to con
01
lura, bedra
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Exempel
Do n't be fooled by smooth talkers who try to con you out of your personal information or money.
Låt dig inte luras av släta talare som försöker lura dig på din personliga information eller pengar.
02
studera eller memorera något grundligt, särskilt genom upprepning
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Exempel
He spent hours trying to con the new vocabulary for his language class.
Han tillbringade timmar med att försöka lära sig utantill det nya ordförrådet för sin språklektion.
Con
01
nackdel, minus
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Exempel
While there are benefits to owning a pet, a con is the responsibility and cost of pet care.
Även om det finns fördelar med att äga ett husdjur, är en nackdel ansvaret och kostnaden för husdjursvård.
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
Exempel
The scam artist ran a con to steal jewelry from tourists.
03
an individual currently serving time in jail or prison
Exempel
The documentary explores the lives of cons in the penitentiary system.
con
01
against an opinion or proposition
Exempel
She voted con the resolution during the meeting.
