Definition
Definition of section man - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
railwayDated UK worker who maintains and repairs railway tracksDated UK
- The section man inspected the tracks for any damage.
2.
educationRare UK person teaching a section of a college courseRare UK
- The section man explained the topic clearly to the students.
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Expressions with section
highest and farthest seats in a stadium
We got tickets in the nosebleed section for the concert.
sports sectionn.
part of a newspaper covering sports news
I always read the sports section first.
surgical procedure to deliver baby through abdominal incision
The doctor decided a C-section was necessary due to complications.
section breakn.
division between sections in a document
Insert a section break to start a new chapter.
group of musicians playing percussion instruments in an orchestra
The percussion section was particularly lively in the symphony's finale.
separate length of tube used as part of a longer pipe
The plumber replaced a rusty pipe section under the kitchen sink.
rhythm sectionn.
group in a band playing instruments that create the rhythm
The rhythm section kept the song moving smoothly.
section headn.
person responsible for leading a section within an organization
The section head approved the new schedule for weekend shifts.
part of an orchestra with brass instruments
The brass section played a powerful fanfare.
clarinet sectionn.
group in a band playing clarinets
The clarinet section played beautifully during the concert.
cross-sectionn.
typical group representing a larger population
The survey included a cross-section of the community.
discussion sectionn.
class where students discuss topics
The discussion section meets every Friday to review the week's lectures.
group of musicians playing string instruments
The string section played beautifully during the concert.
group of violinists in an orchestra
The conductor praised the violin section for their performance.
surgical delivery of a baby through the abdomen
The doctor recommended a caesarean section for the delivery.
surgical delivery of a baby through the abdomen
She had a caesarian section due to complications.
surgical delivery of a baby through the abdomen
The doctor recommended a cesarean section for the delivery.
part of an embassy or consulate that provides consular services
We waited in line outside the consular section for our visa interview.
part of a process requiring careful management or protection
The critical section of the project needs more resources.
showing shape or structure when cut across
The stem is oval in cross section.
rear part of an aircraft or rocket including stabilizing or control parts
Inspect the tail section for any damage before each flight.
trumpet sectionn.
group of musicians playing trumpets in an ensemble
The trumpet section played a powerful fanfare.
one of four shapes from a cone-plane intersection
The ellipse is a common conic section in design.
division of a line into two parts with a unique ratio
The artist used the golden section to design the layout.
Expressions with man
sick mann.
person who is physically ill or unwell
The sick man stayed in bed all day.
lead singer of a band
The front man energized the crowd with his dynamic performance.
man who is charming and enjoys being with women
He is known as a ladies' man at every party.
right-hand mann.
trusted assistant in work or tasks
He is the CEO's right-hand man in all projects.
man of actionn.
someone who prefers doing things rather than thinking or talking about them
He was known as a man of action, always leading the charge on new projects.
affectionate term for a dog
Dogs are often called man's best friend for their loyalty.
a giant of a mann.
very large or tall man
He was a giant of a man, towering over everyone.
act maturely and avoid petty retaliation or arguments
He decided to be the bigger man and walked away.
clothes don't make the manexp.
cannot judge person accurately by appearance or clothing
Clothes don't make the man, so look beyond his suit.
he is the right person for the job
If you need help with computers, he's your man.
man of his wordn.
someone who keeps promises and commitments
John is a man of his word; he always keeps his promises.
man who is very important or getting attention right now
He is the man of the moment after his big win.
no man's landn.
land that is unowned and undesirable
The barren field was a no man's land.
odd man outn.
person different from others in a group
In our team, John is the odd man out.
play the ball, not the manexp.
focus on the ball or play, not the opponent personally
Players should always play the ball, not the man during matches.
person facing unavoidable loss
With the company's downfall, he was a dead man walking.
person who criticizes or attacks on behalf of another
He acted as the CEO's hatchet man during the press conference.
man financially supported by a wealthier partner
He lived comfortably as a kept man, with all his expenses covered by his partner.
man downn.
person who is injured or killed
The team had to continue with one man down after the accident.
man of substancen.
man with wealth, power, or high social status
He became a man of substance after years of hard work.
marked mann.
person targeted for harm or punishment by others
After testifying, he became a marked man.
our man inn.
person who represents a group in a place
He is our man in Paris.
European country facing economic or political difficulties
In the 1990s, Italy was called the sick man of Europe.
used to introduce a notorious person humorously
Here he is, the man, the myth, the legend, John!
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Examples of section man in a sentence
A section man worked tirelessly through the night. The section man ensured the tracks were safe for travel. The section man held office hours for extra help. Students praised the section man for his engaging lectures.
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- French:ouvrier des voies ferrées, chargé de travaux dirigés, ...
- German:Streckenarbeiter, Tutor, ...
- Italian:manutentore ferroviario, tutor, ...
- Spanish:mantenedor de vías, instructor de sección, ...
- Portuguese:trabalhador de secção, assistente de disciplina, ...
- Chinese:铁路维修工, 助教, ...
- Japanese:線路作業員, セクションマン, ...
- Arabic:عَامِل صِيَانَة السِّكَة الحَدِيدِيَّة, مدرس القسم, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹבֵד תַּחְזוּקַת מְסִילוֹת, מַדְרִיךְ, ...
- Russian:путеец, преподаватель, ...
- Ukrainian:колійний робітник, асистент викладача, ...
- Hindi:सेक्शन मैन, अनुभाग शिक्षक, ...
- Bengali:রেলকর্মী, বিভাগীয় শিক্ষক, ...
- Catalan:treballador de via, professor de secció, ...
- Danish:baneservicemand, underviser, ...
- Dutch:baanwerker, docent, ...
- Greek:σιδηροδρομικός εργάτης, διδάσκων, ...
- Korean:선로 보수원, 섹션 강사, ...
- Persian:کارگر بخش, مدرس بخش, ...
- Polish:toromistrz, asystent, ...
- Portuguese (BR):trabalhador de seção, instrutor de seção, ...
- Romanian:muncitor de secție, asistent de curs, ...
- Swedish:bantekniker, kursassistent, ...
- Thai:คนงานซ่อมบำรุงราง, ผู้ช่วยสอน, ...
- Turkish:demiryolu işçisi, bölüm hocası, ...
- Vietnamese:công nhân đường sắt, người dạy phần học, ...
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