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stylish

stylish [adjective]

of a high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour

US /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/ 
UK /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/ 

شیک

مثال: 

The film's direction is subtle and stylish.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

stylish

 adjective
fashionable and attractive:
Jane's very stylish.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

stylish

stylish AC /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: ↑style, ↑styling, ↑stylishness, ↑stylist, ↑stylistics, ↑stylization; adjective: ↑stylish, ↑stylistic, ↑stylized; adverb: ↑stylishly, ↑stylistically; verb: ↑style]
attractive in a fashionable way:
a stylish woman in her forties
Jack is quite stylish.
a stylish restaurant in the West End
—stylishly adverb
—stylishness noun [uncountable]
• • •
THESAURUS
fashionable popular at a particular time: fashionable clothes | It was fashionable to have red hair. | His theories were fashionable in the 1980s.
trendy informal modern and fashionable – often used in a slightly disapproving or joking way: a trendy tie | a trendy restaurant | The area has become very trendy and a lot of artists live there.
stylish adjective fashionable and well-designed in an attractive way: She was wearing a stylish two-piece suit. | The furniture looked very stylish and modern.
cool adjective informal fashionable – used especially when you think someone or something looks good: Michael looked very cool in his dark jacket and sunglasses. | a cool shirt
happening [only before noun] informal adjective a happening place is fashionable and lively: London has always been a happening place.
be in fashion verb phrase to be fashionable at a particular time: The Sixties look is back in fashion.
in adjective informal fashionable at a particular time. In is not used before a noun, except in the phrases below: Pale colours are in. | New York was the in place to be. | Yoga has become the in thing to do.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stylish

styl·ish AW [stylish stylishly stylishness]   [ˈstaɪlɪʃ]    [ˈstaɪlɪʃ]  adjective (approving)
fashionable; elegant and attractive
Syn:  classy
his stylish wife
a stylish restaurant
• It was a stylish performance by both artists.

Derived Words: stylishly  stylishness

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

stylish / ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ / adjective approving

B1 of a high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour:

The film's direction is subtle and stylish.

 

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

stylish

[sta͟ɪlɪʃ]
 ADJ-GRADED
 Someone or something that is stylish is smart, elegant, and fashionable.
  ...a very attractive and very stylish woman of 27.
  ...a varied choice of stylish designs.
 Syn:
 fashionable
  Derived words:
  stylishly ADV-GRADED ...stylishly dressed middle-aged women.
  stylishness N-UNCOUNT ...a thoroughly modern Italian stylishness.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

stylish

styl·ish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj [more ~; most ~] : following the popular style : fashionable
• She wears stylish clothes. = She's a stylish dresser.
• a stylish apartment/house

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successful

successful [adjective]

achieving the results wanted or hoped for

US /səkˈses.fəl/ 
UK /səkˈses.fəl/ 

موفق

مثال: 

My second attempt at making flaky pastry was a bit more successful.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

successful

 adjective

spelling
Remember! You spell successful with CC and SS.

If you are successful, you have got or done what you wanted, or you have become popular, rich, etc.:
a successful actor
The party was very successful.
 opposite unsuccessful

>> successfully adverb:
He completed his studies successfully.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

successful

successful S2 W1 /səkˈsesfəl/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: ↑success, ↑succession, ↑successor; adjective: ↑successful ≠ ↑unsuccessful, ↑successive; verb: ↑succeed; adverb: ↑successfully ≠ ↑unsuccessfully]
1. achieving what you wanted, or having the effect or result you intended:
The operation was successful.
a highly successful (=very successful) meeting
successful in (doing) something
Were you successful in persuading him to change his mind?
2. a successful business, film, product etc makes a lot of money:
The show’s had a pretty successful run.
a highly successful (=very successful) product
3. a successful person earns a lot of money or is very well known and respected:
Arthur was a highly successful (=very successful) businessman.
successful in
He later became successful in politics.
successful as
I think she’ll be successful as a photographer.
—successfully adverb:
He successfully completed a master’s degree.
• • •
THESAURUS
successful achieving what you wanted, or having the effect or result you intended: He applied for a visa three times and in the end he was successful. | The treatment was successful. | It was a highly successful campaign.
effective having the effect or result that was wanted - used especially about treatments, drugs, or methods: The drug is effective against a range of diseases. | We still haven't found an effective way to solve the problem.
victorious successful as a result of winning in a game, election, war etc: the captain of the victorious team | She emerged victorious in the second round of voting.
promising likely to be very successful in the future, used especially about someone who is good at a job, sport, art etc: a promising young athlete | He gave up a promising career in banking.
thriving very successful – used about a company, industry, or organization that is doing well at a particular time: The area has a thriving tourist industry. | The school is thriving academically.
booming extremely successful – used about an economy, or when business or trade is increasing: the booming economy in China | Business is booming.
 

success

success S1 W1 /səkˈses/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable and countable]
[Word Family: noun: ↑success, ↑succession, ↑successor; adjective: ↑successful ≠ ↑unsuccessful, ↑successive; verb: ↑succeed; adverb: ↑successfully ≠ ↑unsuccessfully]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: past participle of succedere; ⇨ ↑succeed]
1. when you achieve what you want or intend OPP failure:
The experiment was a big success.
without success
I tried to contact him, but without success.
success in doing something
Did you have any success in persuading Alan to come?
2. when a lot of people like something, buy something, go to see something etc OPP failure
be a big/huge/great etc success
The film was a great success.
Her book has enjoyed a lot of success (=it has been very successful).
The play was a box-office success (=many people went to see it).
The show was an overnight success (=it was immediately successful).
3. when someone achieves a high position in their job, on a course, in a sport, in society etc OPP failure:
Success isn’t everything, you know.
success in
He has already had a lot of success in his career.
be a success as a ... (=be successful in a particular job)
She wasn’t much of a success as a lawyer.
She’s determined to make a success of (=be successful in) her career.
4. when a business makes a lot of money OPP failure:
the success of his latest business venture
be a big/huge/great etc success
The firm wasn’t a great success.
5. success story someone or something that is successful:
The company has been a major success story.
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
a great success Everyone agreed the picnic was a great success.
a big/huge/major success The government claimed the policy was a major success.
a resounding/outstanding/spectacular success (=very great success) Financially, the event was a resounding success.
great/considerable success This plant can be grown by the absolute beginner with great success.
some success The group is already achieving some success.
little/no success Attempts to resolve the dispute met with little success.
limited success (=not very much success) The attempt to replace coca with other crops has had only limited success.
commercial/economic/financial success None of his ideas had any commercial success.
academic success (=success in education) There is no evidence that early teaching of reading leads to academic success.
electoral success (=success in elections) The electoral success of the far right understandably fills many people in Europe with alarm.
military success This military success was achieved at a cost.
■ verbs
have/achieve success China has had considerable success in conserving water since 1983.
meet with success (=be successful) We are disappointed that this round of negotiations has not met with success.
put your success down to something (=say that your success was the result of it) They put their success down to their excellent teamwork.
■ phrases
somebody's chance of success They have a good chance of success.
the secret of somebody's success (=what makes them successful) A visitor asked Connie the secret of her success with growing roses.
the success rate (=what percentage of actions are successful) The success rate in cloning is still extremely low.
■ COMMON ERRORS
► Do not say 'make success' or 'make a success'. Say have success or achieve success.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

successful

suc·cess·ful [successful successfully]   [səkˈsesfl]    [səkˈsesfl]  adjective
1. achieving your aims or what was intended
~ (in sth/in doing sth) They were successful in winning the contract.
~ (at sth/at doing sth) I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret.

We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project.

2. having become popular and/or made a lot of money
The play was very successful on Broadway.
a successful actor
The company has had another successful year.
Opp:  unsuccessful
Derived Word: successfully  
Synonyms:
successful
profitable commercial lucrative economic
These words all describe sb/sth that is making or is likely to make money.
successfulmaking a lot of money, especially by being popular: The play was very successful on Broadway. The company has had another successful year.
profitablemaking a profit: a highly profitable business
commercial[only before noun] making or intended to make a profit: The movie was not a commercial success (= made no profit) .
lucrative(of business or work) producing or paying a large amount of money; making a large profit: They do a lot of business in lucrative overseas markets.
economic(often used in negative sentences) (of a process, business or activity) producing enough profit to continue: Small local shops stop being economic when a supermarket opens up nearby.
a successful/profitable/lucrative business
a successful/profitable/lucrative year
a(n) commercial/economic success  
Example Bank:
The alliance was ultimately successful in getting its message across.
The operation was only partially successful.
Their attempts had not been entirely successful.
We hope the party will be successful in the elections.
Winning is the only way they can feel successful.
a politically successful manoeuvre
his phenomenally successful period as manager
hoping their party would be successful in the elections
He had a phenomenally successful period as manager.
He had been successful at every job he had done.
She has had a long and successful career in television.
The company has been successful in controlling costs.
The experiment was entirely successful.
The police became more successful at clearing up crime.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a large research project.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

successful / səkˈses.f ə l / adjective

B1 achieving the results wanted or hoped for:

a successful operation

My second attempt at making flaky pastry was a bit more successful.

This year's harvest was one of the most successful since the record crop of 1985.

→  Opposite unsuccessful

B2 having achieved a lot, become popular, and/or made a lot of money:

a successful career

She runs a very successful computer business.

He's the author of several hugely successful children's books (= books which have been bought by a lot of people) .

The Birmingham Royal Ballet has had a highly successful season.

→  Opposite unsuccessful

 

successfully / -i / adverb

B2

A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

successful

[səkse̱sfʊl]
 ♦♦
 1) ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ in -ing Something that is successful achieves what it was intended to achieve. Someone who is successful achieves what they intended to achieve.
  How successful will this new treatment be?...
  I am looking forward to a long and successful partnership with him...
  She has been comparatively successful in maintaining her privacy.
  Ant:
  unsuccessful
  Derived words:
  successfully ADV ADV with v The doctors have successfully concluded preliminary tests.
 2) ADJ-GRADED Something that is successful is popular or makes a lot of money.
  ...the hugely successful movie that brought Robert Redford an Oscar for his directing...
  One of the keys to successful business is careful planning.
 3) ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ in n Someone who is successful achieves a high position in what they do, for example in business or politics.
  Women do not necessarily have to imitate men to be successful in business...
  She is a successful lawyer.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

successful

 

suc·cess·ful /səkˈsɛsfəl/ adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : having the correct or desired result : ending in success
• a successful attempt
• The treatment was successful.
• a successful movie [=a movie that makes a large profit]
• Our search was successful. [=we found what we were searching for]
2 : having gotten or achieved wealth, respect, or fame
• a successful businesswoman
- suc·cess·ful·ly adv
• We have successfully finished the project.
• The infection was treated successfully.

show

show [verb] (EXPLAIN)

to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples

US /ʃoʊ/ 
UK /ʃəʊ/ 

راهنمايى‌ كردن‌، (طرز انجام‌ كارى را) نشان‌ دادن‌

مثال: 

This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

 verb (shows, showing, showed /, has shown or has showed)

pronunciation
The word show sounds like go.

1 to let somebody see something:
She showed me her holiday photos.
You have to show your ticket on the train.

2 to make something clear; to explain something to somebody:
Can you show me how to use the computer?
Research shows that most people get too little exercise.

3 to appear or be seen:
The anger showed in his face.

show off to talk loudly or do something silly to make people notice you:
Joyce was showing off by driving too fast.

show something off to let people see something that is new or beautiful:
James wanted to show off his new jacket.

show somebody round to go with somebody and show them everything in a building:
David showed me round the school.

show up (informal) to arrive:
What time did they show up?

