grooming

uncountable

A noun referring to the act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, such as a pet.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по чистке, расчесыванию и поддержанию внешнего вида себя или животного, например, домашнего питомца.esSustantivo que designa la acción de limpiar, cepillar y mantener el aspecto de uno mismo o de un animal, como una mascota. También puede referirse al cuidado del aseo personal o al proceso de preparación y mantenimiento de la apariencia.frAction de nettoyer, brosser et entretenir l'apparence de soi-même ou d'un animal, par exemple un animal de compagnie.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich selbst oder ein Tier zu pflegen, zu kämmen und das äußere Erscheinungsbild zu erhalten, zum Beispiel bei einem Haustier; auch die Pflege und Körperhygiene bei Menschen.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de cuidar, limpar, escovar e manter a aparência de si mesmo ou de um animal, como um animal de estimação.zh名词，指清洁、梳理并保持自己或动物（如宠物）外表的动作。也指为特定目的（如犯罪或操控）而培养与某人关系的行为。arاسم يدل على عملية تنظيف وتمشيط والعناية بمظهر الشخص أو الحيوان، ولا سيما الحيوانات الأليفة. ويشيع استعماله أيضا في سياق العناية بالنظافة الشخصية وترتيب الهيئة.

1. Personal hygiene and appearance A2 formal

   The act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining one's hair, nails, skin, and overall appearance.

   • Good grooming is important for a professional appearance.
   • She spends an hour on her grooming routine every morning.
   • The salon offers a full range of grooming services for men.

   ruУход за собойesAseo personalfrToilette personnelledeKörperpflegeptCuidados pessoaiszh仪容打理arالعناية بالمظهر الشخصي

   Synonyms: hygienepersonal careprimpingtoiletry

   Antonyms: slovenlinessunkemptness

2. Animal care A2 formal

   The practice of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the coat, nails, and hygiene of an animal.

   • Regular grooming keeps your dog's coat healthy and shiny.
   • The cat's grooming habits are very meticulous.
   • He took his horse to the stable for grooming before the show.

   ruУход за животнымesAseo de animalesfrSoin des animauxdeTierpflegeptCuidados com animaiszh宠物美容arالعناية بالحيوان

   Synonyms: brushingcleaningcombingtendingwashing

3. Manipulative behavior C1 formal legal

   The act of building a relationship with a child or vulnerable person to exploit them, often for sexual abuse.

   • The court convicted him of child grooming.
   • Online grooming is a serious crime.
   • Awareness campaigns help parents recognize signs of grooming.

   ruМанипулятивное поведениеesCaptación de menores con fines abusivosfrGrooming (manipulation d'enfant)deGroomingptComportamento manipuladorzh操控行为arالاستمالة

   Synonyms: conditioningenticementmanipulationrecruitmentseduction

• groomings plural form
• groomings' possessive plural form
• grooming's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, or preparing someone for a particular role or activity.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по очистке и поддержанию внешнего вида себя или животного, или подготовки кого-либо к определённой роли или деятельности.esVerbo que designa la acción de limpiar y mantener la apariencia de uno mismo o de un animal, o de preparar a alguien para un rol o actividad determinados.frVerbe désignant l'action de nettoyer et d'entretenir l'apparence de soi ou d'un animal, ou de préparer quelqu'un à un rôle ou à une activité particulière.deVerb, das die Pflege und Reinigung des eigenen oder tierischen Äußeren bezeichnet oder die Vorbereitung bzw. Schulung einer Person für eine bestimmte Rolle oder Tätigkeit.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de limpar e cuidar da aparência de si mesmo ou de um animal, ou de preparar alguém para um determinado papel ou atividade.zh动词，指清洁和保持自己或动物外表的动作，也指培养或训练某人担任某种角色或从事某项活动。arفعل يدل على العناية بمظهر الشخص أو الحيوان وتنظيفه وتزيينه، أو إعداد شخص وتدريبه للقيام بدور أو مهمة معينة.

1. Clean and tidy an animal B1 formal

   To brush, clean, and care for the coat or fur of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

   • She grooms her horse every morning before riding.
   • The dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep its coat healthy.
   • He spent an hour grooming the pony for the competition.

   ruУхаживать за животнымesAcicalar a un animalfrPanser (un animal)deEin Tier pflegenptCuidar da pelagem de animaiszh给动物梳理毛发arتنظيف الحيوان وتجميله

   Synonyms: brushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a role B2 formal

   To train or prepare someone for a particular job, position, or activity.

   • The company is grooming him for a management position.
   • She was groomed from a young age to become a professional dancer.
   • The coach groomed the young athlete for the Olympics.

   ruГотовить к ролиespreparar para un rolfrformer (quelqu'un) à un rôledeAuf eine Rolle vorbereitenptPreparar para um cargozh培养担任某职位arإعداد الشخص لدور معين

   Synonyms: coachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   Antonyms: discourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidy B1 formal

   To clean and arrange one's own appearance, such as hair or clothes.

   • He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
   • She spent time grooming her hair for the party.
   • The actor groomed himself in front of the mirror before the show.

   ruПриводить себя в порядокesArreglarse uno mismofrSe faire beaudeSich zurechtmachenptArrumar-sezh打扮自己arتجميل المظهر الشخصي

   Synonyms: freshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   Antonyms: dishevelmessmussuntidy

• groomed past participle
• groomed past simple
• grooming present participle
• grooms third person singular