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gang

UK
/ɡæŋ/
US
/ɡæŋ/

Translations

gangnoun
gangs
pl
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US
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jeuPour un ensemble d'outils utilisés ensemble.
The mechanic reached for his gang of wrenches to fix the engine.
Le mécanicien a pris son jeu de clés pour réparer le moteur.
bandeSurtout pour un groupe de personnes, souvent avec une connotation criminelle ou délinquante.
The police arrested several members of the gang involved in the robbery.
La police a arrêté plusieurs membres de la bande impliquée dans le vol.
équipePour un groupe de travailleurs réunis pour un même travail.
The construction gang worked tirelessly to complete the building on time.
L'équipe de construction a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le bâtiment à temps.
Additional translations
boîtier multipleDans le domaine de l'électricité, pour un ensemble de commandes ou d'appareils montés sur un même support.
Synonyms
group
band
crew
clique
mob
team
faction
organization
association
society
gangverb
ganged
Past Simple
ganged
Past Participle
ganging
Gerund
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couplerEn technique, pour relier des machines ou des dispositifs afin qu'ils fonctionnent ensemble.
The two circuit breakers were ganged so they would trip at the same time.
Les deux disjoncteurs ont été couplés afin de déclencher en même temps.
se regrouperSe dit surtout d'un groupe qui se forme pour une action commune.
The teenagers decided to gang together to clean up the local park.
Les adolescents ont décidé de se regrouper pour nettoyer le parc local.
se liguer contrePour attaquer ou affronter quelqu'un en groupe.
The bullies ganged up on the new student during lunch.
Les harceleurs se sont ligués contre le nouvel élève pendant le déjeuner.
Synonyms
gather
convene
assemble
group
band
gangadjective
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Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "gang violence".
de gangEmployé pour parler de phénomènes liés aux gangs ou à la délinquance en bande.
Authorities are trying to curb gang violence in the neighborhood.
Les autorités tentent de freiner la violence de gang dans le quartier.

Definitions

gangnoun
A group of people, especially young people, who regularly associate together, often for criminal purposes.
The police arrested several members of the gang involved in the robbery.
A group of workers or laborers organized for a specific task or job.
The construction gang worked tirelessly to complete the building on time.
A set of tools or equipment used together for a particular purpose.
The mechanic reached for his gang of wrenches to fix the engine.
A grouping of electrical switches, sockets, or similar devices housed together on a single plate or within one box.
The electrician installed a three-gang light switch in the hallway.
gangverb
To form a group or gang, often for a specific purpose or activity.
The teenagers decided to gang together to clean up the local park.
To attack or confront someone as a group.
The bullies ganged up on the new student during lunch.
To link or arrange (machines, tools, or devices) so that they operate simultaneously or as a single unit.
The two circuit breakers were ganged so they would trip at the same time.
gangadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a gang or gang members.
Authorities are trying to curb gang violence in the neighborhood.
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