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verb, noun verb (stuck, stuck ) push sth in 1 [  adv./prep.] to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth:[VN] The nurse stuck the needle into my arm.  Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. [V] I found a nail sticking in the tyre.attach 2 [ adv./prep.] to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way:[VN] He stuck a stamp on the envelope. We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. I stuck the photos into an album. [V] Her wet clothes were sticking to her body. The glue's useless-the pieces just won't stick.put 3 [VN adv./prep.] (informal) to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly:Stick your bags down there. He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. Can you stick this on the noticeboard? Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' (spoken) Stick 'em up Idioms:(  put your hands above your head-I have a gun)become fixed 4 [V] ~ (in sth) to become fixed in one position and impossible to move: The key has stuck in the lock. This drawer keeps sticking.difficult situation 5 (BrE, informal) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person: [VN] I don't know how you stick that job. They're always arguing-I can't stick it any longer. The problem is, my mother can't stick my boyfriend. [V ing] John can't stick living with his parents.become accepted 6 [V] to become accepted: The police couldn't make the charges stick ( show them to be true). His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck ( has become the name that everyone calls him).in card games 7 [V] to not take any more cards see also STUCK IDIOMS stick in your mind (of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time: One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind. stick in your throat / craw (informal) 1 (of words) to be difficult or impossible to say: She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat. 2 (of a situation) to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angry stick your neck out (informal) to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong: I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job. stick to your guns (informal) to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong more at BOOT n., FINGER n., KNIFE n., MILE, NOSE n., OAR, SORE adj., TELL PHRASAL VERBS stick around (informal) to stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive: Stick around; we'll need you to help us later. stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth: If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it. stick by sb [no passive] to be loyal to a person and support them, especially in a difficult situation: Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him. stick by sth [no passive] to do what you promised or planned to do: They stuck by their decision. stick sth<->down (informal) to write sth somewhere: I think I'll stick my name down on the list. stick out to be noticeable or easily seen: They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out. stick out (of sth) | stick sth<->out (of sth) to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth further out than sth else or through a hole: His ears stick out. She stuck her tongue out at me. Don't stick your arm out of the car window.stick it / sth out (informal) to continue doing sth to the end, even when it is difficult or boring: She didn't like the course but she stuck it out to get the certificate. stick out for sth (informal) to refuse to give up until you get what you need or want: They are sticking out for a higher pay rise. stick to sth 1 to continue doing sth in spite of difficulties: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet. 2 to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it: He promised to help us and he stuck to his word ( he did as he had promised). 'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' She stuck to her story.stick together (informal) (of people) to stay together and support each other: We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together. stick up to point upwards or be above a surface: The branch was sticking up out of the water. stick up for sb / yourself / sth [no passive] to support or defend sb/yourself/sth: Stick up for what you believe. She taught her children to stick up for themselves at school. Don't worry-I'll stick up for you.stick with sb/sth [no passive] (informal) 1 to stay close to sb so that they can help you: Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire Idioms:2 to continue with sth or continue doing sth: They decided to stick with their original plan. noun from tree 1 [C] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree: We collected dry sticks to start a fire. The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. Her arms and legs were like sticks ( very thin).for walking 2 [C] (especially BrE) WALKING STICK:The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. see also SHOOTING STICK, WHITE STICK in sport 3 [C] a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball: a hockey stick long thin piece 4 [C] (often in compounds) a long thin piece of sth: a stick of dynamite carrot sticks (AmE) a stick of buttersee also FRENCH STICK 5 [C] (often in compounds) a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose: pieces of pineapple on sticks The men were carrying spades and measuring sticks.see also CHOPSTICK, COCKTAIL STICK, DRUMSTICK, MATCHSTICK, YARDSTICK of glue, etc. 6 [C] a quantity of a substance, such as solid glue, that is sold in a small container with round ends and straight sides, and can be pushed further out of the container as it is used see also LIPSTICK in plane / vehicle 7 [C] (informal, especially AmE) the control stick of a plane see also JOYSTICK 8 [C] (informal, especially AmE) a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehicle see also GEAR LEVER, STICK SHIFT for orchestra 9 [C] a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestra criticism 10 [U] (BrE, informal) criticism or harsh words: The referee got a lot of stick from the home fans. country areas 11 (the sticks) [pl.] (informal) country areas, a long way from cities: We live out in the sticks. person 12 [C] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a person: He's not such a bad old stick. HELP NOTE There are many other compounds ending in stick. You will find them at their place in the alphabet. IDIOMS see BEAT v., BIG adj., CARROT, CLEFT adj., SHORT n., UP v., WRONG adj. ▼ Từ liên quan / Related words
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