bar

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, unter anderem ein langer, fester Gegenstand aus einem Material, ein Lokal, in dem alkoholische Getränke ausgeschenkt werden, eine Theke, an der Getränke oder Speisen serviert werden, oder eine Einheit des Drucks.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a long piece of solid material, a place where alcoholic drinks are served, a counter where drinks or food are served, or a unit of pressure.

1. Place to drinkA1formal

   An establishment where alcoholic beverages and sometimes food are served.

   Bar

   • We met at a bar downtown after work.
   • The bar was crowded with people watching the game.
   • She ordered a glass of wine at the bar.

   Synonymealehousedivegin milljointloungepubsaloontaproomtavernwatering hole

2. Long piece of materialA2formal

   A long, rigid piece of metal, wood, or other material, often used as a barrier or support.

   Stange

   • He used an iron bar to pry open the crate.
   • The window has a security bar across it.
   • The prison cell had bars on the windows.

   Synonymebeamingotpolerailrodshaftsparstickstrut

3. Unit of pressureB2formalscientific

   A metric unit of atmospheric pressure, equal to 100,000 pascals.

   Bar

   • The tire pressure should be 2.5 bars.
   • Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 1 bar.
   • The deep-sea diving tank was pressurized to 5 bars.

4. Block of somethingA2formal

   A solid, rectangular block of a substance, such as chocolate or soap.

   Riegel

   • She bought a bar of chocolate for the trip.
   • He used a bar of soap to wash his hands.
   • The gold bar was worth thousands of dollars.

   Synonymeblockbrickcakechunklumpslabtablet

5. B2formal

   The legal profession, especially the group of lawyers qualified to practice in a court.

   Anwaltschaft

   • She passed the bar exam and became a lawyer.
   • He was disbarred and can no longer practice at the bar.
   • The bar association held a conference for new attorneys.

   Synonymelegal communitylegal profession

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas am Betreten, Weiterkommen oder Einschalten zu hindern, indem man den Weg versperrt oder etwas blockiert; auch: etwas offiziell verbieten oder ausschließen.

A verb used to indicate the act of preventing or obstructing someone or something from entering, proceeding, or being included.

1. Block or obstructB1formal

   To prevent someone from entering or passing through a place.

   Versperren

   • The police barred the entrance to the building.
   • A fallen tree barred the road.
   • He was barred from entering the club.

   Synonymeblockcheckcurbhamperimpedeobstructpreventstopthwart

   Antonymeadmitallowpermit

2. Prohibit or forbidB1formal

   To officially prevent someone from doing something.

   Verbieten

   • The court barred him from contacting the victim.
   • The rules bar smoking in this area.
   • She was barred from competing in the tournament.

   Synonymebanblockdebardisallowexcludeforbidprohibit

   Antonymeadmitallowauthorizepermit

3. Fasten with a barB2formal

   To close or secure a door or window with a bar.

   Mit einem Riegel verriegeln

   • He barred the door before going to sleep.
   • The windows were barred to prevent burglars.
   • She barred the gate with a heavy iron rod.

   Synonymeboltfastenlatchlocksecure