Meaning of pereiti | Babel Free
Definitions
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to cross, to step over transitive, with-accusative
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to drive over, to cross to transitive, with-accusative
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to switch (job, location, etc.) transitive
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to pass, to go by someone or something transitive
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to pass, to go by figuratively, intransitive, usually
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to stop, to cease intransitive
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to transform, to change, to become, to turn (into) transitive
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to take over, to permeate transitive
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to change the mode of operation transitive
Examples
“pereiti gatvę”
to cross the street
“pereiti ribą”
to cross the border
“Garvežys į kitus bėgius perėjo.”
The locomotive crossed over to another track.
“Daug laiko perėjo.”
A lot of time passed.
“Tuoj pereis lietus.”
The rain will stop soon.
“Karšta meilė perėjo į neapykantą.”
Hot love turned into hatred.
“Per visą kūną perėjo šaltis.”
A chill permeated the whole body.
“Kariuomenė perėjo į puolimą.”
The army went on the offensive.
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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