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Meaning of Atari | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
əˈtɑːˌɹi

Definitions

  1. A move that threatens the immediate capture of one or more stones.
  2. An Atari video game system or computer, such as the Atari 2600 or Atari ST.

Equivalents

العربية أتاري
Español Atari
Suomi atari
हिन्दी अटारी
Polski atari
Português Atari
Русский Атари

Examples

“In situations like this, beginners often make the mistake of giving an atari, which strengthens only the opponent.”
“... White responds with an atari of her own ...”
“The important thing to note is that playing the simple atari first fails ...”
“Asked what they liked best about visiting their father, both named playing his Atari game. "What if he didn't have an Atari, would you still go visit him?" Dr. Davis asked.”
“Even my husband, when he takes a break from playin' his Atari on the TV, makes comments about how weird the livin' room looks without the rain lamp.”
“Whatever the reason, you've found yourself wanting an Atari once again. Yes, the very first video game company did produce many different consoles, but when I say "an Atari" you know what I'm talking about: the Video Computer System, a.k.a. the VCS, a.k.a. the 2600, a.k.a. the Atari.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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