square

Describes a shape with four equal sides and four right angles; also used informally to describe something that is conventional, boring, or old-fashioned.

ruОписывает фигуру с четырьмя равными сторонами и четырьмя прямыми углами; также неформально используется для описания чего-то консервативного, скучного или старомодного.esDescribe una figura geométrica con cuatro lados iguales y cuatro ángulos rectos; también se usa informalmente para referirse a algo conservador, aburrido o anticuado.frDécrit une figure à quatre côtés égaux et quatre angles droits ; aussi utilisé familièrement pour qualifier quelque chose de conventionnel, ennuyeux ou démodé.deBezeichnet eine geometrische Figur mit vier gleich langen Seiten und vier rechten Winkeln; umgangssprachlich auch für etwas Konservatives, Langweiliges oder Altmodisches.ptDiz-se de uma figura com quatro lados iguais e quatro ângulos retos; informalmente, descreve alguém conservador, antiquado, quadrado ou chato.zh形容具有四条等边和四个直角的形状；非正式用法中也可形容保守、乏味或老派的人或事物。arصفة تصف شكلاً هندسياً له أربعة أضلاع متساوية وأربع زوايا قائمة؛ وتُستخدم أيضاً بمعنى غير رسمي للدلالة على الشخص المحافظ أو الممل أو المتخلف عن العصر.

1. Shape A1 formal

   Having four equal sides and four right angles.

   • The table has a square top.
   • She drew a square box on the paper.
   • The room is perfectly square.

   ruКвадратныйesforma cuadradafrcarré (forme géométrique)deQuadratischptQuadradozh正方形的arمربع

   Sinônimos: foursquarequadrate

   Antônimos: circularcurvedround

2. Fair and honest B1 informal

   Characterized by fairness, honesty, and straightforwardness.

   • He gave me a square deal on the car.
   • She is known for being square in all her business dealings.
   • We need a square agreement that benefits both parties.

   ruЧестный и справедливыйeshonrado, justofrfranc et honnêtedeFair und ehrlichptHonesto e justozh诚实公正arصادق وعادل

   Sinônimos: decentequitablefairhonesthonorablejustscrupulousstraightforwardtruthfulupright

   Antônimos: corruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestunfair

3. Old-fashioned or conventional B2 informal

   Used to describe someone who is conservative, conventional, or not trendy.

   • My parents are so square; they don't understand modern music.
   • He's a bit square for this party scene.
   • Don't be so square; try something new for once.

   ruКонсервативныйesanticuado o mojigatofrringarddeAltmodischptCaretazh老派的arقديم الطراز

   Sinônimos: conservativeconventionalfuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishstodgystrait-lacedstuffytraditional

   Antônimos: coolgroovyhipmodswingingtrendy

• squarer comparative form
• squarest superlative form

An adverb meaning "directly" or "fairly," often used in phrases like "look someone square in the eye" or "hit square on the target." It can also mean "in a straightforward or honest manner."

ruНаречие, означающее «прямо» или «честно», часто используется в выражениях вроде «смотреть кому-то прямо в глаза» или «попасть точно в цель». Также может означать «прямолинейно или честно».esAdverbio que significa «directamente» o «honestamente», usado a menudo en expresiones como «mirar directamente a los ojos» o «dar en el blanco exactamente». También puede significar «de manera recta o franca».frAdverbe signifiant « directement » ou « honnêtement », souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « regarder quelqu'un droit dans les yeux » ou « toucher exactement la cible ». Peut aussi signifier « de manière franche ou droite ».deAdverb mit den Bedeutungen „direkt, gerade“ oder „ehrlich, offen“, oft in Wendungen wie „jemandem direkt in die Augen sehen“ oder „genau ins Ziel treffen“. Es kann auch „geradeheraus oder ehrlich“ bedeuten.ptAdvérbio que significa "diretamente" ou "honestamente", usado em expressões como "olhar alguém diretamente nos olhos" ou "acertar em cheio". Também pode indicar uma postura franca e direta.zh副词，表示“直接地”或“诚实地”，常用于“直视某人的眼睛”或“正中目标”等表达；也可表示“直率地、坦诚地”。arظرف يعني «مباشرةً» أو «بصدق»، ويُستعمل في عبارات مثل «النظر إلى شخص ما مباشرةً في عينيه» أو «إصابة الهدف بدقة». ويمكن أن يعني أيضًا «بصراحة أو بصدق».

1. Directly or exactly B2 informal

   In a direct or straightforward manner; exactly.

   • He looked me square in the eye.
   • The ball hit him square on the nose.
   • She stood square in the middle of the room.

   ruПрямоesdirectamente, exactamentefrdirectement, exactementdeDirektptDiretamentezh直接地arمباشرةً

   Sinônimos: bangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightslapsmackstraight

2. Fairly or honestly B2 informal

   In a fair, honest, or straightforward way.

