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obtaining

UK
/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
obtainingnoun
Translations
The obtaining of a visa can be a lengthy process.
L'obtention d'un visa peut être un processus long.
Additional translations
acquisitionPlus fréquent dans des contextes généraux ou abstraits.
Definitions
The act or process of acquiring or gaining possession of something.
The obtaining of a visa can be a lengthy process.
Synonyms
acquisition
procurement
getting
attainment
reception
obtaininggerund / present participle
UK
/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
Used (though formal/archaic) to mean ‘prevailing; current; in effect’.
Translations
en vigueurSe dit surtout des lois, règles, normes ou dispositions en cours d'application.
The contract must be interpreted according to the obtaining laws.
Le contrat doit être interprété conformément aux lois en vigueur.
Additional translations
actuelEmploi plus général au sens de « actuel » ou « en cours ».
Definitions
Prevailing or currently in force; existing at the present time.
The contract must be interpreted according to the obtaining laws.
Synonyms
acquiring
gaining
attaining
procuring
securing
prevailing
existing
current
extant
obtainverb

obtaining

ing-form

obtained
Past Simple
obtained
Past Participle
obtaining
ing-form
UK
/əbˈteɪn/
US
/əbˈteɪn/
Translations
She managed to obtain a rare book for her collection.
Elle a réussi à obtenir un livre rare pour sa collection.
He obtained a degree in engineering after years of hard work.
Il a obtenu un diplôme d'ingénieur après des années de travail acharné.
prévaloirsoutenu; pour des règles, des usages ou des conditions
These rules no longer obtain in modern contexts.
Ces règles ne prévalent plus dans les contextes modernes.
Additional translations
acquérirregistre soutenu; pour un bien, un droit ou une compétence
décrocherfamilier; pour une réussite, un diplôme ou un poste
Definitions
To come into possession of something; to acquire or get something.
She managed to obtain a rare book for her collection.
To succeed in achieving or gaining something as a result of effort or planning.
He obtained a degree in engineering after years of hard work.
(intransitive) To be in force, operate, or be customary; to be applicable or valid.
These rules no longer obtain in modern contexts.
Synonyms
acquire
get
procure
secure
gain
fetch
attain
receive
collect
Antonyms
lose
forfeit
relinquish
surrender
give up
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