string something together

string something together
ˌstring sthtoˈgether derived
to combine words or phrases to form sentences

I can barely string two words together in Japanese.

He managed to string together a few words of thanks.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • string together — ˌstring to ˈgether [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they string together he/she/it strings together present participle stringing together past tense …   Useful english dictionary

  • string — string1 [ strıŋ ] noun *** ▸ 1 thin rope ▸ 2 group/series of things ▸ 3 on instrument ▸ 4 on tennis racket, etc. ▸ 5 something like string ▸ 6 players rated by ability ▸ 7 limiting conditions ▸ 8 G string ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count or uncount thin… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • string — 1 /strIN/ noun 1 THREAD (C, U) a strong thread made of several threads twisted together, used for tying or fastening things: Can you find me some string to tie up this package? | Puppets are worked by strings. | a piece of string 2 GROUP/SERIES… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • string — stringless, adj. stringlike, adj. /string/, n., v., strung; strung or (Rare) stringed; stringing. n. 1. a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line. 2. something resembling a cord or thread. 3. Physics. a mathematical entity… …   Universalium

  • string — I UK [strɪŋ] / US noun Word forms string : singular string plural strings *** 1) [countable/uncountable] thin rope, usually made of twisted fibres and used for tying things together a parcel tied with string a piece of string The balloon was… …   English dictionary

  • string — [[t]strɪ̱ŋ[/t]] ♦♦♦ strings, stringing, strung 1) N VAR String is thin rope made of twisted threads, used for tying things together or tying up parcels. He held out a small bag tied with string. ...a shiny metallic coin on a string. 2) N COUNT:… …   English dictionary

  • string — noun 1》 material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, etc. twisted together to form a thin length.     ↘a piece of such material. 2》 a length of catgut or wire on a musical instrument, producing a note by vibration.     ↘(strings) the stringed… …   English new terms dictionary

  • together — to|geth|er1 W1S1 [təˈgeðə US ər] adv ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(with each other)¦ 2¦(make one thing)¦ 3¦(be a couple)¦ 4¦(in one place)¦ 5 close/packed/crowded etc together 6¦(against each other)¦ 7¦(in agreement)¦ 8¦(at the same time)¦ 9¦(combine amounts)¦ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • together — 1 adverb 1 MAKE ONE THING if you want to put two or more things together, you join them so that they form a single subject or group: Mix the butter and sugar together. | He added all the numbers together. | We stuck the pieces together again. |… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • string*/*/ — [strɪŋ] noun I 1) [C/U] thin rope that you use for tying things together a piece of string[/ex] The balloon was attached to a long string.[/ex] 2) [C] a group of things or events He owns a string of restaurants in Wales.[/ex] We had a string of… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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