choose Význam & definícia

Význam choose v slovenčine

• 0 to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities:

  • She had to choose between the two men in her life.

  • Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.

  • He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe.

  • [ + question word ] It's difficult choosing where to live.

  • I've chosen a present for Luis.

  • [ + two objects ] UK I've chosen Luis a present.

  • Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain.

  • [ + obj + to infinitive ] The firm's directors chose Emma to be the new production manager.

  • Katie chose (= decided) to stay away from work that day.

• 1 to think about which one of several things is the one you want, and take the action to get it:

  • [ T ] Parents can choose the schools that they want their kids to go to.

  • [ I ] I can’t choose - I like both lamps.

  • [ + to infinitive ] On this issue, Congress chose to fight the president.

  • [ I ] There was not much to choose between them (= They are similar).

  • [ + question word ] You can choose what you like and we’ll send it to you.