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shouldered

UK
/ˈʃəʊl.dəd/
US
/ˈʃoʊl.dɚd/

Translations

shoulderedpast participle
UK
/ˈʃəʊldəd/
US
/ˈʃoʊldərd/
More precise categorisation: participial adjective derived from the verb "shoulder".
He was a broad-shouldered man.
Он был плечистым мужчиной.
Synonyms
bearing
burdened
laden
carrying
borne
assumed
undertaken
charged
responsible
shoulderverb

shouldered

Past Simple

shouldered
Past Simple
shouldered
Past Participle
shouldering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃəʊl.də/
US
/ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
He shouldered the heavy bag and walked up the hill.
Он взвалил тяжелую сумку и пошел вверх по холму.
взять на себя
She shouldered the responsibility of leading the team.
Она взяла на себя ответственность за руководство командой.
Additional translations
принять на себя
Synonyms
carry
take on
assume
support
bear

Definitions

shoulderedpast participle
Having shoulders of a specified kind, often used in combination.
The broad-shouldered man easily carried the heavy boxes.
Having a specified type of shoulder or shoulders, often used in combination to describe clothing.
She wore a puff-shouldered blouse that was very fashionable.
shoulderverb
To carry or place something on one's shoulder or shoulders.
He shouldered the heavy bag and walked towards the bus stop.
To take on a responsibility or burden.
She shouldered the responsibility of leading the team through the crisis.
To push or force one's way through a crowd or obstacle using one's shoulder.
He shouldered his way through the crowded hallway to get to the exit.
To strike, shove, or bump someone or something with one's shoulder.
The defender shouldered his opponent off the ball.
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