på — meaning in English

English meaning

• in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
• muzzle noun An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
• on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
• upon prep A more formal or literary word for "on".

Senses

på is used for these senses in English:

• in In fashion; popular.
• in Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.
• muzzle (transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.
• on Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.

in — full definition

1. prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
2. prep Used to say what someone is wearing, what field they work in, or what condition/state they're in.
3. adj Fashionable or currently popular.
4. adj Currently batting, in cricket or baseball.
5. noun A position of access, favor, or influence, especially one that helps you get something done.

muzzle — full definition

1. noun An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
2. noun The open front end of a gun barrel, where the bullet exits.
3. verb To stop someone from speaking freely or expressing an opinion; to silence.

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