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

show

I. show1 S1 W1 /ʃəʊ $ ʃoʊ/ BrE AmE verb (past tense showed, past participle shown /ʃəʊn $ ʃoʊn/)
[Language: Old English; Origin: sceawian 'to look, look at, see']
1. LET SOMEBODY SEE [transitive] to let someone see something
show somebody something
The children proudly showed me their presents.
show something to somebody
Show your ticket to the woman at the entrance.
The man grinned, showing bad teeth.
2. PROVE SOMETHING [transitive] to provide facts or information that make it clear that something is true, that something exists, or that something has happened:
Figures showed a 9% rise in inflation.
Gary has shown his faith in the club’s future by agreeing to stay on.
show (that)
Mike needed a copy of the will to show that the books had been left to him.
show somebody (that)
We have shown our critics that we can succeed.
show how
This document shows how to oppose bad decisions about new housing.
show what
She just wants a chance to show what she can do.
show somebody/something to be something
Charles showed himself to be a fine leader.
be shown to be/do something
The campaign has been shown to be a waste of money.
The new treatment has been shown to reduce the number of deaths.
studies/evidence/research etc shows
Several studies have shown that aggressive toys lead to bad behaviour.
The Polish economy began to show signs of recovery.
It just goes to show (=proves) how much people judge each other on how they look.
REGISTER
In written English, people often prefer to use indicate, which sounds more formal than show:
▪ The latest statistics indicate that the country is falling deeper into recession.
In scientific contexts, they often prefer prove or demonstrate, which sound more definite:
▪ This research demonstrates the need to treat cancer early.
3. FEELINGS/ATTITUDES/QUALITIES [transitive] to let your feelings, attitudes, or personal qualities be clearly seen OPP hide:
Think positively and show some determination.
She had learned not to show her emotions.
It was the sound a man might make when in pain but trying not to show it.
Mary showed great interest in the children.
4. EXPLAIN WITH ACTIONS [transitive] to explain to someone how to do something, by doing it yourself or using actions to help them learn
show somebody how
Show me how the gun works.
show somebody how to do something
Maureen showed Peter how to feed the young animals.
show somebody something
Can you show Lucy the way to slice onions?
5. PICTURE/MAP ETC [transitive] if a picture, map etc shows something, you can see it on the picture, map etc:
I want a photograph that shows his face.
The map shows the main rivers of the region.
6. GUIDE SOMEBODY [transitive] to go with someone and guide them to a place
show somebody to/into something
Can you show Mrs Davies to the bathroom?
show somebody out/in
I can show myself out (=out of the office or house).
show somebody something
Come on, I’ll show you the way.
7. POINT AT SOMETHING [transitive] to let someone see where a place or thing is, especially by pointing to it
show somebody where
Can you show me exactly where he fell?
8. FILM/TELEVISION [intransitive and transitive] to make a film or television programme available on a screen for people to see, or to be on a screen:
The film was shown on television last night.
The match was shown live (=could be seen on television while it was being played).
It’s now showing at cinemas across London. ⇨ ↑showing(1)
9. BE EASY TO SEE [intransitive] if something shows, it is easy to see:
His happiness showed in his face.
Her scar doesn’t show, because her hair covers it.
Stephen was worried, and it showed.
10. DIRT/MARK [transitive] if material shows the dirt or a mark, it is easy to see the dirt or mark on it:
Light-coloured clothes tend to show the dirt.
11. INCREASE/DECREASE [transitive] to have an increase or decrease in something, or a profit or loss:
The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets.
Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups.
12. ART/PICTURES [transitive] to put a group of paintings or other works of art in one place so that people can come and see them SYN exhibit:
Her recent sculptures are being shown at the Hayward Gallery.
The Whitney Museum was the first to show Mapplethorpe’s photographs.
13. I’ll show him/them etc spoken used to say that you will prove to someone that you are better, more effective etc than they think you are
14. have something to show for something to have something as a result of what you have been doing:
If he fails, he’ll have nothing to show for his time at school.
She had plenty of money to show for all her work.
15. show your face if you will not show your face somewhere, you will not go there because you have a good reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed about being there:
She never shows her face around here.
16. show your hand to make your true power or intentions clear, especially after you have been keeping them secret:
There were so many rumours that the company was forced to show its hand.
17. ANIMAL [transitive] to put an animal into a competition with other animals:
Do you plan to show your dogs?
18. ARRIVE [intransitive] (also show up) informal especially American English to arrive at the place where someone is waiting for you SYN turn up:
I went to meet Hank, but he never showed.
19. show somebody in a good/bad etc light if an action shows you in a good or bad light, it makes people have a good or bad opinion of you:
During an interview, you need to show yourself in the best possible light.
20. show somebody the door to make it clear that someone is not welcome and should leave
21. show (somebody) who’s boss informal to prove to someone who is threatening your authority that you are more powerful than they are:
You’ve got to show your dog who’s boss. When you say ‘Sit!’, he should sit.
22. show the way if you show the way for other people, you do something new that others then try to copy
23. show willing British English to make it clear that you are willing to do something:
He hasn’t done any cooking yet, but at least he’s shown willing.
24. show a leg! British English spoken used to tell someone to get out of bed
25. show (somebody) a clean pair of heels British English old-fashioned informal to run away very fast
26. show me the money American English spoken informal used to tell someone to give or pay you a lot of money, rather than just talk about the fact that they will give it to you
• • •
THESAURUS
■ let someone see
show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them: Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building. | Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.
flash to show something to someone very quickly: ‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us. | Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.
let somebody have a look/take a look especially spoken to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc: If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it. | Mike’s good with cars – let him have a look.
reveal especially written to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts: Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings. | He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.
expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before: The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand. | The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.
■ show someone how to do something
show to explain to someone how to do something or how something works, especially by doing it yourself: Laurie’s been showing me how to snowboard. | Can I show you how the oven works?
demonstrate to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people: A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly. | There’s a meeting this afternoon to demonstrate the new software.
guide/take somebody through something to show someone how to do something, or how a process happens, especially something difficult or complicated: The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business. | A stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.
show somebody around (something) (also show somebody round (something) British English) phrasal verb
to go around a place with someone when they first arrive there, to show them what is interesting, useful etc:
Harrison showed her around the house.
show off phrasal verb
1. to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval ⇨ show-off:
He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court.
2. show something ↔ off to show something to a lot of people because you are very proud of it:
a picture of the restaurant’s owners showing off their award
3. show something ↔ off if one thing shows off something else, it makes the other thing look especially attractive SYN complement:
The white dress showed off her dark skin beautifully.
show somebody over something phrasal verb especially British English
to guide someone through an interesting building or a house that is for sale:
Ingrid has a job showing visitors over the castle.
show up phrasal verb
1. informal to arrive, especially at the place where someone is waiting for you SYN turn up:
Seth showed up, apologising for being late.
We had 200 people show up for our seminar.
2. show something ↔ up to make it possible to see or notice something that was not clear before:
The sunlight showed up the marks on the window.
3. to be easy to see or notice:
Use a light colour which will show up on a dark background.
4. show somebody ↔ up to make someone feel embarrassed by behaving in a stupid or unacceptable way when you are with them SYN embarrass:
She says I showed her up in front of her friends when they came to the house.
II. show2 S1 W1 BrE AmE noun
1. PERFORMANCE [countable] a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes:
I enjoyed the show immensely.
The show starts at 7:30 pm.
They’ve come to town to see a Broadway show.
Perry was the star of the show. ⇨ ↑floor show, ↑roadshow
2. TV/RADIO [countable] a programme on television or on the radio:
The senator appeared on the CBS show ‘Face the Nation’.
a new television quiz show ⇨ ↑chat show, ↑game show, ↑talk show
3. COLLECTION OF THINGS TO SEE [countable] an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them:
the Paris Boat Show
a fashion show for charity
Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly.
4. on show being shown to the public:
Paintings by Matisse are on show at the New York Gallery.
The designer clothes will go on show in Chicago next month.
Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection.
5. a show of something an occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality:
I felt I should make a show of dignity.
The award will be seen as a show of support.
show of strength/force
a strong and determined show of force by the police
6. PRETENDED ACT [singular, uncountable] when you pretend to do or feel something SYN pretence
show of
a show of gratitude
Susan put on a show of regret all day.
The waiter made a show of wiping the table.
7. for show with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful:
He does actually play his guitar – it’s not just for show.
8. COLOURFUL SCENE [singular] an impressive scene, especially one that is very colourful SYN display
show of
a glorious show of colour in the rose garden
Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn.
9. COMPETITION [countable] a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best:
The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall.
10. EVENT/SITUATION [singular] informal something which is being done or organized:
We need to find someone to run the show (=be in charge).
11. put up a good/poor etc show informal to perform, play etc well or badly:
Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end.
12. let’s get this show on the road spoken used to tell people it is time to start working or start a journey
13. (jolly) good show British English old-fashioned spoken used to express your approval of something
steal the show at ↑steal1(4)
• • •
COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 2)
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + show
live (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening) Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.
a TV/television/radio show What’s your favourite TV show?
a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly) It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show.
a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes) It’s been a popular game show for years.
a chat show British English, a talk show American English (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves) She was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.
a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch) It’s a real family show, with something for everyone.
a news show especially AmE: the morning news show
■ verbs
appear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show) They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
host a show (also present a show British English) (=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests) He presents his own talk show on ITV.
watch a show People of all ages watch the show.
■ phrases
the star of the show Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

show

show [show shows showed showing] verb, noun   [ʃəʊ]    [ʃoʊ] 

verb (showed, shown   [ʃəʊn]  ;   [ʃoʊn]  or, rarely, showed

MAKE CLEAR
1. transitive to make sth clear; to prove sth
~ (that)… The figures clearly show that her claims are false.
• The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show.
~ sb that… Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices.
~ sth a report showing the company's current situation
~ sb/sth to be/have sth His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller.

~ (sb) how, what, etc… This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements.  

 

LET SB SEE STH

2. transitive to let sb see sth
~ sth You have to show your ticket as you go in.
~ sth to sb If there's a letter from France please show it to me.
• Have you shown your work to anyone?

~ sb sth Have you shown anyone your work?  

 

TEACH

3. transitive to help sb to do sth by letting them watch you do it or by explaining it
~ sth to sb She showed the technique to her students.
~ sb sth She showed her students the technique.

• Can you show me how to do it?  

 

POINT

4. transitive ~ sb sth to point to sth so that sb can see where or what it is
• He showed me our location on the map.

~ sb which, what, etc… Show me which picture you drew.  

 

GUIDE

5. transitive to lead or guide sb to a place
~ sb + adv./prep. The attendant showed us to our seats.
• We were shown into the waiting room.

~ sb sth I'll go first and show you the way.  

 

QUALITY/BEHAVIOUR/FEELING

6. transitive to make it clear that you have a particular quality
~ sth to show great courage
~ yourself + adj. She had shown herself unable to deal with money.
~ yourself to be/have sth He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises.

~ that… He has shown that he is ready to make compromises.

7. transitive to behave in a particular way towards sb
~ sth (for/to sb) They showed no respect for their parents.

~ sb sth They showed their parents no respect.

8. intransitive, transitive if a feeling or quality shows, or if you show it, people can see it
• Fear showed in his eyes.
• She tried not to let her disappointment show.
• She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious).
~ sth Her expression showed her disappointment.
• James began to show signs of impatience.

~ how, what, etc… She tried not to show how disappointed she was.  

 

BE VISIBLE

9. intransitive, transitive if sth shows, people can see it. If sth shows a mark, dirt, etc, the mark can be seen
• She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing.

~ sth Their new white carpet showed every mark.  

 

INFORMATION

10. transitive (not usually used in the progressive tenses) ~ sth to give particular information, or a time or measurement
• The map shows the principal towns and rivers.
• The clock showed midnight.

• The end-of-year accounts show a loss.  

 

OF PICTURE/PHOTOGRAPH

11. transitive ~ sth | ~ sb/sth (as sth) | ~ sb/sth doing sth to be of sb/sth; to represent sb/sth

• She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini.  

 

FOR PUBLIC TO SEE

12. intransitive, transitive to be or make sth available for the public to see
• The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters.
~ sth The movie is being shown now.

• She plans to show her paintings early next year.  

 

PROVE

13. transitive, no passive (informal) to prove that you can do sth or are sth
~ sb (sth) They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!

~ yourself to be/have sth He has shown himself to be a caring father.  

 

ARRIVE

14. intransitive (informal, especially NAmE) to arrive where you have arranged to meet sb or do sth
• I waited an hour but he didn't show.

see also  show up  

 

ANIMAL

15. transitive ~ sth to enter an animal in a competition
more at fly/show/wave the flag at  flag  n., show your paces at  pace  n., show sb/know/learn the ropes at  rope  n.
 
Word Origin:
Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen.  
Thesaurus:
show verb
1. T
• Opinion polls show that the government's popularity is declining.
prove • • demonstrate • • indicate • • illustrate
show/prove/demonstrate/indicate sth to sb
show/prove/demonstrate/indicate/illustrate that/what/how…
figures/studies show/prove/demonstrate/indicate/illustrate sth
Show or prove? Prove is often preferred to show to give a stronger sense of justice being done.
2. T
• You have to show your ticket as you go in.
reveal • • expose
show/reveal sth to sb
3. T, I
• Show me how to do it.
teach • • train • • coach • |formal instruct
show/teach sb how to do sth
show/teach sb that…
4. T
• He showed me our location on the map.
point • • indicate
5. T
• You'll need someone to show you the way.
guide • • take • • go with sb • • escort • • walk • • drive • • lead • • usher • • direct • |formal accompany
show/guide/take/escort/walk/drive/lead/usher/direct/accompany sb to/out of/into sth
show/guide/take/escort/walk/drive/lead sb around/round
show/guide/take/escort/lead/usher sb in/out
6. T, I
• Her expression showed her disappointment.
reflect • • express • • display • • demonstrate
show/demonstrate that…
show/reflect/express/display/demonstrate interest
show/reflect/express/display (your) feelings/emotions
7. I, T
• The cloth was folded so that the stain didn't show.
appear • • emerge • • come out • |formal manifest itself
suddenly show/appear/emerge/come out
8. T (not usually used in the progressive tenses)
• The picture shows St George slaying the dragon.
present • • portray • |formal depict • • represent
show/present/portray/depict/represent sb/sth as sth
show/present/portray/depict/represent sb/sth accurately
show/present/portray/depict sb/sth clearly/vividly
9. I, T
• She plans to show her paintings early next year.
display • • present • • produce • • launch • |journalism unveil
show/display/present/launch/unveil a new product/model
show/display/present your wares
show/display a painting/your work/a collection/a trophy  
Language Bank:
illustrate
Referring to a chart, graph or table
This bar chart illustrates how many journeys people made on public transport over a three-month period.
This table compares bus, train, and taxi use between April and June.
The results are shown in the chart below.
In this pie chart, the survey results are broken down by age.
This pie chart breaks down the survey results by age.
As can be seen from these results, younger people use buses more than older people.
According to these figures, bus travel accounts for 60% of public transport use.
From the data in the above graph, it is apparent that buses are the most widely used form of public transport.
Language Banks at evidence, fall, increase, proportion, surprising  
Synonyms:
take
lead • escort • drive • show • walk • guide • usher • direct
These words all mean to go with sb from one place to another.
take • to go with sb from one place to another, for example in order to show them sth or to show them the way to a place: It's too far to walk— I'll take you by car.
lead • to go with or go in front of sb in order to show them the way or to make them go in the right direction: Firefighters led the survivors to safety.
escort • to go with sb in order to protect or guard them or to show them the way: The president arrived, escorted by twelve bodyguards.
drive • to take sb somewhere in a car, taxi, etc: My mother drove us to the airport.
show • to take sb to a particular place, in the right direction, or along the correct route: The attendant showed us to our seats.
walk • to go somewhere with sb on foot, especially in order to make sure that they get there safely; to take an animal, especially a dog, for a walk or make an animal walk somewhere: He always walked her home. ◊ Have you walked the dog yet today?
guide • to show sb the way to a place, often by going with them; to show sb a place that you know well: She guided us through the busy streets. ◊ We were guided around the museums.
usher • (rather formal) to politely take or show sb where they should go, especially within a building: She ushered her guests to their seats.
direct • (rather formal) to tell or show sb how to get somewhere or where to go: A young woman directed them to the station.
to take/lead/escort/drive/show/walk/guide/usher/direct sb to/out of/into sth
to take/lead/escort/drive/show/walk/guide sb around/round
to take/lead/escort/drive/walk sb home
to take/lead/escort/guide sb to safety
to lead/show the way  
Example Bank:
• I'm giving him a chance to show what he can do.
• It's such a tiny mark, it hardly shows.
• Lee was happy to show her how it should be done.
• Let me show you on the map.
• Lewis refused to show any emotion.
• She showed her new toy to her friends.
• Third quarter figures are likely to show a further fall in figures.
• ‘There's a Mr Smith here to see you.’ ‘Show him in.’
• A white carpet will show every mark.
• Come out and show yourselves!
• Could you show this gentleman the way to the conference hall, please?
• Don't worry— the marks won't show.
• He wore a mask that showed only his eyes.
• His hands were clenched, the whites of the knuckles showing.
• His shirt tail was showing from under his jersey.
• I waited till ten o'clock but she didn't show.
• I want a dress that won't show too much of my arms.
• If there's a letter from France please show it to me.
• Let me show you exactly what this will mean.
• Light was showing under the door.
• Only about 20 people showed.
• She had a warm woollen hat on that left only her eyes and nose showing.
• She showed great courage in the face of danger.
• The cloth was folded so that the stain didn't show.
• The film is now showing at all major cinemas.
• The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show.
• The picture shows St George slaying the dragon.
• They have published a report showing the company's current situation.
• They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!
• They'll need someone to show them the way.
• What if nobody shows?
Idioms: for show  get the show on the road  good show!  it goes to show  show of hands  show somebody the door  show somebody who's boss  show the way  show willing  show your face  show your hand  something/nothing to show for something

Derived: show off  show somebody off  show somebody round  show somebody up  show something off  show something up  show through  show through something  show up 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T ] ( showed , shown ) (MAKE SEEN)

A1 to make it possible for something to be seen:

[ + two objects ] I must show you this new book I've just bought.

