berth

• Существительное, обозначающее отведённое место для швартовки или стоянки судна, спальное место на корабле или поезде, а также должность или роль в организации.

A noun referring to a designated place for a ship to dock or moor, a sleeping accommodation on a ship or train, or a position or role within an organization.

1. Job or positionB2informal

   A role or position within an organization, often used in sports or business contexts.

   Место или должность

   • He earned a berth on the team after a strong tryout.
   • She secured a berth in the company's management division.
   • The young player won a berth in the starting lineup.

   Синонимыappointmentjobofficeplacepositionpostroleslotspot

2. Mooring placeB1formal

   A designated location where a ship, boat, or other vessel can be tied up or anchored.

   Причал

   • The captain guided the ship into its berth at the dock.
   • All available berths in the harbor were occupied.
   • They reserved a berth for their yacht at the marina.

   Синонимыanchoragedockmooragemooringpierquayslipwharf

3. Sleeping accommodationB1formal

   A bed or sleeping area on a ship, train, or other vehicle, often arranged in tiers.

   Спальное место

   • She slept in the upper berth during the overnight train journey.
   • The cabin had two comfortable berths for passengers.
   • He climbed into his berth and fell asleep quickly.

   Синонимыbedbunk

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по швартовке судна или выделению спального места в поезде или на корабле.

A verb used to indicate the act of mooring a ship or assigning a sleeping place on a train or ship.

1. Dock a vesselB2formal

   To bring a ship or boat into a designated docking space and secure it there.

   Пришвартовать

   • The captain carefully berthed the ship at the pier.
   • We need to berth the yacht before the storm arrives.
   • The crew berthed the vessel in the harbor for the night.

   Синонимыanchordockmoorsecuretie up

2. Provide a sleeping placeB2formal

   To assign or provide a sleeping space, typically on a ship or train.

   Разместить на ночлег

   • The steward berthed the passengers in the lower cabins.
   • They berthed the crew in comfortable quarters.
   • The train company berthed all travelers in sleeper compartments.

   Синонимыaccommodatebedbillethouselodgeput upquarter

3. Secure a positionC1informal

   To obtain or secure a job, role, or place in an organization.

   Занять место

   • He berthed a spot on the company's board of directors.
   • She managed to berth a role in the new project team.
   • The young player berthed a position on the national team.

   Синонимыacquireattaingaingetlandobtainprocuresecurewin