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• Ein Behältnis, meist mit flachen Seiten und einem Deckel, das zur Aufbewahrung oder zum Transport von Gegenständen dient. Auch ein solches Behältnis als Verpackung oder Geschenkverpackung sowie ein rechteckiger Bereich oder ein Kasten auf einem Formular.

A noun referring to a container, typically with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or transporting items.

1. A1formal

   A rigid container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or transporting items.

   Kiste

   • She put the books in a cardboard box.
   • The delivery arrived in a large wooden box.
   • He opened the box to find a gift inside.

   Synonymecartoncasechestcoffercontainercratepacktrunk

2. Square or rectangleA2formal

   A square or rectangular shape or area.

   Quadrat oder Rechteck

   • Draw a box around the answer.
   • The form has a box for your signature.
   • Check the box next to your preferred option.

   Synonymerectanglesquare

3. B1informal

   Informal term for a television set.

   Fernseher

   • What's on the box tonight?
   • He spends too much time in front of the box.
   • Turn off the box and come to dinner.

   Synonymeboob tubeidiot boxscreentelevisiontellytube

4. Penalty areaB2formalsport

   A marked area on a soccer field where certain fouls result in a penalty kick.

   Strafraum

   • The foul occurred inside the box.
   • The striker was brought down in the box.
   • The referee pointed to the penalty spot in the box.

   Synonymeareapenalty box

• Verb, das das Kämpfen mit den Fäusten als Sportart oder das Einpacken bzw. Einschließen von etwas in einen Behälter bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of fighting with fists as a sport, or placing something into a container.

1. Fight with fistsB1formalsport

   To fight someone as a sport, using fists and wearing gloves.

   Boxen

   • He has been boxing since he was a teenager.
   • They boxed each other in the championship match.
   • She boxes professionally in the lightweight division.

   Synonymespar

2. Put in a containerA2formal

   To put something into a box or container.

   In eine Kiste legen

   • Please box the items carefully before shipping.
   • She boxed all the books for the move.
   • The factory workers box the products for distribution.

   Synonymecasecrateencasepackpackage

Phrasal-Variantenbox inbox up