Hledat
to deliver
01
to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place
Transitive: to deliver a letter or package | to deliver a letter or package to an address
Example
The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep.
She always delivers important documents promptly.
Last week, the courier delivered a package containing the new product.
02
to rescue someone or something from harm or danger
Transitive: to deliver sb/sth from harm or danger
Example
Charities aim to deliver children from the cycle of abuse and neglect.
Organizations work to deliver communities from poverty and hunger.
Lifeguards are trained to deliver swimmers from drowning incidents.
03
to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner
Transitive: to deliver a speech
Example
The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring address at the conference, motivating everyone in the audience.
The professor delivered a captivating lecture on the history of democracy to his students.
She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change, urging the audience to take action.
04
to hand over or give up a person to another party
Ditransitive: to deliver sb to sb
Example
The authorities delivered the suspect to the federal agents for further questioning.
The diplomat was delivered to the foreign government as part of a prisoner exchange agreement.
The kidnappers agreed to deliver the hostage unharmed to the negotiators in exchange for ransom.
05
to give birth to a baby or offspring
Transitive: to deliver a baby or offspring
Example
The expectant mother was admitted to the hospital, where she would deliver her first child.
After hours of labor, she finally delivered a healthy baby girl.
The zookeepers eagerly awaited the moment when the giraffe would deliver her calf.
06
to give up or surrender ownership, authority, or responsibility for something to another party
Ditransitive: to deliver ownership or authority to sb/sth
Example
The court ordered the company to deliver the disputed documents to the opposing party's legal team.
The debtor was unable to fulfill the repayment plan and had to deliver his assets to the bank to settle the debt.
The rebel forces were compelled to deliver their weapons to the government as part of the peace agreement.
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