verb🔗ShareEntourer, encerclerTo surround; environ; enclose."The small courtyard was belayed by tall brick buildings, creating a quiet and secluded space. "La petite cour était entourée de hauts bâtiments en briques, créant un espace calme et isolé.areaenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecouvrir, ornerTo overlay; adorn."The artist belayed the plain wooden box with intricate carvings, transforming it into a beautiful treasure. "L'artiste a orné la simple boîte en bois de sculptures complexes, la transformant en un magnifique trésor.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssiéger, encerclerTo besiege; invest; surround."The construction workers were belayed by a sudden downpour, preventing them from finishing the roof today. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont été assiégés par une soudaine averse, les empêchant de finir le toit aujourd'hui.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttendre en embuscade, bloquerTo 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. "Les brutes attendaient l'élève en embuscade derrière le bâtiment de l'école, attendant de lui voler son argent de déjeuner.militarywarnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssurerTo 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. "Le marin a assuré la corde d'amarrage à la bitte d'amarrage sur le quai, fixant ainsi le bateau.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssurerTo 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."Il aurait besoin d'un partenaire expérimenté pour l'assurer lors des ascensions difficiles.sportnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemettre, annuler, abandonnerTo lay aside; stop; cancel."Belay that order!"Annulez cet ordre !actionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHalte, stopThe general command to stop or cease.""After the fire alarm went off, the teacher belayed the students' recess and told them to stay inside." "Après le déclenchement de l'alarme incendie, le professeur a ordonné aux élèves d'arrêter la récréation et de rester à l'intérieur.nauticalsailingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
