beat

B1 · Intermediate

v. to hit something or someone many times, often very hard.

v. to strike a person or object repeatedly with force, often using a hand or an implement.

“He was so angry that he started to beat the desk with his fist.”

“The rain continued to beat against the windowpane throughout the night, making it impossible for the guests to sleep.”

B1 · Intermediate Cooking

v. to mix food quickly with a fork or tool to make it smooth.

v. to stir or mix ingredients with a vigorous, rapid motion to incorporate air or achieve a smooth consistency.

“You need to beat the eggs and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.”

“The recipe instructs the baker to beat the butter and sugar until the mixture reaches a pale, aerated texture before adding the dry ingredients.”

B1 · Intermediate Medicine

v. to move with a regular rhythm, like your heart.

v. to pulsate or throb with a regular, rhythmic frequency.

“She could feel her heart beat faster as she walked onto the stage.”

“The patient's heart began to beat erratically, prompting the medical team to monitor the electrocardiogram more closely.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music

n. the main rhythm or steady sound in a piece of music.

n. the basic unit of time in a musical composition; the pulse that listeners typically tap their feet to.

Español:ritmo

“The song has a great beat that makes everyone want to dance.”

“The drummer maintained a steady beat, providing a rhythmic foundation that allowed the soloists to improvise freely.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the specific area that a police officer or worker is responsible for.

n. a specific route or area assigned to a police officer or guard for regular patrolling.

Español:jurisdicción

“The officer has been patrolling this beat for over ten years.”

“The local constable was intimately familiar with every alleyway and storefront on his beat, having patrolled the neighbourhood for two decades.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · American English

adj. feeling very tired or worn out.

adj. completely exhausted or physically spent.

“I'm totally beat after working a twelve-hour shift at the hospital.”

“After hiking twenty miles through the rugged mountain terrain, the entire group felt completely beat and collapsed into their tents.”

C1 · Advanced Slang

adj. having very impressive or perfectly applied makeup.

adj. referring to a face that has been expertly made up, often with heavy or dramatic products.

“Her makeup was absolutely beat for the wedding photos.”

“The drag queen spent three hours in the dressing room ensuring her face was perfectly beat before the curtain rose.”