plant

A noun referring to a living organism that typically has leaves, roots, and stems, and grows by photosynthesis.

ruЖивое существо, обычно имеющее листья, корни и стебли, которое растёт посредством фотосинтеза.esSer vivo, generalmente con hojas, raíces y tallo, que crece mediante fotosíntesis; también se refiere a la vegetación o a una planta cultivada.frÊtre vivant, généralement doté de feuilles, de racines et d'une tige, qui croît par photosynthèse. Peut aussi désigner l'ensemble de la végétation ou une espèce cultivée.deEin Lebewesen, das meist Blätter, Wurzeln und Stängel hat und durch Photosynthese wächst; auch eine Anlage oder Fabrik zur industriellen Produktion.ptSer vivo geralmente com folhas, raízes e caule, que cresce por meio da fotossíntese. Também pode se referir a uma fábrica ou instalação industrial, ou ao ato de plantar.zh通过光合作用生长的生物，通常具有叶、根和茎；也可指工厂或发电厂等工业设施。arكائن حي ينمو في الأرض وله جذور وسيقان وأوراق، ويصنع غذاءه بالبناء الضوئي. ويُطلق أيضًا على المنشأة الصناعية أو المصنع.

1. Living organism A1 formal

   A living organism that typically grows in soil, has leaves, stems, and roots, and produces food through photosynthesis.

   • The plant in the window needs more sunlight.
   • She bought a new house plant for her apartment.
   • Many plants flower in the spring.

   ruРастениеesplantafrplante (organisme vivant)dePflanzeptPlantazh植物arنبات

2. Factory or industrial facility B1 formal

   A large building or complex where goods are manufactured or processed.

   • The car plant employs thousands of workers.
   • They built a new power plant near the river.
   • The chemical plant was closed due to safety issues.

   ruЗаводesPlanta industrial o fábricafrUsinedeFabrikptFábricazh工厂arمصنع

   Synonyms: factoryfoundryindustrial plantmanufactorymillworkshop

3. Spy or undercover agent B2 informal

   A person placed secretly in an organization to gather information or sabotage.

   • The company discovered a plant from the competition.
   • He was accused of being a plant sent by the government.
   • The spy novel featured a plant in the enemy organization.

   ruАгент под прикрытиемesinfiltrado, agente encubiertofrAgent infiltrédeEingeschleuster AgentptInfiltradozh内线arعميل مُتَخَفٍّ

   Synonyms: agentassetinfiltratorinformantmoleoperativesleeperspyundercover agent

• plants plural form
• plants' possessive plural form
• plant's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of putting seeds or plants into the ground to grow.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по помещению семян или растений в почву для роста.esVerbo que denota la acción de poner semillas o plantas en el suelo para que crezcan, o también colocar o fijar algo en un lugar.frVerbe désignant l'action de mettre des graines ou des plantes en terre pour qu'elles poussent, ou de mettre une plante en terre.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Samen oder Pflanzen in den Boden zu bringen, damit sie wachsen; außerdem im übertragenen Sinne: etwas an einen Ort setzen, jemanden dort ansiedeln oder etwas heimlich platzieren.ptVerbo que indica a ação de colocar sementes, mudas ou plantas na terra para que cresçam; também pode significar fixar algo no solo ou estabelecer algo de forma duradoura.zh动词，指把种子或植物放入土壤中使其生长。arفعل يدل على وضع البذور أو النباتات في التربة لتنمو، ويشمل أيضًا غرس الشتلات أو زراعة الأرض.

1. Put seeds or plants in soil A2 formal

   To put seeds or young plants in the ground to grow.

   • She planted flowers in the garden.
   • Farmers plant crops in spring.
   • We need to plant vegetables in the backyard.

   ruСажаютesPlantarfrplanterdePflanzenptPlantarzh种植arزرع

   Synonyms: bedbroadcastdibbledrillpotput inscatterseedsetsowtransplant

   Antonyms: dig upharvestpull upreapremoveunearthuproot

2. Establish or found B2 formal

   To establish something firmly, like an idea, organization, or evidence.

   • They planted the idea of starting a new business.
   • The company planted its first factory overseas.
   • He planted doubts in their minds about the plan.

   ruЗаложитьesEstablecer o fundarfrétablir, fonderdeGründenptEstabelecerzh奠定arأسَّس

   Synonyms: establishfixfoundimplantinstituterootset upsettlestart

   Antonyms: destroydissolveeliminateeradicateuproot

3. Place secretly C1 informal

   To hide or place something secretly, often illegally like evidence or drugs.

   • The detective suspected they planted the evidence.
   • Someone planted drugs in his bag at the airport.
   • Police accused him of planting the stolen goods.

   ruПодброситьesPlantar (ocultar ilegalmente)frPlacer secrètementdeHeimlich platzierenptPlantarzh暗藏arدسّ

   Synonyms: burycacheconcealhideplaceputsetstash

• planted past participle
• planted past simple
• planting present participle
• plants third person singular