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1 step
[step]1. noun1) one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc:خُطْوَهwalking with hurried steps.
2) the distance covered by this:على بُعْد خُطْوَهThe restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.
وَقْع الخُطوَهI heard (foot) steps.
4) a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing:خُطْوَه، دَقَّة القَدَم في الرَّقْصThe dance has some complicated steps.
5) a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down:Mind the step!
دَرَجَهShe was sitting on the doorstep.
6) a stage in progress, development etc:مَرْحَلَه، طَوْرHis present job is a step up from his previous one.
That would be a foolish/sensible step to take
إجْراء، حَرَكَهI shall take steps to prevent this happening again.
2. verb– past tense, past participle steppedto make a step, or to walk:يَخْطوShe stepped briskly along the road.
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2 Schritt
Imperf. schreiten* * *der Schrittfootstep; footfall; gait; step; pace; stride* * *Schrịtt [ʃrɪt]m -(e)s, -emit schnellen/langsamen Schritten — quickly/slowly, with quick/slow steps
mit schleppenden Schritten — dragging one's feet, with dragging feet
kleine or kurze/große or lange Schritte machen — to take small steps/long strides
ich habe seit Wochen keinen/kaum einen Schritt aus dem Haus getan — I haven't/have hardly set foot outside the house for weeks
die ersten Schritte machen or tun — to take one's first steps; (fig) to take the first step
den Schritt tun (fig) — to take the plunge
Schritte gegen jdn/etw unternehmen — to take steps against sb/sth
ein großer Schritt sein hin zu... (fig) — to be a huge step towards...
ich würde sogar noch einen Schritt weiter gehen und behaupten... — I would go even further and maintain...
im gleichen Schritt und Tritt (lit, fig) — in step
auf Schritt und Tritt (lit, fig) — wherever or everywhere one goes
Schritt für or um Schritt — step by step; (fig auch) little by little, gradually
2) (= Gang) walk, gait; (= Tempo) paceSchritt halten (lit, fig) — to keep pace, to keep up
haben — to walk quickly/incredibly quickly
gemessenen/leichten/langsamen Schrittes (geh) — with measured/light/slow step(s) or tread
seinen Schritt or seine Schritte beschleunigen/verlangsamen (geh) —
3) (= Schrittgeschwindigkeit) walking pace(im) Schritt fahren — to go at a crawl, to drive at walking speed
"Schritt fahren" — "dead slow" (Brit), "slow"
im Schritt reiten/gehen — to go at a walk
4) (Maßangabe) ≈ yard5) (= Hosenschritt) crotch; (= Schrittweite) crotch measurement* * *der1) (the sound of a foot: She heard his footsteps on the stairs.) footstep2) (a step: He took a pace forward.) pace3) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) step4) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) step5) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) step6) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) step7) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) step8) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) step9) (a long step: He walked with long strides.) stride10) (a way of walking or putting one's feet: I heard his heavy tread.) tread* * *<-[e]s, -e>[ʃrɪt]mer machte einen \Schritt zur Tür he took a step towards the doorich gehe nur ein paar \Schritte spazieren I'm only going for a short walksie hat seit Wochen kaum einen \Schritt aus dem Haus getan she has hardly set foot outside the house for weeksmit zwei \Schritten durchquerte er das Zimmer he crossed the room in two stridessie kam mit trippelnden \Schritten auf mich zu she tripped towards meder Schnee knirschte unter seinen \Schritten the snow crunched under his footstepsjds \Schritte beflügeln to hasten sb's stepdie Freude beflügelte meine \Schritte joy gave me wingsseine \Schritte beschleunigen/verlangsamen to quicken one's pace [or walk faster]/to slow one's pace [or stride]die ersten \Schritte machen [o tun] to take one's first stepsmit großen/kleinen \Schritten in big strides/small stepslangsame/schnelle \Schritte machen to walk slowly/quicklymit langsamen/schnellen \Schritten slowly/quicklymit schleppenden \Schritten dragging one's feeteinen \Schritt zur Seite gehen/zurücktreten to step aside/backer trat einen \Schritt von der Bahnsteigkante zurück he took a step back from the edge of the platform; s.a. Politikseinen \Schritt beschleunigen/verlangsamen to quicken one's pace [or walk faster]/to slow one's pace [or stride]eines