Meaning of "jack" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JACK

Jakke, variant of Jankin, diminutive of John.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF JACK

jack  [dʒæk]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JACK

Jack is a verb and can also act as a noun and an adjective.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb jack in English.

WHAT DOES JACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of jack in the English dictionary

The first definition of jack in the dictionary is a man or fellow. Other definition of jack is a sailor. Jack is also the male of certain animals, esp of the ass or donkey.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO JACK

PRESENT

Present

I jack

you jack

he/she/it jacks

we jack

you jack

they jack

Present continuous

I am jacking

you are jacking

he/she/it is jacking

we are jacking

you are jacking

they are jacking

Present perfect

I have jacked

you have jacked

he/she/it has jacked

we have jacked

you have jacked

they have jacked

Present perfect continuous

I have been jacking

you have been jacking

he/she/it has been jacking

we have been jacking

you have been jacking

they have been jacking

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I jacked

you jacked

he/she/it jacked

we jacked

you jacked

they jacked

Past continuous

I was jacking

you were jacking

he/she/it was jacking

we were jacking

you were jacking

they were jacking

Past perfect

I had jacked

you had jacked

he/she/it had jacked

we had jacked

you had jacked

they had jacked

Past perfect continuous

I had been jacking

you had been jacking

he/she/it had been jacking

we had been jacking

you had been jacking

they had been jacking

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will jack

you will jack

he/she/it will jack

we will jack

you will jack

they will jack

Future continuous

I will be jacking

you will be jacking

he/she/it will be jacking

we will be jacking

you will be jacking

they will be jacking

Future perfect

I will have jacked

you will have jacked

he/she/it will have jacked

we will have jacked

you will have jacked

they will have jacked

Future perfect continuous

I will have been jacking

you will have been jacking

he/she/it will have been jacking

we will have been jacking

you will have been jacking

they will have been jacking

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would jack

you would jack

he/she/it would jack

we would jack

you would jack

they would jack

Conditional continuous

I would be jacking

you would be jacking

he/she/it would be jacking

we would be jacking

you would be jacking

they would be jacking

Conditional perfect

I would have jack

you would have jack

he/she/it would have jack

we would have jack

you would have jack

they would have jack

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been jacking

you would have been jacking

he/she/it would have been jacking

we would have been jacking

you would have been jacking

they would have been jacking

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you jack
we let´s jack
you jack

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to jack

Past participle

jacked

Present Participle

jacking

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF JACK

Find out the translation of jack to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of jack from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jack» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 千斤顶
• Translator English - Spanish: gato
• English: jack
• Translator English - Hindi: जैक
• Translator English - Arabic: رَافِعَةٌ
• Translator English - Russian: домкрат
• Translator English - Portuguese: macaco de carro
• Translator English - Bengali: নাবিক
• Translator English - French: cric
• Translator English - Malay: Jack
• Translator English - German: Wagenheber
• Translator English - Japanese: ジャッキ
• Translator English - Korean: 잭
• Translator English - Javanese: Jack
• Translator English - Vietnamese: cái kích
• Translator English - Tamil: ஜாக்
• Translator English - Marathi: जॅक
• Translator English - Turkish: kriko
• Translator English - Italian: cric
• Translator English - Polish: lewarek
• Translator English - Ukrainian: домкрат
• Translator English - Romanian: cric
• Translator English - Greek: γρύλος
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Jack
• Translator English - Swedish: domkraft
• Translator English - Norwegian: jekk

10 QUOTES WITH «JACK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word jack.

1

Timothy Garton Ash

I love this country, but the union jack leaves me cold.

2

Sebastian Bach

I'm always working on new songs. With the technology these days, any idiot can record on Pro Tools on your laptop. All you have to do is plug a microphone into the input jack and anybody can have their own recording studio. So I'm always down in my basement, singing along to riffs or whoever I'm collaborating with.

3

Kathy Bates

Jack made it very comfortable for me on the set. We'd met socially before but never worked together. You know, he's very professional, very disciplined and he's always prepared and knows his lines.

4

Kumar Mangalam Birla

Jack Welch is someone who I have always admired. In India, Narayana Murthy is someone who I have great respect for.

5

Geezer Butler

Jack Bruce, as soon as I saw him, it changed me. I didn't even know what bass players did until I saw Cream.

6

George Crook

The buffalo is all gone, and an Indian can't catch enough jack rabbits to subsist himself and his family, and then, there aren't enough jack rabbits to catch. What are they to do?

7

Jimmy Dean

I used to help my granddaddy make sausage. He would mix it up in a cleaned-out washtub with his hands, no gloves. Man, if we did anything like that today, they would jack the jail up and throw us under it.

