general

UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
generaladjective
more general
Comp.
most general
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
Translations
The general opinion was in favor of the new policy.
Общее мнение было в пользу новой политики.
He was appointed as the general manager of the company.
Он был назначен генеральным директором компании.
Definitions
Relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
The general consensus was that the new policy would benefit everyone.
Not specialized or limited in scope; overall.
The general idea of the project was to improve community engagement.
Common or usual; not specific or detailed.
He gave a general description of the suspect to the police.
generalnoun
generals
pl
UK
/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ɚ.əl/
Translations
The general led his troops into battle.
Генерал повел свои войска в бой.
In general, the weather is mild in this region.
В общем, погода в этом регионе мягкая.
Additional translations
общий принцип
основное правило
Definitions
A high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marine corps.
The general led his troops into battle with great courage.
A broad principle, fact, or idea that applies in most cases rather than to specific instances.
Moving from the particulars, she stated the general that practice makes perfect.