dock

• Sustantivo que designa una estructura construida a lo largo de la orilla o una plataforma donde los barcos se cargan, descargan o reparan, o una instalación similar con otros fines.

A noun referring to a structure built along a shore or a platform where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired, or a similar structure for other purposes.

1. Maritime structureA2formal

   A structure built along a shore or river where ships can load, unload, or be repaired.

   Muelle

   • The ship is currently at the dock for repairs.
   • Workers unloaded the cargo from the dock.
   • The ferry leaves from the main dock every hour.

   Sinónimosjettylandingpierquaywharf

2. Courtroom areaB2formal

   The enclosed area in a criminal court where the defendant sits during the trial.

   Banquillo de los acusados

   • The accused stood in the dock as the verdict was read.
   • The lawyer approached the dock to speak with his client.
   • The defendant was led into the dock by the bailiff.

   Sinónimosbox

3. Computer interfaceB1informalIT

   A bar or area on a computer screen that holds icons for frequently used applications.

   Muelle o barra de aplicaciones

   • I keep my most used apps on the dock for quick access.
   • You can customize the dock by adding or removing icons.
   • The dock at the bottom of the screen shows all open programs.

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de llevar un barco o una nave a un muelle o dársena para atracar, o también para descontar o retener dinero del sueldo de una persona.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing a ship or boat into a dock, or to deduct money from a person's wages.

1. To bring a ship into dockB1formal

   To bring a ship or boat into a dock for loading, unloading, or repair.

   atracar

   • The captain carefully docked the ship at the port.
   • They docked the boat at the marina for the night.
   • The ferry will dock at the terminal in ten minutes.

   Sinónimosanchorberthharborlandmoorput intie up

   Antónimoslaunchundock

2. To deduct from wagesB2formal

   To take away a part of someone's wages as a penalty or for a specific reason.

   descontar del salario

   • The company docked his pay for being late.
   • They docked her salary to cover the cost of the damaged equipment.
   • The boss threatened to dock their wages if they didn't finish the work.

   Sinónimoscutdeductreducesubtracttake offwithhold

   Antónimoscompensatepayreward

3. To connect or attachB1informalIT

   To connect a device or vehicle to another, especially for power or data transfer.

   Conectar, acoplar

   • I docked my laptop to the external monitor.
   • The spacecraft docked with the space station.
   • He docked his phone to the charger.

   Sinónimosattachconnectcouplehook upjoinlinkmate