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tắt

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /tat˧˥/ Central /ta̰k˩˧/ Southern /tak˧˥/
switch off
Verb
switch off

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5 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
5 senses · 3 meanings
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switch off

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
go out Core Actions & OperationTheme

To stop burning or stop giving light.

vi Ngọn nến đột ngột tắt vì gió.

en The candle suddenly went out because of the wind.

Sense 2 Verb
turn off Core Actions & OperationTheme

To turn off power or make a device stop operating.

vi Hãy nhớ tắt điện trước khi ra khỏi phòng.

en Remember to turn off the lights before leaving the room.

fade away

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
disappear

This term describes the process where a phenomenon or an emotion gradually disappears or ceases to exist for a time.

abbreviated

Adjective · 2 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
short (of a route) Core Actions & OperationTheme

This adjective describes a route that is shorter than the main path, allowing someone to reach their destination more quickly.

vi Chúng tôi đi đường tắt để đến đó nhanh hơn.

en We took a shortcut to get there faster.

Sense 2 Adjective
short form

This adjective refers to a shortened form of a word or text used to make writing and communication more efficient.

Similar
tất / tạt / tật / tát …
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Use
đầu tắt mặt tối / tóm tắt / vắn tắt / ký tắt …
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