How is the word обнимать translated from Russian to English

Крепко держать кого-то в объятиях.

To hold someone closely in your arms.

verb
English translation
Embrace

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  • Они обнялись в аэропорту. They embraced at the airport.

  • Компания приняла удалённую работу. The company embraced remote work.

  • Она задержала его в долгом объятии. She held him in a long embrace.

  • Она шагнула вперёд, чтобы обнять сестру. She stepped forward to embrace her sister.

  • Учителя постарше не спешили принимать планшеты. Older teachers were slow to embrace tablets.

  • Их объятие длилось всего секунду. Their embrace lasted only a second.

  • Мне его обнять или просто пожать руку? Should I embrace him or just shake hands?

  • Почему они не хотят принимать новое расписание? Why won't they embrace the new schedule?

  • Он со смехом высвободился из объятия. He pulled away from the embrace, laughing.

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FAQ about “обнимать”

How is “обнимать” translated from Russian?
“обнимать” translates into English as “Embrace”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “обнимать” mean?
Meaning of “обнимать”: Крепко держать кого-то в объятиях. In English — “Embrace”.
What part of speech is “обнимать”?
“обнимать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “обнимать”?
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