knock

• Ein kurzer, hörbarer Schlag oder Stoß, oft mit den Knöcheln an eine Tür oder mit einem harten Gegenstand, der ein klopfendes Geräusch erzeugt.

A noun referring to a sharp, audible sound made by striking a surface, typically a door, with the knuckles or a hard object.

1. Sound of hittingA2formal

   A sharp, repeated sound made by hitting a surface, especially a door.

   Klopfen

   • I heard a knock at the door.
   • There was a loud knock on the window.
   • She gave three quick knocks before entering.

   Synonymebangraptapthudthump

2. Criticism or setbackB2informal

   An instance of criticizing someone or something, or a setback.

   Kritik oder Rückschlag

   • He took a knock after losing the competition.
   • The review was a knock on the restaurant's service.
   • She received a knock for her careless mistake.

   Synonymeblowcriticismdisappointmentrebuffreversalsetback

• Verb, das einen schnellen, kräftigen Schlag oder Stoß gegen eine Fläche bezeichnet, oft um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen, eine Tür zu öffnen oder etwas zu bewegen. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas durch einen Stoß in eine bestimmte Position zu bringen oder umzustoßen.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking a surface with a sharp blow, typically to attract attention or cause something to move.

1. Strike a surfaceA1formal

   To hit a surface with a sharp blow, typically to attract attention or signal entry.

   Anklopfen

   • She knocked on the door before entering.
   • He knocked loudly on the window to get her attention.
   • The child knocked the glass off the table by accident.

   Synonymebangbeathammerhitpoundrapstriketapthump

2. Criticize or disparageB2informal

   To criticize someone or something, often unfairly or persistently.

   Kritisieren

   • Stop knocking his efforts; he's doing his best.
   • The critics knocked the movie for its weak plot.
   • She always knocks the local restaurants without trying them.

   Synonymebadmouthbelittlecriticizedenigratedeprecatedisparagemalignput downrun down

   Antonymecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

3. Make a noiseA2informal

   To produce a sound by hitting something, often as a signal.

   Klopfen

   • The engine started knocking after the long drive.
   • I heard a knocking sound coming from the basement.
   • The pipes knock when the water is turned on.

   Synonymebangclunkhammerpoundraptapthump

Phrasal-Variantenknock againstknock downknock offknock outknock overknock up