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1 approach to terrorist attacks
Безопасность: подход к совершению террористических актов (англ. термин взят из публикации STRATFOR, США; контекстуальный перевод)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > approach to terrorist attacks
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2 carry out terrorist attacks
Общая лексика: совершать террористические атакиУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > carry out terrorist attacks
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3 improve security against terrorist attacks
Общая лексика: усилить меры безопасности против терактовУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > improve security against terrorist attacks
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4 in the wake of the 9/11 events (terrorist attacks), Americans across the country responded with anger, patriotism, and support of military intervention
Общая лексика: вослед событиям 11 сентября американцы по всей стране ответили гневом, ростом патриотизма и поддеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > in the wake of the 9/11 events (terrorist attacks), Americans across the country responded with anger, patriotism, and support of military intervention
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5 tax relief for victims of terrorist attacks
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > tax relief for victims of terrorist attacks
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6 victim of terrorist attacks
Безопасность: жертва террористических атак (англ. термин взят из кн.: Military Balance 2009. - London: International Institute for Strategic Studies, 2009)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > victim of terrorist attacks
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7 atentado terrorista
terrorist attack* * *(n.) = terrorist attack, terror attackEx. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex. The article discusses the terror attacks against the US on September 11 (2001) in the context of the globalization of violence.* * *(n.) = terrorist attack, terror attackEx: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
Ex: The article discusses the terror attacks against the US on September 11 (2001) in the context of the globalization of violence.* * *terrorist attack -
8 guerra contra el terrorismo
(n.) = war on terror, war on terrorism, war against terrorismEx. We are also exploring the possibility, with our sister organization in the US, of producing a joint issue possibly on the theme of how the so-called ' war on terror' is affecting library and information services.Ex. The article ' War on terrorism: war on liberty' examines the key world wide web sites covering the 11 Sep 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent war against terrorism.Ex. The article 'War on terrorism: war on liberty' examines the key world wide web sites covering the 11 Sep 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent war against terrorism.* * *(n.) = war on terror, war on terrorism, war against terrorismEx: We are also exploring the possibility, with our sister organization in the US, of producing a joint issue possibly on the theme of how the so-called ' war on terror' is affecting library and information services.
Ex: The article ' War on terrorism: war on liberty' examines the key world wide web sites covering the 11 Sep 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent war against terrorism.Ex: The article 'War on terrorism: war on liberty' examines the key world wide web sites covering the 11 Sep 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent war against terrorism. -
9 attack
ə'tæk
1. verb1) (to make a sudden, violent attempt to hurt or damage: He attacked me with a knife; The village was attacked from the air.) atacar2) (to speak or write against: The Prime Minister's policy was attacked in the newspapers.) atacar3) ((in games) to attempt to score a goal.) atacar4) (to make a vigorous start on: It's time we attacked that pile of work.) lanzarse (a)
2. noun1) (an act or the action of attacking: The brutal attack killed the old man; They made an air attack on the town.) ataque2) (a sudden bout of illness: heart attack; an attack of 'flu.) ataqueattack1 n1. ataque / atentado2. ataquea heart attack un ataque cardíaco / un infartoattack2 vb1. atacar2. atacar / agredir3. acometertr[ə'tæk]1 (gen) atacar; (terrorist) atentar contra2 (task, problem) acometer; (person) agredir, atacar1 atacar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLon the attack atacandoto come under attack ser atacado,-ato launch an attack on lanzar un ataque aattack [ə'tæk] vt1) assault: atacar, asaltar, agredir2) tackle: acometer, combatir, enfrentarse conattack n1) : ataque m, asalto m, acometida fto launch an attack: lanzar un ataque2) : ataque m, crisis fheart attack: ataque cardíaco, infartoattack of nerves: crisis nerviosan.• acceso s.m.• acometida s.f.• acometimiento s.m.• arremetida s.f.• asalto s.m.• ataque s.m.• avance s.m.• embestida s.f.v.• acometer v.• agredir v.• arremeter v.• atacar v.• avanzar v.• opugnar v.• saltear v.ə'tæk
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1)a) c u (physical, verbal) ataque mto launch an attack — lanzar* un ataque
terrorist attacks — atentados mpl terroristas
attack on/against something/somebody — ataque a/contra algo/alguien
to come/be under attack — ser* atacado
b) c ( Med) ataque mheart attack — infarto m, ataque m cardíaco or al corazón
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1.
