Match

/mˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈmætʃ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "match"

to match

VERB

entsprechen, passen zu

to be the same as or similar to something else

parallel

resemble

Transitive: to match sth

Example

His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.

The two paintings in the gallery matched each other in style and color.

The twins ' outfits were designed to match each other.

passen zu, übereinstimmen mit

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

Transitive: to match color or pattern of something

Example

She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit.

The interior designer chose curtains that match the color scheme of the living room.

His tie and pocket square were carefully chosen to match his suit and shirt.

abgleichen, zuordnen

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

Transitive: to match sth to sth

Example

They matched the candidate ’s skills to the job requirements.

She matched the shoes to her outfit for the party.

He matched the colors of the wall to the furniture in the room.

zusätzlich finanzieren, dazugeben

to supply additional funds that complement or support another source of funding

Transitive: to match a fund

Example

The government will match private donations to the charity.

The company matched the employee's contribution to the retirement fund.

The foundation will match your grant application with extra funding for the project.

entsprechen, gleichkommen

to be as good or strong as something else

Transitive: to match sth

Example

His skills in basketball match those of the best players in the league.

The team ’s performance matched that of their most successful season.

Her talent for painting matches the work of renowned artists.

abgleichen, übereinstimmen

to make two things agree or be in harmony with each other

Transitive: to match sth to sth

Example

The program matched the goals of the initiative to the available resources.

The company matched the packaging to the product's brand identity.

The event organizer matched the schedule to the availability of all speakers.

vergleichen, gegenüberstellen

to set up a person or group to compete against another

Transitive: to match two contestants

Example

The tournament will match the top two players in the final round.

They matched the contestants in pairs based on their skill levels.

The organizers matched the teams by age group for the competition.

verkuppeln, ehelich verbinden

to unite or pair two people in marriage

Transitive: to match a couple

Example

The priest will match the couple in a beautiful ceremony next week.

They were matched in a traditional wedding ceremony.

The couple 's families arranged to match them in marriage.

Match

SUBSTANTIV

Zündholz, Streichholz

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

Example

The match burned out quickly after being struck.

The smell of a freshly lit match filled the room.

Be careful not to drop a lit match near dry leaves.

das Spiel, die Begegnung

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

What is a "match"?

A match is a contest or game between two teams or individual players, where they compete against each other according to the rules of a specific sport. The objective is usually to score more points, goals, or runs than the opponent within a set period of time or through a series of rounds. Matches are a fundamental part of organized sports and can take place in various settings, such as tournaments, leagues, or friendly games. The winner is determined based on who performs better in the game.

Example

The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each.

She was excited to watch the boxing match between the two world champions this weekend.

After a long and intense match, the tennis player emerged victorious and celebrated with her fans.

Paar, Partnerschaft

a pair of people who live together