floor

• Die untere Fläche eines Raumes oder Fahrzeugs, auf der man stehen oder gehen kann, oder ein Stockwerk eines Gebäudes.

A noun referring to the lower surface of a room or vehicle on which one may stand or walk, or a storey of a building.

1. A1formal

   The lower surface of a room on which one stands.

   Boden

   • The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
   • She dropped her keys on the kitchen floor.
   • Clean the floor before the guests arrive.

2. Level of a buildingA1formal

   One of the levels or stories in a building.

   Etage

   • The office is on the fifth floor.
   • Take the elevator to the second floor.
   • The restaurant is located on the top floor.

   Synonymedecklevelstoreystorytier

3. Right to speakC1formal

   The opportunity to speak in a formal meeting or assembly.

   Recht zu sprechen

   • The chairman gave the floor to the next speaker.
   • She took the floor to present her argument.
   • Members were given the floor to voice their concerns.

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand durch etwas sehr überrascht oder schockiert wird, sodass er sprach- oder handlungsunfähig ist; auch: jemanden verblüffen oder fassungslos machen.

A verb used to indicate surprising or shocking someone so much that they are unable to speak or act.

1. Knock downB2informal

   To knock someone to the ground, usually with a punch or blow.

   Niederschlagen

   • The boxer floored his opponent with one punch.
   • He was floored by the unexpected attack.
   • The strong wind floored several trees in the storm.

   Synonymebowl overdeckdowndropfellflattenknock downknock overlevelprostrate

2. Shock or surprise greatlyB2informal

   To astonish or shock someone completely.

   Verblüffen

   • The news floored everyone in the office.
   • She was floored by the generous gift.
   • His performance floored the judges.

   Synonymeastonishastounddumbfoundnonplusshockstaggerstuntake aback

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassuresoothe

3. Confuse or baffleC1informal

   To confuse or perplex someone completely.

   Verwirren

   • The complex math problem floored the students.
   • The lawyer's argument floored the jury.
   • That question really floored me during the interview.

   Synonymebafflebewilderconfounddisconcertflummoxnonplusperplexpuzzlestumpstymiethrow

   Antonymeclarifyenlightenexplainilluminate