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• Глагол, означающий использование силы для перемещения или открытия чего-либо, часто с помощью рычага; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения извлечения информации или чего-либо с трудом.

A verb meaning to use force to move or open something, often with a lever; also used figuratively to mean extracting information or something with difficulty.

1. To force open or moveB2formalbritish

   To use leverage to move or force something, especially to open it.

   Открыть с помощью рычага

   • He prised the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • The burglars prised the window open with a crowbar.
   • She prised the box open carefully to see what was inside.

   Synonymsforceleverprizeprywrench

2. To inquire presumptuouslyC1formalbritish

   To ask questions in an uninvited or presumptuous manner.

   Вмешиваться

   • He prised into her personal affairs without permission.
   • The journalist prised for details about the scandal.
   • She didn't appreciate him prising into her private life.

   Synonymsintrudemeddlenosepokeprysnoop

3. To value highlyB2formalbritish

   To regard something or someone with great respect or admiration.

   Ценить

   • She prises her independence above all else.
   • He prises honesty and integrity in his colleagues.
   • They prise the antique vase as a family heirloom.

   Synonymsappreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   Antonymsdespisedisdainscorn