jack

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая игральную карту, стоящую между десяткой и дамой, устройство для подъёма тяжелых предметов, осла-самца, разъём для электрических вилок и небольшой флаг, указывающий на национальность корабля.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a playing card ranking between ten and queen, a device for lifting heavy objects, a male donkey, a connector socket for electrical plugs, and a small flag indicating a ship's nationality.

1. Small worthless amountB2informalamerican

   A term used to indicate a very small or insignificant amount, often used in negative contexts.

   Ничего

   • You don't know jack about fixing cars.
   • He hasn't done jack all day.
   • That's worth jack in this market.

   Synonymsdiddlynadanothingsquatzerozilchzip

2. Manual laborerB1informal

   A person who performs physical or manual work, often in a skilled trade.

   Разнорабочий

   • He works as a jack of all trades.
   • The jacks were busy unloading the truck.
   • Every jack on the site knew his job.

   Synonymshandlaboreroperativeworkerworkman

3. Jackfruit tree fruitB1formalculinary

   A large tropical fruit from the jackfruit tree, with edible pulp and seeds.

   Плод дерева джекфрут

   • The jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.
   • We roasted the seeds from the jack.
   • Jackfruit is often used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes.

   Synonymsjackfruitjak

4. Target ball in lawn bowlingB2formalbritishsport

   A small white ball used as a target in the game of lawn bowling.

   Джек

   • He rolled the jack to the far end of the green.
   • The players aimed their bowls at the jack.
   • The jack was placed perfectly for the next shot.

   Synonymskitty

5. Electrical connector socketB1formalIT

   A socket designed to receive a plug, commonly used in audio and electronic equipment.

   Гнездо

   • Plug the headphones into the audio jack.
   • The phone jack is located behind the desk.
   • He replaced the broken jack on the amplifier.

   Synonymsoutletportreceptaclesocket

6. Game piece in jacksA2informal

   A small six-pointed metal piece used in the children's game of jacks.

   Игральная кость в игре «классики»

   • She scattered the jacks on the floor.
   • He picked up two jacks before the ball bounced.
   • The set includes ten jacks and a ball.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подъёму или поднятию чего-либо, часто с помощью механического устройства, или в неформальном контексте — кража или захват чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting or raising something, often with a mechanical device, or in informal contexts, to steal or take something.

1. Lift with a jackB1formaltechnical

   To raise something using a mechanical device (jack), typically a vehicle to change a tire.

   Поднимать домкратом

   • He jacked up the car to replace the flat tire.
   • The mechanic jacked the engine block for inspection.
   • You need to jack the vehicle carefully to avoid injury.

   Synonymselevatehoistjack upliftraise

2. Hunt with a jacklightB2informalamerican

   To hunt at night using a bright light (jacklight) to dazzle animals.

   Охота с прожектором

   • They jacked deer by shining a light into the woods.
   • Jacklighting is illegal in many states.
   • The poacher was caught jacking rabbits with a spotlight.

   Synonymsjacklightlampshinespotlight

3. Steal or robB2slangamerican

   To take something by theft, often in a bold or forceful manner.

   Украсть

   • Someone jacked his phone right out of his hand.
   • The thieves jacked the car from the parking lot.
   • He got jacked for his wallet while walking home.

   Synonymscarjackhijackhold upmugrobsteal

4. Increase sharplyB1informalbusiness

   To raise prices, rates, or levels significantly, often suddenly.

   Резко повышать

   • The store jacked up the prices before the holidays.
   • They jacked the rent by 20% this year.
   • The airline jacked the ticket price at the last minute.

   Synonymsboostescalatehikeinflatejack upmark upraise

   Antonymscutdecreasedroplowerreduce

5. Quit or abandonB2slangbritish

   To stop doing something or give up, often used with 'in' or 'it'.

   Бросить

   • He jacked it in after working there for just a month.
   • I think I'm going to jack this job in.
   • She jacked in the course halfway through.

   Synonymsabandongive upleavequitstopthrow in the towel

Phrasal variantsjack offjack up