Definition of make sail - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
start journeyRare UK start a journey, often by setting sails or beginning something newRare UK
- They decided to make sail and explore new lands.
- At dawn they made sail for the open sea.
- The captain ordered the crew to make sail immediately.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with sail
move smoothly down a water body
We decided to sail down the river for a relaxing afternoon.
leave a place by boat
They decided to sail off at dawn.
leave a place by boat
They decided to sail out of the harbor at dawn.
begin a journey by sea
The crew set sail at dawn for their next adventure..
act in a risky or nearly improper way without crossing the line
He tends to sail close to the wind with his business deals.
move into a place smoothly and confidently
The yacht sailed into the harbor at sunset.
succeed or progress quickly and easily with little effort
She will sail through the exam without any trouble.
travel across all the major oceans
He dreams to sail the seven seas one day.
move through life smoothly and effortlessly
She manages to sail through life with grace and ease.
use a false identity or pretense
The spy sailed under false colors during the mission.
pretend to be something else to trick people
He sailed under false colours to get their trust.
moving at maximum speed or with all resources used
The ship was under full sail as it crossed the bay.
with rapid and unimpeded progress
The project is moving full sail ahead.
moved or operated using sails and wind
The sail-powered boat glided across the lake.
act in opposition to prevailing conditions
Starting a new business now is like sailing against the wind.
historical period when sailing ships dominated sea travel
The age of sail revolutionized global trade routes.
progress easily with favorable conditions
With the new funding, the project sailed before the wind.
move past a place or object while traveling on water
We watched the fishing boats sail by the quiet harbor entrance.
sign resembling a sail used for advertising
The store used a sail sign to attract customers.
navigate a boat on the Red Sea
They plan to sail the Red Sea next summer.
device used to slow a boat
The sailors deployed a drag sail during the storm.
triangular canvas on long yard slanting from mast, common in Mediterranean craft
Mediterranean fishing boats often carried a lateen sail.
travel by ship without cargo, carrying weight for balance
The vessel will sail in ballast to the next port.
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- French:mettre les voiles, ...
- German:in See stechen, ...
- Italian:salpare, ...
- Spanish:zarpar, ...
- Portuguese:zarpar, ...
- Chinese:扬帆起航, ...
- Japanese:出帆する, ...
- Arabic:أَبْحَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְלִיג, ...
- Russian:отправляться в плавание, ...
- Ukrainian:вирушати в плавання, ...
- Hindi:सफ़र शुरू करना, ...
- Bengali:যাত্রা শুরু করা, ...
- Catalan:salpar, ...
- Czech:vyplout, ...
- Danish:stikke til søs, ...
- Dutch:uitvaren, ...
- Greek:σαλπάρω, ...
- Hungarian:vitorlát bontani, ...
- Khmer:ចេញដំណើរតាមសមុទ្រ, ...
- Korean:항해를 시작하다, ...
- Persian:بادبان برافراشت, ...
- Polish:wypłynąć, ...
- Portuguese (BR):zarpar, ...
- Romanian:a porni la drum, ...
- Swedish:sätta segel, ...
- Thai:ออกเดินทาง, ...
- Turkish:yola çıkmak, ...
- Vietnamese:ra khơi, ...
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