beschwingten \Schrittes (geh) with a spring [or bounce] in one's stepjdn am \Schritt erkennen to recognize sb by his/her walk [or gait]einen flotten [o ziemlichen] \Schritt am Leibe haben to be walking quickly [or at a fair pace]der hat aber auch einen \Schritt am Leibe! he seems to be in a bit of a hurry!gemessenen/langsamen/leichten \Schrittes with measured/slow/light stepseines würdevollen \Schrittes with dignity in one's step3. (als Maßangabe) pacenur ein paar \Schritte entfernt only a few yards away from usin etwa 50 \Schritt[en] Entfernung at a distance of about 50 pacesmit 5 \Schritt[en] Abstand at a distance of five paces; (fig)sie ist der Konkurrenz immer ein paar \Schritte voraus she is always a few steps ahead of the competitionjdn einen großen [o guten] \Schritt voranbringen (fig) to take sb a lot furthereinen \Schritt weiter gehen (fig) to go a step furthereinen \Schritt zu weit gehen (fig) to go too far, to overstep the markim \Schritt gehen to walk in stepaus dem \Schritt kommen to get out of stepsie ritt im \Schritt auf ihn zu she walked her horse towards himim Schritt \Schritt to walk„\Schritt fahren“ “dead slow”8. (Maßnahme) measure, stepden ersten \Schritt [zu etw dat] tun to take the first step [in sth]; (mit etw beginnen) to take the first step; (als Erster handeln) to make the first movegerichtliche \Schritte einleiten to initiate judicial proceedings\Schritte [gegen jdn/etw] unternehmen to take steps [against sb/sth]\Schritte in die Wege leiten to arrange for steps [or measures] to be taken9.▶ \Schritt für \Schritt step by step, little by little▶ [mit jdm/etw] \Schritt halten to keep up [with sb/sth]mit der Zeit \Schritt halten to keep abreast of the times▶ auf \Schritt und Tritt everywhere one goes, every move one makessie folgte ihm auf \Schritt und Tritt she followed him wherever she wentsie wurde auf \Schritt und Tritt von ihm beobachtet he watched her every move▶ den zweiten \Schritt vor dem ersten tun to run before one can walk, to put the cart before the horse* * *der; Schritt[e]s, Schritte1) stepeinen Schritt zur Seite machen od. tun — take a step sideways
Schritt für Schritt — (auch fig.) step by step
den ersten Schritt machen od. tun — (fig.) (den Anfang machen) take the first step; (als erster handeln) make the first move
auf Schritt und Tritt — wherever one goes; at every step
2) Plural (Geräusch) footsteps3) (Entfernung) paceaus dem Schritt kommen od. geraten — get out of step
5) o. Pl. (des Pferdes) walk6) o. Pl. (Gangart) walkseinen Schritt verlangsamen/beschleunigen — slow/quicken one's pace
[mit jemandem/etwas] Schritt halten — (auch fig.) keep up or keep pace [with somebody/something]
7) (Schrittgeschwindigkeit) walking pace[im] Schritt fahren — go at walking pace or a crawl
‘Schritt fahren’ — ‘dead slow’
8) (fig.): (Maßnahme) step; measure9) (Teil der Hose, Genitalbereich) crotch* * *mit schnellen Schritten with quick steps, briskly;einen Schritt zur Seite tun step aside;Schritt für Schritt step by step; fig auch little by little, gradually;auf Schritt und Tritt (überall) at every turn;jemandem auf Schritt und Tritt folgen dog sb’s footsteps;es sind nur ein paar Schritte it’s not far;wegen der paar Schritte nehme ich nicht das Auto I’m not taking the car to go those few yards;jemandem drei Schritt vom Leibe bleiben umg give sb a wide berth2. fig (Maßnahme) step, move, besonders pl measures;Politik der kleinen Schritte step-by-step policy;rechtliche Schritte erwägen/einleiten consider/take legal action;der erste Schritt zur Besserung the first step on the road to improvement;mit großen Schritten with giant strides ( oder steps);den ersten Schritt tun take the first step; vor jemand anderem: make the first move;den zweiten Schritt vor dem ersten tun put the cart before the horse;den entscheidenden Schritt tun take the decisive step ( oder the plunge);wir sind keinen Schritt weitergekommen we haven’t made the slightest progress ( oder any headway at all);einen Schritt zu weit gehen overstep the mark;jemanden am Schritt erkennen recognize sb by (the sound of) his etc stepim Schritt at a walking pace;Schritt fahren! dead slow;ein Pferd (im) Schritt gehen lassen make a horse go at a walk;einen schnellen Schritt am Leib haben umg be a fast walker;der hat aber einen (schnellen) Schritt am Leib! auch you’ve got to run to keep up with him;5. meist sg; Hose, auch umg ANAT crotch;die Hose spannt im Schritt the trousers are tight in the crotch* * *der; Schritt[e]s, Schritte1) stepeinen Schritt zur Seite machen od. tun — take a step sideways
