voluntary
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British pronunciation
/vˈɒləntəɹi/

Definition und Bedeutung von „voluntary“ im Englischen

voluntary
01

freiwillig, unentgeltlich

working without pay
voluntary definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
He participated in a voluntary program to help teach children in underserved communities.
Er nahm an einem freiwilligen Programm teil, um Kindern in unterversorgten Gemeinden beim Lernen zu helfen.
The voluntary nature of the service meant that no one was paid for their time.
Der freiwillige Charakter des Dienstes bedeutete, dass niemand für seine Zeit bezahlt wurde.
02

done by one's own free will or choice

example
Beispiele
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Attendance at the workshop is completely voluntary.
03

controlled or initiated by an individual's own decision or volition

example
Beispiele
The patient performed voluntary exercises to strengthen his arm.
Voluntary movements, like waving, are consciously controlled.
Voluntary
01

freiwillig, liturgisches Orgelstück

a musical piece, typically for organ, performed as part of a church service, often before or after the liturgy
example
Beispiele
The organist played a solemn voluntary as the congregation entered the chapel.
Der Organist spielte ein feierliches Voluntarium, als die Gemeinde in die Kapelle eintrat.
A Baroque voluntary echoed through the cathedral at the close of the service.
Ein barockes Voluntary hallte am Ende des Gottesdienstes durch die Kathedrale.
02

Freiwilliger, Freiwilligendienstleistender

an individual who joins the armed forces by choice, rather than through conscription or obligation
example
Beispiele
The voluntary signed up for duty just days after the war was declared.
Der Freiwillige meldete sich für den Dienst nur wenige Tage nach der Kriegserklärung.
As a voluntary, he underwent basic training alongside career soldiers.
Als Freiwilliger absolvierte er die Grundausbildung neben Berufssoldaten.

Lexikalischer Baum

involuntary
nonvoluntary
unvoluntary
voluntary
voluntar
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