grapevine

• Существительное, обозначающее вьющееся растение (Vitis), дающее гроздья съедобного винограда, или неформальную коммуникационную сеть, через которую распространяются слухи и сплетни.

A noun referring to a climbing plant (Vitis) that bears clusters of edible grapes, or the informal communication network through which gossip and rumors are spread.

1. Informal information networkB2informal

   The transmission of rumors or unofficial information by casual conversation among people.

   Слухи

   • I heard through the grapevine that the company is merging.
   • News of his promotion spread via the office grapevine.
   • She always knows everything first because she's tuned into the grapevine.

   Synonymsword of mouth

2. Climbing vineB1formalscientific

   Any woody vine of the genus Vitis, which typically produces clusters of edible berries (grapes).

   Виноградная лоза

   • The grapevine in their backyard grows rapidly each summer.
   • Farmers prune the grapevines to ensure a good harvest.
   • Wine is made from the fruit of the grapevine.

   Synonymsgrape vinevine