On this map, urban areas are shown in grey.

You ought to show that rash to your doctor.

[ + obj + question word ] Why won't you show me wh at you've got in your hand?

[ + obj + -ing verb ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kiss ing .

These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees.

He began to show signs of recovery.

"I've got a Victorian gold coin here." "Have you? Show me (= allow me to see it) ."

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T ] ( showed , shown ) (RECORD)

B1 to record or express a number or measurement:

The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure.

The company showed a loss of £2 million last year.

The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries.
 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T ] ( showed , shown ) (EXPLAIN)

B1 to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples:

[ + question word ] Can you show me how to set the DVD player?

This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used.

Could you show me the way to the bus station?

 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T ] ( showed , shown ) (PROVE)

B2 to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known:

She has shown her self (to be) a highly competent manager.

His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.

[ + (that) ] The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.

Show me (that) I can trust you.

[ + question word ] Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease.
 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T ] ( showed , shown ) (EXPRESS)

B2 to express ideas or feelings using actions or words:

He finds it difficult to show affection.

She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire.

[ + two objects ] You should show your parents more respect/show more respect to your parents.
 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb ( showed , shown ) (NOTICEABLE)

C1 [ I ] to be easy to see or notice:

"Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket!" "Don't worry, it doesn't show."

Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.

I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through .

The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities.

When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years, and it showed.

→  See also show up

show your age to look as old as you really are:

Recently, he's really starting to show his age.
 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb ( showed , shown ) (PUBLIC EVENT)

[ T ] to make an artist's work available for the public to see:

Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work.

[ I or T ] If a cinema or a television station shows a film or programme, or if a film or programme is showing somewhere, you can see it there:

It's the first time this film has been shown on British television.

Now showing at a cinema near you!

 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ I ] ( showed , shown ) mainly US (ARRIVE)

to show up

 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T usually + adv/prep ] ( showed , shown ) (LEAD)

to take someone somewhere by going there with them:

Could you show Dr Sanchez into the living room?

The waiter showed us to our table.

 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T ] ( showed , shown ) (FAIL TO HIDE)

to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known:

Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra.

Light-coloured carpets show the dirt.

[ + question word ] His failure in the exams shows (up) just how bad his teachers are.

 

show / ʃəʊ /   / ʃoʊ / verb [ T + obj + question word ] ( showed , shown ) (MAKE UNDERSTAND)

to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it:

Can you show me wh ere it hurts?

Show me wh ich one you want.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

show

[ʃo͟ʊ]
 
 shows, showing, showed, shown
 1) VERB If something shows that a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people.
  [V that] Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer...
  [V that] He was arrested at his home in Southampton after a breath test showed he had drunk more than twice the legal limit for driving...
  [V n] These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment...
  [be V-ed to-inf] It was only later that the drug was shown to be addictive...
  [V wh] You'll be given regular blood tests to show whether you have been infected.
 2) VERB If a picture, chart, film, or piece of writing shows something, it represents it or gives information about it.
  [V n] Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system.
  [V n] ...a coin showing Cleopatra...
  [V-ed] The cushions, shown left, measure 20 x 12 inches and cost $39.95...
  [V n -ing] Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task...
  [V wh] Our photograph shows how the plants will turn out.
 3) VERB If you show someone something, you give it to them, take them to it, or point to it, so that they can see it or know what you are referring to.
  [V n to n] Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager...
  [V n n] He showed me the flat he shares with Esther...
  [V n wh] I showed them where the gun was...
  [V n wh] Show me which one you like and I'll buy it for you.
 4) VERB If you show someone to a room or seat, you lead them there.
  [V n prep/adv] It was very good of you to come. Let me show you to my study...
  [V n prep/adv] Milton was shown into the office...
  [V n prep/adv] John will show you upstairs, Mr Penry...
  [V n n] Your office is ready for you. I'll show you the way.
 5) V-ERG If you show someone how to do something, you do it yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it.
  [V n wh] Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade...
  [V n wh] There are seasoned professionals who can teach you and show you what to do...
  [V n wh] Mother asked me to show you how the phones work...
  [V n n] Dr. Reichert has shown us a new way to look at those behavior problems.
 6) V-ERG If something shows or if you show it, it is visible or noticeable.
  [V n] He showed his teeth in a humourless grin...
  [V n] His beard was just beginning to show signs of grey...
  Faint glimmers of daylight were showing through the treetops...
  I'd driven both ways down this road but my tracks didn't show.
 7) V-ERG If you show a particular attitude, quality, or feeling, or if it shows, you behave in a way that makes this attitude, quality, or feeling clear to other people.
  [V n] Elsie has had enough time to show her gratitude...
  [V n] She showed no interest in her children...
  Ferguson was unhappy and it showed...
  [V n n] You show me respect...
  [V n to-inf] Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise...
  [V that] The baby was tugging at his coat to show that he wanted to be picked up.
 8) VERB If something shows a quality or characteristic or if that quality or characteristic shows itself, it can be noticed or observed.
  [V n] The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail...
  [V n] Middle East peace talks in Washington showed signs of progress yesterday...
  [V n] Her popularity clearly shows no sign of waning...
  [V n] How else did his hostility to women show itself?
 9) N-COUNT: usu a N of n A show of a feeling or quality is an attempt by someone to make it clear that they have that feeling or quality.
  Miners gathered in the centre of Bucharest in a show of support for the government...
  A crowd of more than 10,000 has gathered in a show of strength...
  She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection...
  Mr Morris was determined to put on a show of family unity.
 10) N-UNCOUNT If you say that something is for show, you mean that it has no real purpose and is done just to give a good impression.
  The change in government is more for show than for real...
  `It's all show,' said Linus. `The girls don't take it seriously.'
 11) VERB If a company shows a profit or a loss, its accounts indicate that it has made a profit or a loss.
  [V n] It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter...
  [V n] Lonrho's mining and minerals businesses showed some improvement.
 12) VERB If a person you are expecting to meet does not show, they do not arrive at the place where you expect to meet them. [mainly AM]
  There was always a chance he wouldn't show.
  Syn:
  turn up
 PHRASAL VERB
 Show up means the same as show. V P We waited until five o'clock, but he did not show up... V P He always shows up in a fancy car... V P for/to n If I don't show up for class this morning, I'll be kicked out.
 13) N-COUNT: oft supp N A television or radio show is a programme on television or radio.
  I had my own TV show...
  This is the show in which Loyd Grossman visits the houses of the famous.
  ...a popular talk show on a Cuban radio station...
  A daily one-hour news show can cost $250,000 to produce.
  Syn:
  programme
 14) N-COUNT A show in a theatre is an entertainment or concert, especially one that includes different items such as music, dancing, and comedy.
  How about going shopping and seeing a show in London?...
  He has earned a reputation as the man who can close a show with a bad review...
  The band are playing a handful of shows at smaller venues.
 15) VERB If someone shows a film or television programme, it is broadcast or appears on television or in the cinema.
  [V n] The BBC World Service Television news showed the same film clip...
  [V n] The drama will be shown on American TV next year...
  American films are showing at Moscow's cinemas.
  Derived words:
  showing plural N-COUNT I gave him a private showing of the film.
 16) N-COUNT: also on N A show is a public exhibition of things, such as works of art, fashionable clothes, or things that have been entered in a competition.
  The venue for the show is Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre Hall...
  Gucci will be holding fashion shows to present their autumn collection...
  Two complementary exhibitions are on show at the Africa Centre...
  Today his picture goes on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
 17) VERB To show things such as works of art means to put them in an exhibition where they can be seen by the public.
  [V n] 50 dealers will show oils, watercolours, drawings and prints from 1900 to 1992.
  [V n] ...one of East Village's better-known galleries, where he showed and sold his work.
 18) VERB: V In a horse race, if a horse shows, it finishes first, second, or third. [AM]
 19) ADJ: ADJ n A show home, house, or flat is one of a group of new homes. The building company decorates it and puts furniture in it, and people who want to buy one of the homes come and look round it.
 20) PHRASE If a question is decided by a show of hands, people vote on it by raising their hands to indicate whether they vote yes or no.
  Parliamentary leaders agreed to take all such decisions by a show of hands...
  Russell then asked for a show of hands concerning each of the targets.
 21) PHRASE: have inflects, PHR n If you have something to show for your efforts, you have achieved something as a result of what you have done.
  I'm nearly 31 and it's about time I had something to show for my time in my job...
  It always amazed her how little she had to show for the amount she spent.
 22) PHRASE You can say `I'll show you' to threaten or warn someone that you are going to make them admit that they are wrong.
  She shook her fist. `I'll show you,' she said...
  I'll show him, leave it to me.
 23) PHRASE: PHR that, PHR n If you say it just goes to show or it just shows that something is the case, you mean that what you have just said or experienced demonstrates that it is the case.
  I forgot all about the ring. Which just goes to show that getting good grades in school doesn't mean you're clever...
  It's crazy and just shows the inconsistency of refereeing.
 24) PHRASE: V inflects If you say that someone is running the show, you mean that they are in control or in charge of a situation.
  They made it clear who is now running the show...
  There's some serious problems with the way the state's leadership has been running the show.
 25) PHRASE: V inflects If you say that someone steals the show, you mean that they get a lot of attention or praise because they perform better than anyone else in a show or other event.
  It was Chinese women who stole the show on the first day of competition...
  Brad Pitt steals the show as the young man doomed by his zest for life.
 26) to show someone the doorsee door
 to show your facesee face
  Phrasal Verbs:
  - show around
  - show off
  - show round
  - show up

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1show /ˈʃoʊ/ verb shows; showed /ˈʃoʊd/; shown /ˈʃoʊn/ or showed; show·ing
1 [+ obj] : to cause or allow (something) to be seen
• He showed her a picture. = He showed a picture to her.
• You have to show your tickets/passports at the gate.
• You're the only person that I've shown this letter to.
• Give them a chance to show (you) what they can do.
2 [+ obj] : to give information that proves (something)
• The study/research shows (that there is) a link between cigarettes and lung cancer.
• The medication has been shown [=proven] to reduce high blood pressure.
• They showed the theory to be faulty.
• He seemed perfectly healthy before he had his heart attack. That just goes to show [=shows, proves] that appearances can be deceptive.
3 [+ obj] : to teach (someone) how to do or use something especially by letting that person see you do or use it
• You will have to show me how to play the game.
• He showed them a card trick.
• Definitions tell you the meanings of words; examples show you how the words are used.
4 [+ obj] : to tell (someone) what or where something is by touching or pointing to it
Show me which video game you want to play.
• She showed me where Laos was on the globe.
Show me where it hurts.
• The guide showed us the church. [=pointed to the different parts of the church and told us about them]
5 always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] : to lead (someone) to a place
• He showed us to our seats.
• Please show him in/out. [=lead him to the entrance/exit]
• She showed them the way to the door.
6 [+ obj]
- used to describe what can be seen or noticed when you look at or examine something
• Her grades have shown some improvement. [=her grades have improved]
• The city's education system is showing signs of improvement. [=the city's education system seems to be improving]
7 [+ obj] : to have an image or picture of (someone or something)
• The postcard shows a sunset on the beach.
• The photograph shows her as a young woman.
8 : to give (information) in the form of numbers, pictures, etc.

[+ obj]

• The thermostat showed 68 degrees.
• The pie chart shows that 20 percent of the money is spent on supplies.

[no obj]

• 3:15 showed on the clock.
9 a [no obj] : to be able to be seen or noticed
• The sun showed through the clouds.
• The scar hardly shows.
• Pull down your skirt. Your slip is showing. [=I can see your slip]
• He's been working out a lot, and it shows.
- sometimes + up
• The mountains showed up clearly against the sky.
b [+ obj] : to cause or allow (something) to be easily seen or noticed
• A light-colored carpet will show dirt.
10 a [+ obj] : to cause or allow (a feeling, quality, or condition) to be seen or known
• The expression on his face showed how disappointed he was.
• She is not afraid of showing her true feelings.
Show your support by wearing one of these yellow ribbons.
• When you say you dislike computers, you're really showing your age.
b [no obj] of a feeling, quality, or condition : to be able to be seen
• His disappointment showed in his face.
11 [+ obj] : to give (mercy, respect, etc.) to someone
• The judge showed no mercy.
• Students must show respect for their teachers. = Students must show their teachers respect.
• Please show some compassion.
12 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to see your true ability, power, etc.
• They think I'm too old to run the race, but I'll show them! [=I'll run the race and prove that I'm not too old to do it]
• He thinks he can tell me what to do, but I'll show him who's boss.
13 : to make (a movie, television show, piece of art, etc.) available for the public to see

[+ obj]

• Some news programs have decided not to show [=air] the video.
• She is showing her paintings at an art gallery.

[no obj]

• The movie is now showing [=playing] in local theaters.
• She has shown at the art gallery several times.
14 [no obj] chiefly US informal : to arrive or appear at a place
• Many passengers failed to show.
- usually + up
• Everyone showed up on time.
• He didn't show up for work today.
- see also no-show
15 : to enter (an animal) in a competition in which it is judged against other animals of the same kind

[+ obj]

• He breeds and shows poodles.

