umbrella

A noun with multiple meanings: a portable canopy used for protection against rain or sun; a formation of military aircraft providing cover; or a term that unites a group of similar items or concepts.

ruПортативное устройство, состоящее из складного купола на центральном стержне, используемое для защиты от дождя или солнца.esDispositivo portátil que consiste en un toldo plegable sostenido por un eje central, utilizado para protegerse de la lluvia o del sol.frObjet portatif composé d'une toile repliable montée sur une tige centrale, utilisé pour se protéger de la pluie ou du soleil.deEin tragbares Gerät mit einem zusammenklappbaren Schirm auf einem zentralen Stab, das zum Schutz vor Regen oder Sonne dient. Auch als Bezeichnung für den Schutz- oder Schirmbegriff im übertragenen Sinne.ptDispositivo portátil formado por um tecido ou material flexível preso a uma armação dobrável e a um bastão central, usado para proteger da chuva ou do sol. Por extensão, qualquer cobertura ou proteção abrangente, como um guarda-chuva institucional.zh一种便携式遮阳或挡雨用具，通常由可折叠的伞面、伞骨和中央伞柄组成。也泛指类似伞状的结构或遮蔽物。arأداة محمولة تتكون من قبة قابلة للطي مثبتة على عمود مركزي، تُستخدم للحماية من المطر أو الشمس. وتُطلق أيضًا على ما يشبهها من الأغطية أو المظلات الواقية.

1. Rain protection A1 formal

   A device used for protection against rain, consisting of a collapsible canopy on a central pole.

   • She opened her umbrella when it started to rain.
   • Don't forget to take an umbrella with you today.
   • He shared his umbrella with his friend in the downpour.

   ruЗонтesParaguas para la lluviafrparapluiedeRegenschutzptGuarda-chuvazh雨伞arمِظَلَّة

   Synonymes: brollygampparasol

2. Sun protection A2 formal

   A device used for protection against the sun, often called a parasol.

   • They sat under a large umbrella on the beach.
   • The outdoor cafe provides umbrellas for shade.
   • She used a colorful umbrella to protect herself from the sun.

   ruЗонт от солнцаesSombrillafrParasoldeSonnenschirmptGuarda-solzh遮阳伞arمظلة شمسية

   Synonymes: parasolsunshade

3. Figurative: covering or protection B2 formal

   Something that provides protection, coverage, or includes many different elements.

   • The term 'vehicle' is an umbrella term for cars, trucks, and buses.
   • The organization acts as an umbrella for several smaller charities.
   • The new law provides an umbrella of protection for consumers.

   ruЗонтичный терминesparaguas (figurado)frParapluie (sens figuré)deDachbegriffptTermo guarda-chuvazh伞形概念arمظلة

   Synonymes: aegiscoverpatronageprotectionsheltershield

• umbrellas plural form
• umbrellas' possessive plural form
• umbrella's possessive singular form