squash
gb/skwˈɑʃ/ us/skwˈɑʃ/
A2
Kiingereza
összenyom, szétlapít, tök, elfojt, eloszlat, meghiúsít, fallabda, squash, szörp, zsúfoltság, tömegnyomor, beprésel, beszuszakol, bezsúfol
KITENZI
B1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
squash [something] (with/under/against [something])
I accidentally squashed the sandwich in my bag.
Véletlenül összenyomtam a szendvicset a táskámban.
Don’t squash the flowers—carry them upright.
Ne nyomd össze a virágokat – állítva vidd őket.
The package got squashed during delivery.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I squashed the paper into a ball.
Galacsinná gyűrtem a papírt.
He squashed the bug.
Szétlapította a bogarat.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with "squeeze" (apply pressure without necessarily damaging) or "crush" (often implies completely destroying).
Maana
crush or press flat
Miunganiko ya maneno
squash a bug
|squash a tomato
|squash the bread
|get squashed
|squash it flat
|squash underfoot
|squash in your hand
|squash between two objects
|squash the box
|squash the can
Visawe
crush (Often implies more complete destruction than squash.)
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flatten (Focuses on making something flat, not necessarily by force.)
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compress (More technical; emphasizes reducing volume.)
Vinyume
inflate (Make larger by filling with air or gas.)
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expand (Increase in size or volume.)
Mada
daily_life
|physical_actions
Ufafanuzi
To press something hard so it becomes flat.
To press or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat, damaged, or out of shape.
NOMINO
A2
2
tök
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
(a) squash; [type] squash
We roasted butternut squash with olive oil and herbs.
Olívaolajjal és zöldfűszerekkel sütöttünk sütőtököt.
This soup is made with squash and carrots.
Ez a leves tökből és sárgarépából készül.
I bought a couple of squash at the market.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like squash soup.
Szeretem a töklevest.
We cooked squash for dinner.
Tököt készítettünk vacsorára.
Kosa la kawaida:
In American English, "squash" often refers to the vegetable; in British English, "squash" can also mean a soft drink (see other meaning).
Maana
a gourd-like vegetable
Miunganiko ya maneno
butternut squash
|summer squash
|winter squash
|yellow squash
|roast squash
|squash soup
|squash purée
|stuffed squash
|squash seeds
|squash blossoms
Visawe
gourd (Broader category; includes non-edible varieties.)
Mada
food
|cooking
Ufafanuzi
A kind of vegetable like zucchini or pumpkin.
Any of several gourd-like vegetables with edible flesh, such as zucchini (courgette), butternut squash, or pumpkin.
KITENZI
B2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
squash [a plan/rumor/rebellion/question]
The company moved quickly to squash the rumors.
A cég gyorsan lépett, hogy eloszlassa a pletykákat.
The minister tried to squash criticism with a short statement.
A miniszter egy rövid nyilatkozattal próbálta elfojtani a kritikát.
Police were accused of squashing peaceful protests.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They squashed the plan.
Meghiúsították a tervet.
She tried to squash the rumor.
Megpróbálta eloszlatni a pletykát.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is about stopping an idea or event, not physically crushing an object.
Maana
stop something from happening
Miunganiko ya maneno
squash a rumor
|squash speculation
|squash an idea
|squash a plan
|squash a protest
|squash dissent
|quickly squash
|attempt to squash
|move to squash
|squash the story
Visawe
quash (More formal; often used for legal cases or official actions.)
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suppress (Often suggests using authority or force to stop something.)
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stamp out (Emphasizes eliminating something completely, often something harmful.)
Vinyume
encourage (Support something so it grows or continues.)
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promote (Actively help something spread or succeed.)
Mada
work
|news_media
|law
|politics
Ufafanuzi
To stop something before it grows or continues.
To stop an activity, plan, protest, or idea from continuing or developing, especially quickly and firmly.
NOMINO
B1
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
play squash; a game of squash
I play squash twice a week after work.
Hetente kétszer fallabdázom munka után.
They booked a squash court for Saturday morning.
Lefoglaltak egy fallabdapályát szombat reggelre.
Her brother competes in local squash tournaments.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We play squash on Fridays.
Péntekenként fallabdázunk.
He likes squash.
Szereti a fallabdát.
Kosa la kawaida:
Not to be confused with the vegetable "squash"; context usually makes it clear (e.g., "play squash").
Maana
the racquet sport squash
Miunganiko ya maneno
play squash
|a squash match
|a game of squash
|squash court
|squash racquet
|squash ball
|squash club
|squash league
|competitive squash
|professional squash
Mada
sports
|fitness
Ufafanuzi
A sport played in a closed court with racquets and a small ball.
A fast indoor racquet sport played by two (or four) players in an enclosed court, hitting a small rubber ball against the walls.
NOMINO
B2
5
szörp
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
(a) squash; [flavor] squash
Do you want some blackcurrant squash with ice?
Kérsz jeges feketeribizli-szörpöt?
She poured a little squash into the glass and topped it up with water.
Egy kevés szörpöt öntött a pohárba, majd felengedte vízzel.
We keep squash in the cupboard for the kids.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I drank orange squash.
Narancsszörpöt ittam.
Mix the squash with water.
Hígítsd fel a szörpöt vízzel.
