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accost

UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɔst/

Traduzioni

accostverb
accosted
Past Simple
accosted
Past Participle
accosting
Gerund
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɔst/
apostropherSurtout dans un registre où l’on s’adresse à quelqu’un de façon brusque ou agressive.
The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.
Le journaliste a apostrophé la célébrité à sa sortie du restaurant, espérant obtenir une interview exclusive.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
racolerSurtout pour solliciter des passants, notamment dans le contexte de services sexuels.
Sinonimi
approach
address
confront
hail
greet
speak to
accostnoun
accosts
pl
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɑst/
apostropheSurtout pour une interpellation ou une adresse brusque et directe.
The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.
L’apostrophe du vendeur a mis le client mal à l’aise.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
racolageDans le contexte d’une sollicitation, notamment à des fins sexuelles.

Definizioni

accostverb
To approach and speak to someone in a bold or aggressive manner.
The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.
To solicit or approach with the intention of offering sexual services, especially in a public place.
The undercover officer arrested her after she accosted passers-by outside the club.
accostnoun
A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.
The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.
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