Schritt für Schritt — (auch fig.) step by step
den ersten Schritt machen od. tun — (fig.) (den Anfang machen) take the first step; (als erster handeln) make the first move
auf Schritt und Tritt — wherever one goes; at every step
2) Plural (Geräusch) footsteps3) (Entfernung) paceaus dem Schritt kommen od. geraten — get out of step
5) o. Pl. (des Pferdes) walk6) o. Pl. (Gangart) walkseinen Schritt verlangsamen/beschleunigen — slow/quicken one's pace
[mit jemandem/etwas] Schritt halten — (auch fig.) keep up or keep pace [with somebody/something]
7) (Schrittgeschwindigkeit) walking pace[im] Schritt fahren — go at walking pace or a crawl
‘Schritt fahren’ — ‘dead slow’
8) (fig.): (Maßnahme) step; measure9) (Teil der Hose, Genitalbereich) crotch* * *-e m.footfall n.footstep n.pace n.pas n.step n. -
3 schritt
Imperf. schreiten* * *der Schrittfootstep; footfall; gait; step; pace; stride* * *Schrịtt [ʃrɪt]m -(e)s, -emit schnellen/langsamen Schritten — quickly/slowly, with quick/slow steps
mit schleppenden Schritten — dragging one's feet, with dragging feet
kleine or kurze/große or lange Schritte machen — to take small steps/long strides
ich habe seit Wochen keinen/kaum einen Schritt aus dem Haus getan — I haven't/have hardly set foot outside the house for weeks
die ersten Schritte machen or tun — to take one's first steps; (fig) to take the first step
den Schritt tun (fig) — to take the plunge
Schritte gegen jdn/etw unternehmen — to take steps against sb/sth
ein großer Schritt sein hin zu... (fig) — to be a huge step towards...
ich würde sogar noch einen Schritt weiter gehen und behaupten... — I would go even further and maintain...
im gleichen Schritt und Tritt (lit, fig) — in step
auf Schritt und Tritt (lit, fig) — wherever or everywhere one goes
Schritt für or um Schritt — step by step; (fig auch) little by little, gradually
2) (= Gang) walk, gait; (= Tempo) paceSchritt halten (lit, fig) — to keep pace, to keep up
haben — to walk quickly/incredibly quickly
gemessenen/leichten/langsamen Schrittes (geh) — with measured/light/slow step(s) or tread
seinen Schritt or seine Schritte beschleunigen/verlangsamen (geh) —
3) (= Schrittgeschwindigkeit) walking pace(im) Schritt fahren — to go at a crawl, to drive at walking speed
"Schritt fahren" — "dead slow" (Brit), "slow"
im Schritt reiten/gehen — to go at a walk
4) (Maßangabe) ≈ yard5) (= Hosenschritt) crotch; (= Schrittweite) crotch measurement* * *der1) (the sound of a foot: She heard his footsteps on the stairs.) footstep2) (a step: He took a pace forward.) pace3) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) step4) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) step5) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) step6) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) step7) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) step8) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) step9) (a long step: He walked with long strides.) stride10) (a way of walking or putting one's feet: I heard his heavy tread.) tread* * *<-[e]s, -e>[ʃrɪt]mer machte einen \Schritt zur Tür he took a step towards the doorich gehe nur ein paar \Schritte spazieren I'm only going for a short walksie hat seit Wochen kaum einen \Schritt aus dem Haus getan she has hardly set foot outside the house for weeksmit zwei \Schritten durchquerte er das Zimmer he crossed the room in two stridessie kam mit trippelnden \Schritten auf mich zu she tripped towards meder Schnee knirschte unter seinen \Schritten the snow crunched under his footstepsjds \Schritte beflügeln to hasten sb's stepdie Freude beflügelte meine \Schritte joy gave me wingsseine \Schritte beschleunigen/verlangsamen to quicken one's pace [or walk faster]/to slow one's pace [or stride]die ersten \Schritte machen [o tun] to take one's first stepsmit großen/kleinen \Schritten in big strides/small stepslangsame/schnelle \Schritte machen to walk slowly/quicklymit langsamen/schnellen \Schritten slowly/quicklymit schleppenden \Schritten dragging one's feeteinen \Schritt zur Seite gehen/zurücktreten to step aside/backer trat einen \Schritt von der Bahnsteigkante zurück he took a step back from the edge of the platform; s.a. Politikseinen \Schritt beschleunigen/verlangsamen to quicken one's pace [or walk faster]/to slow one's pace [or stride]eines beschwingten \Schrittes (geh) with a spring [or