centered

• Beschreibt eine Person, die ruhig, ausgeglichen und konzentriert ist, oder einen Gegenstand, der sich in der Mitte befindet.

Describes a person who is calm, balanced, and focused, or an object that is placed in the middle.

1. Focused and balancedB2informalamerican

   Having a calm, stable, and balanced state of mind; not easily distracted.

   Ausgeglichen

   • She stayed centered during the stressful interview.
   • Meditation helps him feel more centered and calm.
   • A centered person can handle criticism without getting upset.

   Synonymebalancedcalmcollectedcomposedpoisedself-possessedserenestabletranquil

   Antonymeagitateddistractedflusteredscatteredunbalancedunstable

2. Placed in the middleA2formal

   Located at or positioned in the center of something.

   Zentriert

   • The text is centered on the page.
   • The picture is perfectly centered on the wall.
   • Make sure the logo is centered in the header.

   Synonymecentralmedianmiddlemidmostmidway

   Antonymeeccentricoff-centerouterperipheral

• Etwas in die Mitte bringen oder auf einen bestimmten Punkt oder Gegenstand ausrichten bzw. konzentrieren.

A verb meaning to place something in the middle or to focus attention on a particular point or subject.

1. Place in the middleA2formalamerican

   To position something at the middle point of an area or object.

   In die Mitte setzen

   • Please center the picture on the wall.
   • He centered the text on the page.
   • The designer centered the logo in the middle of the banner.

   Synonymecentralizeconcentratefocus

2. Focus or concentrateB1formalamerican

   To direct attention or effort toward a particular thing.

   Sich konzentrieren

   • The discussion centered on the new policy changes.
   • Her research centers around climate change.
   • The campaign centers on improving public health.

   Synonymeconcentrateconcentrate onconvergedirectfixfocus

   Antonymedispersedistractscatter

Phrasal-Variantencenter on