punch

A noun referring to a forceful blow with the fist, or a mixed drink typically containing fruit juices and sometimes alcohol.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сильный удар кулаком или смешанный напиток, обычно содержащий фруктовые соки, а иногда и алкоголь.esSustantivo que denota un golpe fuerte con el puño o una bebida mezclada, que suele contener jugos de frutas y a veces alcohol.frNom désignant un coup violent porté avec le poing, ou une boisson mélangée contenant généralement des jus de fruits et parfois de l'alcool.deSubstantiv, das einen kräftigen Schlag mit der Faust oder ein Mischgetränk, meist aus Fruchtsäften, manchmal mit Alkohol, bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um golpe forte com o punho ou uma bebida mista, geralmente à base de sucos de frutas e às vezes com álcool.zh名词，指用拳头猛力击打；也指一种混合饮料，通常含果汁，有时含酒精。arاسم يدل على ضربة قوية باليد أو قبضة اليد، وكذلك على مشروب مختلط غالبًا ما يحتوي على عصائر الفواكه وقد يحتوي على الكحول.

1. Strike with fist A2 formal

   A forceful blow delivered with the fist.

   • He threw a punch at his opponent.
   • She landed a solid punch on the bag.
   • The boxer's punch was powerful and accurate.

   ruУдар кулакомesPuñetazofrcoup de poingdeFaustschlagptSocozh用拳击打arلكمة

   Synonyms: bashblowbuffetcuffhitjabknockslugsmacksockthumpwallop

2. Beverage A2 formal

   A mixed drink made from fruit juices, spices, and often alcohol, served at parties.

   • They served fruit punch at the party.
   • The host prepared a bowl of punch for the guests.
   • I prefer non-alcoholic punch over soda.

   ruПуншesPonchefrPunch (boisson)dePunschptPonchezh潘趣酒arشراب البنش

   Synonyms: cocktailmixed drink

3. Tool B1 formal

   A tool used for making holes or driving objects, such as a hole punch or a punch for metal.

   • Use a hole punch to make holes in the paper.
   • The metal worker used a punch to create a dent.
   • He bought a new punch for his leatherworking project.

   ruИнструментesHerramienta para perforar o marcarfrEmporte-pièce (outil de perçage)deWerkzeugptFerramentazh冲孔工具arأداة

   Synonyms: puncher

4. Impact or force B2 informal

   The power or effectiveness of something, especially in a figurative sense.

   • The speech had real punch and moved the audience.
   • The advertisement lacked punch and failed to attract attention.
   • Her argument had a lot of punch and convinced everyone.

   ruСилаesImpacto o fuerzafrForce d'impactdeWirkungskraftptForçazh冲击力arقوة التأثير

   Synonyms: biteeffectivenessforceimpactkickpizzazzpowervigorvitalitywallopzing

• punches plural form
• punches' possessive plural form
• punch's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of striking something or someone with a fist, or to operate a device by pressing a button or key.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия удара кулаком по чему-либо или кому-либо, или для управления устройством путём нажатия кнопки или клавиши.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de golpear a alguien o algo con el puño, o para operar un dispositivo presionando un botón o tecla.frVerbe désignant l'action de frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec le poing, ou d'actionner un appareil en appuyant sur un bouton ou une touche.deDeutsches Verb für das Schlagen mit der Faust auf etwas oder jemanden sowie für das Betätigen eines Geräts durch Drücken einer Taste oder eines Knopfes.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de golpear algo ou alguém com o punho, ou para acionar um dispositivo pressionando um botão ou tecla.zh用拳头击打某人或某物的动作，也指按压按钮或按键来操作设备。arفعل يدل على ضرب شيء أو شخص بقبضة اليد، أو على الضغط على زر أو مفتاح لتشغيل جهاز أو إدخال بيانات.

1. Strike with fist A2 formal

   To hit someone or something with a closed fist.

   • He punched the wall in frustration.
   • The boxer punched his opponent in the face.
   • She punched the button to stop the machine.

   ruУдарить кулакомesGolpear con el puñofrfrapper du poingdeMit der Faust schlagenptSocarzh用拳打arالضرب باليد

   Synonyms: beltbopcloutcuffhitslugsockstrikethumpwallop

2. Operate a device B1 informal

   To press a button or key on a device.

   • She punched the numbers into the calculator.
   • He punched the code into the keypad.
   • Punch the start button to begin the program.

   ruНажатьesPulsar un botón o teclafractionner une touchedeDrückenptApertarzh按arالضغط على زر

   Synonyms: depresshitpresspushtap

3. Make a hole B1 formal

   To make a hole in something using a tool or object.

   • The ticket inspector punched a hole in my ticket.
   • She punched holes in the paper for the binder.
   • He punched a hole in the leather belt.

   ruПробить отверстиеesperforar (hacer un agujero)frperforerdeEin Loch stanzenptFazer um furozh打孔arإحداث ثقب

   Synonyms: boredrillperforatepiercepuncturestamp

• punched past participle
• punched past simple
• punching present participle
• punches third person singular

Phrasal variants: punch inpunch out