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couvrir [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 1, English, cover
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- cvr 2, record 1, English, cvr
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protect the main body of a force by engaging an enemy while also observing and reporting. 2, record 1, English, - cover
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A covering force is normally only used at division level and higher. 2, record 1, English, - cover
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cover; cvr: This is a mission/task verb. 2, record 1, English, - cover
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cover; cvr: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - cover
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 1, French, couvrir
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéger le gros des troupes d'une force en engageant l'ennemi tout en observant et en transmettant des informations. 2, record 1, French, - couvrir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une force de couverture est normalement utilisée au niveau de la division et aux niveaux supérieurs. 2, record 1, French, - couvrir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
couvrir : Il s'agit d'un verbe à utiliser pour la planification des missions ou des tâches. 2, record 1, French, - couvrir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
couvrir : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - couvrir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- screen
1, record 2, English, screen
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- shield 1, record 2, English, shield
correct, verb
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To execute a screening by placing his legs and body between the ball and an opponent to make it difficult for him to get the ball fairly. 2, record 2, English, - screen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 2, French, couvrir
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exécuter une couverture de balle en plaçant son corps et ses jambes entre le ballon et l'adversaire afin d'empêcher celui-ci d'atteindre la balle facilement. 2, record 2, French, - couvrir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Horse Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 3, English, cover
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- serve 2, record 3, English, serve
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For a male horse, to copulate with a mare. 2, record 3, English, - cover
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cover a mare. 2, record 3, English, - cover
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- saillir
1, record 3, French, saillir
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- monter 2, record 3, French, monter
correct
- couvrir 2, record 3, French, couvrir
correct
- servir 3, record 3, French, servir
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action du cheval mâle qui s'accouple par les voies génitales naturelles avec une jument. 3, record 3, French, - saillir
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Saillir une jument. 3, record 3, French, - saillir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- montar
1, record 3, Spanish, montar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cubrir 1, record 3, Spanish, cubrir
correct
- saltar 1, record 3, Spanish, saltar
correct
- dar servicio 2, record 3, Spanish, dar%20servicio
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 4, English, cover
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cover a base 2, record 4, English, cover%20a%20base
correct
- cover a bag 2, record 4, English, cover%20a%20bag
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To move rapidly to a base to be able to catch a throw and put out an incoming runner. 3, record 4, English, - cover
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cover a base
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 4, French, couvrir
see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- couvrir un but 2, record 4, French, couvrir%20un%20but
correct
- couvrir un coussin 2, record 4, French, couvrir%20un%20coussin
correct
- défendre 3, record 4, French, d%C3%A9fendre
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empêcher un coureur d'atteindre le but suivant en s'y rendant dès que la balle est en jeu de façon à pouvoir capter toute balle frappée ou lancée dans cette direction. 1, record 4, French, - couvrir
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la langue parlée, on dit alors «couvrir un but», se positionner de façon à capter la balle pour retirer un coureur. 1, record 4, French, - couvrir
Record 4, Key term(s)
- couvrir un but
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- back up
1, record 5, English, back%20up
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- back up a teammate 2, record 5, English, back%20up%20a%20teammate
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For a player, to position himself near or behind a teammate to be able to assist on a play if necessary (as by catching a fly under the sun, retrieving a dropped ball still in play or stopping a missed ball). 3, record 5, English, - back%20up
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
back up a throw: To position oneself near or behind a fellow fielder or baseman attempting to catch a throw from a teammate, catcher, pitcher or baseman. 3, record 5, English, - back%20up
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
back up a hit: To position oneself near or behind a fellow fielder attempting to catch a fly or a ball hit in that direction, in case the ball gets through. 3, record 5, English, - back%20up
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 5, French, couvrir
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- couvrir un coéquipier 2, record 5, French, couvrir%20un%20co%C3%A9quipier
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se mettre derrière un joueur pour attraper la balle en cas d'une erreur de sa part. 3, record 5, French, - couvrir
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce rôle revient souvent au voltigeur qui se place près ou derrière un coéquipier pour attraper une chandelle dont la trajectoire est mal jugée en raison du soleil, ou récupérer une balle échappée encore en jeu ou difficile à capter parce que mal lancée; il parvient ainsi à freiner la progression du coureur ou à le retirer avant qu'il ne parvienne à toucher un but. 4, record 5, French, - couvrir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Stock Exchange
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hedge
1, record 6, English, hedge
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To buy or sell commodity, foreign exchange, interest rate futures or a financial instrument for the specific purpose of offsetting or restricting the risk involved in price or rate fluctuations. 2, record 6, English, - hedge
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Bourse
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 6, French, couvrir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- protéger 2, record 6, French, prot%C3%A9ger
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effectuer une opération de couverture. 3, record 6, French, - couvrir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
- Bolsa de valores
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cubrir
1, record 6, Spanish, cubrir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asegurar una posición de riesgo mediante una transacción financiera que tenga el efecto contrario ante una oscilación negativa de precios, y proteja a la empresa de posibles pérdidas (seguro de cambio, compraventa de futuros, etc.). 2, record 6, Spanish, - cubrir
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definición extraída del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 6, Spanish, - cubrir
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Card Games
- Games of Chance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cap
1, record 7, English, cap
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- press 1, record 7, English, press
correct, verb
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To add money/chips to an existing bet. 2, record 7, English, - cap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually refers to an illegal move during a hand. 2, record 7, English, - cap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To cap a bet. 1, record 7, English, - cap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Definition given for: capping. 3, record 7, English, - cap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de cartes
- Jeux de hasard
