to match
01
matcha, motsvara
to be the same as or similar to something else
Transitive: to match sth
Exempel
His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.
Hans färdigheter i tennis matchar en professionell spelares.
The two paintings in the gallery matched each other in style and color.
De två målningarna i galleriet matchade varandra i stil och färg.
02
matcha, passa ihop
to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination
Transitive: to match color or pattern of something
Exempel
She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit.
Hon köpte skor som perfekt matchade hennes handväska och fullbordade hennes outfit.
The interior designer chose curtains that match the color scheme of the living room.
Inredningsarkitekten valde gardiner som matchar färgschemat i vardagsrummet.
03
matcha, para ihop
to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection
Transitive: to match sth to sth
Exempel
They matched the candidate ’s skills to the job requirements.
De matchade kandidatens färdigheter med jobbkraven.
She matched the shoes to her outfit for the party.
Hon matchade skorna med sin outfit för festen.
04
matcha, likställa
to supply additional funds that complement or support another source of funding
Transitive: to match a fund
Exempel
The government will match private donations to the charity.
Regeringen kommer att matcha privata donationer till välgörenheten.
The company matched the employee's contribution to the retirement fund.
Företaget matchade den anställdes bidrag till pensionsfonden.
05
motsvara, vara lika bra som
to be as good or strong as something else
Transitive: to match sth
Exempel
His skills in basketball match those of the best players in the league.
Hans färdigheter i basket motsvarar de bästa spelarna i ligan.
The team ’s performance matched that of their most successful season.
Lagets prestation motsvarade deras mest framgångsrika säsong.
06
matcha, harmonisera
to make two things agree or be in harmony with each other
Transitive: to match sth to sth
Exempel
The program matched the goals of the initiative to the available resources.
Programmet matchade initiativets mål med de tillgängliga resurserna.
The company matched the packaging to the product's brand identity.
Företaget anpassade förpackningen till produktens varumärkesidentitet.
07
möta, para ihop
to set up a person or group to compete against another
Transitive: to match two contestants
Exempel
The tournament will match the top two players in the final round.
Turneringen kommer att möta de två bästa spelarna i finalomgången.
They matched the contestants in pairs based on their skill levels.
De matchade tävlande i par baserat på deras färdighetsnivåer.
08
förena, para ihop
to unite or pair two people in marriage
Transitive: to match a couple
Exempel
The priest will match the couple in a beautiful ceremony next week.
Prästen kommer att förena paret i en vacker ceremoni nästa vecka.
They were matched in a traditional wedding ceremony.
De parades i en traditionell bröllopsceremoni.
Match
01
tändsticka, tändare
a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface
Exempel
The match burned out quickly after being struck.
Tändstickan brann snabbt ut efter att ha tändts.
The smell of a freshly lit match filled the room.
Lukten av en nytänd tändsticka fyllde rummet.
02
match
a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.
Exempel
The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each.
Fotbollsmatchen slutade oavgjort, båda lagen gjorde två mål var.
She was excited to watch the boxing match between the two world champions this weekend.
Hon var peppad på att titta på boxningsmatchen mellan de två världsmästarna den här helgen.
03
par, make
a pair of people who live together
Exempel
The newlyweds were a happy match.
They are a match in every sense, living together for years.
04
match, par
something that corresponds to something else
Exempel
The curtains were a perfect match for the sofa.
She found a match for her missing earring.
05
en match, en lämplig match
a suitable marriage candidate
Exempel
Her family was thrilled when she found a match who shared her values and cultural background.
Hennes familj var överlycklig när hon hittade en match som delade hennes värderingar och kulturella bakgrund.
The elders introduced him to several potential matches from neighboring towns.
De äldre introducerade honom för flera potentiella partners från angränsande städer.
06
exakt kopia, identisk replika
an exact duplicate
Exempel
He lost his key but had a match in the drawer.
The antique chair had no match in the collection.
07
jämnlik, likvärdig
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Exempel
He found a match in his colleague for the debate.
The competitor had no equal; no match could challenge him.
08
poäng som behövs för att vinna en match, avgörande poäng
the score needed to win a match
Exempel
He reached the match in the final game.
The team needed five points to achieve the match.
Lexikalt Träd
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matcher
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