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vigils

/ˈvɪdʒɪlz/

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noun

مناوبات، سهر

An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

Examples :

"The family held vigils throughout the night, praying for the sick child's recovery. "

أقامت الأسرة مناوبات طوال الليل، وهي تصلي من أجل شفاء الطفل المريض.

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noun

مراقبة، سهر

A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.

Examples :

"His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident."

ظل كلبه يراقب خارج المستشفى لمدة ثمانية أيام بينما كان يتعافى من حادث.

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noun

الصلوات الليلية

The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

Examples :

"Many churches hold vigils on Christmas Eve, with prayers and carols continuing late into the night. "

تقيم العديد من الكنائس الصلوات الليلية عشية عيد الميلاد، مع استمرار الصلوات والتراتيل حتى وقت متأخر من الليل.

religion ritual festival

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noun

اعتصامات، وقفات احتجاجية

A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

Examples :

"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."

أقام المتظاهرون اعتصامات خارج مركز المؤتمرات الذي كان يعقد فيه مؤتمر الحزب.

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