1) \<\<army/target/policy\>\> atacar*; \<\<person\>\> atacar*, agredir*2)a) ( begin enthusiastically) \<\<food\>\> atacar*; \<\<task\>\> acometerb) ( deal with) \<\<problem\>\> combatir
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vi (Mil, Sport) atacar*[ǝ'tæk]1. N1) (Mil, Sport) (also fig) ataque m (on a, contra, sobre); (=assault) atentado m, agresión fto launch an attack — (Mil) (also fig) lanzar un ataque
to leave o.s. open to attack — dejarse expuesto a un ataque
to be/come under attack — ser atacado
2) (Med) (gen) ataque m ; (=fit) acceso m, crisis f invheartan attack of nerves — un ataque de nervios, una crisis nerviosa
2. VT1) (Mil, Sport, Med) (also fig) atacar; (=assault) agredir; [bull etc] embestir2) (=tackle) [+ job, problem] enfrentarse con; (=combat) combatir3) (Chem) atacar3.VI atacar4.CPDattack dog N — perro m de presa
* * *[ə'tæk]
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1)a) c u (physical, verbal) ataque mto launch an attack — lanzar* un ataque
terrorist attacks — atentados mpl terroristas
attack on/against something/somebody — ataque a/contra algo/alguien
to come/be under attack — ser* atacado
b) c ( Med) ataque mheart attack — infarto m, ataque m cardíaco or al corazón
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1) \<\<army/target/policy\>\> atacar*; \<\<person\>\> atacar*, agredir*2)a) ( begin enthusiastically) \<\<food\>\> atacar*; \<\<task\>\> acometerb) ( deal with) \<\<problem\>\> combatir
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10 Vigipirate
Vigipirate [viʒipiʀat]masculine noun• plan Vigipirate series of measures to protect the public against possible terrorist strikes* * *
I viʒipiʀatnom masculin: government public-security measures
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is an emergency plan to reinforce police and military security, bringing an increased uniformed presence in public places at times of potential disorder, terrorist attacks, etc* * *viʒipiʀat adj inv* * *Vigipirate nm: government public-security measures.ⓘ Vigipirate is an emergency plan to reinforce police and military security, bringing an increased uniformed presence in public places at times of potential disorder, terrorist attacks, etc. -
11 involvement
noun implicacióntr[ɪn'vɒlvmənt]1 (participation) participación nombre femenino3 (affair) enredo, lío, relación nombre femenino\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLmilitary involvement intervención nombre femenino militarinvolvement [ɪn'vɑlvmənt] n1) participation: participación f, complicidad f2) relationship: relación fn.• complicación s.f.• compromiso s.m.• dificultad s.m.• enredo s.m.• envolvimiento s.m.ɪn'vɑːlvmənt, ɪn'vɒlvməntmass & count nouna) noun ( entanglement) participación fthey deny any involvement in terrorist attacks — niegan estar implicados en ningún ataque terrorista
b) ( relationship) relación f (sentimental), enredo m (fam)[ɪn'vɒlvmǝnt]N1) (=implication, association)a demonstration against US involvement in Vietnam — una manifestación contra la intervención estadounidense en Vietnam
student involvement in campus affairs — la participación de los estudiantes en los asuntos universitarios
2) (=relationship) relación f* * *[ɪn'vɑːlvmənt, ɪn'vɒlvmənt]mass & count nouna) noun ( entanglement) participación fthey deny any involvement in terrorist attacks — niegan estar implicados en ningún ataque terrorista
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12 Terror
Terror, organisierter
organized terror;
• Terrorakt terrorist act;
• [gezielter] Terroranschlag aus der Luft airborne terrorist attack;
• hinter Terroranschlägen stecken to harbo(u)r terrorist attacks;
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13 organisierter
Terror, organisierter
organized terror;
• Terrorakt terrorist act;
• [gezielter] Terroranschlag aus der Luft airborne terrorist attack;
• hinter Terroranschlägen stecken to harbo(u)r terrorist attacks;
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14 alerta verde
(n.) = green alertEx. The Green Alert Status reflects a low risk of terrorist attacks.* * *(n.) = green alertEx: The Green Alert Status reflects a low risk of terrorist attacks.
