refuge

UK
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

Translations

refugenoun
refuges
pl
UK
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
The hikers found refuge in a small cabin during the storm.
Путешественники нашли убежище в маленькой хижине во время шторма.
The animal refuge takes care of abandoned pets.
Приют для животных заботится о брошенных питомцах.
Additional translations
refugeverb
refuged
Past Simple
refuged
Past Participle
refuging
Gerund
UK
/ˈref.juːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛf.judʒ/
They had to refuge in a nearby cave during the storm.
Им пришлось укрыться в ближайшей пещере во время шторма.
Additional translations
предоставить убежище
Synonyms
take shelter
retire to
seek refuge
take refuge
refugeadjective
UK
/ˈref.juːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛf.judʒ/
Used only attributively (e.g., "refuge chamber"); not gradable.

Definitions

refugenoun
A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
The hikers found refuge in a small cabin during the storm.
A place providing protection or shelter.
The wildlife refuge is home to many endangered species.
Something to which one has recourse in difficulty.
Books became her refuge during times of stress.
refugeverb
To provide shelter or protection from danger or distress.
During the storm, the barn was used to refuge the stranded travelers.
To seek or take shelter from danger or distress.
The villagers refuged in the caves until the fighting subsided.
refugeadjective
Designating a place, structure, or device that provides shelter or protection.
Each mine must contain a refuge chamber in case of emergency.