bull

UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/

Translations

bullnoun
bulls
pl
UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/
биржевой игрок на повышение
The bull was optimistic about the stock market's future.
Биржевой игрок на повышение был оптимистичен относительно будущего фондового рынка.
The bull charged at the matador.
Бык бросился на матадора.
папская булла
The pope issued a bull to address the matter.
Папа издал папскую буллу, чтобы решить этот вопрос.
Additional translations
папский указ
Synonyms
bullverb
bulled
Past Simple
bulled
Past Participle
bulling
Gerund
UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/
He tried to bull his way through the negotiations.
Он пытался запугивать всех на переговорах.
She bulled her way through the crowd to get to the front.
Она пробивалась сквозь толпу, чтобы выйти вперед.
Additional translations
водить за нос
bulladjective
UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/
Used attributively to denote the male of a species, e.g., “bull elephant”.
bullinterjection
Used as a standalone exclamation expressing disbelief or dismissal.

Definitions

bullnoun
An adult male bovine animal (Bos taurus); by extension, the adult male of certain other large mammals such as elephants, whales, or seals.
The bull elephant flapped his ears as the herd crossed the river.
A person who buys shares hoping to sell them at a higher price later, expecting the market to rise.
The stock market was dominated by bulls who were optimistic about the economic recovery.
A formal proclamation issued by the pope, especially one of a doctrinal or disciplinary nature.
The papal bull was issued to address the concerns of the church regarding the new doctrine.
A large, strong, aggressive man.
He was known as the bull of the team, always leading with strength and determination.
A seal attached to a papal bull as a mark of authenticity.
The document bore the papal bull, signifying its official status.
Nonsense, empty or deceitful talk (often used as a mild expletive).
Stop feeding me bull and tell me what really happened.
The centre of a target, especially in archery or darts; bullseye.
Her first arrow landed squarely in the bull.
A police officer, especially as referred to in criminal or prison slang.
The bulls showed up just as the robbery began.
bullverb
To push or force one's way aggressively.
He bulled his way through the crowded room to reach the stage.
To act with force or authority, often in a domineering manner.
She bulled her way into the meeting, demanding to be heard.
To bluff or deceive someone.
He tried to bull his way through the interview by exaggerating his experience.
bulladjective
Denoting or characteristic of an adult male animal, especially a large wild species.
The safari guide pointed out a bull elephant near the river.
Relating to or characteristic of a rising market, especially in securities; optimistic about price increases.
Analysts remain bull on renewable-energy stocks.
bullinterjection
Used to express strong disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of what has just been said; nonsense!
"Bull!" he shouted when he heard their flimsy excuse.