bounce] in one's stepjdn am \Schritt erkennen to recognize sb by his/her walk [or gait]einen flotten [o ziemlichen] \Schritt am Leibe haben to be walking quickly [or at a fair pace]der hat aber auch einen \Schritt am Leibe! he seems to be in a bit of a hurry!gemessenen/langsamen/leichten \Schrittes with measured/slow/light stepseines würdevollen \Schrittes with dignity in one's step3. (als Maßangabe) pacenur ein paar \Schritte entfernt only a few yards away from usin etwa 50 \Schritt[en] Entfernung at a distance of about 50 pacesmit 5 \Schritt[en] Abstand at a distance of five paces; (fig)sie ist der Konkurrenz immer ein paar \Schritte voraus she is always a few steps ahead of the competitionjdn einen großen [o guten] \Schritt voranbringen (fig) to take sb a lot furthereinen \Schritt weiter gehen (fig) to go a step furthereinen \Schritt zu weit gehen (fig) to go too far, to overstep the markim \Schritt gehen to walk in stepaus dem \Schritt kommen to get out of stepsie ritt im \Schritt auf ihn zu she walked her horse towards himim Schritt \Schritt to walk„\Schritt fahren“ “dead slow”8. (Maßnahme) measure, stepden ersten \Schritt [zu etw dat] tun to take the first step [in sth]; (mit etw beginnen) to take the first step; (als Erster handeln) to make the first movegerichtliche \Schritte einleiten to initiate judicial proceedings\Schritte [gegen jdn/etw] unternehmen to take steps [against sb/sth]\Schritte in die Wege leiten to arrange for steps [or measures] to be taken9.▶ \Schritt für \Schritt step by step, little by little▶ [mit jdm/etw] \Schritt halten to keep up [with sb/sth]mit der Zeit \Schritt halten to keep abreast of the times▶ auf \Schritt und Tritt everywhere one goes, every move one makessie folgte ihm auf \Schritt und Tritt she followed him wherever she wentsie wurde auf \Schritt und Tritt von ihm beobachtet he watched her every move▶ den zweiten \Schritt vor dem ersten tun to run before one can walk, to put the cart before the horse* * *der; Schritt[e]s, Schritte1) stepeinen Schritt zur Seite machen od. tun — take a step sideways
Schritt für Schritt — (auch fig.) step by step
den ersten Schritt machen od. tun — (fig.) (den Anfang machen) take the first step; (als erster handeln) make the first move
auf Schritt und Tritt — wherever one goes; at every step
2) Plural (Geräusch) footsteps3) (Entfernung) paceaus dem Schritt kommen od. geraten — get out of step
5) o. Pl. (des Pferdes) walk6) o. Pl. (Gangart) walkseinen Schritt verlangsamen/beschleunigen — slow/quicken one's pace
[mit jemandem/etwas] Schritt halten — (auch fig.) keep up or keep pace [with somebody/something]
7) (Schrittgeschwindigkeit) walking pace[im] Schritt fahren — go at walking pace or a crawl
‘Schritt fahren’ — ‘dead slow’
8) (fig.): (Maßnahme) step; measure9) (Teil der Hose, Genitalbereich) crotch* * ** * *der; Schritt[e]s, Schritte1) stepeinen Schritt zur Seite machen od. tun — take a step sideways
Schritt für Schritt — (auch fig.) step by step
den ersten Schritt machen od. tun — (fig.) (den Anfang machen) take the first step; (als erster handeln) make the first move
auf Schritt und Tritt — wherever one goes; at every step
2) Plural (Geräusch) footsteps3) (Entfernung) paceaus dem Schritt kommen od. geraten — get out of step
5) o. Pl. (des Pferdes) walk6) o. Pl. (Gangart) walkseinen Schritt verlangsamen/beschleunigen — slow/quicken one's pace
[mit jemandem/etwas] Schritt halten — (auch fig.) keep up or keep pace [with somebody/something]
7) (Schrittgeschwindigkeit) walking pace[im] Schritt fahren — go at walking pace or a crawl
‘Schritt fahren’ — ‘dead slow’
8) (fig.): (Maßnahme) step; measure9) (Teil der Hose, Genitalbereich) crotch* * *-e m.footfall n.footstep n.pace n.pas n.step n. -
4 acercar
v.1 to bring nearer.acerca la mesa a la pared move the table closer to the wall; (sin tocar la pared) push o move the table up against the wall (tocando la pared)acércame el pan could you pass me the bread?2 to bring near, to put near, to bring close, to approximate.Pull that chair over Acerca esa silla.* * *1 to bring near, bring nearer, draw up■ ¿me acercas el agua? can you pass the water?2 figurado to bring together1 (aproximarse) to be near2 (ir) to go3 (visitar) to drop in, drop by* * *verb2) take•* * *1. VT1) (=aproximar) [gen] to move closer; [al hablante] to bring closer2) (=dar) [sin moverse] to pass; [desde más lejos] to bring over¿puedes acercarme aquel paquete? — can you bring me over that parcel?
