hatch
Pronunciación: [hæʧ]
Contexto: «biological process»
(verb) to break out of an egg. It is what baby birds, reptiles, or insects do when they are ready to come out into the world.
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The chicks hatched from their eggs this morning, and they are very cute!
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The eggs did not hatch because they were too cold.
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What do you think will happen when the eggs hatch?
Contexto: «planning or ideas»
(verb) to come up with a plan or idea. You can think of it like creating something new in your mind.
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She hatched a brilliant plan to surprise her friend on her birthday.
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He did not hatch any ideas for the project, so he needs help.
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Can you hatch a new idea for our school project?
Contexto: «biological process»
(noun) the event of an egg breaking open to let out a baby animal. This is a special moment when new life begins.
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The hatch of the turtle eggs was a big event at the beach.
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The hatch was unsuccessful because the eggs were damaged.
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What time does the hatch usually happen in spring?
Contexto: «construction or vehicles»
(noun) an opening or door, especially one that leads to a space like a ship or an airplane. It’s a way to get in or out of a place.
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The hatch on the submarine can be sealed tightly under water.
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The hatch was broken, so we couldn’t access the storage room.
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Where is the emergency hatch located on the plane?