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15 atascar
v.1 to block (up).Las hojas atascaron las canaletas The leaves blocked the gutters.2 to clog, to jam, to block, to obstruct.Las hojas atascan la canaleta The leaves clog the roof gutter.3 to stall, to get stuck, to bog, to bog down.El barro atascó a los buses The mud stalled=bogged the buses.Su intransigencia atascó la situación His stubbornness complicated matters.* * *1 (bloquear) to block up, clog2 figurado (obstaculizar) to hamper, hinder, obstruct1 (bloquearse) to get blocked, get blocked up, get clogged2 (mecanismo) to jam, get jammed, get stuck3 figurado (estancarse) to get tangled up, get bogged down* * *1.VT [+ agujero etc] to plug, bung up; [+ cañería] to clog up; [+ fuga] to stop; [+ proceso] to hinder2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < cañería> to block2) (Méx) < motor> to stall2.atascarse v pron1)a) cañería/fregadero to block, get blockedb) tráfico to get snarled upestamos atascados con esto — we're bogged down o stuck on this point
2)a) mecanismo to jam, seize upb) (Méx) motor to stall* * *= jam, bog down, snarl up.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex. There is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends.Ex. If all goes as usual, it will snow approximately one inch and completely snarl up traffic until melted.----* atascarse = be hung up on.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < cañería> to block2) (Méx) < motor> to stall2.atascarse v pron1)a) cañería/fregadero to block, get blockedb) tráfico to get snarled upestamos atascados con esto — we're bogged down o stuck on this point
2)a) mecanismo to jam, seize upb) (Méx) motor to stall* * *= jam, bog down, snarl up.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
Ex: There is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends.Ex: If all goes as usual, it will snow approximately one inch and completely snarl up traffic until melted.* atascarse = be hung up on.* * *atascar [A2 ]vtA ‹cañería› to blockB ( Méx) ‹motor› to stallA1 «cañería/fregadero» to block, get blocked2 «tráfico» to get snarled upnos atascamos a la entrada de la ciudad we got stuck in a traffic jam coming into the cityestamos atascados con esto we're bogged down o stuck on this pointB1 «mecanismo» to jam, seize upla cerradura está atascada the lock's jammed2 ( Méx) «motor» to stall* * *
atascar ( conjugate atascar) verbo transitivo
atascarse verbo pronominal
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2
atascar vtr (obstruir) to block, obstruct
' atascar' also found in these entries:
English:
bung up
- clog
- clog up
- jam
- obstruct
- snarl up
- block
- snarl
- stall
* * *♦ vtto block (up)* * *v/t block* * *atascar {72} vt1) atorar: to block, to clog, to stop up2) : to hinder* * *atascar vb (obstruir) to block -
16 atentado contra la libertad
(n.) = war on libertyEx. The article 'War on terrorism: war on liberty' examines the key world wide web sites covering the 11 Sep 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent war against terrorism.* * *(n.) = war on libertyEx: The article 'War on terrorism: war on liberty' examines the key world wide web sites covering the 11 Sep 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent war against terrorism.
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17 atestar
v.1 to pack, to cram.Ricardo atestó la cajuela del auto Richard crammed the car's trunk.2 to testify to (law).3 to attest, to bear witness to, to witness, to testify to.El testigo atestó la declaración The witness attested the deposition.4 to depose, to attest.María atestó contra su marido Mary deposed against her husband.* * *1 DERECHO to testify————————1 (atiborrar) to cram (de, with), pack (de, with)1 (de comida) to stuff oneself (de, with)* * *verb1) to crowd, pack, stuff2) attest, testify* * *IVT (Jur) to attest, testify to; (=dar prueba de) to vouch forIIuna palabra no atestada — an unattested word, an unrecorded word
1.VT (=llenar) to pack, stuff (de with)atestar a algn de frutas — * to stuff sb with fruit
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( llenar) <local/plaza> to pack; <caja/cajón>atestar de algo — to pack with o full of something
2) (Der) < firma> to witness2.atestar vi (Der) to testify3.atestarse v pron* * *= pack in, throng, jam, pack.Ex. This approach allows the construction of concise summaries, containing complex sentences that pack in information.Ex. The street was thronged by people who had not a moment to spare.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex. Because it is such a competitive market, nightclubs are constantly reinventing themselves and places that are packed one weekend are deserted the next.----* atestar de = clutter (with), cram with.* atestar en = cram into.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( llenar) <local/plaza> to pack; <caja/cajón>atestar de algo — to pack with o full of something
2) (Der) < firma> to witness2.atestar vi (Der) to testify3.atestarse v pron* * *atestar(de)(v.) = clutter (with), cram withEx: This is not to say that the library should be cluttered with ugly signs; all notices should be carefully contrived and aesthetically pleasing.
