HyperDic: conge

English > 4 senses of the word conge:
NOUNartifactconge, congee(architecture) a concave molding
actconge, congeeformal permission to depart
actconge, congeean abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
VERBcommunicationconge, congeeperform a ceremonious bow
English > conge: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(architecture) a concave molding.
Synonymcongee
CategoryarchitectureThe discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
Broadermolding, mouldingA decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Spanishcaveto
English > conge: 4 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningformal permission to depart.
Example"he gave me his conge"
Synonymcongee
Broaderlicense, permission, permitThe act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Spanishpermiso de salida
English > conge: 4 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningAn abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.
Synonymcongee
Broaderdismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sackingThe termination of someone's employment / employment (leaving them free to depart)
Spanishdestitución
Verbscongeperform a ceremonious bow
English > conge: 4 senses > verb 1, communication
MeaningPerform a ceremonious bow.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymcongee
Broaderbow, bow downbend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
Nounscongean abrupt and unceremonious dismissal

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