assuming betydelse and definition

Betydelse av assuming på svenska

• 0 present participle of assume

• 1 to accept something to be true without question or proof:

  • [ + (that) ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.

  • Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis.

  • [ + to infinitive ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent.

  • We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.

• 2 to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely:

  • Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name.

  • During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers.

  • He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.

• 3 to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic:

  • The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.

  • The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.

  • The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem).