react

tepki vermek, tepki göstermek B1

to respond to a stimulus, situation, or action, especially by showing an emotional or physical response

When the teacher asked a question, the student reacted with a confident answer.

• The crowd reacted loudly after the team scored the winning goal.
• She reacted calmly to the sudden power outage, reassuring everyone.
• After reading the report, the committee reacted skeptically, demanding more data.
• The market reacted sharply to the announcement of the new trade agreement, causing stock prices to rise.

• react quickly · hızlı tepki vermek She reacted quickly when the fire alarm sounded.
• react to sth He reacted to the criticism with a calm explanation.
• react with sth She reacted with surprise at the unexpected news.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: respond

opposite: ignore

kimyasal reaksiyona girmek, etkileşime girmek C1

to undergo a chemical change as a result of interacting with another substance

When mixed with vinegar, baking soda reacts to release carbon dioxide gas.

• The metal reacts with acid, producing hydrogen bubbles.
• In the laboratory, the sample reacted slowly at room temperature.
• Researchers observed that the polymer reacts with moisture, altering its mechanical properties.
• During the experiment, the catalyst reacted efficiently, increasing the yield of the desired product.

• react with oxygen · oksijenle reaksiyona girmek Iron reacts with oxygen to form rust.
• react under high temperature · yüksek sıcaklıkta reaksiyona girmek The catalyst reacts under high temperature to speed up the reaction.
• react with sth Sodium reacts with water, producing hydrogen gas.
• react to sth The compound reacts to ultraviolet light, changing its structure.

sb: somebody · sth: something