for
strong /fɔːr/ weak /fər/ prepositionTranslation
GIVEN/USED › intended to be given to or used by someone or something
(verilen/kullanılan) için
I've bought a few clothes for the new baby. We need some curtains for the spare bedroom. parking for residents only1911783PURPOSE › having a particular purpose
(amaç) belli bir amaç için
a cream for dry skin What are those large scissors for?1911BECAUSE OF › because of or as a result of something
yüzünden, den dolayı; ...dığı için
[+ doing sth] I got fined for travelling without a ticket. Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside.1244TIME/DISTANCE › used to show an amount of time or distance
(zaman, mesafe) süresince, mesafesince
We drove for miles before we found a phone box. I've been living with my parents for a few months.1590GET › in order to get or achieve something
(elde etmek/almak) için; başarmak için
I've sent off for an application form. We had to wait for a taxi.1911HELP › in order to help someone
yardım için/amacıyla
I'll carry those bags for you.OCCASION › on the occasion of
vesilesiyle, münasebetiyle
We're having a party for Jim's 60th birthday.1590AT A TIME › at a particular time
(belli bir zaman) için, süresince
I've booked a table for 9 o'clock.1590IN EXCHANGE › in exchange for something, especially an amount of money
(para, döviz) bozdurmak için
How much did you pay for your computer? I'd like to change it for a smaller one.783SUPPORT › supporting or agreeing with someone or something
(destekleme) lehinde olarak, onun için
Who did you vote for? There were 16 people for the motion and 14 against.1179REPRESENT › representing or working with a country, organization, etc
(temsilen) adına, için
He plays football for Cambridge United. She works for a charity.TOWARDS › towards or in the direction of
...e/a doğru; yönünde
Just follow the signs for the airport.1731COMPARE › when compared to a particular fact
(kıyas) ...e/a göre; mukayese edildiğinde
She's quite tall for her age.2179MEANING › meaning or representing something
anlamında, (sözcük ve ifade) için karşılık
What's the German word for 'cucumber'?1214RESPONSIBILITY › used to say whose responsibility something is
sorumluluğunda, kararı için
I can't tell you whether you should go or not - that's for you to decide.1869 for all › despite
rağmen
For all her qualifications, she's useless at the job.1242 for all I care/know › used to say that a fact is not important to you
aldırmam, umursamam, beni bağlamaz, önemli değil
He could be married by now, for all I care.1775 for now › used to say that something should happen or be done now but can be changed later
şimdilik
Just put everything on the table for now.1590 be for it UK informal ( UK/US be in for it) › to be in trouble
başı belada olmak
If Hilary finds out I'll be for it!701(Definition of for preposition from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish
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