double
dou
ˈdʌ
da
ble
bəl
bēl
British pronunciation
/ˈdʌbəl/

Definition och betydelse av "double"på engelska

01

dubbelrum

a room that is designed for two people
double definition and meaning
example
Exempel
Couples often prefer a double for their stay.
Par föredrar ofta en dubbel för sin vistelse.
02

dubbel, dubbelt så mycket

a number or quantity that is twice as large or much as another, or twice the original amount
example
Exempel
Gin and tonic, please and make it a double.
En gin och tonic, tack, och gör den dubbel.
03

dubbelgångare, stuntman

a person who bears a close resemblance to a famous individual, often used as a stand-in or impersonator
example
Exempel
His role as the president's double required him to mimic not just looks but mannerisms.
Hans roll som presidentens dubbelgångare krävde att han inte bara imiterade utseendet utan även manér.
3.1

dubbel, stuntman

a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes
example
Exempel
The double had to perfectly match the actor ’s movements to maintain continuity in the film.
Dubbelgångaren var tvungen att perfekt matcha skådespelarens rörelser för att upprätthålla kontinuiteten i filmen.
3.2

dubbelgångare, dubbel

a person who looks exactly like another living person, often seen as an omen or supernatural phenomenon
example
Exempel
She froze in fear, believing she had glimpsed her husband ’s double in the shadows.
Hon frös av rädsla, troende att hon hade skymtat sin makes dubbelgångare i skuggorna.
04

dubbel

a type of base hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely after hitting the ball
example
Exempel
She celebrated after hitting a double, knowing it would give her team a good chance to score.
Hon jubelade efter att ha slagit en dubbel, medveten om att det skulle ge hennes lag en bra chans att göra mål.
05

kontra, rekontra

(in bridge) a call made by a player to increase the stakes of the current bid, often used to challenge the opponents' bid or to indicate that they expect the opponents' contract to fail
example
Exempel
The strategic double in the final round turned the tide in their favor, winning them the game.
Det strategiska dubblet i den sista omgången vände spelet till deras fördel och gav dem segern.
06

dubbel

two victories in the same sport within two different competitions during the same season
example
Exempel
The coach was proud of his squad for clinching the double, a testament to their consistency and skill.
Tränaren var stolt över sitt lag för att ha vunnit dubbeln, ett bevis på deras konsekvens och skicklighet.
6.1

dubbel, seger i båda matcherna

victories in both the home and away matches against the same team within a single season or competition
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example
Exempel
The manager praised his squad for their consistency after they did the double over their fierce rivals.
Tränaren berömde sitt lag för deras konsekvens efter att de gjort dubbeln över sina hårdaste rivaler.
to double
01

fördubbla

to increase something by two times its original amount or value
Transitive: to double a number or amount
to double definition and meaning
example
Exempel
If you double the length of a side of a square, its area increases fourfold.
Om du fördubblar längden på en sida av en kvadrat, ökar dess area fyrdubbelt.
1.1

fördubbla

to experience a twofold increase
Intransitive
example
Exempel
If sales continue to grow at this rate, our revenue will double by the end of the year.
Om försäljningen fortsätter att växa i denna takt kommer vår intäkt att fördubblas vid årets slut.
02

också tjäna

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously
Intransitive: to double as sth
example
Exempel
The community center doubles as a shelter during emergencies.
Gemenskapscentret fungerar dubbelt som skydd under nödsituationer.
03

knyta, hålla hårt

to clench or tighten one's fist, hand, or grip with increased intensity or force, often in response to stress, anger, or determination
Transitive: to double one's fist of grip
example
Exempel
As the pain increased, he instinctively doubled his grip on the armrest.
När smärtan ökade, kramade han instinktivt armstödet hårdare.
04

springa, skynda sig

to run or move quickly to reach a destination
Intransitive: to double somewhere
example
Exempel
The messenger doubled down the hallway, eager to deliver the urgent news.
Budbäraren skyndade sig genom korridoren, ivrig att leverera de brådskande nyheterna.
05

fördubbla

to hit a baseball in such a way that the batter safely reaches second base, earning a two-base hit
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The rookie doubled in his first at-bat, impressing the fans and his teammates.
Rookien slog en dubbel i sitt första slag, imponerade på fansen och sina lagkamrater.
06

dubbla, göra en dubbel

(in snooker) to pot a ball by bouncing it off a cushion before it reaches the pocket
Transitive: to double a snooker ball
example
Exempel
The player attempted to double the blue ball, using the cushion to guide it toward the pocket.
Spelaren försökte fördubbla den blå bollen, genom att använda kudden för att guida den mot fickan.
07

spela två roller

to play two distinct roles or characters in the same production or piece
Intransitive
example
Exempel
Doubling as two characters, she seamlessly switched between the roles of the twins in the drama.
Dubblade som två karaktärer och bytte sömlöst mellan tvillingarnas roller i dramat.
7.1

dubbla

to act as a stand-in or substitute for another actor in a dramatic role, typically during risky scenes
Intransitive: to double | to double for an actor
example
Exempel
The veteran stuntman was well-known for doubling in high-risk action scenes.
Den erfarna stuntmannen var välkänd för att dubbla i högriskaktionsscener.
double
01

dubbel, tvåfaldig

consisting of two equal or similar things or parts
double definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The athlete won a double victory, claiming first place in both the 100-meter dash and the long jump.
Atleten tog en dubbel seger genom att ta första plats både på 100-meterlöpningen och i längdhopp.
1.1

dubbel

(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other
example
Exempel
The code required entering a double zero to proceed to the next screen.
Koden krävde inmatning av en dubbel nolla för att gå vidare till nästa skärm.
1.2

dubbel, dubbelvikt

folded in two, creating two layers or halves
example
Exempel
The fabric was double before cutting to ensure symmetry in the design.
Tyget var dubbelvikta innan det klipptes för att säkerställa symmetri i designen.
02

dubbel

possessing two contrasting qualities or features
example
Exempel
His double duty as a father and a soldier often conflicted with each other.
Hans dubbla plikt som far och soldat stod ofta i konflikt med varandra.
03

dubbel, dubbel mängd

twice the usual size, quantity, or extent
example
Exempel
The double discount on the items made them incredibly affordable.
Dubbel rabatt på varorna gjorde dem otroligt prisvärda.
04

dubbel

designed or intended for two people or things, often providing space or function for both
example
Exempel
She bought a double stroller to accommodate both of her young children.
Hon köpte en dubbel barnvagn för att rymma båda sina små barn.
05

dubbel

having two interpretations, often to mislead or create ambiguity
example
Exempel
The contract was written in such a way that it contained several double terms, creating potential loopholes.
Avtalet var skrivet på ett sätt som innehöll flera dubbeltydiga termer, vilket skapade potentiella luckor.
double
01

dubbelt, två gånger

used to suggest that something is twice as much or has twice the significance or effect
double definition and meaning
example
Exempel
He wrapped the package double to make sure it would n't come undone.
Han lindade in paketet dubbelt för att se till att det inte skulle gå upp.
02

dubbelt

used to indicate that something has increased twice in number, amount, or extent
double definition and meaning
example
Exempel
She asked for double the usual amount of coffee to stay awake through the night.
Hon bad om dubbelt så mycket kaffe som vanligt för att hålla sig vaken hela natten.
03

dubbelt

used to refers to two people or things being together or paired, often in a situation meant for one
example
Exempel
Due to limited seating, the guests sat double on the small couch.
På grund av begränsat antal platser satt gästerna dubbelt på den lilla soffan.
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