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 7, French, couvrir
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajouter de la monnaie / des jetons à un pari en cours. 2, record 7, French, - couvrir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme se rapporte habituellement à un mouvement illégal au cours d'une main. 2, record 7, French, - couvrir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-06-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shadow
1, record 8, English, shadow
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- cover 2, record 8, English, cover
verb
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To follow closely a player on the opposite team, even if he/she is not having the puck, to prevent him/her from scoring or building up plays. 3, record 8, English, - shadow
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... often it is the action and movement of the attacking player which causes the interference since the defending players are entitled to "stand their ground" or "shadow" the attacking players. 4, record 8, English, - shadow
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 8, French, couvrir
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- marquer 2, record 8, French, marquer
see observation
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suivre de près un joueur, même lorsqu'il n'est pas en possession de la rondelle, pour l'empêcher de compter ou de préparer de bons jeux. 3, record 8, French, - couvrir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] souvent ce sont les gestes et mouvements du joueur à l'attaque qui sont la cause de l'obstruction parce que les joueurs à la défensive ont le droit de «garder leur position» et de «couvrir» les joueurs à l'attaque. 4, record 8, French, - couvrir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marquer : Terme désuet maintenant remplacé par «couvrir» : «Pour bien couvrir un adversaire, il faut savoir anticiper ses mouvements». 3, record 8, French, - couvrir
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-07-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 9, English, cover
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To take, at every level of command, all necessary active or passive measures to oppose a possible action by the enemy that could threaten the progress of the friendly forces main action. 1, record 9, English, - cover
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 9, French, couvrir
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prendre, à tous les niveaux de commandement, l'ensemble des mesures actives ou passives nécessaires pour s'opposer à une action éventuelle de l'ennemi pouvant menacer le déroulement de l'action de la force principale. 1, record 9, French, - couvrir
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couvrir : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - couvrir
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-07-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- insure
1, record 10, English, insure
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- cover 2, record 10, English, cover
correct, verb
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To accept, by virtue of a contract, the specified risks that may befall the insured person or good which is offset by a fixed premium agreed between said party and the insurer. 3, record 10, English, - insure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insure: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 10, English, - insure
Record 10, Key term(s)
- assure
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- assurer
1, record 10, French, assurer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- couvrir 2, record 10, French, couvrir
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prendre le risque des dommages causés aux biens ou aux personnes assurées moyennant le paiement d'une prime fixée entre les parties contractantes. 3, record 10, French, - assurer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assurer : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 10, French, - assurer
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguros
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- asegurar
1, record 10, Spanish, asegurar
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asumir mediante contrato el riesgo del daño que sobrevenga a los bienes o a las personas aseguradas contra el pago de una prima fijada entre las partes. 2, record 10, Spanish, - asegurar
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asegurar: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 10, Spanish, - asegurar
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-11-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 11, English, cover
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- arroser
1, record 11, French, arroser
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- couvrir 1, record 11, French, couvrir
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mettre le signal d'une station ou d'un réseau à la portée d'une population, d'un territoire. 1, record 11, French, - arroser
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-04-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cover a bag
1, record 12, English, cover%20a%20bag
correct, verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- cover a base 1, record 12, English, cover%20a%20base
correct, verb
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- couvrir un but
1, record 12, French, couvrir%20un%20but
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- couvrir un coussin 1, record 12, French, couvrir%20un%20coussin
correct
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, si le joueur de premier but doit quitter son coussin pour saisir un roulant, le lanceur prend habituellement sa place (le couvrira) au premier but, ce qui exige un bon synchronisme de la part des deux joueurs. 2, record 12, French, - couvrir%20un%20but
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-01-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hedge into
1, record 13, English, hedge%20into
verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effect of this daily settlement is to create a portfolio with no more currency exposure than that of a U.S. portfolio that is fully hedged into Canadian dollars. 2, record 13, English, - hedge%20into
Record 13, Key term(s)
- hedged into
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 13, French, couvrir
verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) entièrement couvert en dollars canadien. 1, record 13, French, - couvrir
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-07-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- covering a base 1, record 14, English, covering%20a%20base
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- protéger un but 1, record 14, French, prot%C3%A9ger%20un%20but
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- couvrir un but 1, record 14, French, couvrir%20un%20but
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1985-10-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- as a provision 1, record 15, English, as%20a%20provision
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To add as a provision for cash discount the percentage (allowed to) 1, record 15, English, - as%20a%20provision
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pour couvrir 1, record 15, French, pour%20couvrir
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ajouter pour couvrir l'escompte au comptant le pourcentage consenti aux ... (30) 1, record 15, French, - pour%20couvrir
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1983-08-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 16, English, cover
verb
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to report news about, or take news pictures of, an event, etc. 1, record 16, English, - cover
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- couvrir 1, record 16, French, couvrir
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) assurer le compte rendu de. (...). 2. assurer l'information sur un sujet, p. ex. to cover a beat, "couvrir" un secteur. 1, record 16, French, - couvrir
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1983-08-23
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 17, English, cover
correct, verb
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) at the time of putting in the order, I do not have the grain on hand. But I can legally fulfill my contract by later "covering", i.e., buying the grain and making delivery. 1, record 17, English, - cover
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- couvrir 1, record 17, French, couvrir
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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