put over

vermitteln, verständlich machen

Eine Idee so erklären, dass andere sie verstehen.

In einfachem Englisch: To explain an idea so that other people understand it.

• He put his point over clearly.
• Can you put over these ideas without using difficult words?
• She put the message over well in her speech.

So benutzt man es: put something over to someone (She put her point over to the audience clearly.)

Synonyme: put across, communicate, explain

Häufige Wendungen: put over something, put something over

darstellen, präsentieren

Jemanden oder etwas auf eine bestimmte Weise darstellen, damit andere ihn oder es so wahrnehmen.

In einfachem Englisch: To present someone or something in a particular way, so that others see them that way.

• She put herself over as confident.
• The actor put the character over as kind but foolish.
• He tried to put his business over as a success.

So benutzt man es: put someone/something over as something (He put himself over as an expert on local history.)

Synonyme: present, portray

Häufige Wendungen: put someone over, put something over

zum Versuch auflegen

Beim Rugby einem Mitspieler den Ball zuspielen, damit er einen Versuch erzielen kann.

In einfachem Englisch: In rugby, to pass the ball to a teammate who can then score a try.

• His pass put the winger over.
• She put her teammate over for the winning try.
• Can the centre put him over with one final pass?

So benutzt man es: put someone over for a try (Her quick pass put the winger over for a try.)

Synonyme: set up

Häufige Wendungen: put someone over, put over someone

aufwerten, groß herausbringen

Einen anderen Wrestler stark oder beeindruckend wirken lassen, oft indem man einen Kampf gegen ihn verliert.

In einfachem Englisch: To make another wrestler seem strong or impressive, often by losing a match to them.

• The champion put the rookie over.
• He lost the match to put his opponent over.
• Which veteran will put her over at the next show?

So benutzt man es: put someone over (The veteran agreed to put the young wrestler over.)

Synonyme: promote, build up

Gegenteile: bury

Häufige Wendungen: put someone over, put over someone