   • They dealt square with each other.
   • He always plays square in business.
   • We need to settle this matter square and fair.

   ruЧестноeshonestamente, con franquezafrhonnêtement, loyalementdeFair und ehrlichptHonestamentezh公平地arبصدق وإنصاف

   Sinônimos: candidlyequitablyfairlyhonestlyhonorablyjustlyopenlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antônimos: crookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyunfairly

• squarer comparative form
• squarest superlative form

A noun referring to a geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles, or an open public area in a city or town.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее геометрическую фигуру с четырьмя равными сторонами и четырьмя прямыми углами, или открытое общественное пространство в городе или посёлке.esSustantivo que designa una figura geométrica con cuatro lados iguales y cuatro ángulos rectos, o un espacio abierto público en una ciudad o pueblo.frNom désignant une figure géométrique à quatre côtés égaux et quatre angles droits, ou un espace public ouvert dans une ville ou un village.deSubstantiv, das eine geometrische Figur mit vier gleich langen Seiten und vier rechten Winkeln bezeichnet, oder einen offenen öffentlichen Platz in einer Stadt oder Siedlung.ptSubstantivo que designa uma figura geométrica com quatro lados iguais e quatro ângulos retos, ou um espaço público aberto, geralmente arborizado ou ajardinado, em uma cidade ou vila. Também pode se referir a uma praça, largo ou terreiro.zh指具有四条相等边和四个直角的几何图形，也指城市或城镇中的开放公共空间。arاسم يدل على شكل هندسي له أربعة أضلاع متساوية وأربع زوايا قائمة، أو مساحة مفتوحة عامة في المدينة أو البلدة.

1. Geometric shape A1 formal

   A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles.

   • The children drew a square on the blackboard.
   • A square has four sides of equal length.
   • The window was shaped like a perfect square.

   ruКвадратescuadrado (figura geométrica)frcarré (figure géométrique)deQuadratptQuadradozh正方形arمربع

2. Public area A2 formal

   An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.

   • We met in the town square for the festival.
   • The main square is filled with cafes and shops.
   • Tourists gathered in the square to watch the street performers.

   ruПлощадьesplazafrplace publiquedePlatzptPraçazh广场arساحة عامة

   Sinônimos: courtesplanadeforumpiazzaplaceplazaprecinct

3. Mathematics B1 formal

   The result of multiplying a number by itself.

   • The square of 5 is 25.
   • Calculate the square of each number in the list.
   • She learned how to find the square of a number in math class.

   ruКвадратescuadrado (en matemáticas)frcarré (mathématiques)deQuadratptQuadradozh平方arمربع العدد

4. Old-fashioned person B2 informal american

   A person who is considered conventional, conservative, or boring.

   • Don't be such a square; come dance with us!
   • He's a bit of a square when it comes to fashion.
   • My parents are total squares; they never want to try new things.

   ruКонсервативный человекesPersona anticuadafrPersonne conventionnelledeAltmodischer MenschptPessoa conservadorazh老古板arشخص رجعي تقليدي

   Sinônimos: conformistconservativefogeyfuddy-duddystick-in-the-mudstuffed shirttraditionalist

   Antônimos: modnonconformistrebel

• squares plural form
• squares' possessive plural form
• square's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something square in shape, settling a debt or account, or making something consistent or compatible.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приданию чему-либо квадратной формы, урегулированию долга или счета, или приведению чего-либо в соответствие или совместимость.esVerbo que significa dar forma cuadrada a algo, saldar o ajustar una deuda o cuenta, o hacer que algo concuerde o sea compatible con otra cosa.frVerbe signifiant donner une forme carrée à quelque chose, régler un compte ou une dette, ou rendre quelque chose conforme ou compatible avec autre chose.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas in eine quadratische Form zu bringen, eine Schuld oder Rechnung zu begleichen oder etwas in Übereinstimmung oder Einklang zu bringen.ptVerbo usado para dar forma quadrada a algo, quitar uma dívida ou conta, ou colocar algo em conformidade ou compatibilidade.zh动词，指使某物成为正方形或进行平方运算，也指结清账目、还清欠款，或使某事物协调一致、相符。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إعطاء شيءٍ شكلًا مربعًا، أو تسوية دَينٍ أو حساب، أو جعل شيءٍ ما متوافقًا أو مطابقًا.

1. Make square or straight B1 formal

   To make something have straight edges, right angles, or a square shape.

   • He squared the corners of the wooden board.
   • The carpenter squared the frame before nailing it.
   • She squared the paper by folding it neatly.

   ruВыравниватьesEscuadrarfrÉquarrirdeGerade machenptAlinharzh弄方arجعله مربعًا أو مستقيمًا

   Sinônimos: alignevenlevelstraightentrue

2. Multiply by itself B1 formal

   To multiply a number by itself.

   • To find the area, you need to square the length of the side.
   • She squared 5 and got 25.
   • The teacher asked the students to square the number 7.

   ruВозвести в квадратeselevar al cuadradofrélever au carrédeQuadrierenptElevar ao quadradozh平方arتربيع العدد

3. Settle or resolve B2 informal

   To make something consistent, balanced, or settled.

   • We need to square our accounts before the end of the month.
   • He squared the debt with his friend.
   • They squared their differences and moved on.

   ruУрегулироватьesConciliar, ajustar o resolverfrRégler, concilierdeRegelnptResolverzh解决arتسوية أو حل

   Sinônimos: adjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   Antônimos: conflictcontradictdifferdisputedisturb

4. Adjust or align B2 formal

   To bring something into agreement or harmony with something else.

   • Her story doesn't square with the facts.
   • We need to square our plans with the budget.
   • His actions square with his principles.

   ruСогласовыватьesConciliar, ajustar o hacer cuadrarfrMettre en accorddeIn Einklang bringenptAjustarzh使一致arيوافق بين

   Sinônimos: alignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   Antônimos: clashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

• squared past participle
• squared past simple
• squaring present participle
• squares third person singular

Variantes phrasal: square awaysquare offsquare up