conge

• Sustantivo con varios significados: en arquitectura designa un perfil cóncavo; también puede significar un permiso oficial para ausentarse o un despido repentino y brusco.

A noun with multiple meanings: in architecture, it refers to a concave molding; it can also mean formal permission to depart, or an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.

1. Architectural moldingC2formalart

   A concave molding or a curved surface used in architecture, often at the junction of a column and its capital.

   Moldura cóncava

   • The ancient column featured a delicate conge at its top.
   • The architect specified a conge to soften the transition between the pillar and the arch.
   • The restoration team carefully replicated the original conge molding.

   Sinónimoscavettohollow

2. Formal permission to departC2formalbritish

   A formal leave-taking or permission to go, often used in diplomatic or ceremonial contexts.

   Permiso formal para marcharse

   • The ambassador took his conge after the official meeting.
   • She was granted conge to leave the royal court.
   • The general gave his conge to the visiting dignitaries.

   Sinónimosdischargedismissalleavepermission

3. Abrupt dismissalC2formalbritish

   An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal or rejection, often without proper explanation.

   Despido abrupto

   • He received his conge from the company without any warning.
   • The employee was given a conge after the disagreement.
   • Her conge came as a complete shock to the team.

   Sinónimosbrush-offdischargedismissaloustingrebuffrejectionremovalsacksnubthe boot

   Antónimosemploymentengagementretention

• Verbo anticuado que significa despedirse, despedir o hacer una reverencia o cortesía. No se usa en el inglés moderno.

An archaic verb meaning to take leave, bid farewell, or dismiss; also used to mean to bow or curtsy. Now obsolete in modern English.

1. Perform a ceremonious bowC2formalbritish

   To make a formal, respectful bow, often as a gesture of farewell or deference.

   hacer una reverencia

   • The courtier congeed before the king before leaving the throne room.
   • He congeed deeply to the ambassador as a sign of respect.
   • The performer congeed to the audience at the end of the play.

   Sinónimosbowcurtseykowtowsalaam