begleiten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accompany verb To go somewhere with someone, or to be present alongside them.
- chaperon noun An older or responsible person who accompanies young people at a social event to supervise their behaviour.
- chaperone noun An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
- Comp noun Something given free of charge, especially as a courtesy, such as a free hotel room or meal.
- usher noun A person who shows people to their seats, for example at a wedding, cinema, or theatre.
- walk verb To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.
Senses
begleiten is used for these senses in English:
- accompany (intransitive, obsolete) To associate in a company; to keep company.
- chaperon To accompany; to escort.
- chaperone To act as a chaperone.
- comp (transitive) To compose (a visual design); to make a composite.
- see off To accompany someone to a point of departure; to ensure someone departs safely.
- usher To accompany or escort (someone).
- walk (transitive) To take for a walk or accompany on a walk.
accompany — full definition
- verb To go somewhere with someone, or to be present alongside them.
- verb To play music that supports a singer or soloist.
chaperon — full definition
- noun An older or responsible person who accompanies young people at a social event to supervise their behaviour.
- verb To accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, at a social event.