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expect

verb A2
1

beklemek, ummak

to think or believe that something will happen or that someone will do something

I expect the meeting to start at nine o'clock.

  • Parents often expect their children to behave politely.
  • The scientist expects the results to confirm the hypothesis.
  • Many investors expect the market to recover after the recession.
  • Despite the challenges, the committee expects the project to be completed on schedule.
  • The teacher expects all students to arrive on time.
  • International treaties expect signatory countries to reduce emissions.
  • The syllabus expects students to read each chapter before class.
  • Regulatory bodies expect corporations to disclose financial risks transparently.
  • The grant proposal expects the researcher to demonstrate methodological rigor.
  • expect to · beklemek, ummak She expects to graduate next summer.
  • expect compliance · uygunluk beklemek, uyulmasını talep etmek The regulator expects compliance with the new safety standards.
  • expect a response · cevap beklemek The professor expects a response to the assignment by Friday.
  • expect sb to do sth The manager expects the staff to meet the deadline.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: anticipaterequire

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