fraternize

UK
/frəˈtɜːn.aɪz/
US
/frəˈtɜrn.aɪz/

Translations

fraternizeverb
fraternized
Past Simple
fraternized
Past Participle
fraternizing
Gerund
UK
/frəˈtɜːn.aɪz/
US
/frəˈtɜrn.aɪz/
The soldiers were warned not to fraternize with the locals.
Солдатам было приказано не брататься с местными жителями.
Additional translations

Definitions

fraternizeverb
To associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when it is considered inappropriate or unwise.
The soldiers were warned not to fraternize with the local population.
To mix or associate on friendly or brotherly terms.
After the negotiations, members of both delegations fraternized over dinner.
To associate on friendly terms with an opposing or enemy group, especially contrary to orders or expectations.
The general explicitly forbade the troops to fraternize with the enemy.