[no obj]

• Two of our dogs will be showing in the national competition.
16
- used in phrases like have something/nothing to show for to say what someone has achieved or produced by doing something
• We worked all day but had nothing to show for it. [=we worked all day but did not achieve/accomplish anything]
• He invested millions of dollars into the company, but he has little to show for it.
• She has two Olympic gold medals to show for her years of training and practice. [=she won two Olympic gold medals as a result of her years of training and practice]
show around also Brit show round [phrasal verb] show (someone) around/round : to act as a guide for someone who is visiting a place : to lead (someone) around a place and point to and talk about the interesting or important things you see
• She showed us around (the city).
show off [phrasal verb] informal
1 disapproving : to try to impress someone with your abilities or possessions
• The boys were showing off in front of the girls.
• Stop trying to show off.
2 show off (someone or something) or show (someone or something) off : to cause (someone or something that you are proud of) to be seen or noticed by a lot of people
• She showed her baby off at the office.
• He drove around town, showing off his new car.
3 show off (something) or show (something) off : to make (something) very noticeable
• She wears tight clothes that show off her figure.
- see also show-off
show (someone) the door, show (someone) to the door
- see door
show the flag
- see 1flag
show up [phrasal verb] show up (someone) or show (someone) up informal : to embarrass (someone) : to do something that makes (someone) look foolish, weak, etc.
• He was deliberately trying to show up the boss.
- see also 1show 9a 14 (above)
show willing Brit : to show that you are willing and eager to do what is needed
• I got in to work extra early to show willing and impress my boss.
show your face : to appear in public and allow people to see you
• I don't know how he can stand to show his face around here after what happened.
show your hand also show your cards
1 : to put down your playing cards on a table so that their values can be seen
2 : to tell other people what you are planning to do, want to do, or are able to do
• The company wants to avoid showing its hand about its decision until next month.
show yourself
1 : to move out from a hidden place so that you can be seen
• The guard ordered him to show himself.
2 : to show that you are a particular kind of person, that you have a particular skill, etc. - followed by to + verb
• They showed themselves to be cowards. [=they behaved in a cowardly way]
• She has shown herself to be capable of running the company. [=has shown that she is capable of running the company]
show your stuff
- see 1stuff
show your true colors
- see 1color

dream

dream [noun] (HOPE)

Something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely

US /driːm/ 
UK /driːm/ 

رویا

مثال: 

It's always been my dream to have flying lessons.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

noun

1 pictures or events which happen in your mind when you are asleep:
I had a dream about school last night.

word building
A bad or frightening dream is called a nightmare.

2 something nice that you hope for:
His dream was to give up his job and live in the country.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

dream

I. dream1 S2 W2 /driːm/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[Word Family: adjective: dream, ↑dreamless, ↑dreamy; noun: ↑dream, ↑dreamer; verb: ↑dream; adverb: ↑dreamily]
[Language: Old English; Origin: dream 'noise, great happiness']
1. WHILE SLEEPING a series of thoughts, images, and feelings that you experience when you are asleep ⇨ daydream:
I had lots of dreams last night.
dream about
a dream about drowning
in a dream
In my dream I flew to a forest of enormous trees.
2. WISH a wish to do, be, or have something – used especially when this seems unlikely:
Her dream is to make a movie.
dream of (doing) something
She had dreams of university.
fulfil/realize a dream
I fulfilled a childhood dream when I became champion.
I have just met the man of my dreams (=the perfect man)!
beyond your wildest dreams (=better than anything you imagined or hoped for)
3. dream house/home/job etc something that seems perfect to someone:
I’ve finally found my dream house.
Win a dream holiday for two in San Francisco!
4. in a dream having a state of mind in which you do not notice or pay attention to things around you:
Ruth went about her tasks in a dream.
5. be a dream come true if something is a dream come true, it happens after you have wanted it to happen for a long time:
Marriage to her is a dream come true.
6. like a dream extremely well or effectively:
The plan worked like a dream.
7. be/live in a dream world to have ideas or hopes that are not correct or likely to happen:
If you think that all homeless people have it as easy as me, then you are living in a dream world.
8. be a dream be perfect or very desirable:
Her latest boyfriend is an absolute dream.
Some performers are a dream to work with; others are not.
sb’s dream (=something someone would really like)
She’s every adolescent schoolboy’s dream.
9. in your dreams spoken used to say in a rude way that something is not likely to happen:
‘I’m going to ask her to go out with me.’ ‘In your dreams!’
• • •
COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 1)
■ verbs
have a dream I had a dream about you last night.
■ adjectives
a bad dream (=unpleasant or frightening) The movie gave the kids bad dreams.
a strange/weird dream Sometimes I have a strange dream in which I try to speak but I can’t.
a vivid dream (=very clear) In a vivid dream he saw a huge coloured bird flying above his head.
a recurrent/recurring dream (=that you have many times) Having recurrent dreams is a very common experience.
■ phrases
be/seem like a dream (=seem unreal) That summer was so wonderful it seemed like a dream.
Sweet dreams! (=said to someone who is going to bed) Good night, Sam! Sweet dreams!
• • •
COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 2)
■ verbs
have a dream/dreams I had dreams of becoming a doctor.
achieve/fulfil/realize a dream (=do or get what you want) He had finally achieved his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.
pursue/follow a dream (=try to do or get what you want) She left her home town to pursue her dreams.
dream a dream literary (=have a wish) We can dream great dreams for ourselves and others.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + dream
big/great dreams (=a wish to achieve great things) She was a little girl with big dreams.
an impossible dream (=about something that cannot happen) Having a number one record had seemed an impossible dream.
a childhood dream (=that you had when you were a child) I had a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut.
a lifelong dream (=that you have had all your life) His lifelong dream had been to write a novel.
a distant dream (=that it will take a long time to achieve) Peace in this area may still be a distant dream.
■ phrases
a dream comes true (=something you want happens) I’d always wanted to go to Africa and at last my dream came true.
the man/woman/house etc of your dreams (=the perfect one for you) We can help you find the house of your dreams.
not/never in your wildest dreams (=used to say that you had never expected something to happen) Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would win the competition.
beyond your wildest dreams (=better or more than you ever hoped for) Suddenly he was wealthy beyond his wildest dreams.
• • •
THESAURUS
■ when you are sleeping
dream the thoughts, images, and feelings that go through your mind while you are asleep: I had a strange dream last night -- you and I were in some sort of forest.
nightmare a very unpleasant and frightening dream: She still has terrible nightmares about the accident.
daydream a series of pleasant thoughts that go through your mind when you are awake, so that you do not notice what is happening around you: Neil was in a daydream, and didn’t hear the teacher call his name.
reverie formal a state of imagining or thinking about pleasant things, that is like dreaming: The doorbell rang, shaking her from her reverie.
■ something that you want to do
dream something very special that you want to do and that you think about a lot, especially something that is not very likely to happen: As a teenager, his dream was to become a professional footballer.
ambition something that you want to achieve and that you work hard to achieve, especially in your work: My ambition had always been to start my own business.
aspirations the important things that people want from their lives – used especially about the things a society or a large group of people wants: It’s important that young people think seriously about their career aspirations.
fantasy something exciting that you imagine happening to you, which is extremely unlikely to happen and often involves sex: schoolboy fantasies
pipe dream a dream that is impossible or is extremely unlikely to happen: Is world peace no more than a pipe dream?

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dream

dream [dream dreams dreamed dreamt dreaming] noun, verb   [driːm]    [driːm] 

noun
1. countable a series of images, events and feelings that happen in your mind while you are asleep
I had a vivid dream about my old school.
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream.
‘Goodnight. Sweet dreams.’
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams.
compare  nightmare 

see also  wet dream

2. countable a wish to have or be sth, especially one that seems difficult to achieve
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer.
He wanted to be rich but it was an impossible dream.
If I win, it will be a dream come true.
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality.
a dream car/house/job, etc.
I've finally found the man of my dreams.
a chance to fulfil a childhood dream
• It was the end of all my hopes and dreams.

see also  pipe dream

3. singular a state of mind or a situation in which things do not seem real or part of normal life
She walked around in a dream all day.

see also  daydream

4. singular (informal) a beautiful or wonderful person or thing
That meal was an absolute dream.
more at beyond your wildest dreams at  wild  adj.  
Word Origin:
Middle English: of Germanic origin, related to Dutch droom and German Traum, and probably also to Old English drēam ‘joy, music’.  
Thesaurus:
dream noun C
1.
I had a vivid dream about my old school.
nightmarehallucination|especially written vision
a dream/nightmare about sth
have (a) dream/nightmare/hallucinations/vision
a dream/vision fades
2. C
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer.
ambitionhopeaspirationfantasyexpectation|especially written wishdesire
have (a/an) dream/ambition/aspirations/hopes/fantasy/expectations/wish/desire
harbour a/an dream/ambition/hope/fantasy/wish/desire
fulfil your dreams/ambitions/hopes/aspirations/fantasies/expectations/wishes/desires
abandon/give up a/an dream/ambition/hope
3. C
She wandered round the house in a dream.
daydreamdazetrancestupor|formal literary reverie
be in a dream/daydream/daze/trance/stupor/reverie
be lost in a dream/daydream/reverie 
Example Bank:
After Betty retired, she and her husband designed and built their dream house.
After Betty retired, she designed and built her dream house.
At last I feel I'm living the dream.
At last his dreams were fulfilled.
Born a poor boy in Kansas, he lived the American dream as a successful inventor.
He had a prophetic dream about a train crash the night before the disaster.
He left his job to pursue his dream of opening a restaurant.
He never abandoned his dream of finding his real mother.
He put all his efforts into making his dream of a united country come true.
He spent his life chasing pipe dreams= fantasies that are unlikely to come true.
Her biggest dream was to become a singer.
His plans to travel the world now seemed like a distant dream.
His waking dream was rudely interrupted by the telephone.
I had a very disturbing dream last night.
I hardly ever remember my dreams.
I hope my dream about prison won't come true!
I was awoken from my dream by a knock at the door.
Images of the crash still haunted his dreams years later.
In her dream, she was on board a ship heading for America.
Peace no longer seemed an impossible dream.
She confided in him all her hopes and dreams.
She fell asleep and dreamed strange dreams.
She found herself standing in front of the crowded hall and making her speech, as if in a dream.
She had this romantic dream of living in a windmill.
She is plagued by strange dreams.
She opened her eyes and the dream faded.
The government is living in a dream world if they think voters will agree to higher taxes.
The injury shattered her dream of running in the Olympics.
The victory keeps San Marino's dream of a World Cup place alive.
Their cruise in the Bahamas was a dream come true.
Their dream turned into a nightmare as the cruise ship began to sink.
They achieved a success beyond their wildest dreams.
a child frightened by a bad dream
a recurrent dream about being late for an exam
her lifelong dream of swimming with dolphins
the girl of his dreams
the great utopian dream that they have cherished for so long
the house of her dreams
their dream of a fairer world
vivid dreams that regularly haunted him
‘Good night. Sweet dreams.’
I've finally found the man of my dreams.
If I win it will be a dream come true.
If he thinks it's easy to get a job he's living in a dream world.
This is a chance to fulfil a childhood dream.
What would be your dream job?
Idioms: go like a dream  in your dreams  like a bad dream

Derived: dream on  dream something away  dream something up

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

dream / driːm / noun [ C ] (SLEEP)

A2 a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping:

a good/bad dream

a recurring dream

I had a very odd dream about you last night.

[ + that ] Paul had a dream that he won the lottery.
 

dream / driːm / noun [ C ] (HOPE)

B1 something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely:

It's always been my dream to have flying lessons.

Winning all that money was a dream come true .

of your dreams the best that you can imagine:

Win the house of your dreams in our fantastic competition!

