- ˌfence sth ˈin
- phrasal verb
same as fence
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˌfence sth ˈin
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ˌfence sth ˈoff — phrasal verb to separate an area by surrounding it with a fence … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
fence something off — ˌfence sthˈoff derived often passive to divide one area from another with a fence • One end of the yard had been fenced off for the chickens. Main entry: ↑fencederived … Useful english dictionary
fence — fence1 S3 [fens] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: defense] 1.) a structure made of wood, metal etc that surrounds a piece of land 2.) a wall or other structure that horses jump over in a race or competition 3.) informal someone who buys and sells… … Dictionary of contemporary English
fence*/ — [fens] noun [C] I 1) a flat upright structure made of wood or wire that surrounds an area of land 2) a structure that horses jump over in a competition or race II verb fence [fens] 1) [I] to fight with a light thin sword as a sport 2) [T] to put… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
fence — 1 noun (C) 1 a structure made of wood, metal etc that surrounds a piece of land 2 a wall or other structure that horses jump over in a race or competition 3 slang someone who buys and sells stolen goods 4 sit on the fence to avoid saying which… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
ring-fence — UK US verb [T] FINANCE ► to protect an amount of money so that it can only be used for a particular purpose: ring fence sth for sth »€500 million will be ring fenced for improving roads. ring fence sth from sb »An attempt has been made to ring… … Financial and business terms
sit on the fence — 1. To avoid committing oneself 2. To remain neutral • • • Main Entry: ↑fence * * * sit/be/on the fence phrase to refuse to support either side in an argument … Useful english dictionary
ˌmark sth ˈoff — phrasal verb to show the limits of an area using a line, fence, rope etc The crime scene was marked off with official police tape.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌput sth ˈup — phrasal verb 1) to increase the value or price of something 2) to build something such as a wall, fence, or house 3) to fix something to a wall The teachers will put a notice up about the new courses.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
take — take1 W1S1 [teık] v past tense took [tuk] past participle taken [ˈteıkən] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(action)¦ 2¦(move)¦ 3¦(remove)¦ 4¦(time/money/effort etc)¦ 5¦(accept)¦ 6¦(hold something)¦ 7¦(travel)¦ 8 … Dictionary of contemporary English
