pitch

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter die Tonhöhe, eine überzeugende Verkaufs- oder Werberede, ein Spielfeld im Sport oder eine dunkle, klebrige, aus Harz gewonnene Substanz.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the quality of a sound (highness or lowness), a persuasive sales talk, a playing field for sports, or a dark, sticky substance derived from tar.

1. Playing fieldA2formalbritishsport

   A designated area for playing a sport, especially soccer, rugby, or cricket.

   Spielfeld

   • The players ran onto the pitch for the final match.
   • The pitch was flooded after heavy rain.
   • They are resurfacing the football pitch this summer.

   Synonymefieldgreengroundplaying fieldturf

2. Level or degreeB2formal

   The degree of intensity, quality, or level of something.

   Grad oder Ausmaß

   • The excitement reached a fever pitch during the concert.
   • Her anger was at such a pitch that she couldn't speak.
   • The negotiations were at a high pitch of tension.

   Synonymedegreeextentintensitylevelmagnitudepoint

3. Sound frequencyB1formal

   The quality of a sound determined by the frequency of vibrations; how high or low a sound is.

   Tonhöhe

   • The pitch of the violin was too high for the piece.
   • He has perfect pitch and can identify any note.
   • The singer's voice has a naturally low pitch.

   Synonymefrequencykeytonalitytone

4. Sales talkB2informal

   A persuasive speech or argument used to sell something or promote an idea.

   Verkaufsgespräch

   • The salesman gave a smooth pitch for the new product.
   • She prepared a strong pitch to win the client's business.
   • His pitch for the project was convincing and well-researched.

   Synonymelinepatterpresentationproposalsales pitchsales talkspiel

5. Dark substanceB2formal

   A thick, black, sticky substance made from tar or petroleum, used for waterproofing or paving.

   Pech

   • The roof was covered with pitch to prevent leaks.
   • They used pitch to seal the wooden boat.
   • The road was paved with a mixture of pitch and gravel.

   Synonymeasphaltbitumentar

• Verb, das das Werfen oder Schleudern von etwas bezeichnet, das Aufschlagen oder Aufstellen eines Zeltes oder Lagers sowie das überzeugende Präsentieren einer Idee oder eines Produkts.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing or tossing something, setting up a tent or camp, or presenting an idea or product persuasively.

1. A2formalsport

   To throw a ball to a batter in baseball or softball.

   Werfen eines Balls

   • The pitcher pitched a fastball down the middle.
   • He pitched for the Yankees for ten years.
   • She pitched the ball with incredible accuracy.

   Synonymechuckdeliverflingheavehurllobthrowtoss

2. B1formal

   To set up or erect something, such as a tent or a camp.

   Aufschlagen

   • We pitched our tent near the lake.
   • They pitched camp before sunset.
   • The crew pitched the stage for the concert.

   Synonymeerectput upraiseset up

   Antonymedemolishdismantlerazestriketake down

3. Promote or sellB2informalbusiness

   To try to persuade someone to buy something or accept an idea.

   Verkaufen

   • He pitched his business idea to the investors.
   • She pitched the new product to the marketing team.
   • They pitched a proposal for a joint venture.

   Synonymeadvertisehawkmarketpeddleplugpromotepushselltout

4. B2formal

   To fall or drop suddenly, especially in a downward direction.

   Stürzen

   • The plane pitched violently during the storm.
   • He pitched forward when the bus stopped suddenly.
   • The stock market pitched downward after the news.

   Synonymedescenddivedropfallnosediveplummetplungetumble

   Antonymeascendclimbliftraiserisesoar

Phrasal-Variantenpitch inpitch into