major

UK
/ˈmeɪdʒə/
US
/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/
majoradjective
more major
Comp.
most major
Super.
UK
/ˈmeɪ.dʒə/
US
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
Translations
The major issue was resolved quickly.
Основной вопрос был решен быстро.
He is a major player in the industry.
Он является крупным игроком в этой отрасли.
There was a major improvement in her performance.
Было значительное улучшение в ее выступлении.
Definitions
Greater in size, extent, or importance.
The major cities in the country are experiencing rapid growth.
Significant or serious in nature.
The company faced a major setback when their product failed to meet safety standards.
Pertaining to a field of study chosen as a primary focus in college or university.
She decided to pursue a major course in biology.
In music, relating to a scale, interval, or key that is characterized by a specific pattern of whole and half steps, typically conveying a bright or happy sound.
The symphony was composed in a major key, giving it an uplifting feel.
majornoun
majors
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪdʒə/
US
/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/
Translations
She chose biology as her major in college.
Она выбрала биологию в качестве своей специальности в колледже.
The major gave the orders to the soldiers.
Майор отдал приказы солдатам.
Definitions
A commissioned military officer ranking above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel.
The major led his troops with confidence during the mission.
A student's principal field of study in a university or college.
She decided to choose biology as her major because of her interest in genetics.
A musical key, scale, or mode that is generally perceived as having a bright or happy sound.
The symphony was composed in C major, giving it an uplifting and cheerful tone.
A person of full legal age.
As a major, he was eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
A major sporting tournament, especially one of the most prestigious championships in professional golf or tennis, or (in the plural) the highest professional league in a sport.
After years of trying, she finally captured her first major at Wimbledon.
majorverb
majored
Past Simple
majored
Past Participle
majoring
Gerund
UK
/ˈmeɪ.dʒə/
US
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
Translations
She decided to major in biology at university.
Она решила специализироваться на биологии в университете.
Definitions
To specialize in a particular subject or field of study in college or university.
She decided to major in biology because of her interest in genetics.
Synonyms
specialize (in)
concentrate (in/on)
focus (on)
pursue (a major in)
study (mainly)