veto
To use a veto againstTo use a veto against.
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» Tom's parents vetoed his summer plans.
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2 senses(transitive)To use a veto against.
The president vetoed the bill.
накла́дывать ве́тоnakládyvatʹ véto, наложи́ть ве́тоnaložítʹ véto, вети́роватьvetírovatʹ
command against
(transitive)To countermand.
Mom and Dad vetoed our menu preferences for the holiday meal.
Examples
20 sentencesTom's parents vetoed his summer plans.
I think the president's going to veto the bill.
deIch glaube, der Präsident wird gegen die Gesetzesvorlage Einspruch erheben. — Oldman
Our plan got vetoed.
Tom vetoed his own plan.
Mary's parents vetoed her summer plans.
deMarys Eltern lehnten ihre Pläne für den Sommer ab. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Latin vetō (“to forbid”).From Latin vetō (“to forbid”).
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Forms
vetoes, vetoing, vetoed, vetoedSynonyms
8 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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