indent

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: 1) официальный заказ на экспорт или импорт товаров, и 2) пустое пространство между полем и началом строки текста, обычно в начале абзаца.

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) an official order for goods to be exported or imported, and 2) a blank space left between the margin and the beginning of a line of text, typically at the start of a paragraph.

1. B2formalbritish

   A formal order for goods, especially for export or import.

   Заказ на товары

   • The company placed an indent for raw materials from overseas.
   • The shipping department processed the indent for new machinery.
   • All indents must be approved by the purchasing manager.

   Синонимыorderpurchase orderrequestrequisition

2. Typographical spaceB1formal

   A blank space left between the margin and the beginning of a line of text, typically at the start of a paragraph.

   Отступ

   • Use a tab key to create an indent at the start of each paragraph.
   • The first line of the paragraph has a two-centimeter indent.
   • The document formatting requires a standard indent for all sections.

   Синонимыindentationindention

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по смещению текста или строки внутрь от поля, или для создания выемки или углубления на поверхности.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting text or a line inward from the margin, or to make a notch or recess in a surface.

1. Set in from the marginB1formal

   To start a line of text further from the margin than the other lines, typically at the beginning of a paragraph.

   Делать отступ

   • Please indent the first line of each paragraph.
   • The code block should be indented by four spaces.
   • He indented the quote to set it apart from the main text.

2. Cut or tear for authenticationC1formalbritishlegal

   To cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched to verify authenticity.

   Надрезать для аутентификации

   • The document was indented to prevent forgery.
   • They indented the edges of the contract for security.
   • The ancient scrolls were indented as a form of seal.

   Синонимыindenturejagnicknotchserrate

3. Make a depression intoB2formal

   To create a dent or hollow mark on a surface.

   Сделать углубление

   • The heavy box indented the soft carpet.
   • The hammer indented the metal sheet.
   • The pressure indented the clay surface.

   Синонимыdentdepressdimplegougehollowmarknotch

   Антонимыbulgeextendprotrude

4. Notch the edge ofC1formal

   To make a jagged or notched edge on something.

   Сделать зазубрину

   • The craftsman indented the leather for decoration.
   • The saw indented the wood along the cut line.
   • The knife indented the paper edge.

   Синонимыjagnicknotchserrate

5. Bind by indentureC2formalbritishlegal

   To bind someone by a formal agreement, such as an apprenticeship or service contract.

   Связать договором

   • The young boy was indentured to a blacksmith for seven years.
   • Many immigrants were indentured as servants in the colonies.
   • The apprentice was indentured under a master craftsman.

   Синонимыapprenticearticlebindindenture