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greening

/ˈɡriː.nɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

C1formalcommon/ˈɡriː.nɪŋ/

uncountable

A noun referring to the process or phenomenon by which vitality, freshness, or environmental health is restored, often associated with the return of green vegetation or ecological renewal.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее процесс или явление, при котором восстанавливаются жизненная сила, свежесть или экологическое здоровье, часто связанное с возвращением зелёной растительности или экологическим обновлением.
  1. Restoration of vitality and freshness B2 formal

    The process or phenomenon by which something regains its vitality, freshness, or lushness, often used in environmental or metaphorical contexts.

    • The greening of the desert is a remarkable achievement.
    • After the rains, the greening of the landscape was visible everywhere.
    • The city's greening project has brought new life to the parks.

    🇷🇺Озеленение

    Synonyms: regenerationrejuvenationrenewalrestorationrevitalization

    Antonyms: browningfadingwiltingwithering

  • greenings plural form
  • greenings' possessive plural form
  • greening's possessive singular form

verb

greenB2formalcommon/ɡriːn/

A verb meaning to make something environmentally friendly or to become green in color.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий сделать что-либо экологически чистым или стать зелёным по цвету.
  1. Make environmentally friendly B2 formal

    To make something more environmentally friendly or sustainable.

    • The company is greening its manufacturing processes.
    • They plan to green the entire office building with solar panels.
    • Many cities are greening their public transportation systems.

    🇷🇺Озеленить

  2. Become green in color B1 formal

    To turn or become green, especially in relation to plants or vegetation.

    • The fields green after the spring rains.
    • The leaves begin to green as winter ends.
    • The moss greened the old stone wall.

    🇷🇺Зеленеть

  • greened past participle
  • greened past simple
  • greening present participle
  • greens third person singular