- ˈlevel sth at sb
- phrasal verb
1) to point a weapon at someone2) to criticize or accuse someoneSeveral criticisms have been levelled at the company's board of directors.[/ex]
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ˈlevel sth at sb
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level sth up — UK US level (sth) up Phrasal Verb with level({{}}/ˈlevəl/ verb (UK ll, US l ) ► to improve or increase, or to make something improve or increase, so that it is as good as something else: »Pension benefits for women have been levelled up to match… … Financial and business terms
level sth down — UK US level (sth) down Phrasal Verb with level({{}}/ˈlevəl/ verb (UK ll, US l ) ► to become worse or less, or to make something worse or less, so that it is the same as something else: »Many schools are being levelled down, rather than improved … Financial and business terms
level sth against sb — UK US level sth against sb Phrasal Verb with level({{}}/ˈlevəl/ verb (UK ll, US l ) ► to accuse someone in public of doing something wrong: »Criticism has been levelled at senior figures in the industry … Financial and business terms
ˈlevel sth aˌgainst sb — phrasal verb same as level sth at sb 2) … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌlevel sth ˈoff — phrasal verb to make something flat … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌlevel sth ˈout — phrasal verb to make something flat … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
level something against somebody — ˈlevel sth against/at sb derived to say publicly that sb is to blame for sth, especially a crime or a mistake • The speech was intended to answer the charges levelled against him by his opponents. Main entry: ↑levelderived … Useful english dictionary
level something at somebody — ˈlevel sth against/at sb derived to say publicly that sb is to blame for sth, especially a crime or a mistake • The speech was intended to answer the charges levelled against him by his opponents. Main entry: ↑levelderived … Useful english dictionary
level something down — ˌlevel sthˈdown derived to make standards, amounts, etc. be of the same low or lower level • Teachers are accused of levelling standards down to suit the needs of less able students. Main entry: ↑levelderived … Useful english dictionary
level something up — ˌlevel sthˈup derived to make standards, amounts, etc. be of the same high or higher level Main entry: ↑levelderived … Useful english dictionary
