formulate
gb/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/ us/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/
B2
Engelska
~ 4400
megfogalmaz, kidolgoz, összeállít, előállít, formuláz
VERB
B2
1
megfogalmaz
B1
kidolgoz
B1
Användningsmönster:
to formulate [a plan/idea/proposal]
The team formulated a detailed strategy for the next quarter.
A csapat részletes stratégiát dolgozott ki a következő negyedévre.
She formulated her ideas before presenting them to the board.
Megfogalmazta a gondolatait, mielőtt ismertette őket az igazgatótanáccsal.
We need to formulate a clear policy on data privacy.
The committee will formulate proposals for the new project.
He took time to formulate his response carefully.
Exempel för inlärare
We formulated a plan for the trip.
Kidolgoztunk egy tervet az útra.
She formulated her answer before speaking.
Megfogalmazta a válaszát, mielőtt megszólalt.
They formulated a new policy for the school.
I formulated my ideas before writing.
We formulated a strategy to win the game.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formulate' with 'format'; 'format' means arrange or style text, while 'formulate' means develop and express ideas or plans.
Betydelse
Express an idea or plan clearly
Ordkombinationer
formulate a plan
|formulate a strategy
|formulate an idea
|formulate a proposal
|formulate a policy
Synonymer
devise (Often implies inventing or coming up with something new, sometimes less emphasis on verbal clarity.)
|
draft (Usually refers to preparing an initial written version, not necessarily the full process of developing the idea.)
Antonymer
improvise (Means to act without preparation or careful planning, opposite of formulating.)
Teman
communication
|planning
|business
|education
Definition
To make a plan or idea and say it clearly.
To carefully create and express an idea, plan, or proposal in a clear and organized way.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Användningsmönster:
to formulate [a product/compound/mixture]
Scientists formulated a new vaccine after years of research.
A tudósok több évnyi kutatás után új vakcinát állítottak elő.
The company formulates its cleaning products with natural ingredients.
A vállalat természetes összetevőkből állítja össze a tisztítószereit.
Engineers are working to formulate a stronger adhesive.
They formulated a paint that resists fading.
The pharmacist formulated the ointment in the lab.
Exempel för inlärare
The scientist formulated a new drug.
A tudós új gyógyszerkészítményt állított össze.
They formulated a strong glue.
Erős ragasztót állítottak össze.
We formulated the cake mix in the kitchen.
The chemist formulated the perfume.
She formulated the medicine for children.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'formulate' here with 'mix'; 'mix' is less precise and doesn't imply a specific method or formula.
Betydelse
Prepare something using a method
Ordkombinationer
formulate a drug
|formulate a compound
|formulate a mixture
|formulate a product
Synonymer
manufacture (Focuses more on large-scale production rather than careful design of composition.)
|
synthesize (Common in chemistry; emphasizes combining elements to create something new.)
Antonymer
destroy (To break down or ruin something rather than create it.)
Teman
science
|manufacturing
|technology
|work
Definition
To make something, like medicine or food, by following a set method.
To prepare or create something, especially a chemical or product, according to a specific method or recipe.
Grammatik
Grundform
formulate
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/
US/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/
Stavelser och betoning
for - mu - late (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: formulate
- 3rd Person Singular: formulates
- Present Participle: formulating
- Past: formulated
Ordfamilj
Forms
formulates
verb
formulating
verb
formulated
verb
Core family
formulation
noun C1
formula
noun B1
Related words
formulaic
adjective
Advanced or less common
formulator
noun
Uttryck
formulate a plan
1/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt ə plˈæn/
fixed phrase
Create and state a plan clearly
To think of and say how you will do something.
Exempel
- We need to formulate a plan before starting the project.
- She formulated a plan to increase sales.
formulate a strategy
1/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt ə stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
Create and state a strategy clearly
To decide and explain how you will reach a goal.
Exempel
- The coach formulated a strategy for the final game.
- Our company must formulate a strategy for entering the new market.
formulate an idea
1/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt ən aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
Create and state an idea clearly
To think of an idea and explain it clearly.
Exempel
- He struggled to formulate an idea that would impress the investors.
- I need time to formulate my ideas before speaking.