3) (=llevar en coche) to take¿me puedes acercar a casa? — can you take me home?
¿quieres que te acerque al aeropuerto? — do you want me to take you to the airport?
4) (=unir) [+ culturas, países, puntos de vistas] to bring closer (together)van a celebrar una nueva reunión para intentar acercar posturas — they are having another meeting to try and bring the two sides closer (together)
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( aproximar) to bring... closer o neareracercaron la mesa a la puerta — they moved the table closer o nearer to the door
¿puedes acercarme ese libro? — can you pass o give me that book?
b) ( unir) <posturas/países> to bring... closer2) ( llevar)2.me acercó a la parada — she gave me a ride (AmE) o (BrE) lift to the bus stop
acercarse v pron1)a) ( aproximarse) to approach, to get closer o neareracércate más — ( acercándose al hablante) come o get closer o nearer; ( alejándose del hablante) go o get closer o nearer
acercarse a algo/alguien — to approach something/somebody
se le acercaron dos policías — two policemen came up to o approached him
b) amigos/países to draw o come closer togetherc) hora/momento to draw near, approachd) postura/ideas ( asemejarse)acercarse a algo — to lean o tend toward(s) something
2) (ir, pasar)* * *= bring into + proximity, approximate, build + bridges.Ex. This is a proposal for a directive to approximate the laws relating to guarantees and indemnities.Ex. This article describes attempts to build bridges across the professions to encourage the exchange of knowledge between curators and conservators.----* acercarse = loom, wander up, go up, near, come up to, lie + ahead, get + closer, come down + the pike, come by, close in on.* acercarse (a) = approach, get + anywhere near, move into, move toward(s), move + closer to, reach out to, come nigh (to).* acercarse al final = draw to + an end, draw to + a close, come to + an end.* acercarse amenazadoramente = loom up.* acercarse aun más = bring + closer together, come closer together, draw + closer together.* acercarse gradualmente (a) = edge (toward(s)).* acercarse la hora de = come up for.* acercarse más aun = bring + closer together, come closer together, draw + closer together.* acercarse poco a poco (a) = edge (toward(s)).* acercarse por = mosey.* acercarse sin ser visto = sidle up to.* acercar un poco más = bring + Nombre + a step closer.* no acercarse a = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* no acercarse a Algo ni muerto = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* que se acerca = oncoming.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( aproximar) to bring... closer o neareracercaron la mesa a la puerta — they moved the table closer o nearer to the door
¿puedes acercarme ese libro? — can you pass o give me that book?
b) ( unir) <posturas/países> to bring... closer2) ( llevar)2.me acercó a la parada — she gave me a ride (AmE) o (BrE) lift to the bus stop
acercarse v pron1)a) ( aproximarse) to approach, to get closer o neareracércate más — ( acercándose al hablante) come o get closer o nearer; ( alejándose del hablante) go o get closer o nearer
acercarse a algo/alguien — to approach something/somebody
se le acercaron dos policías — two policemen came up to o approached him
b) amigos/países to draw o come closer togetherc) hora/momento to draw near, approachd) postura/ideas ( asemejarse)acercarse a algo — to lean o tend toward(s) something
2) (ir, pasar)* * *= bring into + proximity, approximate, build + bridges.Ex: The order of classes should bring related subjects into proximity.
