conge

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: In der Architektur bezeichnet es ein konkaves Profil (Hohlkehle); außerdem kann es eine offizielle Erlaubnis zum Weggehen oder eine plötzliche, brüskierende Entlassung bedeuten.

A noun with multiple meanings: in architecture, it refers to a concave molding; it can also mean formal permission to depart, or an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.

1. Architectural moldingC2formalart

   A concave molding or a curved surface used in architecture, often at the junction of a column and its capital.

   Architekturprofil

   • The ancient column featured a delicate conge at its top.
   • The architect specified a conge to soften the transition between the pillar and the arch.
   • The restoration team carefully replicated the original conge molding.

   Synonymecavettohollow

2. Formal permission to departC2formalbritish

   A formal leave-taking or permission to go, often used in diplomatic or ceremonial contexts.

   Erlaubnis zum Fortgehen

   • The ambassador took his conge after the official meeting.
   • She was granted conge to leave the royal court.
   • The general gave his conge to the visiting dignitaries.

   Synonymedischargedismissalleavepermission

3. Abrupt dismissalC2formalbritish

   An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal or rejection, often without proper explanation.

   Plötzliche Entlassung

   • He received his conge from the company without any warning.
   • The employee was given a conge after the disagreement.
   • Her conge came as a complete shock to the team.

   Synonymebrush-offdischargedismissaloustingrebuffrejectionremovalsacksnubthe boot

   Antonymeemploymentengagementretention

• Veraltetes englisches Verb mit der Bedeutung sich zu verabschieden, zu entlassen oder sich zu verbeugen bzw. einen Knicks zu machen. Im modernen Englisch nicht mehr gebräuchlich.

An archaic verb meaning to take leave, bid farewell, or dismiss; also used to mean to bow or curtsy. Now obsolete in modern English.

1. Perform a ceremonious bowC2formalbritish

   To make a formal, respectful bow, often as a gesture of farewell or deference.

   Einen zeremoniellen Diener machen

   • The courtier congeed before the king before leaving the throne room.
   • He congeed deeply to the ambassador as a sign of respect.
   • The performer congeed to the audience at the end of the play.

   Synonymebowcurtseykowtowsalaam