punch
gb/pˈʌnt͡ʃ/ us/pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
A2
Engleză
~ 8200
ököllel megüt, ütés, ökölcsapás, beüt, puncs, gyümölcspuncs, ütőerő, ütős, lyukat üt, kilyukaszt, lyukasztó
VERB
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to punch [someone/something]
He lost his temper and punched the man in the nose.
Elvesztette a fejét, és orrba vágta a férfit.
The boxer punched his opponent so hard that he fell to the floor.
A bokszoló olyan erősen ütötte meg az ellenfelét, hogy az a földre esett.
She punched the wall in frustration and hurt her hand.
The crowd cheered as the fighter punched his way into the final round.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The boy punched his friend on the arm.
A fiú ököllel karon ütötte a barátját.
The boxer punched again and again.
A bokszoló újra meg újra ütött.
He got angry and punched the table.
Please do not punch other students at school.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *punch* when they mean any kind of hit. *Punch* should be used when the hand is closed into a fist. For example, you usually *slap* someone with an open hand and *kick* someone with your foot, not *punch* them.
Sens
hit with a closed fist
Colocații
punch someone in the face
|punch someone hard
|punch the air
|punch each other
|punch back
Sinonime
hit (More general; does not specifically mean using a closed fist.)
Antonime
hug (A close physical action that shows affection instead of violence.)
Teme
violence
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
to hit someone or something hard with your closed hand
To strike someone or something with your hand closed into a fist, usually with force and speed.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
2
ütés
A2
ökölcsapás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a punch to [a body part]
The fighter landed a strong punch to his opponent’s jaw.
A harcos erős ütést vitt be az ellenfele állára.
Security stepped in after someone threw a punch in the crowd.
A biztonságiak közbeléptek, miután elcsattant egy ütés a tömegben.
With one quick punch to the stomach, the fight was over.
He took the punch without falling and kept moving forward.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The boxer hit him with one big punch.
A bokszoló egy nagy ütéssel találta el.
He gave his brother a light punch on the shoulder.
Finoman vállon ütötte a bátyját.
The man fell after a punch to the head.
The player got a red card for throwing a punch.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *a hit punch* or *make a punch*. In natural English you *throw a punch*, *land a punch*, or *give someone a punch*.
Sens
a hit with a closed fist
Colocații
throw a punch
|land a punch
|a punch to the face
|a powerful punch
|take a punch
Sinonime
blow (More general word for a hit; not limited to the fist.)
Antonime
embrace (A gentle holding or hug instead of a violent hit.)
Teme
violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
a hit made with a closed hand in a fight or sport
A single blow delivered with a hand that is closed into a fist, especially in fighting or boxing.
VERB
B1
3
beüt
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
to punch [numbers/code] into [a machine]
Please punch in your PIN and press enter.
Kérjük, üsse be a PIN-kódját, majd nyomja meg az Entert.
She punched the figures into the calculator twice to check them.
Kétszer is beütötte a számokat a számológépbe, hogy ellenőrizze őket.
Workers used to punch a time card at the start of their shift.
He punched the wrong number into his phone and called a stranger.
Exemple pentru cursanți
You must punch in your code to open the door.
Be kell ütnöd a kódodat, hogy kinyíljon az ajtó.
He punched the numbers into the phone.
Beütötte a számokat a telefonba.
The old machine makes a noise when you punch in data.
In the past, workers punched a card when they arrived.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *punch* (press buttons) with *punch* (hit with a fist). Context usually makes the meaning clear: if you see words like *code*, *PIN*, *calculator*, or *time card*, it is about pressing buttons, not fighting.
Sens
press buttons/keys on a machine
Colocații
punch in a code
|punch in your PIN
|punch in the numbers
|punch a time card
|punch data into the system
Sinonime
key in (Common in computing; sounds slightly more technical and modern.)
Antonime
erase (You erase information instead of entering it.)
Teme
technology
|work
|daily life
Definiție
to press buttons or keys on a machine to enter numbers or information
To press buttons, keys, or numbers on a machine or device, often firmly or quickly, especially to enter information.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
4
puncs
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a bowl/glass of punch
They served a big bowl of fruit punch at the wedding.
Az esküvőn egy nagy tál puncsot szolgáltak fel.
This rum punch is very strong, so drink it slowly.
Ez a rumpuncs nagyon erős, ezért lassan idd.
She poured herself a glass of punch and joined the conversation.
The kids loved the bright red punch at the birthday party.
Exemple pentru cursanți
There was a large bowl of punch on the table.
Egy nagy tál puncs volt az asztalon.
I had two glasses of fruit punch.
Két pohár gyümölcspuncsot ittam.
He made a special punch for the party.
