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challenge (EN)
substantiivi, verbi

substantiivi “challenge”

yksikkö challenge, monikko challenges tai ei-laskettava
  1. haaste
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. kapina
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. kaksintaisteluhaaste
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. taklaus (urheilussa)
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. yritys rajoittaa tai poistaa kirja kirjastosta tai koulusta
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. valitus (oikeudellisessa kontekstissa)
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

verbi “challenge”

infinitiivi challenge; hän challenges; imperfekti challenged; part. perf. challenged; ger. challenging
  1. haastaa (kilpailuun)
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. uskuttelemaan jotakuta tekemään jotakin
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. kyseenalaistaa
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. haastaa
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. vastustaa (oikeudellisessa kontekstissa, valamiehistöön liittyen)
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. sotilasalalla jonkun salasanan tai tunnistautumisen pyytäminen
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.