model

Definition

  • noun: a usually small copy of something
  • noun: a set of plans for a building
  • verb: to design (something) so that it is similar to something else
  • verb: to plan or form after a pattern
  • + 'on' or ('chiefly US') 'after'
  • synonyms: shape, geistesgeschichte, hegelian idea

Examples

  • They 'modeled' their educational system 'on' the U.S. system. [=they used the U.S. system as a model when they created their educational system]

  • His best dish is closely 'modeled on' his mother's recipe. [=is based on and very similar to his mother's recipe]

  • She 'models' [=she works as a fashion model] for the world's most successful modeling agency.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Pole...Oops. So Sorry. Okay. Okay. Here we are. I owe you a sled. Are you serious? Yes. And it's the latest model. No. I can't accept this... You have to. No returns. No exchanges. Queen's orders. She's named you the official. Arendelle Ice Master and Deliverer. (..)
    2013 Frozen