dock

• Substantiv, das eine Anlage am Ufer bezeichnet, an der Schiffe be- und entladen oder repariert werden, oder eine entsprechende Plattform für andere Zwecke.

A noun referring to a structure built along a shore or a platform where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired, or a similar structure for other purposes.

1. Maritime structureA2formal

   A structure built along a shore or river where ships can load, unload, or be repaired.

   Dock

   • The ship is currently at the dock for repairs.
   • Workers unloaded the cargo from the dock.
   • The ferry leaves from the main dock every hour.

   Synonymejettylandingpierquaywharf

2. Courtroom areaB2formal

   The enclosed area in a criminal court where the defendant sits during the trial.

   Anklagebank

   • The accused stood in the dock as the verdict was read.
   • The lawyer approached the dock to speak with his client.
   • The defendant was led into the dock by the bailiff.

   Synonymebox

3. Computer interfaceB1informalIT

   A bar or area on a computer screen that holds icons for frequently used applications.

   Dock

   • I keep my most used apps on the dock for quick access.
   • You can customize the dock by adding or removing icons.
   • The dock at the bottom of the screen shows all open programs.

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Manöver zu bezeichnen, ein Schiff oder Boot in ein Dock zu bringen, oder um das Abziehen von Geld vom Lohn einer Person zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing a ship or boat into a dock, or to deduct money from a person's wages.

1. To bring a ship into dockB1formal

   To bring a ship or boat into a dock for loading, unloading, or repair.

   Ins Dock bringen

   • The captain carefully docked the ship at the port.
   • They docked the boat at the marina for the night.
   • The ferry will dock at the terminal in ten minutes.

   Synonymeanchorberthharborlandmoorput intie up

   Antonymelaunchundock

2. To deduct from wagesB2formal

   To take away a part of someone's wages as a penalty or for a specific reason.

   Vom Lohn abziehen

   • The company docked his pay for being late.
   • They docked her salary to cover the cost of the damaged equipment.
   • The boss threatened to dock their wages if they didn't finish the work.

   Synonymecutdeductreducesubtracttake offwithhold

   Antonymecompensatepayreward

3. To connect or attachB1informalIT

   To connect a device or vehicle to another, especially for power or data transfer.

   Andocken

   • I docked my laptop to the external monitor.
   • The spacecraft docked with the space station.
   • He docked his phone to the charger.

   Synonymeattachconnectcouplehook upjoinlinkmate