Слово англійською: case

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Переклад case українською: ви́падок (незвича́йний), спра́ва (юриди́чна і т. д.), відмі́нок, будь-яки́м спо́собом, ні в яко́му ра́зі, в жо́дному ви́падку, ви́падок, ка́зус (у пра́ві)

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case

noun
/keɪs/

    situation

  1. [countable] a particular situation or a situation of a particular type
    • in… cases In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
    • In most cases the increases have been marginal.
    • In many cases it is the pressure of the job that causes managers to behave like this.
    • What should be done in such cases?
    • The substances causes nausea, sickness and, in extreme cases, death.
    • in cases of something The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct.
    • in the case of something In the case of banks, the law can limit activities.
    • Sometimes compost isn't enough, in which case artificial products may have to be used.
    • a case of something It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning.
    • This appears to be a case of mistaken identity.
    see also edge case, use case, worst-case
    Synonyms exampleexamplecase ▪ instance ▪ specimen ▪ illustrationThese are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.example something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set:
    • Can you give me an example of what you mean?
    case a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing:
    • In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
    instance (rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type:
    • The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
    specimen an example of something, especially an animal or plant:
    • The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.
    illustration (rather formal) a story, an event or an example that clearly shows the truth about something:
    • The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.
     example or illustration?An illustration is often used to show that something is true. An example is used to help to explain something.Patterns
    • a(n) example/​case/​instance/​specimen/​illustration of something
    • in a particular case/​instance
    • for example/​instance
    Synonyms situationsituationcircumstances ▪ position ▪ conditions ▪ things ▪ the case ▪ state of affairsThese are all words for the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect the way things are.situation all the things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place:
    • the present economic situation
    circumstances the facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action; the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have:
    • The ship sank in mysterious circumstances.
    position the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do:
    • She felt she was in a position of power.
    conditions the circumstances in which people live, work or do things; the physical situation that affects how something happens:
    • We were forced to work outside in freezing conditions.
     circumstances or conditions?Circumstances refers to somebody’s financial situation; conditions are things such as the quality and amount of food or shelter they have. The circumstances that affect an event are the facts surrounding it; the conditions that affect it are usually physical ones, such as the weather.things (rather informal) the general situation, as it affects somebody:
    • Hi, Jane! How are things?
    • Think things over before you decide.
    the case the true situation:
    • If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff.
    state of affairs a situation:
    • How did this unhappy state of affairs come about?
     situation or state of affairs?State of affairs is mostly used with this. It is also used with adjectives describing how good or bad a situation is, such as happy, sorry, shocking, sad and unhappy, as well as those relating to time, such as present and current. Situation is much more frequent and is used in a wider variety of contexts.Patterns
    • in (a) particular situation/​circumstances/​position/​state of affairs
    • the/​somebody’s economic/​financial/​social situation/​circumstances/​position/​conditions
    • (a/​an) happy/​unhappy situation/​circumstances/​position/​state of affairs
    • to look at/​review the situation/​the circumstances/​the conditions/​things
  2. the case
    [singular] the true situation
    • be the case If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff.
    • it's the case that… It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving.
    • It remains the case that not enough graduates are going into teaching.
  3. [countable, usually singular] a situation that relates to a particular person or thing
    • in somebody's case I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others).
    • In your case, we are prepared to be lenient.
    • in this case Don't underestimate the power of the pen, or in this case, the power of the keyboard.
    • In the present case, the facts are not disputed.
    • Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately).
    Synonyms exampleexamplecase ▪ instance ▪ specimen ▪ illustrationThese are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.example something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set:
    • Can you give me an example of what you mean?
    case a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing:
    • In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
    instance (rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type:
    • The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
    specimen an example of something, especially an animal or plant:
    • The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.
    illustration (rather formal) a story, an event or an example that clearly shows the truth about something:
    • The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.
     example or illustration?An illustration is often used to show that something is true. An example is used to help to explain something.Patterns
    • a(n) example/​case/​instance/​specimen/​illustration of something
    • in a particular case/​instance
    • for example/​instance
    4.

    police investigation

  4. [countable] a matter that is being officially investigated, especially by the police
    • They never solved the Jones murder case.
    • Police believe it is a simple case of theft.
    • Four officers are investigating the case.
    Collocations CrimeCrimeCommitting a crime
    • commit a crime/​a murder/​a violent assault/​a brutal killing/​an armed robbery/​fraud
    • be involved in terrorism/​a suspected arson attack/​human trafficking
    • engage/​participate in criminal activity/​illegal practices/​acts of mindless vandalism
    • steal somebody’s wallet/​purse/(British English) mobile phone/(North American English) cell phone
    • rob a bank/​a person/​a tourist
    • break into/ (British English) burgle/ (North American English) burglarize a house/​a home/​an apartment
    • hijack a plane/​ship/​bus
    • smuggle drugs/​weapons/​arms
    • traffic people/​wildlife/​narcotics/​cocaine
    • launder drug money (through something)
    • forge documents/​certificates/​passports
    • take/​accept/​pay somebody/​offer (somebody) a bribe
    • run a phishing/​an email/​an internet scam
    Fighting crime
    • combat/​fight crime/​terrorism/​corruption/​drug trafficking
    • prevent/​stop credit-card fraud/​child abuse/​software piracy
    • deter/​stop criminals/​burglars/​thieves/​shoplifters/​vandals
    • reduce/​tackle/​crack down on knife/​gun/​violent/​street crime; (especially British English) antisocial behaviour
    • foil a bank raid/​a terrorist plot
    • help/​support/​protect the victims of crime
    Investigating crime
    • report a crime/​a theft/​a rape/​an attack/(especially British English) an incident to the police
    • witness the crime/​attack/​murder/​incident
    • investigate a murder/(especially North American English) a homicide/​a burglary/​a robbery/​the alleged incident
    • conduct/​launch/​pursue an investigation (into…); (especially British English) a police/​murder inquiry
    • investigate/​reopen a criminal/​murder case
    • examine/​investigate/​find fingerprints at the crime scene/​the scene of crime
    • collect/​gather forensic evidence
    • uncover new evidence/​a fraud/​a scam/​a plot/​a conspiracy/​political corruption/​a cache of weapons
    • describe/​identify a suspect/​the culprit/​the perpetrator/​the assailant/​the attacker
    • question/​interrogate a suspect/​witness
    • solve/​crack the case
    see also cold case
    5.

