sum (sth/sb) up Význam & definícia

Význam sum (sth/sb) up v slovenčine

• 0 to describe or express the important facts or characteristics about something or someone:

  • The best way of summing up the situation in our office is to say that it is "absolute chaos".

  • I'd just like to sum up by saying that it's been a tremendous pleasure to work with you.

  • He's a small man with a big ego - that about sums him up.

• 1 An action or object that sums something or someone up represents the most typical qualities of that person or thing:

  • For me, her paintings sum up the restless spirit of America.

  • She summed up the situation quickly and took charge.