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

dream

[dri͟ːm]
 ♦♦
 dreams, dreaming, dreamed, dreamt

 (American English uses the form dreamed as the past tense and past participle. British English uses either dreamed or dreamt.)
 1) N-COUNT A dream is an imaginary series of events that you experience in your mind while you are asleep.
  He had a dream about Claire...
  I had a dream that I was in an old study, surrounded by leather books.
 2) VERB When you dream, you experience imaginary events in your mind while you are asleep.
  [V that] Ivor dreamed that he was on a bus...
  [V about/of n] She dreamed about her baby. [Also V]
 3) N-COUNT: usu with supp You can refer to a situation or event as a dream if you often think about it because you would like it to happen.
  He had finally accomplished his dream of becoming a pilot...
  My dream is to have a house in the country...
  You can make that dream come true.
  Syn:
  ambition
 4) VERB If you often think about something that you would very much like to happen or have, you can say that you dream of it.
  [V of/about n/-ing] As a schoolgirl, she had dreamed of becoming an actress...
  [V of/about n/-ing] For most of us, a brand new designer kitchen is something we can only dream about...
  [V that] I dream that my son will attend college and find a good job.
 5) ADJ: ADJ n You can use dream to describe something that you think is ideal or perfect, especially if it is something that you thought you would never be able to have or experience.
  He had his dream house built on the banks of the river Bure.
  ...a dream holiday to Jamaica.
 6) N-SING: poss N If you describe something as a particular person's dream, you think that it would be ideal for that person and that he or she would like it very much.
  Greece is said to be a botanist's dream...
  He's every girl's dream!
 7) N-SING: a N If you say that something is a dream, you mean that it is wonderful. [INFORMAL]
 8) N-COUNT: usu sing, with supp You can refer to a situation or event that does not seem real as a dream, especially if it is very strange or unpleasant.
  When the right woman comes along, this bad dream will be over.
 9) VERB: with neg (emphasis) If you say that you would not dream of doing something, you are emphasizing that you would never do it because you think it is wrong or is not possible or suitable for you.
  [V of -ing/n] I wouldn't dream of making fun of you...
  [V of -ing/n] My sons would never dream of expecting their clothes to be ironed.
 10) VERB: with brd-neg (emphasis) If you say that you never dreamed that something would happen, you are emphasizing that you did not think that it would happen because it seemed very unlikely.
  [V that] I never dreamed that I would be able to afford a home here...
  [V of n] Who could ever dream of a disaster like this?...
  I find life more charming and more astonishing than I'd ever dreamed.
 11) → See also pipe dream, wet dream
 12) PHRASE If you tell someone to dream on, you mean that something they are hoping for is unlikely to happen.
  `Perhaps one day I may go on a relaxing holiday.' - `Yeah, dream on.'
 13) PHRASE: PHR after v, v-link PHR If you say that you are in a dream, you mean that you do not concentrate properly on what you are doing because you are thinking about other things.
  All day long I moved in a dream, my body performing its duties automatically.
 14) PHRASE: PHR after v If you say that someone does something like a dream, you think that they do it very well. If you say that something happens like a dream, you mean that it happens successfully without any problems.
  She cooked like a dream...
  His ship had sailed like a dream.
 15) PHRASE: n PHR If you describe someone or something as the person or thing of your dreams, you mean that you consider them to be ideal or perfect.
  This could be the man of my dreams.
 16) PHRASE: with brd-neg, PHR with cl (emphasis) If you say that you could not imagine a particular thing in your wildest dreams, you are emphasizing that you think it is extremely strange or unlikely.
  Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine there would be this kind of money in the game.
 17) PHRASE: n PHR, PHR after v, v-link PHR (emphasis) If you describe something as being beyond your wildest dreams, you are emphasizing that it is better than you could have imagined or hoped for.
  She had already achieved success beyond her wildest dreams.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1dream /ˈdriːm/ noun, pl dreams
1 [count] : a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep
• He had a dream about climbing a mountain.
• You were in my dream last night.
• Scary movies always give me bad dreams. [=nightmares]
• “Good night, my love. Sweet dreams.” [=I hope you will sleep well and have pleasant dreams]
- see also wet dream
2 [count] : an idea or vision that is created in your imagination and that is not real
• She indulged in dreams [=fantasies] of living in a palace.
• I've found the man/woman of my dreams.
• They succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine it would be so much fun.
• If you think the work will be easy, you're living in a dream world.
3 a [count] : something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time
• He has had a lifelong dream of becoming an actor.
• It's a dream of mine to own a house in the country.
• Tell me your hopes and dreams.
• She followed/fulfilled her dreams.
• Making it to the Olympics was a dream come true.
• Many believe that worldwide peace is an impossible dream.
- see also american dream, pipe dream
b [singular] : someone or something that has the qualities that a person wants most
• The meal was a garlic lover's dream.
• He's every woman's dream.
- usually used before another noun
• She's still trying to find her dream husband.
• Managing a professional baseball team is his dream job.
• They just moved into their dream home.
- see also dream team
4 [singular] informal : something that is beautiful, excellent, or pleasing
• It's a dream of a house.
• The new car is a dream to drive. = The new car drives like a dream.
• My new computer works like a dream. [=works very well]
5 [singular] : a state or condition in which you are not thinking about or aware of the real things that are around you
• He was walking around in a dream.
in your dreams informal
- used to say that you do not think something that another person wants or expects will ever happen
• “Maybe my parents will lend me the car tonight.” “In your dreams.”

 

fear

fear [noun]

An unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen

US /fɪr/ 
UK /fɪər/ 

ترس‌، هراس‌

مثال: 

I have a fear of heights.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

noun
the feeling that you have when you think that something bad might happen:
I have a terrible fear of dogs.
He was shaking with fear.
My fears for his safety were unnecessary.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

fear

I. fear1 S3 W1 /fɪə $ fɪr/ BrE AmE noun
[Word Family: noun: ↑fear, ↑fearfulness ≠ ↑fearlessness; adjective: ↑fearful ≠ ↑fearless, ↑fearsome; verb: ↑fear; adverb: ↑fearfully ≠ ↑fearlessly]
[Language: Old English; Origin: fær 'sudden danger']
1. [uncountable and countable] the feeling you get when you are afraid or worried that something bad is going to happen
fear of
a fear of flying
fear that
There are fears that share prices could decrease still further.
fear for
The girl’s parents expressed fears for her safety.
in fear
The children looked at her in fear.
without fear
People must be able to express their views without fear of criticism.
2. for fear (that), for fear of something because you are worried that you will make something happen:
She finally ran away for fear that he would kill her.
for fear of doing something
He got to the station early, for fear of missing her.
3. no fear! British English informal used humorously to say that you are definitely not going to do something:
‘Are you going to Bill’s party tonight?’ ‘No fear!’
4. [uncountable] the possibility or danger that something bad might happen:
There’s no fear of revolt now.
5. put the fear of God into somebody informal to make someone feel that they must do something, by making sure they know what will happen if they do not do it:
The Italian manager must have put the fear of God into his team.
6. without fear or favour British English formal in a fair way:
The law must be enforced without fear or favour.
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
sb’s worst/greatest fear Her worst fear was never seeing her children again.
an irrational fear (=one that is not reasonable) He grew up with an irrational fear of insects.
a deep-seated fear (=very strong and difficult to change) He exploited people’s deep-seated fears about strangers.
groundless (=without any reason) As it turned out, these fears were groundless.
■ verbs
conquer/overcome your fear (=stop being afraid) She managed to conquer her fear of flying.
shake/tremble with fear He was shaking with fear after being held at gunpoint.
show fear She was determined not to show fear.
be gripped by fear (=be very afraid) We were gripped by fear as the boat was tossed around by the waves.
be paralysed with fear (=be so afraid that you cannot move) Bruce was paralysed with fear when he saw the snake.
confirm sb’s fears (=show that what you were afraid of has actually happened) The look on Colin’s face confirmed all my worst fears.
ease/allay/dispel sb’s fears (=help someone stop being afraid) Frank eased my fears about not being able to speak the local language.
■ phrases
be in fear of/for your life (=be afraid that you may be killed) Celia was in fear of her life when she saw the truck coming toward her.
be full of fear The residents are too full of fear to leave their houses.
be/live in fear of something (=be always afraid of something) They were constantly in fear of an enemy attack.
have no fear of something He had no fear of death.
sb’s hopes and fears We each had different hopes and fears about the trip.
■ COMMON ERRORS
► Do not say that someone 'has fear'. Say that someone is frightened or is afraid.
• • •
THESAURUS
fear a feeling of being frightened: He was trembling with fear. | Fear of failure should not stop you trying.
terror a feeling of great fear, because you think that something terrible is about to happen: She let out a scream of pure terror.
fright a sudden feeling of fear, or a situation that makes you feel this: My body was shaking with fright. | You gave me a fright! | He’s had a bit of fright, that’s all.
panic a sudden feeling of fear or nervousness that makes you unable to think clearly or behave sensibly: She was in such a panic that she hardly knew what she was doing! | There were scenes of sheer panic immediately following the bomb blast.
alarm a feeling of fear or worry which shows in your voice or behaviour, because you think something bad might happen: When I mentioned her name, he looked up at me in alarm. | The streets were calm and there was no sign of alarm.
foreboding /fɔːˈbəʊdɪŋ $ fɔːrˈboʊ-/ a feeling that something bad or unpleasant might happen although there is no obvious reason why it should: She felt the same sense of foreboding she had before her father died.
phobia /ˈfəʊbiə $ ˈfoʊ-/ a permanent strong unreasonable fear of something: I had a phobia about going to the dentist.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fear

fear [fear fears feared fearing] noun, verb   [fɪə(r)]    [fɪr]

noun uncountable, countable
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger, when sth bad might happen, or when a particular thing frightens you
Her eyes showed no fear.
The child was shaking with fear.
~ (of sb/sth) (a) fear of the dark/spiders/flying, etc.
We lived in constant fear of losing our jobs.
~ (for sb/sth) her fears for her son's safety
Alan spoke of his fears for the future.
~ (that…) the fear that he had cancer
The doctor's report confirmed our worst fears.
more at fools rush in (where angels fear to tread) at  fool  n., strike fear etc. into sb/sb's heart at  strike  v.  
Word Origin:
Old English fǣr ‘calamity, danger’, fǣran ‘frighten’, also ‘revere’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gevaar and German Gefahr ‘danger’.  
Thesaurus:
fear noun U, C
The child was shaking with fear.
frightdreadterroralarmpanicphobia
Opp: hope
a fear/dread/terror of sth
in fear/fright/dread/terror/alarm/panic
be filled with fear/dread/terror/alarm/panic
Fear or fright? Fright is a reaction to sth that is happening or has just happened. Use fear to talk about things that always frighten you and things that may happen in the future.:
She cried out in fear/fright.
I have a fear of spiders.
 ¤ I have a fright of spiders.  
Synonyms:
fear
terror panic alarm fright
These are all words for the bad feeling you have when you are afraid.
fearthe bad feeling that you have when you are in danger, when sth bad might happen, or when a particular thing frightens you: (a) fear of flying She showed no fear.
terrora feeling of extreme fear: Her eyes were wild with terror.
panica sudden feeling of great fear that cannot be controlled and prevents you from thinking clearly: I had a sudden moment of panic.
alarmfear or worry that sb feels when sth dangerous or unpleasant might happen: The doctor said there was no cause for alarm .
frighta feeling of fear, usually sudden: She cried out in fright.
fear or fright?
Fright is a reaction to sth that has just happened or is happening now. Use fear, but not fright, to talk about things that always frighten you and things that may happen in the future: I have a fright of spiders. ◊ his fright of what might happen
a fear/terror of sth
in fear/terror/panic/alarm/fright
fear/terror/panic/alarm that…
to be filled with fear/terror/panic/alarm
a feeling of fear/terror/panic/alarm 
Example Bank:
Doctors have voiced fears that we may be facing an epidemic.
Fears are growing of a new oil embargo.
He lied out of fear.
He ran away in fear.
His face was white with fear.
It was the first time she had experienced real fear.
My biggest fear was that my children would get sick.
My worst fears were confirmed.
Nobody refused for fear of being fired.
Nobody refused for fear of losing their job.
Our fears proved unfounded.
Public fears about the disease increased.
She did not know why she should feel such fear.
She managed to overcome her fear.
She stared at him without fear.
The boy showed no fear.
The government is anxious to allay the public's fears.
The men hesitated in fear of whatever was to come next.
The men set off in fear and trepidation.
The people live in fear of attack by the bandits.
The pupils obeyed through fear of punishment.
The sound of gunfire struck fear into the hearts of the villagers.
They have a terrible fear of failure.
This incident has fuelled fears of a full-scale war.
This stoked fears of financial difficulties.
When she heard the news, some of her fear subsided.
his fear about what might happen
my fear for her safety
new fears over terrorism
the constant fear of discovery
the fear that her mother had instilled in her
the girl's childhood fear of being eaten by monsters
the most primal fear, that of death
(a) fear of the dark/spiders/flying
He spoke of his fears for the future.
I had to run away for fear that he might one day kill me.
The child was shaking with fear.
The doctor's report confirmed our worst fears.
Idioms: for fear of of doing something  for fear …  in fear of your life  no fear  put the fear of God into somebody  without fear or favour

Derived: fear for somebody 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

fear / fɪə r /   / fɪr / noun [ C or U ]

B1 an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen:

Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.

Even when the waves grew big, the boy showed no (signs of) fear.

I have a fear of heights.

The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.

[ + that ] There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries.

be in fear of your life to be frightened that you might be killed:

Lakisha sat inside, in fear of her life, until the police came.

be no fear of sth informal to be no possibility that a particular thing will happen:

Malcolm knows the city well, so there's no fear of us getting lost (= we will not get lost) .

for fear that/of sth C2 because you are worried that a particular thing might happen:

They wouldn't let their cat outside for fear (that) it would get run over.

I didn't want to move for fear of wak ing her up.

Word partners for fear noun

cause / fuel / raise / spark fears • express / voice your fears • allay / calm / ease (sb's) fears • heighten fears • overcome a fear • fears are growing / mounting • sth holds no fear for sb • sb's biggest / greatest / worst fear • fear of sth

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

fear

[fɪ͟ə(r)]
 
 fears, fearing, feared

 1) N-VAR: oft N of n/-ing Fear is the unpleasant feeling you have when you think that you are in danger.
  I was sitting on the floor shivering with fear because a bullet had been fired through a window.
  ...boyhood memories of sickness and fear of the dark...
  London Zoo is running hypnosis programmes to help people overcome their fear of spiders.
  Syn:
  terror, dread
 2) VERB If you fear someone or something, you are frightened because you think that they will harm you.
  [V n] It seems to me that if people fear you they respect you.
  Syn:
  be afraid of
 3) N-VAR: with supp, oft N of n/-ing, N that A fear is a thought that something unpleasant might happen or might have happened.
  These youngsters are motivated not by a desire to achieve, but by fear of failure...
  Then one day his worst fears were confirmed...
  His fears might be groundless.
  ...the fear that once a war began it would soon pass beyond the ability of either side to manage it.
 4) VERB If you fear something unpleasant or undesirable, you are worried that it might happen or might have happened.
  [V that] She had feared she was going down with pneumonia or bronchitis...
  [V n] More than two million refugees have fled the area, fearing attack by loyalist forces.
 5) N-VAR: oft N that, N of n/-ing If you say that there is a fear that something unpleasant or undesirable will happen, you mean that you think it is possible or likely.
  There was no fear that anything would be misunderstood...
  There is a fear that the freeze on bank accounts could prove a lasting deterrent to investors.
  Syn:
  risk, chance
 6) VERB If you fear for someone or something, you are very worried because you think that they might be in danger.
  [V for n] Carla fears for her son...
  [V for n] He fled on Friday, saying he feared for his life.
 7) N-VAR: N for n If you have fears for someone or something, you are very worried because you think that they might be in danger.
  He also spoke of his fears for the future of his country's culture.
  ...fear for her own safety.
 8) VERB If you fear to do something, you are afraid to do it or you do not wish to do it.
  [V to-inf] She pursed her lips together, as though fearing to betray her news...
  [V to-inf] Old people fear to leave their homes.
  Syn:
  be afraid
 9) VERB You say that you fear that a situation is the case when the situation is unpleasant or undesirable, and when you want to express sympathy, sorrow, or regret about it. [FORMAL]
  [V that] I fear that a land war now looks very probable...
  [V so/not] `Is anything left at all?' - `I fear not.'
  Syn:
  regret
 10) PHRASE: PHR n/-ing, usu v-link PHR, PHR after v If you are in fear of doing or experiencing something unpleasant or undesirable, you are very worried that you might have to do it or experience it.
  The elderly live in fear of assault and murder.
 11) PHRASE: PHR n/-ing, PHR with cl If you take a particular course of action for fear of something, you take the action in order to prevent that thing happening.
  She was afraid to say anything to them for fear of hurting their feelings...
  No one dared shoot for fear of hitting Pete.
 12) PHRASE: usu PHR with cl You say `fear not' or `never fear' to someone when you are telling them not to worry or be frightened. [OLD-FASHIONED]
  Fear not, Darlene will protect me...
  You'll get the right training, never fear.
  Syn:
  don't worry
 13) CONVENTION (emphasis) You use `no fear' to emphasize that you do not want to do something. [BRIT, INFORMAL]
  When I asked him if he wanted to change his mind, William said `No fear.'
  Syn:
  not likely
 14) PHRASE: V inflects If someone or something puts the fear of God into you, they frighten or worry you, often deliberately.
  At some time or other Eve had obviously put the fear of God into her.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1fear /ˈfiɚ/ noun, pl fears
1 : an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid

[noncount]

• He was trembling with fear.
• an old story that still has the power to inspire fear [=to make people feel afraid]
• unable to walk the streets without fear of being mugged
• They regarded their enemies with fear and hatred/loathing.
• I've been trying to overcome my fear of flying.
• He won't say anything for fear of losing his job. [=because he is afraid of losing his job]
• She lived in fear of being caught. = She lived in fear that she would be caught. [=she was always afraid that she would be caught]
• They lived in (constant) fear of air raids during the war.
• an accident that struck fear into the hearts of [=frightened] skiers everywhere

[count]

• The doctor's diagnosis confirmed our worst fears.
• The government is trying to allay/alleviate/ease fears of a recession.
• Employees expressed fears that the company would go out of business.
• He told us about all his hopes and fears.
• She has a morbid fear of cats.
✦If you are in fear of your life or (US) in fear for your life, you are afraid of being killed.
• She claimed that she shot the burglar because she was in fear for her life.
2 [noncount] : a feeling of respect and wonder for something very powerful
fear of God
✦To put the fear of God into someone is to frighten someone very badly.
• The bad economic news has put the fear of God into investors.
no fear Brit informal
- used in speech to say that there is no reason to be afraid or worried
• “Are you going to tell her the truth?” “No fear [=never fear, fear not], mate: she won't hear a thing from me!” synonyms fear, dread, alarm, and fright mean painful emotion felt because of danger. fear is the most general word and suggests a continuing emotional state.
• people living in fear of violent crimes dread suggests a strong feeling of not wanting to accept or deal with something bad or unpleasant.
• the dread felt by people awaiting bad news alarm may suggest a strong emotion caused by an unexpected or immediate danger.
• They view the worsening food shortage with alarm. fright suggests a feeling caused by something unexpected and often suggests a brief emotion.
• The creaking door gave them a fright.

choice

choice [noun] (ACT)

An act or the possibility of choosing

US /tʃɔɪs/ 
UK /tʃɔɪs/ 

گزينش‌، انتخاب‌

مثال: 

If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

choice

 noun

1 (plural choices) the act of between two or more people or things:
You made the right choice.

3 (no plural) the right or chance to choose:
We have no choice. We have to leave.

3 (plural choices) the things that you can choose from:
The cinema has a choice of six different films.

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

choice

I. choice1 S1 W1 /tʃɔɪs/ BrE AmE noun
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: chois, from choisir 'to choose']
1. [uncountable and countable] if you have a choice, you can choose between several things ⇨ choose
choice between
Voters have a choice between three main political parties.
choice of
You have a choice of hotel or self-catering accommodation.
He has to make some important choices.
They gave us no choice in the matter.
2. [singular, uncountable] the range of people or things that you can choose from:
It was a small shop and there wasn’t much choice.
choice of
There is a choice of four different colours.
We offer a wide choice of wines and beers.
Consumers these days are spoilt for choice British English (=have a lot of things to choose from).
3. [countable] the person or thing that someone chooses
choice of
I don’t really like her choice of jewellery.
I think London was a good choice as a venue.
sb’s first/second choice
My first choice of college was Stanford.
4. by choice if you do something by choice, you do it because you want to do it and not because you are forced to do it:
She lives alone by choice.
5. the something of your choice the person or thing of your choice is the one that you would most like to choose:
My children cannot go to the school of their choice.
6. the something of choice the thing of choice is the one that people prefer to use:
It is the drug of choice for this type of illness.
⇨ HOBSON’S CHOICE
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
have a choice Students have a choice between German and Spanish.
make a choice (=choose something) One of our course advisors can help you to make your choice.
give somebody a choice Her doctor gave her a choice: take medicine or lose weight.
be faced with a choice He was faced with a difficult choice.
have no choice (but to do something) The men had no choice but to obey.
leave somebody with no choice I was left with no choice but to resign.
exercise your choice formal (=make a choice - used especially when talking about someone using their right to choose) Everyone should have the right to exercise choice in matters of relationships.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + choice
the right/wrong choice I think you’ve made the right choice.
a difficult choice It was a very difficult choice for me.
a stark choice (=a choice between two unpleasant things that you must make) We faced a stark choice: steal or starve.
(a) free choice Students have an entirely free choice of what to study at university.
an informed choice (=a choice based on knowledge of the facts about something) The patient should have enough information to make an informed choice.
consumer choice (=the opportunity for people to choose between different products) I believe in free trade and consumer choice.
parental choice The aim is to extend parental choice in education.
■ phrases
freedom of choice Patients should have more freedom of choice.
given the choice (=if you had a choice) Given the choice, I probably wouldn’t work.
have no choice in the matter The village people had no choice in the matter.
• • •
THESAURUS
choice: choice of: The school seems OK, but there isn’t a great choice of courses. | have a choice (=be able to choose from several things): With her high grades and athletic skill, Celeste had her choice of colleges. | have no choice but to do something (=to be forced to do something because there is nothing else you can choose): Spooner says he had no choice but to file for bankruptcy. | wide choice (=a lot of things to choose from): There is a wide choice of hotels and hostels in the town.
option one of the things that you can choose to do in a particular situation: He basically has two options: he can have the surgery, or he can give up playing football. | keep/leave your options open (=delay choosing so that you continue to have several things to choose from): I haven’t signed any contracts yet – I want to keep my options open.
alternative one of two or more ways of doing something: Did you consider other alternatives before you moved in with Lucy? | alternative to: There is no practical alternative to our current policy. | have no alternative (=to not have a choice): He says he doesn’t want to see a doctor, but I’m afraid he has no alternative.
• • •
THESAURUS
choice something or someone that has been chosen: Maria was very pleased with her choice. | first/second/third choice (=the thing you wanted most, the thing you wanted most after that etc): Greece was our first choice for a vacation, but all the flights were full. | somebody’s choice of: I don’t like his choice of friends.
selection a small group of the best things that have been chosen from a larger group: selection of: She showed me a selection of her drawings. | a selection of songs from ‘West Side Story’

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

choice

choice [choice choices choicer choicest] noun, adjective   [tʃɔɪs]    [tʃɔɪs]

noun
1. countable ~ (between A and B) an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
women forced to make a choice between family and career
We are faced with a difficult choice.
We aim to help students make more informed career choices.
• Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs.

• There is a wide range of choices open to you.

2. uncountable, singular the right to choose or the possibility of choosing
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow.
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do).
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she?
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education.
• After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky.

• Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter.

3. countable a person or thing that is chosen
She's the obvious choice for the job.
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel.
This colour wasn't my first choice.
• She wouldn't be my choice as manager.

• I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends).

4. singular, uncountable the number or range of different things from which to choose
The menu has a good choice of desserts.
There wasn't much choice of colour.
see also  Hobson's choice, multiple-choice 
more at you pays your money and you takes your choice at  pay  v., be spoilt for choice at  spoilt  
Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French chois, from choisir ‘choose’, of Germanic origin and related to choose.  
Thesaurus:
choice noun
1. C
Many women make a choice between family and career.
selection|informal pick
make a choice/selection
have/take a/your choice/pick
get first choice/pick
2. U, C, usually sing.
If I had the choice, I'd give up work tomorrow.
He had no choice but to (= he had to) leave.
optionalternativepossibility
a real/realistic/practical choice/option/alternative/possibility
a/an good/acceptable/reasonable choice/option/alternative
have no choice/option/alternative (but to do sth)
look at/limit the choices/options/alternatives/possibilities
Choice, option or alternative? Alternative is slightly more formal than option or choice, and is more frequently used to talk about choosing between two things rather than several.
3. C
She is the first choice for the job.
preferenceselection|BrE favourite|AmE favorite|especially AmE, informal pick
sb's choice/favourite/pick for sth
sb's choice/selection/pick as sth
an obvious choice/selection/favourite
4. sing., U
a good choice of desserts
rangevarietyselectionassortmentarray
a wide choice/range/variety/selection/assortment/array
a/an good/interesting/limited choice/range/variety/selection
have/offer/provide (a/an) choice/range/variety/selection/array/assortment (of sth) 
Synonyms:
choice
favourite preference selection pick
These are all words for a person or thing that is chosen, or that is liked more than others.
choicea person or thing that is chosen: She's the obvious choice for the job.
favourite/favoritea person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type: Which one's your favourite?
preferencea thing that is liked better or best: Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.
favourite or preference?
Your favourites are the things you like best, and that you have, do, listen to, etc. often; your preferences are the things that you would rather have or do if you can choose.
selectiona number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group: A selection of reader's comments are published below.
pick(rather informal, especially NAmE) a person or thing that is chosen: She was his pick for best actress.
sb's choice/favourite/pick for sth
sb's choice/selection/pick as sth
an obvious choice/favourite/selection
a(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection 
Synonyms:
option
choice alternative possibility
These are all words for sth that you choose to do in a particular situation.
optionsomething that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do: As I see it, we have two options… Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year.
Option is also the word used in computing for one of the choices you can make when using a computer program: Choose the ‘Cut’ option from the Edit menu.
choicethe freedom to choose what you do; something that you can choose to have or do: If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. There is a wide range of choices open to you.
alternativesomething that you can choose to have or do out of two or more possibilities: You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly: those are the two alternatives.
option, choice or alternative?
Choice is slightly less formal than option and alternative is slightly more formal. Choice is most often used for ‘the freedom to choose’, although you can sometimes also use option (but not usually alternative): If I had the choice/option, I would… ◊ If I had the alternative, I would… ◊ parental choice in education ◊ parental option/alternative in education. Things that you can choose are options, choices or alternatives. However, alternative is more frequently used to talk about choosing between two things rather than several.
possibilityone of the different things that you can do in a particular situation: We need to explore a wide range of possibilities. The possibilities are endless.
Possibility can be used in a similar way to option, choice and alternative, but the emphasis here is less on the need to make a choice, and more on what is available.
with/without the option/choice/possibility of sth
a(n) good/acceptable/reasonable/possible option/choice/alternative
the only option/choice/alternative/possibility open to sb
to have a/an/the option/choice of doing sth
to have no option/choice/alternative but to do sth)
a number/range of options/choices/alternatives/possibilities 
Example Bank:
Bill is the obvious choice for captain of the team.
Doctors have to make moral choices every day of their lives.
Everyone in a democracy has the right to exercise choice.
First prize will be a meal for two at a restaurant of your choice.
He had no choice about that.
I don't think much of her choice of outfit.
I had no choice but to cancel my holiday.
I now had a clear choice: either I accept their terms or I leave.
I think she's a very good choice for captain.
I wouldn't have come to this bar by choice!
In the end, the choice was quite easy.
It was a happy choice of venue
Maria defended her choice of name for the child.
Mary is a popular choice as chair of the committee.
Much ill health is the result of poor diet and lifestyle choices.
Our first choice for a holiday is the north of Scotland.
Our first choice for a site was already taken.
People were asked about their top choices for meeting locations.
She faced the stark choice of backing the new plan or losing her job.
She has a choice between three different universities.
She questioned the choice of Murphy for this role.
She was starting to regret her choice.
Smoking may limit your choice of contraception.
Students have a free choice from a range of subjects.
The hotel is the preferred choice for business people.
The shop has a very limited choice of ties.
The way he behaved meant that we had no choice in the matter.
These are personal choices that people must make for themselves.
We gave her the choice, and she decided she'd like a bike for her birthday.
We offer a choice of ten different destinations.
When did you make a conscious choice to become an artist?
You can have first choice of all the rooms.
Your decision leaves me with no choice but to resign.
Your needs should dictate your choice.
a careful choice of words
a limited range of choices available to buyers
a range of available choices
a test with multiple choice questions
to extend parental choice as to which schools children should attend
to make choices about their future
I don't like his choice of friends.
Many women are forced to make a choice between family and career.
She wouldn't be my choice as manager.
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she?
She's the obvious choice for the job.
The choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach.
There wasn't much choice of colour.
• This colour wasn't my first choice.

Idioms: by choice  of choice  of your choice 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

choice / tʃɔɪs / noun [ C or U ] (ACT)

B1 an act or the possibility of choosing:

If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.

It's a difficult choice to make .

It's your choice/The choice is yours (= only you can decide) .

It was a choice between pain now or pain later, so I chose pain later.

Now you know all the facts, you can make an informed choice.

I'd prefer not to work but I do n't have much choice (= this is not possible) .

He had no choice but to accept (= he had to accept) .

Is she single by choice?

Champagne is their drink of choice (= the one they most often drink) .

Word partners for choice (ACT)

have a choice • make a choice • give / offer sb a choice • be faced with a choice • an informed choice • a choice between [two things or people] • a choice of sth • by / from choice

Word partners for choice (VARIETY)

a bewildering / excellent / wide choice • offer a choice of sth • a choice of sth

Word partners for choice (PERSON/THING)

a good / obvious / popular / wise choice • an odd / unfortunate choice • sb's choice of sth • sb's first / second choice

 

choice / tʃɔɪs / noun [ S or U ] (VARIETY)

B1 the range of different things from which you can choose:

There wasn't much choice on the menu.

The evening menu offers a wide choice of dishes.

The dress is available in a choice of colours.

Word partners for choice (ACT)

have a choice • make a choice • give / offer sb a choice • be faced with a choice • an informed choice • a choice between [two things or people] • a choice of sth • by / from choice

Word partners for choice (VARIETY)

a bewildering / excellent / wide choice • offer a choice of sth • a choice of sth

Word partners for choice (PERSON/THING)

a good / obvious / popular / wise choice • an odd / unfortunate choice • sb's choice of sth • sb's first / second choice
 

choice / tʃɔɪs / noun [ C ] (PERSON/THING)

B1 a person or thing that has been chosen or that can be chosen:

Harvard was not his first choice.