Ex: This is a proposal for a directive to approximate the laws relating to guarantees and indemnities.Ex: This article describes attempts to build bridges across the professions to encourage the exchange of knowledge between curators and conservators.* acercarse = loom, wander up, go up, near, come up to, lie + ahead, get + closer, come down + the pike, come by, close in on.* acercarse (a) = approach, get + anywhere near, move into, move toward(s), move + closer to, reach out to, come nigh (to).* acercarse al final = draw to + an end, draw to + a close, come to + an end.* acercarse amenazadoramente = loom up.* acercarse aun más = bring + closer together, come closer together, draw + closer together.* acercarse gradualmente (a) = edge (toward(s)).* acercarse la hora de = come up for.* acercarse más aun = bring + closer together, come closer together, draw + closer together.* acercarse poco a poco (a) = edge (toward(s)).* acercarse por = mosey.* acercarse sin ser visto = sidle up to.* acercar un poco más = bring + Nombre + a step closer.* no acercarse a = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* no acercarse a Algo ni muerto = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* que se acerca = oncoming.* * *acercar [A2 ]vtA1(aproximar): acerca la lámpara un poco más bring the lamp a little closer o nearerintentaron acercar la mesa a la puerta they tried to move ( o pull etc) the table closer o nearer to the dooracercó la silla a la mesa she drew her chair up to the tableacercó las manos al fuego he held his hands closer to the fire¿puedes acercarme ese libro? can you pass o give me that book?2 (unir) ‹posturas/países› to bring … closersu primer hijo los acercó mucho their first child brought them much closer togetherB(llevar): mi madre nos acercó a la parada my mother gave us a lift to o dropped us at the bus stop¿te acerco a la estación? do you want a lift to o can I give you a lift to the station?esta tarde te acerco los libros I'll bring the books round this afternoonA1 (aproximarse) to approach, to come/go/get closer o neareracércate más (acercándose al hablante) come closer o nearer; (alejándose del hablante) go o get closer o nearer¡no te acerques! keep away!, don't come/go any closer o nearer!acercarse A algo/algn to approach sth/sb, to come/go/get closer TO sth/sbsegún nos acercábamos a la ciudad as we got closer to o approached the city, as we drew near to the cityno te acerques tanto al micrófono don't get so close to the microphonese le acercaron dos policías two policemen came up to o approached himse están acercando a una solución they are getting close to o edging towards a solution2 «amigos/países» to draw o come closer together3 «hora/momento» to draw near, approachse acercaba la fecha de su partida the day of her departure was drawing near o approachingahora que se acercan las Navidades now that Christmas is comingB(ir, pasar): acércate una tarde a tomar café come around for coffee some afternoonya que estaba en Londres me acerqué a la oficina a saludarlo as I was in London I went round to his office o ( AmE) I dropped by his office to say helloC «postura/ideas» (asemejarse) acercarse A algo; to lean o tend TOWARD(S) sth* * *
acercar ( conjugate acercar) verbo transitivo
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◊ acercaron la mesa a la puerta they moved the table closer o nearer to the door;
acercó las manos al fuego he held his hands closer to the fire;
¿puedes acercarme ese libro? can you pass o give me that book?
2 ( llevar):◊ me acercó a la parada she gave me a ride (AmE) o (BrE) lift to the bus stop
acercarse verbo pronominal
( alejándose del hablante) go o get closer o nearer;◊ se le acercaron dos policías two policemen came up to o approached himb) [amigos/países] to draw o come closer together
acercar verbo transitivo
1 to bring near o nearer, bring (over)
2 fig (unir, armonizar) to bring together: sindicato y patronal acercaron sus posturas, management and unions began to see eye to eye o management and unions reduced the gap between their postures
3 (llevar) to give a lift to: si quieres te acerco a tu casa, I'll give you a lift home if you want
' acercar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alcanzar
- aproximar
- arrimar
- jalar
English:
pull
- pull up
- draw
- zoom
* * *♦ vt1. [aproximar] to bring nearer;acerca la mesa a la pared [sin tocar la pared] move the table closer to the wall;[tocando la pared] push o move the table up against the wall;acércame el pan could you pass me the bread?2. [llevar]¿te importaría acercarme a mi casa? would you mind giving me a Br lift o US ride home?;te acercaré el cortacésped mañana I'll bring you the lawnmower over tomorrowhan acercado posturas tras dos semanas de negociaciones after two weeks of negotiations the two sides are now closer to each other* * *v/t1 bring closer2:acercar a alguien a un lugar give s.o. a ride o lift somewhere3 ( pasar):acércame el pan pass me the bread* * *acercar {72} vtaproximar, arrimar: to bring near, to bring closer* * *acercar vb2. (dar) to pass¿me acercas el agua, por favor? can you pass me the water, please?
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