present

To give something to someone, especially at a formal occasion or ceremony.

• The mayor presented the winners with their prizes.
  Belediye başkanı kazananlara ödüllerini takdim etti.
• She was presented with flowers at the end of the show.
  Gösterinin sonunda kendisine çiçek takdim edildi.

To show or explain information, ideas or a plan to a group of people.

• I would like to present our new project to the team.
  Ekibe yeni projemizi sunmak isterim.
• The students will present their research findings tomorrow.
  Öğrenciler araştırma bulgularını yarın sunacaklar.

To cause a problem or a difficulty, or to offer a chance.

• The bad weather presented a serious problem for the pilots.
  Kötü hava pilotlar için ciddi bir sorun yarattı.
• The new job presents a great opportunity for her.
  Yeni iş ona büyük bir fırsat sunuyor.

To show a document or a ticket to an official so that it can be checked.

• You must present your passport at the check-in desk.
  Check-in bankosunda pasaportunuzu göstermeniz gerekir.
• Passengers must present a valid ticket when asked.
  Yolcular istendiğinde geçerli bir bilet ibraz etmelidir.

To show someone or something in a particular way, so that people see it like that.

• The article presents him as a hero.
  Makale onu bir kahraman olarak gösteriyor.
• The company presents itself as a friendly, local business.
  Şirket kendini samimi, yerel bir işletme olarak lanse ediyor.

To introduce and host a television or radio programme.

• She presents a cooking show on Saturday evenings.
  Cumartesi akşamları bir yemek programı sunuyor.
• He has presented the evening news for ten years.
  On yıldır akşam haberlerini sunuyor.

To put on a play, a concert or an exhibition for the public.

• The theatre is presenting a new comedy this winter.
  Tiyatro bu kış yeni bir komedi sahneliyor.
• The museum is presenting an exhibition of modern art.
  Müze bir modern sanat sergisi düzenliyor.

Of a chance or a problem, to appear or happen, used in "present itself".

• I'll call you as soon as the chance presents itself.
  Fırsat ortaya çıkar çıkmaz seni arayacağım.
• A new problem presented itself on the first day.
  İlk gün yeni bir sorun kendini gösterdi.

To formally introduce a person to someone more important.

• May I present my wife, Elif?
  Eşim Elif'i takdim edebilir miyim?
• The new ambassador was presented to the president.
  Yeni büyükelçi cumhurbaşkanına takdim edildi.