Como Pronunciar "levant"
word
ɫəˈvænt
luh-VANT
ləvˈænt
luh-VANT
Definição
An old-fashioned term meaning to run away in order to escape debts, especially secretly and suddenly.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɫəˈvænt
Inglês Britânico
ləvˈænt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
luh-VANT
UK
luh-VANT
Ouça em Contexto
He decided to levant when his debts became too great.
To levant means to secretly leave town to avoid paying what you owe.
In old novels, some characters levant to escape creditors.
When he realized he couldn't pay the bills, he chose to levant under the cover of night.