LEARNit Dictionary

match

noun
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a sports event where people or teams compete against each other
مسابقه ورزشی, مسابقه
see also post-match, return match, shooting match, shouting match, slanging match, Test match
2
a person who is equal to somebody else in strength, skill, intelligence, etc.
همتا, هم‌پایه, هم‌سنگ, هم‌سطح, هم‌رتبه
I was no match for him at tennis.
We should be a match for most teams.
I was his match at tennis.
3
a person or thing that combines well with somebody/something else
همتا, مکمل, هماهنگ
The curtains and carpet are a good match.
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other.
an excellent match between our goals and what your company offers
4
a thing that is or looks exactly the same as or very similar to something else
همتا, جفت, قرینه, مشابه, همسان
She has a rare blood type, and finding a match could take years.
To forge the certificate, she needed an exact match for the paper and the fonts.
5
a small stick made of wood or cardboard that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc.
چوب کبریت, کبریت
a box of matches
to strike a match
to put a match to something
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity.
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them.
He lit a match so they could see in the cave.
see also safety match
6
a marriage or a marriage partner
ازدواج, همسر, زوج
He was determined that his daughter should make a good match .
see also love match
verb
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to find somebody/something that goes together with or is connected with another person or thing
جفت کردن, جور کردن, هماهنگ کردن, انطباق دادن, تطبیق دادن, همخوان کردن, مربوط کردن
2
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if two things match or if one thing matches another, they are the same or very similar
همسان بودن, جور شدن, مطابقت داشتن, برابر بودن, مشابه بودن
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime.
A man matching his description was seen running from a car.
As a couple they are not very well matched .
The two sets of figures don't match.
3
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if two things match, or if one thing matches another, they have the same colour, pattern, or style and therefore look attractive together
هماهنگ بودن, هماهنگی داشتن, جور بودن
Her dark hair matched the colour of her eyes.
None of these glasses match .
The doors were painted blue to match the walls.
I've got her a scarf with gloves to match.
see also matching
4
to be as good, interesting, successful, etc. as somebody/something else
برابر بودن, همسان بودن, برابری کردن, همتا بودن, همانند بودن
The profits made in the first year have never been matched.
Job opportunities in the industry do not match the level of interest.
The teams were evenly matched.
synonym equal
5
to make something the same as or better than something else
تطابق دادن, مطابقت دادن, برابر ساختن, منطبق کردن
The company was unable to match his current salary.
They have reduced all their stock by 10% to match competitors’ prices.
6
to provide something that is suitable for or enough for a particular situation
مطابقت دادن, هماهنگ کردن, انطباق دادن, تطبیق دادن, سازگار کردن, وفق دادن
Investment in hospitals is needed now to match the future needs of the country.