represent

//ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt//

Verbs
B2

Translation

represent

Definition

The verb 'represent' in this sense means to stand for, symbolize, or be an expression of an idea, quality, or situation. It involves conveying or depicting something in a particular way, often serving as a sign or example of a broader concept. This usage is common in formal, academic, and descriptive contexts when explaining what something signifies or how it should be understood.

Example

  • The dove often represents peace in many cultures.

    Güvercin genellikle birçok kültürde barışı temsil eder.

  • The data in this chart represents a significant increase in sales over the last quarter.

    Bu grafikteki veriler, son çeyrekteki satışlarda önemli bir artışı gösteriyor.

  • His silence during the meeting could represent his disagreement with the proposal.

    Toplantıdaki sessizliği, teklife katılmadığını ifade ediyor olabilir.

  • The new policy represents a major shift in the company's environmental strategy.

    Yeni politika, şirketin çevre stratejisinde büyük bir değişimi temsil ediyor.

  • In her novel, the crumbling house represents the decay of traditional family values.

    Romanında, yıkılan ev geleneksel aile değerlerinin çöküşünü simgeliyor.

  • The chosen color for the logo is meant to represent energy and innovation.

    Logo için seçilen renk, enerji ve yeniliği ifade etmek amaçlanmıştır.

  • This single statistic represents the struggles of thousands of small businesses.

    Bu tek istatistik, binlerce küçük işletmenin mücadelelerini gösteriyor.

  • The monument was built to represent the unity of the nation after the war.

    Anıt, savaş sonrası ulusun birliğini simgelemek için inşa edildi.

  • Her promotion represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

    Onun terfisi, yıllar süren sıkı çalışma ve adanmışlığın doruk noktasını temsil ediyor.

  • The sudden drop in temperature represents a real danger for the crops.

    Sıcaklıktaki ani düşüş, ekinler için gerçek bir tehlikeyi ifade ediyor.

Synonyms

symbolize
signify
denote
stand for

Other meanings

  • B1
    temsil etmek (bir grubu)View this sense
  • B2
    göstermek, ifade etmek (fikir, durum)(this page)

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