centering

A noun referring to the act of focusing attention or energy on something, or in American football, the action of passing the ball between the legs to a back to start a play.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, die Aufmerksamkeit oder Energie auf etwas zu richten, oder im American Football die Handlung, den Ball zwischen den Beinen an den Runningback zu übergeben, um einen Spielzug zu beginnen.

1. Focus of attention B2 formal

   The act of directing one's attention or energy toward a particular subject or activity.

   • The centering of the discussion on climate change was crucial.
   • Her centering on the task helped her finish quickly.
   • Meditation involves the centering of the mind on the present moment.

   🇩🇪Konzentration der Aufmerksamkeit

   Synonyme: concentrationfocusfocusing

   Antonyme: distractioninattentionneglect

2. Snap in American football B2 formal american

   In American football, the action of putting the ball into play by passing it backward between the legs to a back player.

   • The quarterback called for the centering of the ball.
   • A perfect centering is essential for a successful play.
   • The center's centering was off, causing a fumble.

   🇩🇪Snap

   Synonyme: hikesnap

• centerings plural form
• centerings' possessive plural form
• centering's possessive singular form

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

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

1. Place in the middle A2 formal american

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

   • 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.

   🇩🇪In die Mitte setzen

   Synonyme: centralizeconcentratefocus

2. Focus or concentrate B1 formal american

   To direct attention or effort toward a particular thing.

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

   🇩🇪Sich konzentrieren

   Synonyme: concentrateconcentrate onconvergedirectfixfocus

   Antonyme: dispersedistractscatter

• centered past participle
• centred past participle
• centered past simple
• centred past simple
• centering present participle
• centring present participle
• centers third person singular
• centres third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: center on