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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

  1. verb To go somewhere with someone, or to be present alongside them.
  2. verb To play music that supports a singer or soloist.

chaperon — full definition

  1. noun An older or responsible person who accompanies young people at a social event to supervise their behaviour.
  2. verb To accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, at a social event.

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