groove

• Ein langer, schmaler Einschnitt oder eine Vertiefung auf einer Oberfläche, z. B. in Schallplatten oder Materialien. Außerdem ein mitreißender rhythmischer Musikstil oder ein rhythmisches Gefühl, das zum Bewegen und Tanzen anregt.

A noun referring to a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface, or a rhythmic pattern in music that is enjoyable and makes you want to move.

1. Long narrow cutB1formal

   A long, narrow cut or depression in a surface, often made by a tool or for a specific purpose.

   Rille

   • The carpenter cut a groove in the wood for the joint.
   • Water flows along the groove in the pavement.
   • The record has a spiral groove for the needle to follow.

   Synonymechannelfurrowgougeindentationrutscoreslitslottrench

2. Musical rhythmB1informal

   A strong, regular, and enjoyable rhythm in music, especially in jazz, funk, or rock.

   Groove

   • The band found a great groove and the crowd started dancing.
   • This song has a funky groove that makes you want to move.
   • The drummer kept the groove steady throughout the performance.

   Synonymebeatpulserhythmswing

3. Routine or habitB2informal

   A settled, comfortable, and often repetitive pattern of behavior or routine.

   Routine

   • He got into a groove with his morning exercise routine.
   • After a few weeks, she found her groove in the new job.
   • It's easy to fall into a groove and stop trying new things.

   Synonymegrindhabitpatternroutineruttreadmill

   Antonymechangenoveltyspontaneityvariety

• Verb, das bezeichnet, rhythmisch Freude zu empfinden, oft beim Musikhören oder Tanzen, oder sich harmonisch in eine Situation einzufügen.

A verb used to indicate the act of enjoying oneself rhythmically, often in music or dance, or to fit harmoniously into a situation.

1. Enjoy rhythm or musicB1informal

   To enjoy or move rhythmically to music, especially in a relaxed or cool way.

   Zur Musik abgehen

   • The band started playing and everyone began to groove.
   • He was grooving to the beat of the drums.
   • She loves to groove to old funk songs.

   Synonymeboogiebopdanceget downjammoverocksway

2. Fit or work well togetherB2informal

   To interact or function harmoniously with someone or something.

   Harmonieren

   • The new team members really groove with each other.
   • Their ideas groove perfectly with our project goals.
   • We need to groove our schedules to make this work.

   Synonymeclickcoheregelharmonizemesh