johdattaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compel verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
- induct verb To bring in as a member; to make a part of.
- initiate verb To start something, especially a formal process.
- lead noun A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
- Marshal noun A top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.
- propel verb To push or drive something forward.
- steer verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.
Senses
johdattaa is used for these senses in English:
- compel (transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
- induct (obsolete) To introduce; to bring in.
- initiate (transitive) To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
- lead (uncountable, card games, dominoes) The act or right of playing first in a game or round; the card suit, or piece, so played
- lead In a steam engine, the width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke.
- lead (horology) The action of a tooth, such as a tooth of a wheel, in impelling another tooth or a pallet.
- lead Information obtained by a detective or police officer that allows him or her to discover further details about a crime or incident.
- lead (US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article. (Sometimes spelled as lede for this usage to avoid ambiguity.)
induct — full definition
- verb To bring in as a member; to make a part of.
- verb To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.
- verb To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
- verb To draft into military service.