Значение идиомы sign off

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1. Значение идиомы sign on [sign on] {v. phr.} 1. To sign an agreement to become an employee. The new cowboys signed on with the wealthy rancher in Nevada. 2.To start a radio or television broadcast. Station WLAK signs onevery morning at 6 A. M. Contrast: SIGN OFF....
2. Значение идиомы sign up [sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; […]...
3. Значение идиомы road sign [road sign] {n.} A sign on which there is information about a roador places; a sign with directions to drivers. The road sign read,”25 MPH LIMIT” but Jack drove along at fifty miles an hour. Theroad sign said Westwood was four miles away....
4. Значение идиомы sign in [sign in] {v.} To write your name on a special list or in a recordbook to show that you are present. Every worker must sign in whencoming back to work. Teachers go to the office and sign in eachmorning before going to their classrooms. Contrast SIGN OUT....
5. Arguing about the sign A man was driving down a local street one day and approached a stop sign. He barely slowed down and ran right through the stop sign after glancing for traffic. What the driver didn’t know was that a policeman was watching the intersection. The policeman pulled out after him and stopped the car two blocks […]...
6. Значение идиомы sign one’s own death warrant [sign one’s own death warrant] {v. phr.} To cause your own death orthe loss of something you want very much. Mr. Carter had lungtrouble, and the doctor told him he would sign his own death warrantif he didn’t stop smoking. When Jim’s fiancee saw him on a datewith another girl, he signed his own death […]...
7. Значение идиомы Indian sign [Indian sign] {n.}, {informal} A magic spell that is thought tobring bad luck; curse; jinx; hoo-doo. – Used with “the”, usually after”have” or “with”; and often used in a joking way. Bill is a goodplayer, but Ted has the Indian sign on him and always beats him. Father says that he always wins our checker […]...
8. Значение идиомы high sign [high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. – Used with “get” or “give”. The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention […]...
9. Значение идиомы sign out [sign out] {v.} To write your name on a special list or in a recordbook to show that you are leaving a place. Most of the studentssign out on Friday. Contrast SIGN IN....
10. Перевод слова sign Sign – знак, признак; подписывать Перевод слова A sign of weakness – свидетельство слабости a sign of the cross – крестное знамение to sign a contract – подписать контракт Please Sign here. Подпишите, пожалуйста, здесь. Wait until I give the Sign. Ждите, пока я не подам знак. She Signed for us to go inside. Она […]...
11. Значение идиомы sign on the dotted line [sign on the dotted line] {v. phr.} To attach one’s signature on animportant document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, etc. Theseller said to the buyer, “All you need to do is sign on the dottedline.”...
12. Значение идиомы sign of the times [sign of the times] {n. phr.} A characteristic of the times inwhich one lives. It is a sad sign of the times that all the majorlakes and rivers are badly polluted and fish in them are poisoned....
13. Перевод слова radio Radio – радио, радиовещание Перевод слова Broadcasting radio station – широковещательная радиостанция radio commentator – радиокомментатор radio frequency – частота радиоволн aeronautical radio station – авиационная радиостанция Turn the Radio down. Сделайте радио потише. The news was sent by Radio. Новости были переданы по радио. Is the Radio on? Радио работает?...
14. Перевод слова station Station – станция, пункт, пост, местоположение Перевод слова Dressing station – перевязочный пункт arctic station – арктическая станция coast-guard station – пост береговой охраны television broadcasting station – телевизионная радиостанция I’ll happily take you to the Station. Я с удовольствием подвезу вас на станцию. I placed myself on my former Station. Я встал на свое […]...
15. Common Traffic Signs Ben: Why are you Squinting like that? Lauren: I left my glasses at the office. Ben: You mean you can’t see?! Lauren: I can see pretty well. What was that yellow Sign we just passed? Ben: It said, “Dead End.” Stop! Turn around. Lauren: I can’t. That sign says, “No U-turn.” Ben: Okay, but we […]...
16. Значение идиомы tune in [tune in] To adjust a radio or television set to pick up a certainstation. Bob tuned in his portable radio to a record show. Tomtuned in to Channel 11 to hear the news....
17. Значение идиомы disk jockey [disk jockey] {n.} An employee at a radio station or in a danceclub who puts on the records that will be broadcast. Jack is working as a disk jockey at the local FM station....
18. Значение идиомы jerry-built [jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
19. The woman is on fire A lady was filling her tank at a gas station, smoking a cigarette, even though all the signs say not to. The fumes that came out of the gas tank ignited, severely burning her hands. But it also lit up her arm, too! Instead of rolling on the ground to put it out, she panicked. […]...
20. Handling a Traffic Stop I was having a great day until I saw the police car behind me with its loud Siren and lights Flashing. I Pulled off the road and waited for the officer to approach my car. Officer: May I see your Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and Car registration, please? Lindsay: Let me get them out […]...
21. Значение идиомы blip out [blip out] or [bleep out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To delete electronically a word on television or on radio either because it mentions the name of an established firm in a commercial or because it is a censored word not allowed for television audiences, resulting in a sound resembling the word “bleep.” What was the old […]...
