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interviewer 7 [i;T(ɒn, onto)] to imagine (one's own especially bad feelings or thoughts) as being experienced by others: Don't project your guilty feelings onto me! 8 [T] tech a) to make a picture of (a solid, especially curved, object) on a flat surface b) to make (a map) by this means
pro·jec·tile /prə'dʒektal-tl/ n fml or tech an object or weapon that is thrown or shot forward, especially from a gun
pro·jec·tion /prə'dʒekʃən/ n 1 [C] something that sticks out from a surface: small projections from the wall of the cave 2 [C(of)] something planned, especially a guess of future possibilities, based on the general direction of events at a particular time: These figures show our projection of the town's population increase over the next ten years. 3 [C] an image, sound etc, that has been projected 4 [U] the act of projecting 5 [C] tech a figure, especially a map, that has been projected -> see also MERCATOR PROJECTION
pro·jec·tion·ist /prə'dʒekʃənɪst/ n a person who works a cinema projector
pro·jec·tor /prə'dʒektər/ n an apparatus for projecting films or pictures onto a surface -> see also OVERHEAD PROJECTOR, SLIDE PROJECTOR
Pro·kof·i·ev, Ser·gei /prə'kɒfiɪf||-'kɔ:-, 'sægeɪ||sər'geɪ/ (1891-1953) a Russian COMPOSER, whose works include the Classical Symphony, the BALLET Romeo and Juliet, and the musical story Peter and the Wolf
pro·lapse /prəʊ'læps/ v [I] med (of an inner body organ, such as the bowel) to slip or fall down out of the proper place: a prolapsed uterus —prolapse /'prəʊlæps||prəʊ'læps/ n
prole /prəʊl/ n derog a member of the proletariat
pro·le·gom·e·na /ˌprəlɪ'gɒmɪnə||-'gɑː-/ n fml a written introduction to a serious book
pro·le·tar·i·an /ˌprəlɪ'teərɪən/ n, adj often derog (a member) of the proletariat
pro·le·tar·i·at /ˌprəʊlɪ'teərɪæt/ n [the+sing./pl. v] the class of workers who own little or no property and have to work for wages, especially at unskilled jobs in the city. This word is used especially by Karl MARX, who believed that in time the industrial proletariat would win their struggle against CAPITALISM.
pro'life adj euph opposed to ABORTION
pro'lifer n a person who is opposed to ABORTION
pro·lif·e·rate /prə'lɪfəreɪt/ v [I] to increase rapidly in numbers or by producing new parts: During the 1980s, computer companies proliferated.
pro·lif·e·ra·tion /prəˌlɪfə'reɪʃən/ n 1 [S;U] a rapid increase or spreading: the proliferation of nuclear weapons -> see also NONPROLIFERATION 2 [C] tech (in BIOLOGY) a part formed by the division of cells
pro·lif·ic /prə'lɪfɪk/ adj 1 producing many young, fruit etc: Rats are very prolific. | prolific plants 2 usually apprec producing many works: a prolific writer | During their most prolific years, this research team was publishing new evidence every month. —ally /kli/ adv
pro·lix /'prəʊlɪks||prəʊ'lɪks/ adj fml (of a speech, writer etc) using too many words and therefore tiringly and uninterestingly long; WORDY —ity /prə'lɪksɪti||prəʊ-/ n [U]
Pro·log /'prəʊlɒg||-lɔːg -lɑːg/ trademark a type of computer language that is similar to human language and is often used in education and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE work
pro·logue also prolog AmE /'prəʊlɒg||-lɔːg, -lɑːg/ n [(tɔ)] 1 (sometimes cap.) an introduction to a play, long poem etc -> compare EPILOGUE 2 an act or event that leads up to and causes another more important set of events: The border incident proved to be just the prologue to a full-scale invasion.
