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Definition of their - Reverso English Dictionary
Determiner
1.
possessionbelonging to them
- Their house is at the end of the street.
2.
singular possessionbelonging to someone, gender-neutral singular
- Someone left their umbrella.
Pronoun
1.
plural possessionused to show possession by them
- The students forgot their books at home.
2.
gender-neutralused to refer to a person of unspecified gender
- Someone left their umbrella in the office.
Expressions with their
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to end a relationship or partnership
After the argument, they decided to go their separate ways.
they met or became connected, often by chance
Their paths crossed while they were studying abroad.
successfully use someone's methods and strategies against them
She beat the bully at their own game, using his tricks against him.
surprise someone when they are unprepared or vulnerable
He caught his opponent with their pants down during the debate.
everyone has different views and opinions
He loves modern art, each to their own.
pursue a similar path or career as someone
She decided to follow in their tracks and become a doctor.
constantly using their smartphones
Many commuters are glued to their smartphones on the train.
make someone stay alert, active, and ready for action
The coach keeps the players on their toes during practice.
defeat someone who was in a dominant position
The new champion knocked the old champion off their perch.
humble or rebuke someone to show their limits
The teacher put the noisy student in his place quickly..
test or evaluate someone's skills or abilities thoroughly
The coach put the new player through their paces during practice.
collaborate to come up with ideas
The writers put their heads together to create the new script.
make a person suddenly stop moving forward or doing something
The loud explosion stopped them in their tracks.
seduce someone romantically with charm and affection
He managed to sweep her off her feet on their first date!
trust what someone says without asking for proof or confirmation
We had to take the guide at his word about the shortcut.
cause someone to surrender or submit
The army brought the enemy to their knees.
recognize or admit someone's good qualities or achievements
Give Jordan their due: they delivered the best results this quarter.
continue until reaching a natural end
The symptoms will run their course in a few days.
adult men obsessed with gadgets like children with toys
John's garage is full of cars, boys and their toys.
cause severe damage or defeat
The economic crisis brought the company to their knees.
criticize or scold someone harshly
The coach would often bust their chops for missing practice.
use rude or insulting words instead of someone's name
Please don't call me out of my name during the meeting.
achieve recognition or success
After the redesign, the interns finally came into their own.
almost everyone
Everybody and their brother has an opinion on the matter.
Origin of their
Old English, theira (of them)
Terms with their included in their meaning
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household
parents and their children living together
animal product
white liquid produced by female mammals for feeding their young
animal
reptiles with a hard shell covering their body
polite request
ask someone to reduce their speaking speed
question
asking someone about their desires
work
person who helps another in their work
cultural
relating to Jews or their culture
family
child's term for their mother
natural laws
science of matter, energy, and their interactions
monarchy
related to a king, queen, or their family
meteorology
unpleasant atmospheric conditions and their effects
transport home
return someone to their home by car
dining
wish someone enjoyment of their meal
navigation
guide someone to their correct location
books
list of divisions and their starting pages
plans
asking someone about their plans or intentions
teenagers
individuals in their teenage or early adult years
age group
person in their early years of life
government
system where people vote for their leaders
coercion
make someone do something against their will
acr: Portable Document Format
file type for sharing documents that keep their layout
body
position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting
admiration
admire someone deeply, usually for their abilities or qualities
skill check
challenge someone to reveal their capabilities
Examples of their in a sentence
Their opinions were taken into consideration. Each student should bring their book. Someone forgot their keys on the table. The team celebrated their victory. Parents attended their children's graduation. Each student should submit their assignment by Friday.
Everyone should bring their own lunch to the picnic.
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- French:leur, le leur, ...
- German:ihr, ihre, ...
- Italian:loro, possessivo riferito a una persona di genere non specificato, ...
- Spanish:su, ...
- Portuguese:deles, o seu, ...
- Chinese:他们的, ...
- Japanese:彼らの, だれかの, ...
- Arabic:هُم, هُمْ, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁלָהֶם, שֶׁלָּהֶם, ...
- Russian:их, свой, ...
- Ukrainian:їхній, свої, ...
- Hindi:उनका, अपनी, ...
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