Kosa la kawaida:
In American English this meaning is uncommon; "squash" usually means the vegetable or the sport.
Maana
sweet fruit drink concentrate
Miunganiko ya maneno
orange squash
|lemon squash
|blackcurrant squash
|drink squash
|dilute squash
|a glass of squash
|squash concentrate
|sugar-free squash
|cordial squash
|add water to the squash
Visawe
cordial (Common in UK English; often the same type of drink.)
Mada
food
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A sweet fruit drink that you mix with water (UK).
A sweet concentrated fruit drink that is mixed with water before drinking (common in the UK and some other varieties of English).
NOMINO
C1
INFORMAL
6
zsúfoltság
B1
tömegnyomor
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a (bit of a) squash (in [place])
It was a bit of a squash on the bus this morning.
Ma reggel elég nagy volt a zsúfoltság a buszon.
Getting everyone into the photo was a real squash.
Alaposan össze kellett zsúfolódnunk, hogy mindenki ráférjen a fotóra.
The bar was such a squash that we left early.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The train was a squash.
Nagy volt a zsúfoltság a vonaton.
It was a bit of a squash.
Kicsit szűkösen voltunk.
Kosa la kawaida:
Often used with "a bit of a" in informal British English; in other varieties it may sound unusual.
Maana
a crowded, cramped situation
Miunganiko ya maneno
a bit of a squash
|a real squash
|a squash on the train
|an uncomfortable squash
|a squash in the lift
|a squash in the doorway
Visawe
crush (Common noun for a crowd pressing together; more widely used than "a squash".)
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squeeze (Emphasizes tightness, often temporary.)
Vinyume
space (Plenty of room; not crowded.)
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roominess (Comfortable amount of space.)
Mada
daily_life
|travel
Ufafanuzi
An uncomfortable crowded situation.
A situation where too many people or things are pressed into a small space, making it uncomfortable.
KITENZI
B2
7
Muundo wa matumizi:
squash into [place]; squash [someone/something] into [place]
We squashed into the taxi with our luggage.
Bepréselődtünk a taxiba a csomagjainkkal együtt.
They squashed five people onto the tiny sofa.
Öt embert is bezsúfoltak az apró kanapéra.
I managed to squash my coat into the backpack.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We squashed into the car.
Bepréselődtünk az autóba.
She squashed her clothes into the bag.
Beszuszakolta a ruháit a táskába.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is about tight space, not damaging an object (though things may get damaged).
Maana
fit tightly into a space
Miunganiko ya maneno
squash into the car
|squash into a seat
|squash onto the sofa
|squash in
|squash together
|squash everyone into one room
|squash your bag under the seat
|squash in the back
|squash onto a bench
|squash into the lift
Visawe
squeeze (Most common for fitting into a tight space; less forceful than squash.)
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cram (Suggests forcing in a lot, often untidily.)
Vinyume
stretch out (Lie or sit with plenty of room.)
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spread out (Take up more space; not crowded together.)
Mada
daily_life
|travel
Ufafanuzi
To get into a small space with difficulty.
To force yourself or something into a small space so that it fits tightly.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
squash
IPA
GB/skwˈɑʃ/
US/skwˈɑʃ/
Silabi na mkazo
squash (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (squash)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: squash
- Plural: squash, squashes
Verb
- Base: squash
- 3rd Person Singular: squashes
- Present Participle: squashing
- Past: squashed
Semi
squash in
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
informal
crowd into a small space
To get in even though it is crowded.
Mifano
- If you squash in, we can all fit in the back.
- He squashed in next to me on the crowded train.
- Two more people tried to squash in before the doors closed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I can squash in.
- He squashed in beside her.
squash into
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
force into a tight space
To fit into a space with difficulty.
Mifano
- We squashed into the last row of seats.
- She squashed the last few books into the box.
- I squashed into the elevator just before the doors shut.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We squashed into the bus.
- He squashed it into his bag.
squash it
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
stop it immediately
To stop something right away.
Mifano
- There’s gossip going around—let’s squash it before it spreads.
- As soon as the argument started, she stepped in to squash it.
- If that idea won’t work, squash it and move on.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Let’s squash it.
- We should squash it now.
squash someone like a bug
1/skwˈɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn lˈaɪk ə bˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
crush or defeat completely
To destroy or defeat very easily.
Mifano
- With one step, he could have squashed the insect like a bug.
- The bigger company threatened to squash the startup like a bug.
- In the final, they squashed their opponents like bugs.
squash the beef
1/skwˈɑʃ ðə bˈif/
idiom
slang
end a conflict or feud
To end a serious argument or conflict and make peace.
Mifano
- The two artists met in private to squash the beef.
- They finally squashed the beef and shook hands on stage.
squash the beef
1/skwˈɑʃ ðə bˈif/
idiom
slang
settle a conflict
To stop fighting and make peace.
Mifano
- They finally met up to squash the beef after months of arguing.
- If you want to squash the beef, just apologize and move on.
- He called her to squash the beef before the event.
squash up
1/skwˈɑʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
move closer to make room
To move closer so others can fit.
Mifano
- Can you squash up so I can sit down?
- We all squashed up at the end of the bench.
- The kids squashed up against the window to look outside.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please squash up.
- We squashed up on the seat.