The children drank sweet punch with ice.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think *punch* always has alcohol. In fact, *punch* can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic; context or description (for example, *rum punch*) tells you which.
Sens
sweet mixed fruit drink
Colocații
fruit punch
|rum punch
|a bowl of punch
|spike the punch
|serve punch
Sinonime
fruit drink (More general; does not suggest a party or mixed juices in one bowl.)
Antonime
plain water (A simple, unsweetened drink instead of a mixed sweet drink.)
Teme
food
|social life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definiție
a sweet drink made from fruit juice and other liquids, often served in a big bowl at parties
A sweet drink made by mixing fruit juice with other liquids, and sometimes alcohol, usually served in a large bowl at parties.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
Tipar de utilizare:
have/pack [a lot of] punch
The ending of the film really has emotional punch.
A film vége érzelmileg igazán ütős.
The headline is okay, but it doesn’t have much punch.
A cím rendben van, de nincs benne túl sok ütőerő.
Add some fresh ginger to give the sauce more punch.
Her speech packed more punch than anyone expected.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The story has real punch at the end.
A történet vége igazán ütős.
This song has no punch; it is boring.
Ez a dal egyáltalán nem ütős; unalmas.
Add some spices to give the soup more punch.
The short message has more punch than a long email.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may misunderstand this sense as physical hitting. When *punch* is used with words like *story*, *speech*, *ending*, *song*, *flavor*, or *spice*, it refers to strong effect, not to fighting.
Sens
forceful effect or impact
Colocații
pack a punch
|emotional punch
|add more punch
|lacks punch
|give it some punch
Sinonime
impact (More formal and general; can be physical or abstract, not as vivid as *punch*.)
Antonime
flatness (Describes something weak or dull that does not have strong effect.)
Teme
communication
|arts
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
strong effect or power that something has, for example a story, a song, or a taste
The strong effect, force, or energy that something such as speech, writing, a performance, or a flavor has on people.
VERB
B2
6
lyukat üt
B1
kilyukaszt
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
to punch a hole in [something]
Use this tool to punch a hole in the leather strap.
Ezzel a szerszámmal üss lyukat a bőrszíjba.
She punched two holes in the paper before putting it in the binder.
Két lyukat ütött a papírba, mielőtt betette a gyűrűs mappába.
Old train conductors used to punch your ticket with a small device.
The machine punches tiny holes in the metal plates.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He punched a hole in the card.
Lyukat ütött a kártyába.
The teacher punched the papers for the folder.
A tanár lyukakat ütött a papírokba a mappához.
You need to punch two holes in this sheet.
This machine can punch many holes very fast.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this with *punch* meaning *hit*. Here, the object is usually paper, leather, metal, or a ticket, and a tool is used to make a clean hole, not to hurt someone.
Sens
make a hole with a tool
Colocații
punch a hole in
|punch holes in the paper
|punch tickets
|punch metal
|punch through the surface
Sinonime
pierce (More general; can involve sharp points like needles, not just a punch tool.)
Antonime
seal (To close or cover a hole, opposite of making one.)
Teme
work
|crafts
|technology
Definiție
to make a hole in something by using a special tool
To make a hole in something by pushing a pointed tool or device through it.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
7
lyukasztó
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a [type] punch for [material]
She used a hole punch to prepare the papers for the binder.
Lyukasztót használt, hogy előkészítse a papírokat a gyűrűs mappához.
The craftsman chose a smaller punch for the thin leather.
A mesterember egy kisebb lyukasztót választott a vékony bőrhöz.
You will need a metal punch and a hammer for this job.
The conductor checked each ticket with a hand punch.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I can’t find the hole punch on my desk.
Nem találom a lyukasztót az íróasztalomon.
Use a punch to make a hole in the belt.
Használj lyukasztót, hogy lyukat üss az övbe.
The worker hit the punch with a hammer.
This punch is too big for the small holes.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that *punch* can be a tool as well as an action. In office English, the tool is often called a *hole punch*.
Sens
tool for making holes
Colocații
a hole punch
|a leather punch
|a ticket punch
|a center punch
|use a punch and hammer
Sinonime
hole punch (More specific; usually refers to the office tool for paper.)
Antonime
plug (A device used to fill or close a hole instead of making one.)
Teme
tools
|work
|crafts
|technology
Definiție
a tool you use to make small holes in things like paper or leather
A metal or plastic tool with a narrow end that is pressed or hit to make holes in materials such as paper, leather, or metal.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
punch
IPA
GB/pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
US/pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
Silabe și accent
punch (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (punch)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: punch
- Plural: punch, punches
Verb
- Base: punch
- 3rd Person Singular: punches
- Present Participle: punching
- Past: punched
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
punches
noun
punching
verb
punched
verb
Related words
puncher
noun
punchy
adjective
Advanced or less common
punchline
noun
Expresii
beat someone to the punch
1/bˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn tə ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
do something before someone else
to do something before another person can do it, especially to get an advantage
Exemple
- I was going to suggest that idea, but she beat me to the punch.
