accost

UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɔst/

Übersetzungen

accostverb
accosted
Präteritum
accosted
Partizip Perfekt
accosting
Gerundium
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɔst/
He was accosted by a stranger on the street.
К нему на улице приставал незнакомец.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
завязывать разговор
accostsubstantiv
accosts
Pl.
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɑst/

Definitionen

accostverb
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.
accostsubstantiv
A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.
The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.