He wouldn't be my choice as a friend.

This type of nursery care may well be the best choice for your child.

Word partners for choice (ACT)

have a choice • make a choice • give / offer sb a choice • be faced with a choice • an informed choice • a choice between [two things or people] • a choice of sth • by / from choice

Word partners for choice (VARIETY)

a bewildering / excellent / wide choice • offer a choice of sth • a choice of sth

Word partners for choice (PERSON/THING)

a good / obvious / popular / wise choice • an odd / unfortunate choice • sb's choice of sth • sb's first / second choice

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

choice

[tʃɔ͟ɪs]
 ♦♦
 choices, choicer, choicest

 1) N-COUNT If there is a choice of things, there are several of them and you can choose the one you want.
  It's available in a choice of colours...
  At lunchtime, there's a choice between the buffet or the set menu...
  Club Sportif offer a wide choice of holidays.
  Syn:
  selection
 2) N-COUNT: usu poss N Your choice is someone or something that you choose from a range of things.
  Although he was only grumbling, his choice of words made Rodney angry.
  Syn:
  selection
 3) ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n Choice means of very high quality. [FORMAL]
  ...Fortnum and Mason's choicest chocolates.
  Syn:
  select
 4) PHRASE: V inflects If you have no choice but to do something or have little choice but to do it, you cannot avoid doing it.
  They had little choice but to agree to what he suggested.
 5) PHRASE: n PHR The thing or person of your choice is the one that you choose.
  ...tickets to see the football team of your choice...
  In many societies children still marry someone of their parents' choice.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1choice /ˈʧoɪs/ noun, pl choic·es
1 [count] : the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities
• He knew he had to make a choice. [=choose one thing or another]
• He has some important choices to make.
• You made a good/bad choice.
• She was faced with a difficult choice.
• You can either accept the job or not. It's your choice.
• I read about the various options so that I could make an informed choice.
2 : the opportunity or power to choose between two or more possibilities : the opportunity or power to make a decision

[singular]

• Given the choice, I'd rather stay home tonight.
• He had no choice in the matter. = He did not have a choice in the matter.
• You leave me (with) no choice.
• They gave/offered me a choice between an automatic or standard transmission.

[noncount]

• A flexible health insurance plan gives patients more choice about doctors and coverage.
• He had little choice in the matter. = He did not have much choice in the matter.
- see also hobson's choice
3 a : a range of things that can be chosen

[singular]

- often + of
• The plan has a wide choice of options. [=there are many options that can be chosen]
• You have the choice of coffee or tea.

[noncount]

• The menu does not have much choice. [=selection]
• (chiefly Brit) Customers are spoiled for choice [=customers have a lot of choices] when buying a new car.
b [count] : one of the things that you can choose
• She wanted pizza, but that wasn't a choice. [=option]
• There is a wide range of choices.
• Other choices on the menu looked equally tempting.
- see also multiple-choice
4 [count] : the person or thing that someone chooses
• He is happy with his choice.
• She is my first choice for the job. [=she is the one I most want for the job]
• I don't like her choice of friends.
• Selling our car was the right choice.
by choice also out of choice
✦If you do something by choice or out of choice, you choose to do it.
• I live here by choice. [=I live here because I want to]
• No one forced them to do it. They acted out of choice.
of choice : favorite or most liked : chosen most often
• Wine was his beverage of choice.
of your choice
✦A person or thing of your choice is a person or thing that you have chosen.
• They said I could bring a guest of my choice to the party.
• The meal is served with a beverage of your choice.

rise

rise [verb] (MOVE UP)

To move upwards

US /raɪz/ 
UK /raɪz/ 

طلوع‌ كردن‌، برآمدن‌

مثال: 

At 6 a.m. we watched the sun rise

Oxford Essential Dictionary

rise

 verb (rises, rising, rose /, has risen )

1 to go up; to become higher or more:
Smoke was rising from the chimney.
Prices have risen by 20 %.

2 to get up from a sitting or lying position:
She rose to her feet.

3 If the sun or moon rises, it moves up in the sky:
The sun rises in the east and sets (= goes down) in the west.

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

rise

I. rise1 S2 W1 /raɪz/ BrE AmE verb (past tense rose /rəʊz $ roʊz/, past participle risen /ˈrɪzən/) [intransitive]
[Language: Old English; Origin: risan]
1. INCREASE to increase in number, amount, or value SYN go up OPP fall
rise by
Sales rose by 20% over the Christmas period.
rise from/to
The research budget rose from £175,000 in 1999 to £22.5 million in 2001.
rise above
Temperatures rarely rise above freezing.
rise dramatically/sharply/rapidly/steeply etc
The number of people seeking asylum in Britain has risen sharply.
The divorce rate has risen steadily since the 1950s.
rising crime/unemployment/inflation etc
The country faces economic recession and rising unemployment.
The police seem unable to cope with the rising tide of (=large increase in) car crime.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say an amount or level goes up rather than rises:
▪ Prices have gone up a lot.
2. GO UPWARDS to go upwards OPP fall:
The floodwaters began to rise again.
She watched the bubbles rise to the surface.
the problems caused by climate change and rising sea levels
rise from
Smoke rose from the chimney.
The road rises steeply from the village.
The waves rose and fell.
3. STAND formal to stand up:
Then she picked up her bag and rose to leave.
rise from the table/your chair etc
The chairman rose from his chair and came forward to greet her.
He put down his glass and rose to his feet.
4. BECOME SUCCESSFUL to become important, powerful, successful, or rich OPP fall
rise to
He rose to the rank of major.
rise to prominence/fame/power
He had swiftly risen to prominence during the 1950s.
Mussolini rose to power in Italy in 1922.
people who rise to the top in their chosen professions
rise to do something
He rose to become chairman of the company.
She had joined the company as a secretary and risen through the ranks (=made progress from a low position to a high position) to become a senior sales director.
5. BE TALL (also rise up) to be very tall
rise above
The cliffs rose above them.
rise from
huge rocks rising from the sea
The bridge rose majestically into the air.
6. VOICE/SOUND
a) to be loud enough to be heard
rise from
The sound of traffic rose from the street below.
rise above
Her voice rose above the shouts of the children.
b) to become louder or higher:
His voice rose in frustration.
7. SUN/MOON/STAR to appear in the sky OPP set:
The sun rises in the east.
8. EMOTION if a feeling or emotion rises, you feel it more and more strongly:
She could sense her temper rising again.
There was an atmosphere of rising excitement in the school.
The doctor sounded optimistic and John’s hopes rose.
9. rise to the occasion/challenge to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem, especially by working harder or performing better than usual:
a young athlete who can certainly rise to the occasion
The team rose to the challenge.
10. AGAINST A GOVERNMENT/ARMY (also rise up) if a large group of people rise, they try to defeat the government, army etc that is controlling them:
They rose up and overthrew the government.
rise against
The prisoners rose against the guards and escaped.
rise in revolt/rebellion
They rose in rebellion against the king.
11. BREAD/CAKES ETC if bread, cakes etc rise, they become bigger because there is air inside them
12. BED literary to get out of bed in the morning
13. ALIVE AGAIN to come alive after having died ⇨ resurrection
rise from the dead/grave
On the third day Jesus rose from the dead.
14. COURT/PARLIAMENT if a court or parliament rises, that particular meeting is formally finished
15. WIND formal if the wind rises, it becomes stronger:
The wind had risen again and it was starting to rain.
16. RIVER literary if a river rises somewhere, it begins there:
The Rhine rises in Switzerland.
17. rise and shine spoken used humorously to tell someone to wake up and get out of bed
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ adverbs
sharply/steeply (=a lot in a short time) The value of the painting has risen sharply in recent years.
dramatically (=a lot and very suddenly) Unemployment rose dramatically.
rapidly/quickly/fast House prices rose rapidly last year.
significantly (=in a way that shows something important) Male cancer rates rose significantly during the period 1969–78.
substantially (=a lot) University fees have risen substantially.
steadily My salary had risen steadily each year.
slightly The water temperature had risen slightly.
rise above something phrasal verb
if someone rises above a bad situation or bad influences, they do not let these things affect them because they are mentally strong or have strong moral principles:
You expect a certain amount of criticism, but you have to rise above it.
I try to rise above such prejudices.
rise to something phrasal verb
if you rise to a remark, you reply to it rather than ignoring it, especially because it has made you angry:
You shouldn’t rise to his comments.
He refused to rise to the bait (=react in the way someone wanted him to).

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

verb (rose   [rəʊz]  ;   [roʊz]  risen   [ˈrɪzn]  ;   [ˈrɪzn]  

 

MOVE UPWARDS
1. intransitive (+ adv./prep.) to come or go upwards; to reach a higher level or position
• Smoke was rising from the chimney.

• The river has risen (by) several metres.  

GET UP

2. intransitive (+ adv./prep.) (formal) to get up from a lying, sitting or kneeling position
Syn:  get up
He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early.
• They rose from the table.

• She rose to her feet.  

OF SUN/MOON

3. intransitive when the sun, moon, etc. rises, it appears above the horizon
• The sun rises in the east.

Opp:  set  

END MEETING

4. intransitive (formal) (of a group of people) to end a meeting
Syn:  adjourn

• The House (= members of the House of Commons) rose at 10 p.m.  

INCREASE

5. intransitive to increase in amount or number
rising fuel bills
The price of gas rose.
Gas rose in price.
• Unemployment rose (by) 3%.

• Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level.  

BECOME POWERFUL/IMPORTANT

6. intransitive (+ adv./prep.) to become more successful, important, powerful, etc
a rising young politician
She rose to power in the 70s.
• He rose to the rank of general.

• She rose through the ranks to become managing director.  

OF SOUND

7. intransitive if a sound rises, it become louder and higher

• Her voice rose angrily.  

OF WIND

8. intransitive if the wind rises, it begins to blow more strongly
Syn:  get up

• The wind is rising— I think there's a storm coming.  

OF FEELING

9. intransitive (formal) if a feeling rises inside you, it begins and gets stronger
• He felt anger rising inside him.

• Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news.  

OF YOUR COLOUR

10. intransitive (formal) if your colour rises, your face becomes pink or red with embarrassment  

OF HAIR
11. intransitive if hair rises, it stands vertical instead of lying flat

• The hair on the back of my neck rose when I heard the scream.  

FIGHT

12. intransitive ~ (up) (against sb/sth) (formal) to begin to fight against your ruler or government or against a foreign army
Syn:  rebel
The peasants rose in revolt.
• He called on the people to rise up against the invaders.

related noun  uprising  

BECOME VISIBLE

13. intransitive (formal) to be or become visible above the surroundings

• Mountains rose in the distance.  

OF LAND

14. intransitive if land rises, it slopes upwards

• The ground rose steeply all around.  

OF BEGINNING OF RIVER

15. intransitive + adv./prep. a river rises where it begins to flow

• The Thames rises in the Cotswold hills.  

OF BREAD/CAKES

 

16. intransitive when bread, cakes, etc. rise, they swell because of the action of yeast or baking powder  

OF DEAD PERSON
17. intransitive ~ (from sth) to come to life again
to rise from the dead
(figurative) Can a new party rise from the ashes of the old one?
more at sb's gorge rises at  gorge  n., make sb's hackles rise at  hackles, draw yourself up/rise to your full height at  height 
 
Word Origin:
Old English rīsan ‘make an attack’, ‘wake, get out of bed’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rijzen and German reisen.  
Thesaurus:
rise verb
1. I
rising fuel bills/divorce rates
increasegrowclimbescalatejumprocket|especially spoken go up|written soar|disapproving spiralshoot up|often approving leap|especially business surge
Opp: fall, Opp: drop, Opp: sink
rise/increase/grow/jump/go up/shoot up/soar in price, number, etc.
rise/increase/grow/go up/climb/jump/rocket/shoot up/soar (by) 10%, 200, etc.
rise/increase/grow/go up/climb/escalate/jump/rocket/shoot up/soar from 2% to 5%
Rise, increase or grow? Rise is the most frequent of these verbs. It is used most often about the number or level of sth; grow and increase can also be used about size and strength:
Profits/Numbers have risen/grown/increased.
Her confidence grew/increased.
 ¤ Her confidence rose.
2. I
From the river the ground rises steeply towards the north.
slopeclimb
Opp: drop away
rise/slope/climb towards sth
rise/slopeclimb steeply
rise/slope gently/slightly  
Language Bank:
increase
Describing an increase
Student numbers in English language schools in this country increased from 66 000 in 2008 to just over 84 000 in 2009.
The number of students increased by almost 30% compared with the previous year.
Student numbers shot up / increased dramatically in 2009.
The proportion of Spanish students rose sharply from 5% in 2008 to 14% in 2009.
There was a significant rise in student numbers in 2009.
The 2009 figure was 84 000, an increase of 28% on the previous year.
The 2009 figure was 84 000, 28 per cent up on the previous year.
As the chart shows, this can partly be explained by a dramatic increase in students from Spain.
Language Banks at expect, fall, illustrate, proportion  
Synonyms:
stand
get up stand up rise get to your feet be on your feet
These words all mean to be in an upright position with your weight on your feet, or to put yourself in this position.
standto be in an upright position with your weight on your feet: She was too weak to stand. Stand still when I'm talking to you!
Stand is usually used with an adverb or prepositional phrase to show where or how sb stands, but sometimes another phrase or clause is used to show what sb does while they are standing: We stood talking for a few minutes. He stood and looked out to sea.
get upto get into a standing position from a sitting, kneeling or lying position: Please don't get up!
stand upto be in a standing position; to stand after sitting: Stand up straight! Everyone would stand up when the teacher entered the classroom.
stand, get up or stand up?
Stand usually means ‘to be in a standing position’ but can also mean ‘to get into a standing position’. Stand up can be used with either of these meanings, but its use is more restricted: it is used especially when sb tells sb or a group of people to stand. Get up is the most frequent way of saying ‘get into a standing position’, and this can be from a sitting, kneeling or lying position; if you stand up, this is nearly always after sitting, especially on a chair. If you want to tell sb politely that they do not need to move from their chair, use get up: Please don't stand up!
rise(formal) to get into a standing position from a sitting, kneeling or lying position: Would you all rise, please, to welcome our visiting speaker.
get to your feetto stand up after sitting, kneeling or lying: I helped her to get to her feet.
be on your feetto be standing up: I've been on my feet all day.  
Example Bank:
Adam rose abruptly from the table.
Entry standards into the profession are set to rise further.
Gas rose in price.
He made to rise but found his legs were not strong enough to support him.
He rose early and went for a walk.
He rose to his full height and leaned across the table.
House prices have risen sharply in recent months.
Inflation rose from 2% to 5% last year.
Lush green mountains rise up behind the airport.
Pensions will rise in line with inflation.
She rose shakily to her feet and looked around.
She rose slowly from her chair to greet us.
She rose unsteadily to her feet.
Smoke rose from the chimney.
Somehow he managed to rise to a sitting position.
Tall chimneys rise into the air.
The cost of health care is rising faster than ever.
Unemployment has risen by 25 000 this month.
the cliffs which rise majestically from the ocean
Behind the house the ground rises steeply to the north.
Interest rates are expected to rise from 4.5% to 5% in the next six months.
The price of gas has risen by 3%.
• Would you all rise, please, to welcome our visiting speaker.

