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accost

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɔst/

accostverb

accosted

Präteritum

accosted

Partizip Perfekt

accosting

Gerundium

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɔst/

Übersetzungen

He was accosted by a stranger on the street.

К нему на улице приставал незнакомец.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

завязывать разговор

Definitionen

To approach and speak to someone in a bold or aggressive manner.

The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.

To solicit or approach with the intention of offering sexual services, especially in a public place.

The undercover officer arrested her after she accosted passers-by outside the club.

Synonyme

speak to

accostsubstantiv

accosts

Pl.

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɑst/

Definitionen

A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.

The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.