kleven — meaning in English

English meaning

• adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
• tailgate verb To drive too closely behind another vehicle, without leaving a safe stopping distance.

Senses

kleven is used for these senses in English:

• adhere (intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.
• stick (transitive, slang, dated) To impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat.
• tailgate (automotive, intransitive, transitive) To drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.

adhere — full definition

1. verb To stick firmly to a surface.
2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, plan, or belief.

stick — full definition

1. noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
2. noun A long, thin implement used for a specific purpose, such as a walking cane, a hockey stick, or a gear lever.
3. verb To become attached to a surface, usually with glue or something sticky.
4. verb To push a pointed object into something; to pierce.
5. verb To remain firm, loyal, or persistent, especially with "with" or "to."

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