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corner

noun A2
1

köşe

the place where two lines, surfaces, or edges meet; a point or area at the intersection of two sides of a room, street, or object

She found a quiet seat in the corner of the library to study.

  • The painter added a bright accent to the corner of the canvas.
  • During the protest, the police blocked the corner of the intersection to control traffic.
  • When the sun set, shadows stretched across the corner of the old building, creating dramatic silhouettes.
  • corner of the room · odanın köşesi She placed the lamp in the corner of the room.
  • corner shop · köşe dükkanı He bought a newspaper from the corner shop.
  • turn the corner · dönüm noktasını aşmak After months of treatment, the patient finally turned the corner.
  • in the corner of sth The cat hid in the corner of the garden.
  • at the corner of sth The café is located at the corner of Main Street and Oak Avenue.

sb: somebody · sth: something

corner

verb B2
1

köşeye sıkıştırmak, zor durumda bırakmak

to force someone or something into a position where they have limited options or escape routes

The police cornered the suspect in the alley.

  • During the debate, she cornered her opponent with a tough question.
  • The new regulations could corner small businesses into higher costs.
  • corner the opponent · rakibi köşeye sıkıştırmak The chess player cornered the opponent's queen with a clever sacrifice.
  • corner sb The reporters cornered the minister.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: trapforce

simpler: press

opposite: release

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