LEARNit Dictionary

flow

noun
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction
جریان, حرکت پیوسته, سیلان, حرکت مداوم
2
B1
the continuous production or supply of something
جریان, پیوستگی
to encourage the free flow of information
efforts to stem the flow of illegal drugs
We are looking to improve data flow by up to 50%.
the flow of goods and services to remote areas
see also cash flow
3
continuous talk by somebody
حرف زدن مداوم, جریان گفتار, پیوستگی صحبت, سیلان بیان
You've interrupted my flow—I can't remember what I was saying.
He kept up a flow of chatter.
As usual, Tom was in full flow.
4
the way that words, ideas or themes are linked together in speech, writing or music
جریان, روند, سیر
Too many examples can interrupt the smooth flow of the text.
I found it hard to follow the flow of the argument.
I liked the concerto for its natural flow.
5
the movement of the sea towards the land
مد, حرکت آب به سمت ساحل
the ebb and flow of the tide
verb
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
to move steadily and continuously in one direction
جاری شدن, روان شدن, سرازیر شدن
2
B1
to move or pass continuously from one place or person to another, especially in large numbers or amounts
جاری شدن, سرازیر شدن, جریان یافتن
New orders are finally starting to flow.
Constant streams of traffic flowed past.
Election results flowed in throughout the night.
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm’s 300 employees.
3
to develop or be produced in an easy and natural way
روند طبیعی داشتن, بروز طبیعی
Conversation flowed freely throughout the meal.
We hope that the debate on this issue will continue to flow.
4
to be available easily and in large amounts
جریان داشتن, فراهم بودن, جریان یافتن
It was obvious that money flowed freely in their family.
The party got livelier as the drink began to flow.
Wine and beer flowed freely.
5
to be felt strongly by somebody
احساس شدن, جاری بودن (احساس), انتقال یافتن (احساس)
Fear and excitement suddenly flowed over me.
He envied the affection that flowed between the boy and the old man.
6
to hang loosely and freely
آویز شدن, آزادانه آویخته شدن, آویزان شدن
Her hair flowed down over her shoulders.
long flowing skirts
Her long hair flowed in the wind as she ran.
7
to come in towards the land
جاری شدن, جریان یافتن, وارد شدن
The sea ebbed and flowed.
opposite ebb