8

Michelle Gomez

Jack wasn't my type at all. I thought he was too young and too posh, and I told him that. Plus, I couldn't deal with his dodgy bowl-cut. But he wore me down.

9

Holliday Grainger

Jack Thorne writes so well for messed-up teenage girls.

10

Caitlin Hale

Jack Black is so funny! On and off screen, like, he would make you laugh every day. He's hilarious.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JACK»

Discover the use of jack in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jack and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Jack Tales

A collection of Appalachian folktales includes the adventures of Jack and the beanstalk.

Richard Chase, Herbert Halpert, 2003

Jack: Straight from the Gut

In an anticipated book on business management for our time, Jack Welch surveys the landscape of his career running General Electric, one of the world's largest and most successful corporations.

Jack Welch, John A. Byrne, 2003

Jack

One-eyed Captain Jack Falconer is a man with many secrets.

Judy Johnson, 2009

Gentleman Jack: The Official Biography of Jack Sears

This is THE official biography of a fascinating entrepreneur, sportsman and gentleman. Packed with facts straight from the man himself and illustrated with over 150 unique photos this is a must have piece of motoring history.

Graham Gauld, 2008

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of ...

Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber.

L. A. Meyer, 2004

Daniels' Running Formula

Recommended by "Runner's World" magazine as "the best training book" by "the world's greatest coach," "Daniels' Running Formula" provides an expert training and racing blueprint for dedicated runners of all abilities.

Jack Daniels, 2005

Daily News, Eternal Stories: The Mythological Role of Journalism

Through an insightful exploration of hundreds of New York Times articles, award-winning professor and former journalist Jack Lule reveals mythical themes in reporting on topics from terrorist hijackings to Huey Newton, from Mother Teresa to ...

Jack Lule, 2001

Jack Bruce: Composing Himself : the Authorised Biography

When Cream broke up in 1968, many expected that Jack Bruce, not Eric Clapton, would be the one to enjoy continued commercial success.

Harry Shapiro, 2010

Papa Jack: Jack Johnson And The Era Of White Hopes

Here is the startling true story of the most famous--and most hated--black American of his day. "Papa Jack" takes us into a violent and sordid world.

Randy Roberts, 1985

Jack Bauer for President: Terrorism and Politics in 24

And what does the show have to say about modern politics and foreign policy in America's fight against terrorism?The book takes on the show's images of terrorism, government and politics, as well as the ethics and effectiveness of ...

Richard Miniter, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jack is used in the context of the following news items.

Jack Hale, Tasmanian sprinter, wins heat to reach 200m semi-finals …

Tasmanian teen sprinter Jack Hale has won his 200m heat to reach the semi-finals at the World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia. «ABC Online, Jul 15»

Alan Jackson Jokes About Latest Single: 'Jim & Jack Have Definitely …

The country icon has led off the album with the first single, "Jim and Jack and Hank," which is currently sitting at No. 56 on the Country Airplay ... «Billboard, Jul 15»

Actor Jack Wagner, ex-pitcher Mark Mulder atop American Century …

STATELINE, Nevada -- Actor Jack Wagner and former pitcher Mark Mulder share the first-round lead Friday in the American Century ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»

Jack Naylor will thrive on the Curragh says Harrington | Horse …

JACK NAYLOR will be a "different filly" from the horse who finished sixth in the British Oaks when she runs in the Darley Irish Oaks, trainer ... «Racing Post Bloodstock, Jul 15»

Big Brother's Jack McDermott on winning money, grumpy …

Yep, Jack got on the phone this morning to talk about his time in the house - from being an early favourite to eating pastries, from taking being ... «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»

Lakers' Jordan Clarkson Throws Down Poster Dunk on Utah Jazz …

When Jazz forward Jack Cooley switched onto Clarkson, the 23-year-old drove the lane and finished with a poster jam. [Vine]. Share; Tweet ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»

Wyke Primary School pupils accelerate road safety campaign after …

Jack Thatcher, 11, suffered a fractured skull and serious leg injuries in the incident in Guildford Road, Ash, on June 30. Jack is almost fully ... «Get Surrey, Jul 15»

Lakers' Jordan Clarkson with poster dunk on Jack Cooley (VIDEO …

The Lakers' Jordan Clarkson was aggressive and attacking the rim from the moment he got off the plane in Las Vegas. That led to him ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»

Jack Lawrence Piazzola, 76 - The Montana Standard

Jack was born April 24, 1939, in Butte, to Lawrence and Nora (Paddock) Piazzola. He was raised on a ranch in Pipestone and attended local ... «Montana Standard, Jul 15»

Wild: Development camp gives U frosh Jack Sadek a head start …

For the better part of a week, Jack Sadek was running all over. From the Wild development camp to a parade in his hometown of Lakeville to ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»