con

UK
/kɒn/
US
/kɑn/

Traducciones

connoun
cons
pl
UK
/kɒn/
US
/kɑn/
The con managed to escape from the prison.
Арестант сумел сбежать из тюрьмы.
The con was so elaborate that it took months to uncover.
Обман был настолько сложным, что на его раскрытие ушли месяцы.
He was arrested for his involvement in a major con.
Он был арестован за участие в крупном мошенничестве.
Traducciones adicionales
converb
conned
Past Simple
conned
Past Participle
conning
Gerund
UK
/kɒn/
US
/kɑːn/
He tried to con the old lady out of her savings.
Он пытался обмануть старушку, чтобы выманить у нее сбережения.
Traducciones adicionales
conadjective
UK
/kɒn/
US
/kɑːn/
He was involved in a con scheme.
Он был вовлечен в мошенническую схему.
conadverb
Used chiefly in the set phrase 'pro and con' meaning 'against' or 'on the negative side'.

Definiciones

connoun
A trick or deception, especially one used to cheat someone out of money.
The con artist was arrested for running a con on unsuspecting tourists.
A convict, especially one who is serving a prison sentence.
The con was released on parole after serving five years in prison.
An argument or consideration against something.
The cons of the new policy were discussed at the meeting.
A convention, especially one for fans of comics, science fiction, gaming, etc.
More than 50,000 people attended the anime con last summer.
converb
To persuade someone to do or believe something, typically by use of a deception.
He conned her into believing he was a famous movie producer.
To swindle or trick someone out of money or possessions.
The scam artist conned the elderly couple out of their life savings.
To study or learn (something) carefully so as to remember it; to pore over.
She spent the evening conning her lines for the school play.
conadjective
Opposed to or against something.
There were ten pro votes and six con votes on the bill.
Relating to or characteristic of a convention (especially a fan convention).
She wore her con badge proudly throughout the weekend.
conadverb
On the negative side; in opposition.
They debated the issue pro and con before voting.