    in court

  5. [countable] a question to be decided in court
    • a court case
    • a criminal/civil case
    • The case will be heard next week.
    • The Supreme Court heard the case yesterday.
    • to win/lose a case
    • When does her case come before the court?
    see also test case
    6.

    arguments

  6. [countable, usually singular] a set of facts or arguments that support one side in a trial, a discussion, etc.
    • Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law).
    • case for something the case for the defence/prosecution
    • case against somebody/something The case against her was very weak.
    • Let us consider the case for and against private education.
    • case for doing something The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals.
    • He successfully argued the case for accepting the agreement.
    • case that… They try to make the case that this war is necessary.
    • You will each be given the change to state your case.
    see also open-and-shut case
    7.

    container

  7. [countable] (often in compounds) a container or cover used to protect or store things; a container with its contents or the amount that it contains
    • a jewellery case
    • The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases.
    • case of something a case (= 12 bottles) of champagne
    see also attaché case, display case, document case, jewel case, packing case, pencil case, vanity case
  8. (also suitcase)
     [countable] a container with flat sides and a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling
    • Let me carry your case for you.
    9.

    of disease

  9. [countable] case (of something) the fact of somebody having a disease or an injury; a person who has a disease or an injury
    • a severe case of food poisoning
    • Over 130 000 cases of cholera were reported in 2016.
    • The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident.
    10.

    person

  10. [countable] a person who needs, or is thought to need, special treatment or attention
    • He's a hopeless case.
    • After the exams, the teacher gave all borderline cases a spoken test.
    see also basket case

    11. grammar

  11. [countable, uncountable] the form of a noun, an adjective or a pronoun in some languages, that shows its relationship to another word
    • the nominative/accusative/genitive case
    • Latin nouns have case, number and gender.
    • In Polish the verb ‘to be’ takes the instrumental case.
    Wordfinder
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    12. Word Originnoun senses 1 to 6 and noun senses 9 to 11 Middle English: from Old French cas, from Latin casus ‘fall’, related to cadere ‘to fall’; in sense (11) directly from Latin, translating Greek ptōsis, literally ‘fall’. noun senses 7 to 8 late Middle English: from Old French casse, chasse (modern caisse ‘trunk, chest’, châsse ‘reliquary, frame’), from Latin capsa, related to capere ‘to hold’.
see also lower case, upper case
Idioms
as the case may be
  1. used to say that one of two or more possibilities is true, but which one is true depends on the circumstances
    • There may be an announcement about this tomorrow—or not, as the case may be.
be on somebody’s case
  1. (informal) to criticize somebody all the time
    • She's always on my case about cleaning my room.
be on the case
  1. to be dealing with a particular matter, especially a criminal investigation
    • We have two agents on the case.
a case in point
  1. a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed
    • Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.
    Language Bank e.g.e.g.Giving examples
      • The website has a variety of interactive exercises (e.g. matching games, crosswords and quizzes).
      • The website has a variety of interactive exercises, including matching games, crosswords and quizzes.
      • Internet technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking sites, have changed the way that people find information and interact with it.
      • Many websites allow users to contribute information. A good example of this is the ‘wiki’, a type of website that anyone can edit.
      • Wikis vary in how open they are. For example, some wikis allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.
      • Wikis vary in how open they are. Some wikis, for example/for instance, allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.
      • More and more people read their news on the internet. To take one example, over 14 million people now read the online version of ‘The Oxford Herald’.
      • Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones. ‘The Oxford Herald’ is a case in point. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month.
(a case of) dog eat dog
  1. a situation in business, politics, etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed
    • I'm afraid in this line of work it's a case of dog eat dog.
    • We're operating in a dog-eat-dog world.
get off my case
  1. (informal) used to tell somebody to stop criticizing you
in any case
  1. whatever happens or may have happened
    • There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case.
(just) in case (…)
  1. because of the possibility of something happening
    • You'd better take the keys in case I'm out.
    • You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case.
    • In case (= if it is true that) you’re wondering why Jo’s here—let me explain…
in case of something
  1. (often on official notices) if something happens
    • In case of fire, ring the alarm bell.
in that case
  1. if that happens or has happened; if that is the situation
    • ‘I’ve made up my mind.’ ‘In that case, there’s no point discussing it.’
rest your case
  1. I rest my case (sometimes humorous) used to say that you do not need to say any more about something because you think that you have proved your point
  2. (law) used by lawyers in court to say that they have finished presenting their case
    • The prosecution rests its case.
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