noun🔗ShareSicherungThe securing of a rope to a rock or other projection."The climber trusted the strength of the belays he had carefully placed in the rock face. "Der Kletterer vertraute der Stärke der Sicherungen, die er sorgfältig in der Felswand platziert hatte.actionsporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSicherung, StandplatzThe object to which a rope is secured."The climber carefully inspected the belays before trusting them with their weight. "Der Kletterer inspizierte sorgfältig die Sicherungen, bevor er ihnen sein Gewicht anvertraute.sportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStandplatzA location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner."After reaching the wide ledge, the lead climber shouted down to let her partner know that secure belays were established and ready. "Nachdem der Vorsteiger das breite Gesims erreicht hatte, rief er hinunter, um seinem Partner mitzuteilen, dass sichere Standplätze eingerichtet und bereit waren.sporttechnicalactionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmgeben, einschließenTo surround; environ; enclose."The high fence belays the elementary school playground, keeping the children safe during recess. "Der hohe Zaun umgibt den Spielplatz der Grundschule und schützt die Kinder während der Pause.environmentareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜberlagern, schmückenTo overlay; adorn."The artist belays the plain wooden box with colorful mosaic tiles. "Der Künstler überlagert die schlichte Holzkiste mit bunten Mosaikfliesen.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBelagern, umzingelnTo besiege; invest; surround."The protestors belays the parliament to draw attention to their cause. "Die Demonstranten belagern das Parlament, um auf ihre Sache aufmerksam zu machen.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuflauern, blockierenTo lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct."The security guard belays the entrance to the building, preventing unauthorized people from entering. "Der Sicherheitsbeamte blockiert den Eingang zum Gebäude und verhindert so den Zutritt Unbefugter.militarywarpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSichernTo make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton."The sailor belays the mooring rope to the cleat on the dock to secure the boat. "Der Seemann sichert das Festmacherseil an der Klampe am Dock, um das Boot zu sichern.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSichernTo secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person."He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs."Er bräuchte einen erfahrenen Partner, um ihn bei den schwierigen Klettereien zu sichern.sportactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufschieben, absetzen, annullierenTo lay aside; stop; cancel."Belay that order!"Setzen Sie diesen Befehl aus!actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHalt, StoppThe general command to stop or cease.""When the fire alarm rang, the teacher belays all classroom activities and instructed the students to evacuate." "Als der Feueralarm losging, befahl der Lehrer, alle Aktivitäten im Klassenzimmer zu stoppen und wies die Schüler an, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.communicationactionmilitarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading