doubling

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de rendre une chose double, ou le fait d'augmenter quelque chose de deux fois sa quantité, ou encore l'action de doubler les mises dans un jeu de cartes.

A noun referring to the act or process of increasing something by a factor of two, or the act of raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of two.

1. Increase by a factor of twoB2formal

   The act or process of becoming twice as much or as many.

   doublement

   • The doubling of the population has put a strain on resources.
   • We are seeing a doubling in sales this quarter.
   • The company announced a doubling of its production capacity.

   Synonymesduplication

2. Raising the stakes in a card gameB2informalsport

   The act of increasing the bet or stake in a card game, typically by a factor of two.

   Doublement de la mise

   • His doubling of the bet surprised everyone at the poker table.
   • She considered doubling the stakes but decided against it.
   • The player's aggressive doubling strategy paid off.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose deux fois plus grand ou de devenir deux fois plus grand.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something twice as much or as many, or of becoming twice as much or as many.

1. Increase twofoldA2formal

   To make or become twice as much or as many.

   doubler (sens: multiplier par deux)

   • The company doubled its profits this year.
   • She doubled the recipe to feed more guests.
   • The population of the town has doubled in the last decade.

   Synonymesduplicateredouble

   Antonymeshalve

2. Fold overB1formal

   To bend or fold something so that one part lies on top of another.

   plier en deux

   • He doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.
   • She doubled the paper to fit it into the envelope.
   • Double the fabric before cutting it.

   Synonymesbendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   faire fonction de

   • The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
   • She doubles as both the director and the lead actress.
   • This room doubles as a study and a guest room.

   Synonymesact as

Variantes phrasaldouble overdouble up