book
book
bʊk
book
British pronunciation
/bʊk/

Definition und Bedeutung von „book“ im Englischen

01

Buch

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them
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book definition and meaning
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I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.
Ich trage immer ein Buch in meiner Tasche, damit ich während meiner Pendelzeit oder wann immer ich Freizeit habe, lesen kann.
I love reading books; they transport me to different worlds and ignite my imagination.
Ich liebe es, Bücher zu lesen; sie transportieren mich in verschiedene Welten und entfachen meine Vorstellungskraft.
02

the sacred texts of the Christian faith

Book definition and meaning
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He swore on the Book before giving testimony.
The priest read from the Book during mass.
03

a written or printed work published as a bound volume

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She 's writing a book about the history of computing.
His latest book explores the psychology of decision-making.
04

a compilation of known information about a subject or person

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The police kept a book on all major suspects.
That reference book lists every known species of bird in the region.
05

the written text of a play or other dramatic work used for rehearsal or performance

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The actors studied the book before rehearsals began.
The director made notes throughout the book of the play.
06

a set of sheets such as tickets or stamps fastened together along one edge

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He bought a book of stamps at the post office.
She carried a book of raffle tickets to sell at the event.
07

a principal division of an extended written work

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The novel is divided into three books
The Republic consists of ten books.
08

a set of established rules or standards used as a basis for decisions

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Every move in this company must follow the book.
The accountant insisted on doing things strictly by the book.
09

a set of playing cards meeting the rules of a particular card game

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In rummy, a book consists of three or four cards of the same rank.
He collected a book of kings before the final hand.
10

Buch, Rechnungsbuch

the official record of financial transactions and accounts for a business, including ledgers, journals, and other accounting documents
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The accountant diligently updated the company 's book to reflect the latest financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Der Buchhalter aktualisierte gewissenhaft das Buch des Unternehmens, um die neuesten Finanztransaktionen widerzuspiegeln und so die Genauigkeit und Einhaltung der Rechnungslegungsstandards sicherzustellen.
As part of the annual audit, the external auditor thoroughly examined the company 's books to verify the accuracy of the financial statements.
Im Rahmen der jährlichen Prüfung untersuchte der externe Prüfer die Bücher des Unternehmens gründlich, um die Richtigkeit der Finanzberichte zu überprüfen.
to book
01

buchen

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.
Transitive
to book definition and meaning
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I need to book a flight to New York for next week's business meeting.
Ich muss einen Flug nach New York für das Geschäftstreffen nächste Woche buchen.
She booked a hotel room in advance to ensure she had a place to stay during her vacation.
Sie hat ein Hotelzimmer im Voraus gebucht, um sicherzustellen, dass sie während ihres Urlaubs einen Platz zum Übernachten hat.
02

to arrange or reserve someone for a performance, appearance, or service

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The agency booked the band for a summer festival.
The theater booked a famous actor for the lead role.
03

to record an arrest, offense, or charge in official police records

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The detective insists on booking all offenses promptly.
Every arrest must be booked in the official records.
04

abhauen, verduften

to leave or depart quickly, often to avoid something or when a situation becomes undesirable
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As soon as the awkward conversation started, he decided to book it out of there.
Sobald das peinliche Gespräch begann, beschloss er, sich aus dem Staub zu machen.
She did n't like the vibe at the party, so she booked as soon as she could.
Sie mochte die Stimmung auf der Party nicht, also machte sie sich so schnell wie möglich aus dem Staub.
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