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stille — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adjust verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
  • pose verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
  • silently adverb Without making any sound.
  • still adj Not moving; calm and motionless.

Senses

stille is used for these senses in English:

  • adjust (transitive) To modify.
  • pose (transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
  • pose (transitive) To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
  • set (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
  • set (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
  • silently In a silent manner; making no noise.
  • still Not moving; calm.

adjust — full definition

  1. verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
  2. verb To settle or resolve, especially an insurance claim.

pose — full definition

  1. verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
  2. verb To present or create a problem, risk, or question.
  3. verb To pretend to be someone or something else, usually to deceive.
  4. noun A particular position of the body, or an affected, showy manner.

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