• rising fuel bills/divorce rates

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

rise / raɪz / verb ( rose , risen ) (MOVE UP)

B1 [ I ] to move upwards:

The balloon rose gently (up) into the air.

At 6 a.m. we watched the sun rise (= appear and move upwards in the sky) .

When you put yeast in bread and bake the bread, it rises (= gets bigger) .

New buildings are rising (= being built) throughout the city.

The River Cam rises (= first comes out of the ground) in/at a place called Ashwell.

figurative Murmurs of disapproval rose from (= came from) the crowd.

[ I ] to stand, especially after sitting:

She rose from her chair to welcome us.

He rose to his feet to deliver his speech.

[ I ] formal to get out of bed:

My grandfather rises at five every morning to do his exercises.

rise / raɪz / verb ( rose , risen ) (INCREASE)

B2 [ I ] to increase:

Inflation is rising at/by 2.1 percent a month.

The wind/storm is rising (= beginning to get stronger) .

[ I ] When emotions, etc. rise, they start to increase:

Tempers are rising (= people are becoming angry) .

My spirits rise (= I feel happier) whenever I think of my friends.

She felt panic and terror rise in her whenever she thought of the future.

His voice rose (= became louder or higher) as he got angry.

 

rise / raɪz / verb [ I ] ( rose , risen ) (BECOME SUCCESSFUL)

C2 to become important, successful, or powerful:

After a long career with the company, she has risen to the position of chief executive.

He rose to power as the country emerged from its financial crisis.

She quickly rose through the ranks to become head of marketing.

The singer has risen from humble origins to become one of the most successful entertainers of all time.
 

rise / raɪz / verb [ I ] ( rose , risen ) (BECOME HIGHER)

to become higher:

The ground rises over there.

The castle is built on rising ground (= ground higher than areas around it) .

You can see the Alps rising (= showing as a higher area) in the distance/ above the clouds.

 

rise / raɪz / verb [ I usually + adv/prep ] ( rose , risen ) (BE OPPOSED TO)

(of a group of people) to begin to oppose or fight a bad government or ruler:

The people rose (up) against the oppressor/tyrant/dictator.

 

rise / raɪz / verb [ I ] ( rose , risen ) formal (STOP WORK)

If parliament or a court rises, it stops work:

Parliament/The court rose at 6 p.m.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

rise

[ra͟ɪz]
 
 rises, rising, rose, risen

 1) VERB If something rises, it moves upwards.
  [V from/to n] Wilson's ice-cold eyes watched the smoke rise from his cigarette...
  The powdery dust rose in a cloud around him.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. V P from/to n Spray rose up from the surface of the water... V P Black dense smoke rose up.
 2) VERB When you rise, you stand up. [FORMAL]
  [V from n] Luther rose slowly from the chair...
  He looked at Livy and Mark, who had risen to greet him.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. Also V P V P from n The only thing I wanted was to rise up from the table and leave this house.
 3) VERB When you rise, you get out of bed. [FORMAL]
  Tony had risen early and gone to the cottage to work.
 4) VERB When the sun or moon rises, it appears in the sky.
  He wanted to be over the line of the ridge before the sun had risen.
  Ant:
  set
 5) VERB You can say that something rises when it appears as a large tall shape. [LITERARY]
  [V prep/adv] The building rose before him, tall and stately...
  [V prep/adv] The towers rise out of a concrete podium.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. V P prep/adv The White Mountains rose up before me.
 6) VERB If the level of something such as the water in a river rises, it becomes higher.
  The waters continue to rise as more than 1,000 people are evacuated.
  ...the tides rise and fall.
  Ant:
  fall
 7) VERB If land rises, it slopes upwards.
  [V prep/adv] He looked up the slope of land that rose from the house...
  The ground begins to rise some 20 yards away...
  [V-ing] The great house stood on rising ground.
  Ant:
  fall
 8) N-COUNT: usu sing A rise is an area of ground that slopes upwards.
  The pub itself was on a rise, commanding views across the countryside...
  I climbed to the top of a rise overlooking the ramparts.
  Syn:
  slope
 9) VERB If an amount rises, it increases.
  [V from/to amount] Pre-tax profits rose from ₤842,000 to ₤1.82m...
  [V by amount] Tourist trips of all kinds in Britain rose by 10.5% between 1977 and 1987...
  [V amount] Exports in June rose 1.5% to a record $30.91 billion...
  Investment levels have fallen, while the number of business failures has risen...
  [V-ing] The increase is needed to meet rising costs.
  Ant:
  fall
 10) N-COUNT: N in n A rise in the amount of something is an increase in it.
  ...the prospect of another rise in interest rates...
  Foreign nationals have begun leaving because of a sharp rise in violence.
  Syn:
  leap
 11) N-COUNT A rise is an increase in your wages or your salary. [BRIT]
  He will get a pay rise of nearly ₤4,000.
  Syn:
  increase(in AM, use raise)
 12) N-SING: the N of n The rise of a movement or activity is an increase in its popularity or influence.
  The rise of racism in America is a serious concern.
  ...the rise of home ownership.
  Syn:
  growth
 13) VERB If the wind rises, it becomes stronger.
  The wind was still rising, approaching a force nine gale.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. V P Foxworth shivered as the wind rose up and roared through the beech trees.
 14) VERB If a sound rises or if someone's voice rises, it becomes louder or higher.
  `Bernard?' Her voice rose hysterically...
  [V to n] His voice rose almost to a scream.
 15) VERB If a sound rises from a group of people, it comes from them.
  [V from n] There were low, muffled voices rising from the hallway.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. V P From the people, a cheer rose up.
 16) VERB If an emotion rises in someone, they suddenly feel it very intensely so that it affects their behaviour.
  A tide of emotion rose and clouded his judgement...
  [V in n] The thought made anger rise in him and he went into a bar and had a double whisky.
 17) VERB If your colour rises or if a blush rises in your cheeks, you turn red because you feel angry, embarrassed, or excited.
  [V in n] Amy felt the colour rising in her cheeks at the thought. [Also V]
 18) VERB When the people in a country rise, they try to defeat the government or army that is controlling them.
  [V against n] The National Convention has promised armed support to any people who wish to rise against armed oppression. [Also V]
  Syn:
  rebel
  Derived words:
  rising plural N-COUNT ...popular risings against tyrannical rulers.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. V P He warned that if the government moved against him the people would rise up... V P against n A woman called on the population to rise up against the government.
 19) VERB If someone rises to a higher position or status, they become more important, successful, or powerful.
  [V prep] She is a strong woman who has risen to the top of a deeply sexist organisation...
  [V prep] From an unlikely background he has risen rapidly through the ranks of government.
 PHRASAL VERB
 Rise up means the same as rise. V P prep I started with Hoover 26 years ago in sales and rose up through the ranks.
 20) N-SING: with poss The rise of someone is the process by which they become more important, successful, or powerful.
  Haig's rise was fuelled by an all-consuming sense of patriotic duty...
  The group celebrated the regime's rise to power in 1979.
  Ant:
  fall
 21) PHRASE: V inflects, PHR n If something gives rise to an event or situation, it causes that event or situation to happen.
  Low levels of choline in the body can give rise to high blood-pressure...
  The picture gave rise to speculation that the three were still alive and being held captive.
  Syn:
  provoke
 22) to rise to the baitsee bait
 to rise to the challengesee challenge
 to rise to the occasionsee occasion
  Phrasal Verbs:
  - rise above
  - rise up

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1rise /ˈraɪz/ verb ris·es; rose /ˈroʊz/; ris·en /ˈrɪzn̩/; ris·ing /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ [no obj]
1 a : to move upward
• Smoke was rising into the air.
• Bubbles rose to the surface of water.
• The airplane rose [=(more formally) ascended] into the sky.
- often + up
• Smoke was rising up into the air.
• The airplane rose up from the runway.
- sometimes used figuratively
• His spirits rose [=he began to feel happier] when he heard the good news.
b : to become higher
• The tide rose and fell.
• The river is rising.
c : to slope or extend upward
• The land rises as you move away from the coast.
• The road rose gently/steeply.
• a tower rising above the little town
• steeply/sharply rising mountain peaks
- often + up
• The mountains rose up before us.
2 : to advance to a higher level or position : to become more popular, successful, etc.
• a politician who rose to fame/power/prominence very quickly
• Empires rise [=become powerful, important, etc.] and fall.
• The book has risen to the top of best-seller lists.
• She rose through the ranks of the company to become president. [=she began her career with the company with little power or authority and gradually gained more power and authority until she had become president]
• She has risen in my estimation. [=I think more highly of her; I respect/admire her more]
3 a : to increase in amount, number, level, etc. : to become more
• Sales have risen [=increased] in recent months.
• People are angry about rising gasoline prices.
• The population has been rising [=growing] dramatically/sharply/markedly.
• Stocks rose (by) several points in early trading today.
• The market is continuing to rise.
b : to become stronger : to increase in strength
• The wind rose in the afternoon.
• My anger rose as I thought about what she had said.
c : to become louder : to increase in volume
• The music rose and fell.
• Her voice rose to an angry shout.
4 a : to stand up
• He rose slowly (to his feet).
• She quickly rose from the chair and began to walk away.
b : to get up from sleeping in a bed
• He rose refreshed after a good night's sleep.
Rise and shine! [=wake up and get out of bed]
5 of the sun or moon : to appear above the horizon
• The sun rises [=comes up] in the morning and sets at night.
• We watched as the moon rose in the eastern sky.
- opposite 1set 11
6 of bread, cake, etc. : to become bigger because of being filled with air bubbles made through a chemical process
• Yeast will make the dough rise.
7 : to begin to fight in order to remove a ruler or government
• The people rose in rebellion/revolt.
- often + up
• He told the people that they should rise up and overthrow the corrupt government.
8 : to live again after dying : to come back to life
• a belief that the dead will rise again [=will live again]
• Christians believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.
rise above [phrasal verb] rise above (something)
1 : to not allow yourself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)
• We need to rise above our anger/frustration and find a way to get along with each other.
• She rose above the prejudice of her time to become a great civil rights leader.
• It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.
2 : to be or become better than (something)
• The quality of the food never rises above average.
rise to the occasion/challenge : to make the special effort that is required to successfully deal with a difficult situation
• No one was sure if he could handle the pressure of making a speech, but he rose to the occasion and did an excellent job.
• When the company needed to increase its sales, its employees rose to the challenge.
your gorge rises
- see 1gorge

hang around

hang around [phrasal verb] (somewhere)

To wait or spend time somewhere, usually for no particular reason

US /hæŋ/ 
UK /hæŋ/ 

 

وقت‌ را ببطالت‌ گذراندن‌، ول‌ گشتن‌

مثال: 

I spent most of my youth hanging around the bars of Dublin.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

hang about

hang about phrasal verb British English (see also ↑hang)
1. spoken to move slowly or take too long doing something:
Come on, we haven’t got time to hang about!
2. hang about (something) to spend time somewhere without any real purpose:
There were always groups of boys hanging about in the square.
He normally hung about the house all day.
3. hang about! spoken
a) used to ask someone to wait or stop what they are doing
b) used when you have just noticed or thought of something that is interesting or wrong:
Hang about – that can’t be right.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hang around ( … )

ˌhang aˈround (…) derived

(informal) to wait or stay near a place, not doing very much

You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

hang around (somewhere ) ( UK also hang about ) — phrasal verb with hang / hæŋ / verb

B1 to wait or spend time somewhere, usually for no particular reason:

I spent most of my youth hanging around the bars of Dublin.

I thought I'd hang around for a while and see if she comes.

 

hang around ( UK also hang about ) informal — phrasal verb with hang / hæŋ / verb

to move or do things slowly:

Go and pack but don't hang around - we have to go in an hour.
 

hang around with sb ( UK also hang about with sb ) — phrasal verb with hang / hæŋ / verb

to spend time with someone:

I got into drugs because I was hanging around with the wrong people.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

hang around

 (in BRIT, also use hang about, hang round)
 1) PHRASAL VERB If you hang around, hang about, or hang round, you stay in the same place doing nothing, usually because you are waiting for something or someone. [INFORMAL]
  [V P -ing] He got sick of hanging around waiting for me...
  [V P] On Saturdays we hang about in the park.
  [V P n] ...those people hanging round the streets at 6 am with nowhere to go.
 2) PHRASAL VERB If you hang around, hang about, or hang round with someone or in a particular place, you spend a lot of time with that person or in that place. [INFORMAL]
  [V P together] They usually hung around together most of the time...
  [V P with n] Helen used to hang round with the boys.
  [V P n] ...the usual young crowd who hung around the cafe day in and day out.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

hang around or Brit hang about/round [phrasal verb] informal
1 hang around/about/round or hang around/about/round (a place) : to be or stay in a place for a period of time without doing much
• We just hung around all afternoon, listening to music.
• They hung around the theater after the play was over.
2 hang around/about/round with (someone) : to spend time relaxing, talking, or doing things with (someone)
• She hangs around with older kids.
• Who does he usually hang around with?

get in sb's hair

get in sb's hair [idiom]

To annoy or irritate someone especially by being near them all the time

get in sb's hair - کسی را اذیت و کلافه کردن

کسی را اذیت و کلافه کردن

مثال: 

I love Kate’s kids, but they are really noisy and messy. It’s been three days I’m trying to be nice to them but they are getting in my hair. I don’t know what to do anymore.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

get in sb's hair informal

to annoy someone, usually by being present all the time:

My flatmate has been getting in my hair a bit recently.

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