Meaning of "knock-on" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF KNOCK-ON

knock-on

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNOCK-ON

Knock-On 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 knock-on in English.

WHAT DOES KNOCK-ON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Knock-on

Knock-on may refer to: ▪ Knock-on electron ▪ Knock-on effect ▪ Knock-on, an error by the player in possession of the ball in rugby league football ▪ Knock-on, an event where the ball is knocked forward in rugby union...

Definition of knock-on in the English dictionary

The first definition of knock-on in the dictionary is resulting inevitably but indirectly from another event or circumstance. Other definition of knock-on is the infringement of playing the ball forward with the hand or arm. Knock-On is also to play forward with the hand or arm.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO KNOCK-ON

PRESENT

Present

I knock-on

you knock-on

he/she/it knock-ons

we knock-on

you knock-on

they knock-on

Present continuous

I am knock-oning

you are knock-oning

he/she/it is knock-oning

we are knock-oning

you are knock-oning

they are knock-oning

Present perfect

I have knock-oned

you have knock-oned

he/she/it has knock-oned

we have knock-oned

you have knock-oned

they have knock-oned

Present perfect continuous

I have been knock-oning

you have been knock-oning

he/she/it has been knock-oning

we have been knock-oning

you have been knock-oning

they have been knock-oning

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 knock-oned

you knock-oned

he/she/it knock-oned

we knock-oned

you knock-oned

they knock-oned

Past continuous

I was knock-oning

you were knock-oning

he/she/it was knock-oning

we were knock-oning

you were knock-oning

they were knock-oning

Past perfect

I had knock-oned

you had knock-oned

he/she/it had knock-oned

we had knock-oned

you had knock-oned

they had knock-oned

Past perfect continuous

I had been knock-oning

you had been knock-oning

he/she/it had been knock-oning

we had been knock-oning

you had been knock-oning

they had been knock-oning

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

FUTURE

Future

I will knock-on

you will knock-on

he/she/it will knock-on

we will knock-on

you will knock-on

they will knock-on

Future continuous

I will be knock-oning

you will be knock-oning

he/she/it will be knock-oning

we will be knock-oning

you will be knock-oning

they will be knock-oning

Future perfect

I will have knock-oned

you will have knock-oned

he/she/it will have knock-oned

we will have knock-oned

you will have knock-oned

they will have knock-oned

Future perfect continuous

I will have been knock-oning

you will have been knock-oning

he/she/it will have been knock-oning

we will have been knock-oning

you will have been knock-oning

they will have been knock-oning

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

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would knock-on

you would knock-on

he/she/it would knock-on

we would knock-on

you would knock-on

they would knock-on

Conditional continuous

I would be knock-oning

you would be knock-oning

he/she/it would be knock-oning

we would be knock-oning

you would be knock-oning

they would be knock-oning

Conditional perfect

I would have knock-on

you would have knock-on

he/she/it would have knock-on

we would have knock-on

you would have knock-on

they would have knock-on

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been knock-oning

you would have been knock-oning

he/she/it would have been knock-oning

we would have been knock-oning

you would have been knock-oning

they would have been knock-oning

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

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you knock-on
we let´s knock-on
you knock-on

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to knock-on

Past participle

knock-oned

Present Participle

knock-oning

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 KNOCK-ON

Find out the translation of knock-on to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

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

• Translator English - Chinese: 连锁
• Translator English - Spanish: knock-on
• English: knock-on
• Translator English - Hindi: दस्तक
• Translator English - Arabic: تدق على
• Translator English - Russian: домино
• Translator English - Portuguese: knock- on
• Translator English - Bengali: জানাও
• Translator English - French: d´entraînement sur
• Translator English - Malay: Mengetuk
• Translator English - German: Knock-on
• Translator English - Japanese: ノックオン
• Translator English - Korean: 노크 에
• Translator English - Javanese: Ngalahake
• Translator English - Vietnamese: knock-on
• Translator English - Tamil: நாக்-ம்
• Translator English - Marathi: नॉक-ऑन
• Translator English - Turkish: zincirleme
• Translator English - Italian: knock- on
• Translator English - Polish: domina
• Translator English - Ukrainian: доміно
• Translator English - Romanian: knock -on
• Translator English - Greek: knock -on
• Translator English - Afrikaans: domino-
• Translator English - Swedish: domino
• Translator English - Norwegian: knock -on

2 QUOTES WITH «KNOCK-ON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word knock-on.

1

Saffron Burrows

In orthodox film-making, you never shoot sequentially - but with improv, obviously every move you make has a knock-on effect; it is a cumulative process. I have improvised, on the non-scripted 'Timecode.' It can become entirely indulgent: actors smashing crockery and competing verbally.

