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Shanghaï — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • shanghai verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.

Senses

Shanghaï is used for these senses in English:

  • Shanghai A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.

shanghai — full definition

  1. verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
  2. verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
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