pro·long /prə'lɒŋ||-'lɔːŋ/ v [T] to make longer; lengthen: She tried desperately to prolong the conversation. | He prolonged his visit by two weeks. -> compare PROTRACT
pro·lon·ga·tion /ˌprəlɒŋ'geɪʃən||-lɔːŋ-/ n 1 [U] the action of prolonging something 2 [C(of)] something added that prolongs something
pro·longed /prə'lɒŋd||-'lɔːŋd/ adj continuing for a long time: a prolonged silence/absence
prom /prɒm||prɑːm/ n 1 AmE a formal dance party given for students in a HIGH SCHOOL or college class -> see Feature on page A13 2 BrE infml for PROMENADE: sitting on the prom, smelling the fresh sea air 3 (often cap.) BrE infml for PROMENADE CONCERT
prom·e·nade¹ /ˌprmə'nɑːd; - 'prɒmənɑːd ||ˌprɑːmə'neɪd/ n 1 a wide path beside a road along the coast in a holiday town -> compare FRONT 2 fml an unhurried walk, ride, or drive for pleasure or exercise
promenade² v fml 1 [I;T] to walk slowly up and down along (a place, street etc) 2 [T] sometimes derog to take on an unhurried walk, ride, or drive, especially for show
'promenade ,concert n one of the concerts in the PROMS, held in London's Royal Albert Hall each summer
'promenade ,deck n an upper DECK of a passenger ship, usually open at the sides, where people may walk
Pro·me·the·us /prə'miːθiːəs, -θjuːs/ in Greek MYTHOLOGY, one of the TITANS (=the first gods who ruled the universe). He stole fire from heaven to give to human beings, and as a result he was punished by ZEUS by being kept in chains, and was finally set free by HERCULES.
prom·i·nence /'prɒmɪnəns||'prɑː-/ n 1 [U] the fact or quality of being prominent or noticeable; importance: The newspapers gave the story undue prominence. | This young fashion designer is rising to/coming into prominence. (=attracting more and more attention) 2 [C] fml a part or place that is PROMINENT
prom·i·nent /'prɒmɪnənt||'prɑː-/ adj 1 sticking or stretching out beyond a surface: She has prominent teeth. 2 noticeable; easily seen: Our house is in a prominent position. 3 of great importance, fame etc: a prominent musician/citizen/critic of the government —ly adv
pro·mis·cu·ous /prə'mɪskjuəs/ adj 1 derog having many sexual partners: a promiscuous girl/life 2 fml of many sorts mixed together in a disorderly way 3 fml not choosing carefully; INDISCRIMINATE —ly adv —ity /ˌprɒmɪ'skjuːɪti||ˌprɑ-/ n [U] the dangers of promiscuity
prom·ise¹ /'prɒmɪs||'prɑː-/ n [(of)] 1 [C] a statement, which someone else has a right to believe and depend on, that one will or will not do something, give something etc: If you make a promise you shouldn't break it. | Do politicians ever keep their promises? (=do what they say they will do) | [+to-v/that] Despite their promise to bring down inflation/that they would bring down inflation, prices have gone on rising. | a promise of help/support | a solemn promise | a government that can deliver its promises 2 [S;U] expectation or signs of future success, good results etc: The news brings little promise of peace. | My son is showing great promise as a cricketer.
promise² v 1 [I;T(ɒ)] to make a promise to do, or give (something) or that (something) will be done: They have promised their support. | 'She's not coming tonight.' 'But she promised!' | 'I'll do it tomorrow.' 'Promise?' 'Yes, I promise.' | [+to-v] I promise not to be late again. | [+(that)] They promised (that) the work would all be finished by next week. | [+obj+(that)] I promised my mother (that) I'd write to her. | I can't give you the book; I've promised it to Susan. | [+obj||+obj(d)] Her parents have promised her a new bike if she passes the exam. | She's been promised a new bike. | I promise you (=I warn you) the work won't be easy. 2 [T] to cause one to expect or hope for (something): The clear sky promises fine weather. | [+to-v] It promises to be a fine day. 3 promise someone the moon/the earth infml to promise to give someone something that is beyond one's ability to give
'Promised Land, 'the n [S] 1 in the Old Testament of the Bible, the land of CANAAN, which God promised to give to the ISRAELITES 2 a situation that people want very much to achieve or reach because they believe it will bring them happiness, safety, or success: the promised land of full employment
'Promise Keepers, the a US Christian religious organization for men that started in 1990 and has over 2 million members. It is known for holding very large, public meetings, often in sports grounds. The Promise Keepers have very strong Christian beliefs, and members are expected to behave in a very moral and honest way. But some people criticize their old-fashioned traditional beliefs, including the belief that men should control their wives' lives and be the leaders of their families.
prom·is·ing /'prɒmɪsɪŋ||'prɑː-/ adj apprec showing signs of