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ghosting

/ˈɡəʊ.stɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

B2formalcommon/ˈɡəʊ.stɪŋ/

uncountable

A noun referring to the practice of suddenly ending all communication with someone without explanation, typically in a social or dating context.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее практику внезапного прекращения всякого общения с кем-либо без объяснения причин, обычно в социальном контексте или контексте знакомств.
  1. Abruptly ending communication B2 informal

    The practice of suddenly ending all communication with someone without explanation, especially in a romantic or social context.

    • She was upset after experiencing ghosting from her date.
    • Ghosting is considered rude in modern dating culture.
    • He stopped replying to her messages, which is a classic case of ghosting.

    🇷🇺Игнорирование

    Synonyms: disappearingsilent treatmentvanishing

    Antonyms: communicationcontactengagement

  2. Disappearing from a situation B2 informal

    The act of leaving a place or situation quietly and without notice.

    • He pulled a ghosting at the party and left without saying goodbye.
    • Ghosting from work responsibilities can cause problems for the team.
    • She is known for ghosting her friends when she feels overwhelmed.

    🇷🇺Исчезновение

    Synonyms: disappearingvanishing

  • ghostings plural form
  • ghostings' possessive plural form
  • ghosting's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/ɡoʊst/

A verb meaning to abruptly cut off all communication with someone, especially in a social or dating context, without explanation.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий внезапно прекратить всякое общение с кем-либо, особенно в социальном контексте или контексте знакомств, без объяснения причин.
  1. To disappear or vanish B2 informal

    To suddenly stop all communication with someone without explanation, especially in a romantic or social context.

    • He ghosted her after three dates.
    • She ghosted her friend after the argument.
    • I hate it when people ghost you without any reason.

    🇷🇺Игнорировать

    Synonyms: disappearvanish

  2. To haunt or appear as a ghost C1 formal

    To appear as a ghost or spirit, often to haunt a place or person.

    • The old castle is said to be ghosted by a former king.
    • She claimed to have ghosted through the hallway at midnight.
    • The legend says the spirit ghosts the forest every full moon.

    🇷🇺Являться в виде призрака

    Synonyms: hauntspook

  • ghosted past participle
  • ghosted past simple
  • ghosting present participle
  • ghosts third person singular