See also: pub (UK)
Definition of dive bar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- We met at a dive bar after work.
- The dive bar was a hidden gem in the city.
- Locals preferred the dive bar over the fancy new pub.
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Images of dive bar
bar with a casual, rundown look, often popular with locals
Expressions with dive
act of diving deep underwater
The team performed a deep dive to explore the coral reef.
begin eating eagerly
As soon as the food arrived, he dived in.
start doing something with enthusiasm
She decided to dive into the new project immediately.
quickly move to a safe place
When the alarm sounded, everyone dived for cover.
move quickly to avoid being hit
The boxer had to duck and dive to dodge the punches.
decline rapidly in value or performance
The company's stocks took a dive last week.
start something eagerly without hesitation
She decided to dive in headfirst into the new project.
move quickly and suddenly toward something to get it
He made a dive for the last piece of cake.
experience a sudden decline in quality
The team started to go into a dive after halftime.
recover from a difficult or declining situation
The company pulled out of the dive after the new strategy.
examine or discuss the small parts of something closely
Let's dive into details before making a decision.
investigate thoroughly
She decided to dive into the details of the case.
dive with arched back and outstretched arms
She executed a perfect swan dive into the pool.
underwater swimming with mask and fins
She loves skin-diving in the clear ocean waters.
search through trash for useful items
They often dumpster dive for furniture.
boat designed for carrying scuba groups to underwater activity locations
The dive boat left early to reach the coral reef.
suddenly move downwards towards a target
The bird dive-bombed the lake to catch a fish.
swim underwater using breathing equipment that supplies air from tanks
We plan to scuba dive near the coral reef on vacation.
jump off the stage onto the crowd
The lead singer decided to stage-dive during the encore.
dive with body arched and arms swept back
She performed a perfect swallow dive from the board.
aircraft made to drop bombs while diving steeply
The dive bomber attacked the target from above.
flap or spoiler on aircraft wings for dive control
The pilot deployed the dive brake during the steep descent.
electronic device for divers that tracks depth and time and guides safe ascent
The instructor checked his dive computer before leading the group to shallower water.
Expressions with bar
without exception excluding nothing else of the same kind
She is the best player on the team bar none!
challenging standard or level to achieve
The competition set a high bar for all participants.
tour of several bars in one evening, often on foot
They organized a bar crawl for his birthday, visiting five different pubs..
meet or exceed a standard or expectation
She worked hard to clear the bar set by her predecessor.
reduce the standards or expectations for something
The school decided to lower the bar for admissions.
set higher standards or expectations
The new manager decided to raise the bar for the team's performance..
indicates all included except one specific item
Everyone bar one attended the meeting.
prevent entry or exit by blocking a door
He tried to bar the door to stop them from leaving.
move forward and willingly take on a task or duty
It’s time to belly up to the bar and finish the project.
change the standard or expectation
The new policy will reset the bar for customer service.
establish a standard or level to achieve
Companies must set the bar high to stay competitive..
work as a bartender serving drinks
She learned to tend bar at the local pub.
visit several bars in one outing for fun
We plan to bar hop downtown tonight.
block someone's path or progress
The fallen tree barred the way to the village.
prevent something from happening or being possible
Lack of money can be a bar to education.
unattended bar where guests record their own drinks
The hotel lobby features an honesty bar for guests.
raise the standards or expectations
The new policy will move the bar for all employees.
spend time drinking at a bar
He loves to prop up the bar every Friday night.
applies to all except one in a group
All bar one of the students passed the exam.
of an activity where result is known but not officially finished
The game is all over bar the shouting now.
indicates location where drinks are served
We met at the bar for a quick drink.
small restaurant selling light meals and snacks
Let's meet at the snack bar after school.
solid block of chocolate made for eating or selling
He bought a bar of chocolate at the store.
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- French:bar miteux, ...
- German:Spelunke, ...
- Italian:bettola, ...
- Spanish:bar de mala muerte, ...
- Portuguese:bar de bairro, ...
- Chinese:休闲酒吧, ...
- Japanese:古びたバー, ...
- Arabic:حانة شعبية, ...
- Hebrew:בַּר מְפוּקְפָּק, ...
- Russian:забегаловка, ...
- Ukrainian:забігайлівка, ...
- Hindi:जर्जर बार, ...
- Bengali:জরজরে বার, ...
- Catalan:bar cutre, ...
- Czech:putyka, ...
- Danish:bodega, ...
- Dutch:bruine kroeg, ...
- Greek:μπαρ της γειτονιάς, ...
- Hungarian:kocsma, ...
- Khmer:បារបែបសាមញ្ញ និងទ្រុឌទ្រោម, ...
- Korean:허름한 술집, ...
- Persian:بار غیررسمی, ...
- Polish:zapyziały bar, ...
- Portuguese (BR):boteco, ...
- Romanian:bar de cartier, ...
- Swedish:hak, ...
- Thai:บาร์ราคาถูก, ...
- Turkish:mahalle barı, ...
- Vietnamese:quán bar bình dân, ...
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