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