Use "with" (familiarise someone with something), not *"to". In American English the spelling is usually "familiarize".
Significado
make someone know something well
Colocações
familiarise someone with the procedure
|familiarise someone with the system
|familiarise someone with the rules
|familiarise someone with the basics
|familiarise someone with the guidelines
|familiarise staff with
|familiarise new employees with
|familiarise students with
|familiarise users with
|familiarise yourself with
Sinônimos
acquaint (Often used with a person: acquaint someone with something.)
|
introduce (More general; can mean the first time someone meets/encounters something.)
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brief (Focuses on giving key information quickly.)
Antônimos
confuse (To make someone less clear or comfortable about something.)
Temas
education
|work
|communication
Definição
To help someone learn about something so it is not new to them.
To give someone experience or information so that they know something or how something works and feel comfortable with it.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
familiarise (yourself) with [something]
Take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the controls before you start.
Mielőtt elkezded, szánj néhány percet arra, hogy megismerkedj a kezelőszervekkel.
She spent the first week familiarising herself with the new software.
Az első hetet az új szoftverrel való ismerkedéssel töltötte.
It helps to familiarise yourself with the route in advance.
Exemplos para estudantes
I need to familiarise myself with this programme.
Meg kell ismerkednem ezzel a programmal.
Please familiarise yourself with the instructions.
Kérjük, ismerkedjen meg az utasításokkal.
Erro comum:
Often used reflexively ("familiarise yourself"). In American English, "familiarize" is more common.
Significado
learn something to feel comfortable
Colocações
familiarise yourself with the rules
|familiarise yourself with the interface
|familiarise yourself with the area
|familiarise yourself with the layout
|familiarise yourself with the process
|take time to familiarise yourself
|familiarise yourself quickly
|familiarise yourself thoroughly
|familiarise yourself beforehand
|familiarise yourself before you start
Sinônimos
get to know (More informal and very common in speech.)
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learn (Broader; does not specifically imply becoming comfortable through exposure.)
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orient yourself (Especially about finding your way in a new place or situation.)
Antônimos
ignore (To not pay attention or make an effort to learn about something.)
Temas
learning
|daily_life
|work
Definição
To learn about something so you understand it and feel comfortable using it.
To learn about something and gain experience of it so that it no longer feels new or difficult.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
familiarise
AFI
GB/fˈæmˈɪlˈɪɹɪs/
US/fˈæmˈɪlˈɪɹɪs/
Sílabas e tonicidade
fa - mil - i - ar - ise (5 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: familiarise
- 3rd Person Singular: familiarises
- Present Participle: familiarising
- Past: familiarised
Família de palavras
Forms
familiarises
verb
familiarising
verb
familiarised
verb
Core family
familiar
adjective A2
familiarity
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfamiliar
adjective B1
unfamiliarity
noun
Expressões
familiarise someone with
1/fˈæmˈɪlˈɪɹɪs sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
teach someone how something works
Help someone learn about something.
Exemplos
- The supervisor familiarised him with the daily reporting process.
- We run short workshops to familiarise customers with the new features.
- The leaflet is designed to familiarise visitors with the museum.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The manager familiarised me with the system.
familiarise yourself with
1/fˈæmˈɪlˈɪɹɪs jʊɹsˈɛlf wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
learn something before using it
Learn about it so you are ready to use it.
Exemplos
- Please familiarise yourself with the fire exits when you arrive.
- Familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions before you sign.
- Students should familiarise themselves with the exam format.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Familiarise yourself with the rules.
- Familiarise yourself with the map.