22. Значение идиомы drop by [drop by] or [stop by] {v.} 1. or [drop around] To make a short or unplanned visit; go on a call or errand; stop at someone’s home. Drop by any time you’re in town. My sister dropped around last night. Don’t forget to stop by at the gas station. Syn.: DROP IN. 2. or [drop […]...
23. Значение идиомы radio ham [radio ham] {n. phr.} Someone whose hobby is the operating ofshortwave radio. The code letters C. Q. are used by radio hams toinvite other radio hams to join in the conversation....
24. Politeness – a Sign of Culture В топике Вежливость – признак культуры рассматривается очень важный вопрос. Вежливость важна всегда и во всем: от простого приветствия или разборчивого почерка до уважения к старшим и скромного поведения. Человек, прежде всего, должен обладать внутренней культурой, поскольку вежливость, воспитанность, тактичность – это три составляющие, которые дают общее представление о человеке, а без воспитания, без высокого […]...
25. Значение идиомы press box [press box] {n.} The place or room high in a sports stadium that isfor newspaper men and radio and television announcers. In baseballthe official scorer sits in the press box....
26. Значение идиомы talent scout [talent scout] {n. phr.} A person employed by a large organizationto seek out promising and gifted individuals. Gordon has beenworking as a talent scout for a television program. Compare: HEADHUNTING....
27. Значение идиомы warm-up [warm-up] {n.} A period of exercise or practice in preparation fora game or other event. During the warm-up the baseball players werethrowing the ball around and running up and down the side of thefield. Before the television quiz program, there was a warm-up toprepare the contestants....
28. Значение идиомы cut off [cut off] {v.} 1. To separate or block. The flood cut the townspeople off from the rest of the world. The woods cut off the view. His rudeness cuts him off from friends he might have. 2. To interrupt or stop. The television show was cut off by a special news report. We were told […]...
29. Radio And TV In My Life В топике Радио и телевидение в моей жизни – я рассказываю, как я отношусь к самым быстрым средствам распространения новостей и информации. Из всех радиостанций я предпочитаю “Европу Плюс” и “Радио Максимум”. По телевизору я смотрю новости, комедии, детективы и программы “6-го канала”. Считаю, что уже невозможно представить нашу жизнь без радио и ТВ. I […]...
30. Перевод идиомы so far, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: so far Перевод: до сих пор, до настоящего момента Пример: До сих пор, до настоящего момента So far no one has entered the speech contest at the television station. Пока что никто не принял участие в конкурсе речей по телевидению....
31. Перевод идиомы show signs of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: show signs of something Перевод: показывать признаки, симптомы чего-либо Пример: The man showed no signs of life after he was involved in the accident. Мужчина не показывал признаков жизни после того, как попал в аварию....
32. Перевод слова program Program – программа. план Перевод слова Dial your favorite program – найди свою любимую программу program director – руководитель программы, проекта to initiate a program of reform – начать проведение реформ The Program is aired daily. Эта программа выходит ежедневно. They will repeat the Program tomorrow. Завтра будет повторный показ этой передачи. WHO Immunology Program. […]...
33. Pedestrian Safety Rueben: I never imagined walking our daughter to school could be so Dangerous. Carla: What happened? Rueben: We were walking on the Sidewalk approaching the Intersection. The Crossing guard was there to stop Traffic so we could cross the street. We were halfway through the Designated crosswalk when a guy driving like a Demon whips […]...
34. Listening to the Radio Kurt: Turn that radio down! Gloria: No way! I’m listening to a Simulcast of a performance and it’s Live. Kurt: Is it on Campus radio? Gloria: No, it’s on the Public radio Station. I finally got good Reception after putting this long Antenna outside my window and I’m not turning it off now. Kurt: You […]...
35. Значение идиомы slug it out [slug it out] {v. phr.} To have a strong verbal or physical battlewith someone; to contest something most vigorously. The twocontenders for the lightweight boxing championship were slugging itout in the ring. The two candidates for Congress were slugging itout on radio and on television....
36. Значение идиомы control room [control room] {n.} A room containing the panels and switches used to control something. While a television program is on the air, engineers are at their places in the control room....
37. Перевод слова television Television – телевидение, телевизор Перевод слова Colour television – цветное телевидение debut on television – дебют на телевидении to watch television – смотреть телевизор I saw her on Television. Я видел ее по телевизору. The Television went phut. Телевизор сломался. Television is a mass medium. Телевидение – средство массовой информации....
38. Значение идиомы soap opera [soap opera] {n. phr.} Radio or television serialized stories of asentimental nature, often involving sex, crime, and social intrigue. These shows often advertise soap products, hence their name. Thetwo longest running soap operas in the United States were “Dallas” and”Knot’s Landing.”...
39. Значение идиомы hit parade [hit parade] {n.} 1. A list of songs or tunes arranged in order ofpopularity. Tom was overjoyed when his new song was named on thehit parade on the local radio station. 2. {slang} A list of favoritesin order of popularity. Jack is no longer number one on Elsie’s hitparade....
40. A Difficult Place to Find Ricardo: I’m Making one more pass and if we don’t see a sign for the hotel, I’m Heading back into town. I’m tired and I want a shower. Marsha: I’m sure we’ll find it. When I talked to the Desk clerk, she said that the hotel is Hidden away behind some trees and To keep […]...