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book (EN)
substantiivi, verbi

substantiivi “book”

yksikkö book, monikko books
  1. julkaistu kirjallinen teos
    She downloaded a book to read on her tablet during the flight.
  2. kirja (fyysinen sivujen nippu, joka on nidottu yhteen toiselta sivulta)
    He placed the book on the table and started flipping through the pages.
  3. merkittävä osa pitkästä tekstistä (esimerkiksi Raamatusta)
    The novel was divided into three books, each focusing on a different phase of the protagonist's life.
  4. vedonlyöntikirjanpito
    He keeps a detailed book on all the football bets he makes throughout the season.
  5. (kuvaannollisesti) lähde, josta voi oppia
    For many, nature is a book from which we can learn about life's complexities.
  6. nykytietämys shakin avauksista tai loppupeleistä
    His opponent tried an opening that took him outside the book.

verbi “book”

infinitiivi book; hän books; imperfekti booked; part. perf. booked; ger. booking
  1. tehdä varaus
    She booked tickets for the concert next month.
  2. kirjata virallisesti ylös (jonkun tekemä laiton teko)
    After the fight at the bar, the officers booked her for assault.
  3. antaa virallinen varoitus urheilijalle
    The referee booked the player for a rough tackle, showing him a yellow card.
  4. kirjata vedot vedonvälittäjänä
    At the horse races, he booked bets for all the major contenders.
  5. (puhekieltä, oikeustieteen opiskelijoiden slangia) saavuttaa korkein arvosana kurssilla
    Sarah was thrilled to find out she had booked her torts exam, outperforming the entire class.