verb🔗ShareRodear, cercarTo surround; environ; enclose."The small courtyard was belayed by tall brick buildings, creating a quiet and secluded space. "El pequeño patio estaba rodeado de altos edificios de ladrillo, creando un espacio tranquilo y apartado.areaenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir, adornarTo overlay; adorn."The artist belayed the plain wooden box with intricate carvings, transforming it into a beautiful treasure. "El artista adornó la sencilla caja de madera con intrincadas tallas, transformándola en un hermoso tesoro.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsediar, rodearTo besiege; invest; surround."The construction workers were belayed by a sudden downpour, preventing them from finishing the roof today. "Los trabajadores de la construcción fueron rodeados por un aguacero repentino, impidiéndoles terminar el techo hoy.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcechar, bloquearTo lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct."The bullies belayed the student behind the school building, waiting to steal his lunch money. "Los matones acecharon al estudiante detrás del edificio de la escuela, esperando robarle el dinero del almuerzo.militarywarnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurarTo make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton."The sailor belayed the mooring rope to the cleat on the dock, securing the boat. "El marinero aseguró la cuerda de amarre a la cornamusa en el muelle, asegurando el barco.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurarTo 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."Necesitaría un compañero experimentado para asegurarlo en las escaladas difíciles.sportnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAplazar, suspender, cancelarTo lay aside; stop; cancel."Belay that order!"¡Suspenda esa orden!actionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlto, bastaThe general command to stop or cease.""After the fire alarm went off, the teacher belayed the students' recess and told them to stay inside." "Después de que sonó la alarma de incendios, el profesor ordenó a los estudiantes que detuvieran el recreo y se quedaran adentro.nauticalsailingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
