English Dictionary

level

/ˈlɛv.əl/

verb

To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible. / To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze. / (role-playing games, video games) To progress to the next level.

She wants to level up her skills.

意味（1）

To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.

You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet.

意味（2）

To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

The hurricane leveled the forest.

意味（3）

(role-playing games, video games) To progress to the next level.

I levelled after defeating the dragon.

意味（4）

To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).

He levelled an accusation of fraud at the directors. The hunter levels the gun before taking a shot.

意味（5）

To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).

If the right of killing salmon belong exclusively to the King, and consequently to his donatories, why has not the Legislature secured the right by levelling penalties against such as should encroach upon it … ?

意味（6）

(sports) To make the score of a game equal.

Holt was furious referee Michael Oliver refused to then award him a penalty after Ledley King appeared to pull his shirt and his anger was compounded when Spurs immediately levelled.

意味（7）

(figuratively) To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.

to level all the ranks and conditions of men

意味（8）

To adjust or adapt to a certain level.

to level remarks to the capacity of children

意味（9）

(usually with "with") To speak honestly and openly with.

Sean, I'll level with you. This could get ugly. Do you have a gun?