ställa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ask verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
- put verb To move something into a particular place or position.
- set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
- stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
Senses
ställa is used for these senses in English:
- ask (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- place (ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).
- put To physically place (something or someone somewhere).
- set (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
- set (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
- stand (intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
ask — full definition
- verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
- verb To invite someone.
- noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
- noun The price a seller is asking for something.
place — full definition
- noun A particular area, location, or spot.
- noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
- verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
- verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.