Definition of tide - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
seacurrent or flow of water
- The tide carried the boat away.
2.
ocean movementrise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces
- The tide was high in the morning but receded by evening..
3.
movementwidespread tendency or movement
- The tide of public opinion shifted.
4.
turning pointDated critical point in timeDated
- The battle marked a tide in the war.
5.
time periodDated UK season or timeDated UK
- The Christmas tide is a joyful season.
Verb
1.
water currenttr. Dated carry or let objects float along in water currentstr. Dated
- The current tided the logs out to sea.
2.
natureintr. move forward in large numbers like a swelling waveintr.
- The crowd tided towards the stage.
Images of tide
rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces
Expressions with tide
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give enough help to get through a hard time
Friends can tide over each other during tough times.
situation where growth benefits multiple areas
A rising tide lifts all boats in the economy.
move smoothly and effortlessly with the current
The boat flowed with the tide down the river.
stretch when events turn better or worse
After years of struggle, a tide of fortune finally lifted her business.
follow the prevailing trend without resistance
He tends to drift with the tide, never voicing his own opinions.
act in a way different from most people
She decided to go against the tide and start her own business.
follow the prevailing trend or opinion
She tends to go with the tide in fashion.
resist prevailing opinions or trends
He often swims against the tide in his political views.
go along with prevailing opinion or behavior
He tends to swim with the tide to avoid conflicts.
the situation has changed direction or course
After the new policy, the tide has turned for the company.
situation is changing
The tide is turning in favor of the underdog.
powerful force influencing situations
They couldn't resist the tide of events.
unstoppable natural forces that wait for no one
Remember, time and tide wait for no man.
significant change in a situation
The election marked a turn of the tide in politics.
cause a significant change in a situation, usually from bad to good
Her brilliant idea helped to turn the tide in our favor during the meeting..
positive changes help everyone in a situation
In a supportive community, a rising tide lifts all boats.
go along with the prevailing trend
He tends to ride the tide rather than challenge the status quo.
working hard to overcome challenges
The team was struggling against the tide to meet the deadline.
change in momentum during a conflict
The tide of battle turned in their favor.
powerful past patterns directing today and tomorrow, hard to resist
They saw the reform as part of the tide of history, not a passing idea.
fail to take advantage of an important opportunity or moment
We missed the tide to invest in that company.
general improvement helps everyone involved
A rising tide lifts all ships in a strong economy.
stop or slow something that is increasing or spreading
We must stem the tide of misinformation.
large and forceful influx of immigrants
The city struggled to accommodate the onrushing tide of immigrants.
Origin of tide
Old English, tid (time)
Terms with tide included in their meaning
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of tide
move away from the land
oceanography
the state of the tide when water is highest
sea levels
dependent on the state of the tide
oceanography
the movement of tide out to sea
coastline
area between high and low tide marks
waves
move from water to land by waves or tide
location
located between high and low tide lines
coastal geography
flat coastal land made of mud, covered by sea at high tide
tide
coming towards the shore
tides
rise of the tide
tide
the lowest point of the tide in coastal areas
tide
receding movement of tidal water
oceanography
area between high and low tide marks
oceanography
period of still water during tide change
water area
area in a river or harbor filled by the tide
tide effect river
river where tides cause water to flow upstream sometimes
tides
at or near its highest level, referring to tide
oceanography
elevated sea levels during high tide
sailing
sail against the wind or tide
tide-like
occurring in or resembling tides
tidal coast
area between high and low tide on coasts
vessel docking
basin for vessels filled at high tide
oceanography
volume of water with a rising tide
tidal wave
sudden strong tide creating a wave in a river or estuary
Examples of tide in a sentence
Divers waited for the tide to turn before entering. The fishermen set out early to catch the tide. The tide's strength can vary depending on the lunar cycle. A tide of innovation is sweeping the industry. The tide of change is inevitable in technology. The election was a tide in the country's history.
Her decision became a tide in her career path. The Easter tide brings a sense of renewal. During the summer tide, the town is bustling with tourists. High water tided the debris toward the harbor. The flood tided furniture down the street. The protesters tided into the square. Excitement tided through the audience.
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- French:courant, entraîner, ...
- German:Strömung, forttreiben, ...
- Italian:corrente, trasportare con la corrente, ...
- Spanish:corriente, arrastrar, ...
- Portuguese:corrente, levar pela corrente, ...
- Chinese:水流, 冲走, ...
- Japanese:潮流, 流す, ...
- Arabic:تَيّار مائِيّ, جَرَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:זֶרֶם, לִסְחוֹף, ...
- Russian:течение, нести по течению, ...
- Ukrainian:течія, нести течією, ...
- Hindi:जलधारा, बहा ले जाना, ...
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