give

• Существительное, обозначающее акт передачи или способность уступать под давлением, такую как гибкость или эластичность.

A noun referring to the act of giving or the ability to yield under pressure, such as flexibility or elasticity.

uncountable

1. Elasticity or flexibilityB2informal

   The ability of a material or object to bend or stretch under pressure without breaking.

   Упругость

   • The old mattress has lost its give.
   • These boots have good give around the ankles.
   • The rope showed some give when pulled hard.

   Synonymsbounceelasticityflexibilityplayresilienceslackspringinessstretch

2. Concession or compromiseC1informal

   An act of yielding or making a concession in an argument or negotiation.

   Уступка

   • There was no give in his position during the talks.
   • She showed little give on the price.
   • The union refused to give on their demands.

   Synonymsaccommodationcompromiseconcessionyielding

   Antonymsrigiditystubbornness

• Глагол, обозначающий передачу чего-либо кому-то или выполнение действия для кого-то.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

irregular verb

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   Передать

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   Synonymsawardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   Antonymskeepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   Предоставлять

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   Synonymsbestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   Antonymskeepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   Выступить

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   Synonymsdeliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   Вызвать

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   Synonymsbring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

Phrasal variantsgive awaygive ingive offgive outgive up