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to establish
01
to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term
Transitive: to establish a company or organization
Examples
After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley.
The entrepreneur worked tirelessly to establish a successful chain of restaurants across the country.
02
to introduce or create laws or policies
Transitive: to establish laws or policies
Examples
The company plans to establish new policies for employee training.
The government aims to establish stricter regulations on pollution.
03
to reach a level of acceptance and recognition due to permanent success
Transitive: to establish a person or their reputation | to establish sb as sth | to establish oneself as sth
Examples
Over time, the artist 's unique style helped her establish herself as a prominent figure in the art world.
The groundbreaking research conducted by the scientist helped establish him as a leading expert in the field.
04
to prove the fact of a situation
Transitive: to establish a fact
Examples
The detective gathered evidence to establish the suspect's presence at the crime scene.
The court needed concrete evidence to establish the defendant's guilt.
05
to start having a formal relationship with a person, group, country, etc.
Transitive: to establish a relationship
Examples
The two nations decided to establish diplomatic relations for the first time in decades.
The company aims to establish partnerships with local businesses to expand its market presence.
06
to make something stable, secure, or permanent in a specific place or position
Transitive: to establish sth
Examples
They established their home in the quiet countryside after moving from the city.
The family worked to establish their roots in the small town.
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