- A smaller company beat them to the punch and launched the product first.
- He wanted to apologize, but his sister beat him to the punch.
pack a punch
1/pˈæk ə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
idiom
be surprisingly strong or powerful
to be very strong or have a very big effect, especially compared with what you expect
Exemple
- This little car really packs a punch for its size.
- The hot sauce packs a serious punch.
- Her short speech packed an emotional punch.
pull your punches
1/pˈʊl jˈʊɹ pˈʌnt͡ʃɪz/
idiom
hold back criticism or force
to be less strong or less critical than you can be, usually to avoid hurting someone
Exemple
- The reviewer didn’t pull any punches in his article.
- She pulled her punches because she didn’t want to upset her friend.
- In training, the boxers agreed to pull their punches.
punch above your weight
1/pˈʌnt͡ʃ əbˈʌv jˈʊɹ wˈeɪt/
idiom
achieve more than expected
to be more successful or effective than people expect for your size, age, or level
Exemple
- The small company is really punching above its weight in the tech industry.
- Their team punched above its weight and reached the final.
- As a writer, she punches above her weight compared with others her age.
punch in
1/pˈʌnt͡ʃ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
record start time at work
to record the time you start work by using a time clock or similar machine
Exemple
- Employees must punch in by 9 a.m. every day.
- She forgot to punch in when she arrived at the office.
- New staff use an app on their phones to punch in and out.
punch line
1/pˈʌnt͡ʃ lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
final funny part of a joke
the last sentence or part of a joke or story that makes people laugh or feel surprised
Exemple
- He forgot the punch line and the joke didn’t work.
- Please don’t tell me the punch line; I want to hear the whole joke.
- The movie’s punch line left the audience in tears of laughter.
punch out
1/pˈʌnt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
record finish time at work
to record the time you leave work by using a time clock or similar machine
Exemple
- Don’t forget to punch out before you go home.
- He punched out at six and went straight to the gym.
- Workers line up to punch out at the end of the shift.
punch up
1/pˈʌnt͡ʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
make text or ideas stronger
to improve writing, jokes, or ideas by making them more strong, clear, or exciting
Exemple
- Can you punch up this paragraph before we publish it?
- The script was funny, but they hired a comedian to punch it up.
- We need to punch up the introduction to grab readers’ attention.
sucker punch
1/sˈʌkɚ pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
unexpected unfair punch
a sudden hit with the fist that the other person does not expect and cannot prepare for
Exemple
- The player was suspended for throwing a sucker punch.
- He claimed the other man started it with a sucker punch.
- A video showed the victim knocked down by a sucker punch.
take a punch
1/tˈeɪk ə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
withstand a hit or criticism
to be able to stay strong after you are hit or after people attack or criticize you
Exemple
- He can really take a punch in the ring.
- Our team learned to take a punch and keep going.
- Politicians need to be able to take a punch from the media.
throw a punch
1/θɹˈoʊ ə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
hit or attempt to hit with fist
to hit or try to hit someone with your closed hand in a fight
Exemple
- He got angry but never threw a punch.
- The two men shouted at each other, then one finally threw a punch.
- Security guards stepped in before anyone could throw a punch.
roll with the punches
1/ɹˈoʊl wˈɪθ ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃɪz/
idiom
informal
Adapt to difficulties and keep going
To change your plan and keep going when things are hard.
Exemple
- Life can be tough, but you have to roll with the punches.
- She rolled with the punches when her flight was canceled and took a train instead.
roll with the punches
2/ɹˈoʊl wˈɪθ ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃɪz/
idiom
adapt calmly to problems
to accept problems or changes and stay calm, changing what you do instead of fighting them
Exemple
- In this job you have to roll with the punches.
- She rolled with the punches and quickly found another plan.
- Startups often fail unless they can roll with the punches.
spike the punch
1/spˈaɪk ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
secretly add alcohol to punch
to secretly put alcohol into a big bowl of punch or another drink at a party
Exemple
- Someone spiked the punch at the school dance.
- They joked about spiking the punch, but the teachers were watching.
- He denied spiking the punch after several guests got drunk.
spike the punch
2/spˈaɪk ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
add alcohol to punch
To add alcohol to a bowl of punch, often at a party.
Exemple
- Someone spiked the punch, and now everyone is a little drunk.
- They joked about spiking the punch at the school dance.
- Be careful not to spike the punch too much or it will be too strong.