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1 proper
['prɒpə(r)]1) (right) [ spelling] giusto, corretto; [manner, tool, choice, term] corretto, giusto, appropriato; [ sense] proprio; [ precautions] dovuto, necessario; [ clothing] adatto2) (adequate) [funding, recognition] appropriato; [education, training] adatto, giusto; [care, control] adatto, necessario3) (fitting)proper to — form. adatto a [position, status]
4) (respectably correct) [ person] per bene, corretto; [ upbringing] appropriato, degno5) (real, full) [doctor, holiday, job] vero; [ opportunity] buono6) colloq. (complete)••to beat sb. good and proper — dare una bella batosta a qcn
* * *['propə]1) (right, correct, or suitable: That isn't the proper way to clean the windows; You should have done your schoolwork at the proper time - it's too late to start now.) corretto, giusto2) (complete or thorough: Have you made a proper search?) adeguato, esauriente3) (respectable or well-mannered: Such behaviour isn't quite proper.) decente, decoroso•- properly- proper noun/name* * *['prɒpə(r)]1) (right) [ spelling] giusto, corretto; [manner, tool, choice, term] corretto, giusto, appropriato; [ sense] proprio; [ precautions] dovuto, necessario; [ clothing] adatto2) (adequate) [funding, recognition] appropriato; [education, training] adatto, giusto; [care, control] adatto, necessario3) (fitting)proper to — form. adatto a [position, status]
4) (respectably correct) [ person] per bene, corretto; [ upbringing] appropriato, degno5) (real, full) [doctor, holiday, job] vero; [ opportunity] buono6) colloq. (complete)••to beat sb. good and proper — dare una bella batosta a qcn
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2 duly
['djuːlɪ] [AE 'duː-]1) (in proper fashion) debitamente (anche dir.)2) (as expected, as arranged) a tempo debito, come convenuto; in tempo utile* * *adverb (properly; as expected: The bus duly arrived.) puntualmente* * *duly /ˈdju:lɪ/, ( USA) /ˈdu:lɪ/avv.1 debitamente; adeguatamente: duly signed [stamped, sealed], debitamente firmato [timbrato, sigillato]; In the light of this evidence, the defendants were duly acquitted and released, alla luce di queste prove, gli imputati sono stati debitamente prosciolti e rilasciati; They were duly rewarded for their efforts, sono stati adeguatamente ricompensati per i loro sforzi; Everyone was duly impressed with the new TV, la nuova tv ha fatto a tutti la debita impressione2 puntualmente; in tempo utile: We arrived at the duly appointed time, siamo arrivati puntualmente all'ora stabilita.* * *['djuːlɪ] [AE 'duː-]1) (in proper fashion) debitamente (anche dir.)2) (as expected, as arranged) a tempo debito, come convenuto; in tempo utile
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proper — prop|er1 W2S1 [ˈprɔpə US ˈpra:pər] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: propre, from Latin proprius own ] 1.) [only before noun] right, suitable, or correct ▪ Everything was in its proper place (=where it should be) . ▪ the proper way to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
proper — [präp′ər] adj. [ME propre < OFr < L proprius, one s own] 1. specially adapted or suitable to a specific purpose or specific conditions; appropriate [the proper tool for a job] 2. naturally belonging or peculiar (to) [weather proper to… … English World dictionary
proper — properly, adv. properness, n. /prop euhr/, adj. 1. adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries. 2. conforming to established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous: a … Universalium
Properly — Prop er*ly, adv. [1913 Webster] 1. In a proper manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Individually; after one s own manner. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Now,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proper — Prop er, adv. Properly; hence, to a great degree; very; as, proper good. [Colloq & Vulgar] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
properly — ► ADVERB 1) in a proper manner. 2) in the strict sense. 3) informal, chiefly Brit. completely … English terms dictionary
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proper — 01. Make sure you wear the [proper] clothing when you go for your job interview. 02. If you don t follow the instructions, you can t expect the machine to work [properly]. 03. You need to wear [proper] clothing while skiing; otherwise, you ll be… … Grammatical examples in English
proper — 1 adjective 1 (only before noun, no comparative) especially BrE right, suitable, or correct: She needs proper medical attention. | Put that back in its proper place. | I went through the proper process, I wrote to my MP. 2 socially or legally… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
proper — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English propre proper, own, from Anglo French, from Latin proprius own Date: 14th century 1. a. referring to one individual only b. belonging to one ; own c. appointed for the liturgy of a particular day d.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Proper name — Name Name (n[=a]m), n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. o mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English