Definition
Definition of TO - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: time-outRare UK short break from activity or gameRare UK
- The coach called a TO to discuss strategy.
2.
acr: transfer orderTECH. UK document used to move goods between locationsTECH. UK
- The warehouse processed the TO for the new stock.
Abbreviation
abr: TorontoRare UK short form for the city of Toronto in CanadaRare UK
- I am flying to TO next week.
Terms with TO included in their meaning
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grammar
used to refer to a non-specific item
movement
from one side to the other
day hours
time from noon to evening
communication
used to request repetition of information
entirety
referring to the whole quantity or extent
grammar
used with 'I' to form present continuous tense
current state
used with 'I' to indicate a current state
grammar
used to refer to one item of a general kind
additional
one more in addition to the current one
reply
response to a question or statement
reply
say something in response to a question
grammar
used in questions to ask if there is some
negative
used in negative statements to indicate none
negation
used in negative sentences to mean none
language
used in negative sentences to mean no person
question
used in questions to ask if a person exists
linguistics
used in negative sentences to mean no person
question wording
used to refer to any person, no matter who
question
put forward a question to be answered
movement
from a place to another location
movement
in a direction opposite to facing
return
to a previous condition or place
medical
rear part of the human body from neck to spine
sports equipment
club used in sports to hit balls
Examples of TO in a sentence
We took a quick TO during practice. The manager signed the TO before shipment. We received the TO for the transfer today. My cousin lives in TO downtown. The concert in TO was amazing.
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- French:temps mort, Toronto, ...
- German:TO, Übertragungsauftrag, ...
- Italian:time-out, TO, ...
- Spanish:TM, TO, ...
- Portuguese:tempo de descanso, Toronto, ...
- Chinese:暂停, 多伦多, ...
- Japanese:タイムアウト, トロント, ...
- Arabic:تايم آوت, تورونتو, ...
- Hebrew:הַפְסָקַת זְמַן, טוֹרוֹנְטוֹ, ...
- Russian:тайм-аут, ТО, ...
- Ukrainian:тайм-аут, ТО, ...
- Hindi:टीओ, स्थानांतरण आदेश, ...
Definition of to - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
directionindicating direction or destination
- She is going to the store.
2.
measurementindicating a limit or extent
- The water rose to the brim of the glass.
3.
causationindicating a result or consequence
- The vase fell to the ground and shattered.
4.
linguisticsindicating a recipient or target
- She gave the book to her friend.
5.
timeUK indicating time before the next hourUK
- It's ten to six.
6.
purposeindicating purpose or intention
- He is studying hard to pass the exam.
Adverb
1.
timeuntil a particular state is reached
- Work from nine to five..
2.
maritimeTECH. into the wind directionTECH.
- The sailor adjusted the sails to.
Expressions with to
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move towards a specific location or event
We will go to the concert tonight.
having a spouse in a legal relationship
She is married to a wonderful man.
be the property of someone
This book belongs to Mark..
reach or arrive at a destination or state
We will get to the hotel by noon.
count numbers from one to ten
When stressed, she counts to 10 slowly.
hand something to someone
Please give it to your teacher.
return to a previous place or state
She decided to go back to her hometown.
express strong eagerness for a future event or action
I can't wait to see the new movie this weekend!
affect someone or something, often badly
What happened to your phone?
difficult to obtain or achieve
The rare book is hard to get.
ten minutes before the next hour
It's ten to five, we should leave soon.
deliberately say something untrue to someone
He decided to lie to his parents about where he had been..
not closed or restricted allowing access
The garden is open to the public.
help someone, usually a child, go to sleep
She put the baby to bed at 8 PM.
indicating a maximum limit
You can spend up to $50.
make food or drink taste better with extra ingredients
She added flavour to the soup with fresh herbs.
put spices into food to enhance flavor
She added spice to the soup for more flavor.
equal a total amount
All the items in your cart add up to $200..
add up to a total or sum
The bill amounts to fifty dollars.
used to return a greeting or good wish to someone
Happy holidays! And the same to you!
stay very focused on something and not look away
She was glued to her phone all night.
plan or intend to do something soon
We are looking to hire new staff this month.
expected or required to do something
You are supposed to finish the report by Monday..
have finished a task or process successfully
She is through to the final step of the project.
Origin of to
Old English, tō (toward)
Examples of to in a sentence
The letter was addressed to her. She filled the cup to the top. The temperature dropped to freezing point. Her hard work led to a promotion. The argument escalated to a fight. He sent an email to his colleague.
The letter was addressed to the manager. It's quarter to nine. The meeting is scheduled for five to three. She went to the store to buy groceries. He saved money to travel the world. The store is open from 8 to 10. She stayed up to finish her project. The captain ordered the ship to. The yacht turned to as the storm approached.
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- French:à, jusqu'à ce que, ...
- German:zu, in den Wind, ...
- Italian:a, fino a, ...
- Spanish:a, a favor del viento, ...
- Portuguese:para, contra o vento, ...
- Chinese:往, 直到, ...
- Japanese:店に, に至るまで, ...
- Arabic:إِلَى, بِاتِّجَاهِ الرِّيح, ...
- Hebrew:לְ, כְּנֶגֶד הָרוּחַ, ...
- Russian:в, до тех пор пока, ...
- Ukrainian:до, проти вітру, ...
- Hindi:की ओर, तक पहुंचना, ...
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