Definition of cook - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingtr./intr. prepare food by heating ittr./intr.
- She loves to cook Italian dishes.
2.
manipulate datatr. falsify information or accountstr.
- He cooked the books to hide the losses..
3.
temperatureintr. Rare US be uncomfortably hotintr. Rare US
- We were cooking in the summer heat.
4.
musictr./intr. Rare US play music energeticallytr./intr. Rare US
- The band cooked all night at the club.
5.
militarytr. TECH. US hold a grenade before throwingtr. TECH. US
- He cooked the grenade before tossing it.
Noun
1.
professional or domesticperson who prepares and cooks food
- The cook prepared a delicious meal for the guests..
2.
crimeTECH. US one who manufactures illegal drugsTECH. US
- The police arrested the cook in the lab.
3.
chessTECH. unintended solution to a chess problemTECH.
- The puzzle had a cook that ruined it.
4.
marine lifeTECH. UK European striped wrasse fishTECH. UK
- The cook is common in European waters.
Images of cook
European striped wrasse fish
Expressions with cook
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prepare food by heating or mixing ingredients
She decided to cook up a quick dinner.
compete in a cooking contest
They will cook off against each other in the final round.
host a meal outside with grilled food
We will cook out this Saturday with friends.
prepare food using basic ingredients
She loves to cook from scratch using fresh vegetables.
devise a plan quickly or creatively
He cooked up a plan to solve the problem overnight.
allow food to continue cooking without interference
Let it cook for another 10 minutes.
manipulate financial records illegally
The CEO was caught trying to cook the books.
ruin someone's plans or chances
His rivals cooked his goose by revealing his secret.
devise a strategy, usually with negative intent
The group cooked up a scheme to sabotage the event.
prepare a large amount of food enthusiastically
She decided to cook up a storm for the party.
someone responsible for all tasks from important to trivial
He is the chief cook and bottle washer in the small company.
allow them to continue their actions freely
The coach decided to let them cook during the game.
manipulate financial records to present false information
The company was caught trying to cook the accounts.
cook food completely to the core
Make sure to cook through the chicken before serving.
cook specializing in fried foods
The fry cook prepared crispy fries and onion rings.
make food reach the best possible taste or texture
She can cook to perfection every time she makes steak.
professional making pastries and desserts
The pastry cook prepared a delicious chocolate cake.
cook food using a pressure cooker
She decided to pressure-cook the beans for dinner.
cook in a fast-paced restaurant
The diner hired a short order cook to handle the busy breakfast rush.
cooking contest where dishes are judged
The annual chili cook-off attracted many participants.
versatile kitchen knife for chopping and slicing
The cook's knife is essential for preparing vegetables.
cook responsible for a specific station in a kitchen
The line cook prepared the sauces for the evening service.
person highly skilled in cooking
She is a cordon bleu cook, known for her exquisite dishes.
perform extremely well with every part working efficiently together
Once the new software loaded, the design team could cook on all cylinders.
Origin of cook
Old English, coc (cook)
Terms with cook included in their meaning
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cooking
lightly cook by browning with heat
cooking
cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame
cooking
cook food in boiling water
culinary professional
professional cook in a restaurant or hotel
cooking
cook food in hot oil or fat
cooking
cook food on a metal frame over fire
cooking
cook food by dry heat in an oven
cooking
cook food until its surface becomes darker
cooking
cook inside an oven
cooking
to cook by boiling
cooking
cook together in boiling liquid
cooking
cook food without adding oil or fat
mobile eatery
vehicle equipped to cook and sell food
cooking
cook or bake too long
cooking
cook slowly in liquid in a closed dish
cooking
professional cook specializing in sushi
entertainment
professional cook widely famous through television, books, restaurants or other media
cooking
oil heated in a pan or fryer to cook food
profession
highly skilled cook working at a high level in restaurants
cooking
cook to a certain extent
cooking
cook burgers on a grill or stove
cooking
cook an egg until solid
microwave cooking
cook in a microwave oven
cooking
cook food in a pan with some oil
Examples of cook in a sentence
They cook together every Sunday afternoon. The accountant was caught trying to cook the financial reports. They cooked the data to make the results look better. The crowded bus made us feel like we were cooking. Without air conditioning, the office was cooking all afternoon. They really cooked during the final set of the concert.
The jazz ensemble cooked up a storm at the festival. They were trained to cook grenades in combat. He nervously cooked the grenade before the attack. The cook in the restaurant is known for his pasta dishes. As a cook, she specializes in vegan cuisine. The notorious cook was finally caught by the authorities. Rumors spread about the cook's new operation in town. The chessboard revealed a cook unnoticed by the players. Finding a cook in the problem surprised the solver. The cook is often found near rocky shores. Fishermen frequently catch the cook in their nets.
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- French:cuisiner, cuisinier, ...
- German:kochen, Koch, ...
- Italian:cucinare, cuoco, ...
- Spanish:cocinar, cocinero, ...
- Portuguese:cozinhar, cozinheiro, ...
- Chinese:烹饪, 厨师, ...
- Japanese:作る, 料理人, ...
- Arabic:طَبَخَ, طَبَّاخ, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַשֵּׁל, טַבָּח, ...
- Russian:готовить, кулинар, ...
- Ukrainian:готувати, кухар, ...
- Hindi:पकाना, रसोइया, ...
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