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square

/ˈskweɚ/

US UK

noun

plural squares

[count] a four-sided shape that is made up of four straight sides that are the same length and that has four right angles

The fabric is decorated with circles and squares.

Cut the brownies into squares. - often + of

a square of tile/cloth

any of the squares on a board for playing games (such as chess and checkers)

The board has red and black squares.

mathematics :the number that results from multiplying a number by itself

The square of 2 [=2{suptwo}] is 4. [=2 x 2 = 4] - compare 1cube 2

an open area in a village, city, etc., where two or more streets meet

The bank is located at the main square.

the market/town square

somewhat old-fashioned informal + disapproving :someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.

Don't be such a square. Let's try something different for a change.

technical :a flat tool that is used to mark or check angles

a carpenter's square

chiefly US informal :square meal

I try to have three squares a day.

adjective

squarer; squarest

[also more ~; most ~]

shaped like a square :having four straight sides that are the same length and four right angles at each corner

The room is square.

a square box

forming a right angle

The room has four square corners.

Make sure the post is square to the floor. [=make sure that there is a right angle where the post and the floor meet]

used to describe a measurement that is produced by multiplying something's length and width

a tile measuring one square foot [=a tile that is one foot long and one foot wide]

a square inch/meter/mile - compare cubic

shaped more like a right angle than a curve

a square jaw

square shoulders

This sense of square often suggests strength and toughness.

somewhat old-fashioned :honest and fair

a square deal

She is square in all her dealings. - see also fair and square at 1fair

somewhat old-fashioned informal + disapproving - used to describe someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.

He's nice but he's kind of square.

a informal :having nothing owed by either side :even

Here's the rest of the money. Now we're square. [=now we don't owe each other anything]

b not used before a noun :having the same number of points :tied

The teams were all square after the first half.

a square peg in a round hole

xem peg

verb

squares; squared; squaring

[+ obj] to make (something) square :to give (something) straight edges, flat surfaces, or sharp, even corners

The machine squares the wood into flat boards. - often + off

I still need to square off the end of the board.

mathematics :to multiply (a number) by itself

If you square 3, you get 9.

usually used as (be) squared

3 squared is/equals 9. [=3 x 3 = 9] - compare 2cube 2

to pay money that is owed for (something)

We squared [=settled] our accounts. - often + up

Is this enough money to square up my part of the bill?

to make the score of (something, such as a game or series) the same :tie

The goal squared the game 2-2.

Their win squares the series at three games apiece.

square away

[phrasal verb]

square (something) away or square away (something) US :to put (something) in an organized and proper state or condition - often used as (be/get) squared away

I need to get my work squared away [=taken care of] before I leave for vacation.

I can finally relax since everything is squared away.

square off

[phrasal verb]

to prepare to fight :to get into the position of two people who are going to fight each other

The two men squared off, but no punches were thrown.

to fight or argue - often + against

They squared off against each other in a heated debate.

to compete in a contest

The two teams will square off again tomorrow. - often + against

They squared off against each other in the election. - see also 3square 1 (above)

square up

[phrasal verb]

to turn so that you are facing something or someone directly

She squared up (with/to the basket) for a three-point shot.

They squared up for a fight. [=they faced each other and prepared to fight] - see also 3square 3 (above)

square up to (someone or something) :to begin to deal with (a difficult person or situation) in a direct way

We need to square up to this problem.

He's finally squaring up to his critics.

square with

[phrasal verb]

square with (something) :to agree with (something)

Your story doesn't square with the facts.

square (something) with (something) :to make (something) agree with (something)

How can they square what they've done with what they've said?

square (something) with (someone) :to get agreement about or approval of (something) from (someone)

I'll go on the trip if I can square it with my parents. [=if my parents will agree to let me go]

square yourself

to turn so that you are facing something or someone directly

He squared himself and prepared for the hit.

square your shoulders

to stand with your shoulders pulled back in a straight line in a way that shows you are ready to do or deal with something directly

She stood up straight and squared her shoulders.

adverb

in a direct way

She ran square [=directly, right] into me.

Look (at) me square in the eye and tell me you're not lying.

* Các từ tương tự:
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