fob

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшую декоративную цепочку или украшение для карманных часов, или небольшое электронное устройство для бесключевого доступа или дистанционного управления.

A noun referring to a small decorative chain or ornament attached to a pocket watch, or a small electronic device used for keyless entry or remote control.

1. Keychain or ornamentB1formal

   A small decorative item attached to a key ring or chain.

   Брелок

   • He bought a leather fob for his car keys.
   • The key fob has a small flashlight attached.
   • She personalized her keychain with a cute fob.

   Synonymsbaublecharmkey ringtrinket

2. Watch chainB2formalbritish

   A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch.

   Цепочка для часов

   • The gentleman wore a gold fob for his pocket watch.
   • He inherited his grandfather's silver watch fob.
   • The fob hung elegantly from his waistcoat pocket.

   Synonymschainribbonwatch chain

3. Remote control deviceA2informal

   A small electronic device used to remotely lock/unlock a car or access a building.

   Брелок

   • I can't find my car fob anywhere.
   • Press the button on the fob to unlock the door.
   • The fob's battery needs to be replaced.

   Synonymsremoteremote control

• Глагол, означающий обманывать или вводить в заблуждение кого-либо, часто с помощью уловок или искажения фактов.

A verb meaning to deceive or cheat someone, often by trickery or misrepresentation.

1. Deceive or cheatC1informalbritish

   To deceive someone by substituting something inferior or by trickery.

   Обманывать

   • He tried to fob off a fake watch as a genuine Rolex.
   • The salesman fobbed the customer with a defective product.
   • She fobbed him off with a false promise.

   Synonymsfoistpalm offpass off

2. Dismiss or put offC1informalbritish

   To avoid dealing with someone or something by giving an excuse or sending them away.

   Отмахнуться

   • The manager fobbed off the complaint with a vague reply.
   • He fobbed the reporters with a 'no comment'.
   • She tried to fob off her responsibilities onto her colleague.

   Synonymsbrush offdismissevadefend offignoreput offshrug offsidestepstave off

   Antonymsaddressconfrontengagefacehandle

Phrasal variantsfob off