tide

• Substantiv, das das periodische Steigen und Fallen des Meeresspiegels bezeichnet, das durch die Anziehungskraft von Mond und Sonne verursacht wird. Im übertragenen Sinn auch eine große Bewegung, Entwicklung oder Flut von etwas.

A noun referring to the periodic rise and fall of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

1. Oceanic phenomenonA2formal

   The regular rising and falling of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

   Gezeiten

   • The tide comes in twice a day.
   • We went swimming at low tide.
   • The high tide flooded the coastal path.

2. B2formal

   A powerful and widespread trend or movement in opinion, events, or fashion.

   Strömung oder Tendenz

   • The tide of public opinion is turning against the policy.
   • A rising tide of nationalism swept across the country.
   • The company is trying to stem the tide of negative reviews.

   Synonymecurrentdirectiondriftmovementswingtendencytrendwave

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem in einer schwierigen Zeit zu helfen oder zu unterstützen; im maritimen Kontext auch das Treiben oder Bewegen mit der Strömung.

A verb used to indicate the act of helping someone through a difficult period, or (in nautical contexts) to drift or move with the tide.

1. To drift or float with the tideB2formal

   To move or be carried along by the rising or falling of the sea.

   Mit der Gezeitenströmung treiben

   • The boat was tiding gently towards the shore.
   • They spent the afternoon tiding along the coast.
   • The debris was tiding out to sea.

   Synonymedriftfloat

2. To help through a difficult periodB2informal

   To assist someone temporarily, especially financially or emotionally, until a situation improves.

   Über die Runden bringen

   • This loan will tide me over until I get paid.
   • A good book can tide you through a long journey.
   • Her kind words tided him through the tough times.

   Synonymeassistcarryhelpsee throughsupportsustain

Phrasal-Variantentide over