2

Marcus du Sautoy

I think my primary audience is in some sense an adult audience, because I think that will then have a knock-on effect for children.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOCK-ON»

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

Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories

Overflowing with absurdity, humor, sadness, and compassion, the tales in Suddenly, a Knock on the Door establish Etgar Keret—declared a “genius” by The New York Times—as one of the most original writers of his generation.

Etgar Keret, 2012

Knock on Wood: Nature as Commodity in Douglas-Fir Country

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

W. Scott Prudham, 2012

People Who Knock on the Door

This novel, out of print for years, again attests to Highsmith's reputation as "the poet of apprehension" (Graham Greene).

Patricia Highsmith, 2001

A Knock on the Door: Finding Redemption, Opening Hearts

The destiny of friendship was birthed through a tragic event and A Knock On The Door. This story will move you to tears and shouts of joy as you become a participant identifying with the trials and triumphs of life.

Patrick S. Vandenburgh, 2008

Come and Knock on Our Door: A Hers and Hers and His Guide to ...

For the first time ever, John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt break their silence about the eroding relations and bitter breakup with their onetime pal and original costar, Suzanne Somers and some of the show's top execs tell their sides of the ...

Chris Mann, 1998

Knock on wood: poems about superstitions

A collection of seventeen original poems about superstitions, including walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, and knocking on wood. Includes notes about the superstitions.

Janet S. Wong, Julie Paschkis, 2003

Knock on Wood

When the Westbridge High School football team surprisingly wins two games in a row, the players become superstitious and stop showering and changing their socks and underwear, so Sabrina decides to teach the guys a lesson.

John Vornholt, Esther Friesner, 2000

Knock on wood

Answers questions about identifying, cleaning, stripping, repairing, and refinishing antique furniture

Bruce E. Johnson, 1984

Knock on wood & other superstitions

Identifies and provides the historical background for common superstitions, symbols, customs, and bits of folklore

Carole Potter, 1984

Knock on My Door

KNOCK. ON. MY. DOOR. KNOCK ON MY DOOR Books by David Cullen The Eye . ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE -A THOUSAND DEATHS “God, what a shoot that was!” Clive ran his hands. Front Cover.

David Cullen, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOCK-ON»

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

The Open: round three – live! | Scott Murray | Sport | The Guardian

And the knock-on effect of this? Our usual Sunday Open treat, the final round, will be played on Monday instead. So there you have it. «The Guardian, Jul 15»

Slowing economic growth weighs on Bahrain's banking sector …

Lower projected non-oil GDP growth of 3.5 per cent during 2015-2016 from 4.9 per cent in 2014 is expected to have a knock-on effect on ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»

Will Victoria Gate have knock-on effect on Trinity Leeds?

WHILST WORK gets under way at Victoria Gate, talk is turning to whether there will be repercussions for the newest kid on the block – Trinity ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»

SMEs to feel “knock-on effects” of government decision to stop …

SMEs that specialise in installing solar panels could come under increased pressure as a result of the federal government's decision to cease ... «SmartCompany.com.au, Jul 15»

Hand direction is the key to knock-on rule

THE Super 15 final was a great advertisement for rugby and a triumph for the 'little guy' over the big guys. One has to admire the way the ... «Wanganui Chronicle, Jul 15»

Osborne's choices will have knock-on effect for Ireland

George Osborne presented his seventh budget - and first purely Conservative budget - in the House of Commons the other day. It was not one ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»

China s strife has $35 billion knock-on effect - The West Australian

Iron ore prices have plunged to a fresh low overnight as the commodity gets caught up in the fallout from China's massive sharemarket plunge. «The West Australian, Jul 15»

Germany fears knock-on debt write-off for Ireland

Germany is unwilling to write off Greek debts as it fears this would result in similar deals for Ireland, Spain and Portugal. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»

research tackles knock-on effect

Perth researchers are launching a groundbreaking study using GPS to track what happens to the brain during routine tackling in rugby and ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»

China's new Silk Road and its knock-on effect for Southeast Asia

Singapore has done a fantastic job at creating itself as an important hub in terms of finance, logistics and marine transportation. Being a small ... «Splash 247, Jul 15»