jack

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter die Spielkarte zwischen Zehn und Dame, ein Gerät zum Anheben schwerer Gegenstände, ein männlicher Esel, eine Steckdose für elektrische Stecker und eine kleine Flagge, die die Nationalität eines Schiffes anzeigt.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a playing card ranking between ten and queen, a device for lifting heavy objects, a male donkey, a connector socket for electrical plugs, and a small flag indicating a ship's nationality.

1. Small worthless amountB2informalamerican

   A term used to indicate a very small or insignificant amount, often used in negative contexts.

   Nichts

   • You don't know jack about fixing cars.
   • He hasn't done jack all day.
   • That's worth jack in this market.

   Synonymediddlynadanothingsquatzerozilchzip

2. Manual laborerB1informal

   A person who performs physical or manual work, often in a skilled trade.

   Handarbeiter

   • He works as a jack of all trades.
   • The jacks were busy unloading the truck.
   • Every jack on the site knew his job.

   Synonymehandlaboreroperativeworkerworkman

3. Jackfruit tree fruitB1formalculinary

   A large tropical fruit from the jackfruit tree, with edible pulp and seeds.

   Frucht des Jackfruchtbaums

   • The jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.
   • We roasted the seeds from the jack.
   • Jackfruit is often used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes.

   Synonymejackfruitjak

4. Target ball in lawn bowlingB2formalbritishsport

   A small white ball used as a target in the game of lawn bowling.

   Zielkugel beim Rasenbowling

   • He rolled the jack to the far end of the green.
   • The players aimed their bowls at the jack.
   • The jack was placed perfectly for the next shot.

   Synonymekitty

5. Electrical connector socketB1formalIT

   A socket designed to receive a plug, commonly used in audio and electronic equipment.

   Buchse

   • Plug the headphones into the audio jack.
   • The phone jack is located behind the desk.
   • He replaced the broken jack on the amplifier.

   Synonymeoutletportreceptaclesocket

6. Game piece in jacksA2informal

   A small six-pointed metal piece used in the children's game of jacks.

   Spielstein im Spiel „Jacks“

   • She scattered the jacks on the floor.
   • He picked up two jacks before the ball bounced.
   • The set includes ten jacks and a ball.

• Verb, das das Anheben oder Hochheben von etwas bezeichnet, oft mit einem mechanischen Gerät, oder umgangssprachlich das Stehlen oder Sichaneignen von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting or raising something, often with a mechanical device, or in informal contexts, to steal or take something.

1. Lift with a jackB1formaltechnical

   To raise something using a mechanical device (jack), typically a vehicle to change a tire.

   Mit einem Wagenheber anheben

   • He jacked up the car to replace the flat tire.
   • The mechanic jacked the engine block for inspection.
   • You need to jack the vehicle carefully to avoid injury.

   Synonymeelevatehoistjack upliftraise

2. Hunt with a jacklightB2informalamerican

   To hunt at night using a bright light (jacklight) to dazzle animals.

   Jagd mit Licht

   • They jacked deer by shining a light into the woods.
   • Jacklighting is illegal in many states.
   • The poacher was caught jacking rabbits with a spotlight.

   Synonymejacklightlampshinespotlight

3. Steal or robB2slangamerican

   To take something by theft, often in a bold or forceful manner.

   stehlen

   • Someone jacked his phone right out of his hand.
   • The thieves jacked the car from the parking lot.
   • He got jacked for his wallet while walking home.

   Synonymecarjackhijackhold upmugrobsteal

4. Increase sharplyB1informalbusiness

   To raise prices, rates, or levels significantly, often suddenly.

   Stark erhöhen

   • The store jacked up the prices before the holidays.
   • They jacked the rent by 20% this year.
   • The airline jacked the ticket price at the last minute.

   Synonymeboostescalatehikeinflatejack upmark upraise

   Antonymecutdecreasedroplowerreduce

5. Quit or abandonB2slangbritish

   To stop doing something or give up, often used with 'in' or 'it'.

   Aufgeben

   • He jacked it in after working there for just a month.
   • I think I'm going to jack this job in.
   • She jacked in the course halfway through.

   Synonymeabandongive upleavequitstopthrow in the towel

Phrasal-Variantenjack offjack up