χτυπάω — meaning in English

English meaning

• go off phrasal verb To speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
• knock verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
• ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
• whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

Senses

χτυπάω is used for these senses in English:

• go off (intransitive) To begin clanging or making noise.
• whip (transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

go off — full definition

1. phrasal verb To speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
2. phrasal verb Of a bomb, gun or firework, to explode or be fired; of an alarm or alert, to start sounding.
3. phrasal verb Of food or drink, to become unfit to eat through spoiling.

knock — full definition

1. verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
2. verb To criticize someone or something.
3. noun A sharp rapping sound, or a blow or setback.

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