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läsa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  • decipher verb To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.
  • lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
  • read verb To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
  • study verb To spend time learning about a subject, often in preparation for an exam or qualification.

Senses

läsa is used for these senses in English:

  • bolt (US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.
  • decipher (transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.
  • decipher (transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure
  • lock (transitive) To fasten with a lock.
  • read (ergative) To substitute a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one; used to introduce an emendation of a text.
  • shut up (transitive) To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
  • study (transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

bolt — full definition

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
  5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

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