Значение

значений: 4
  1. (разговорное)Excellent; bold; performing well.

  2. (США)Having a direct application to the case or topic under consideration; apposite, relevant.

  3. On the tips of the toes; en pointe.

  4. Having taken point; responsible for leading an operation; more generally, deployed and alert.

Примеры

предложений: 106
  1. I agree with you on this point.

    В этом я с тобой согласен. — al_ex_an_der

    deIn diesem Punkte stimme ich dir zu. — wolfgangth

  2. She was on the point of leaving.

    Она была готова уйти. — sharptoothed

    deSie war gerade im Begriff, aufzubrechen. — xtofu80

  3. I agree with him on that point.

    Я согласен с ним по этому пункту. — Lenin_1917

    deIn diesem Punkt stimme ich mit ihm überein. — jxan

  4. I agree with Tom on that point.

    В этом я с Томом согласен. — marafon

    deIch stimme Tom in diesem Punkt zu. — mhr

  5. At least we agree on that point.

    По крайней мере, в этом мы согласны. — marafon

Переводы

языков: 1

Происхождение

Possibly from the French en pointe meaning to be on the tip of the toes in ballet and refl

Possibly from the French en pointe meaning to be on the tip of the toes in ballet and reflects a higher degree of skill. On point also describes a degree of competence and in the military the man on point was at the front and most exposed position in a combat military formation, that is, the leading soldier or unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory. In recent American youth (especially hip hop) culture, the idiom on point refers either to someone who possesses abundant and various qualities of competence, leadership or style, or to specific acts which demonstrate such qualities.

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Однокоренные

связанных слов: 1
Связанныеen pointe

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