opastaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conduct noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
- guide noun A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
- help verb To provide assistance to someone or something.
- initiate verb To start something, especially a formal process.
- instruct verb To teach someone a skill or subject.
- 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.
- mentor noun An experienced, trusted advisor who guides someone less experienced.
- show verb To let someone see something.
- signal noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
- usher noun A person who shows people to their seats, for example at a wedding, cinema, or theatre.
Senses
opastaa is used for these senses in English:
- conduct (archaic, transitive) To lead, or guide; to escort.
- guide To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
- guide To supervise the education or training of someone.
- help (transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
- initiate (transitive) To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
- instruct (transitive) To teach by giving instructions.
- 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.
conduct — full definition
- noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
- verb To organize and carry out an activity such as research or a survey.
- verb To direct a group of musicians performing together.
- verb To allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through.
guide — full definition
- noun A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
- noun A book or document that gives instructions or information on a subject.
- noun A sign, marking, or device that helps direct movement, machinery, or attention.
- verb To lead, direct, or show someone the way.