Ex: The novel is a crude barbaric mixture of verse and prose, poetry and realism, crammed with ghosts, corpses, maniacs all very unlike Racine.= pack in, throng, jam, pack.Ex: This approach allows the construction of concise summaries, containing complex sentences that pack in information.
Ex: The street was thronged by people who had not a moment to spare.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex: Because it is such a competitive market, nightclubs are constantly reinventing themselves and places that are packed one weekend are deserted the next.* atestar de = clutter (with), cram with.* atestar en = cram into.* * *vtA (llenar) ‹local/plaza› to pack atestar algo DE algo ‹caja/cajón› to pack sth WITH sth, to pack sth full OF sthB [A1 ] ( Der) ‹firma› to witness■ atestarvi[A1 ] ( Der) to testifyatestarse DE algo to stuff oneself WITH sth* * *
atestar 1 vtr Jur to testify
atestar 2 vtr (abarrotar) to pack, cram [de, with]
' atestar' also found in these entries:
English:
clutter
- mob
- pack
- throng
- jam
* * *♦ vt1. [llenar] to pack, to cram (de with);los manifestantes atestaban la plaza the square was packed with demonstrators2. Der to testify to* * *atestar {55} vt1) atiborrar: to crowd, to pack2) : to witness, to testify toatestar vi: to testify -
18 atorar
v.1 to obstruct, to clog.Las hojas atoraron la canaleta The leaves obstructed the roof gutter.2 to choke up, to choke off.El pedazo de carne atoró a Ricardo The piece of meat choked up Richard.3 to jam into place.* * *1 (obstruir) to obstruct, block1 (atascarse) to get stuck, get jammed2 figurado to get tongue-tied■ estaba tan emocionado que cuando tuvo que hablar se atoró he was so overcome by emotion that when he had to speak he got tongue-tied* * *1. VT1) (=obstruir) to stop up, obstruct; (=inmovilizar) to stop, immobilize2) esp LAm to stop, hold up2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (esp AmL) < cañería> to block (up)2) (Méx) ( sujetar)atoramos la puerta con una silla — we jammed the door shut/open with a chair
3) (Ven fam) ( acosar) to go on at2.atorarse v pron (esp AmL)a) ( atragantarse) to chokeb) cañería to get blocked; puerta/cajón to jam; (+ me/te/le etc)* * *= jam.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (esp AmL) < cañería> to block (up)2) (Méx) ( sujetar)atoramos la puerta con una silla — we jammed the door shut/open with a chair
3) (Ven fam) ( acosar) to go on at2.atorarse v pron (esp AmL)a) ( atragantarse) to chokeb) cañería to get blocked; puerta/cajón to jam; (+ me/te/le etc)* * *= jam.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
* * *atorar [A1 ]vtA ( esp AmL) ‹cañería› to block, block upBatóralo con este alambre secure it o hold it in place with this bit of wire■ atorarviyo a eso no le atoro I don't go in for that sort of thing ( colloq)■ atorarse1 ( esp AmL) (atragantarse) to choke2 ( esp AmL) «cañería» to get blocked; «puerta/cajón» to jamse le atoró el chicle en la garganta she got her chewing gum stuck in her throat* * *
atorar ( conjugate atorar) verbo transitivo
1 (esp AmL) ‹ cañería› to block (up)
2 (Méx) ( sujetar):◊ atoramos la puerta con una silla we jammed the door shut/open with a chair;
atóralo con este alambre secure it with this bit of wire
atorarse verbo pronominal (esp AmL)
[puerta/cajón] to jam;
(+ me/te/le etc)
se le atoró el chicle en la garganta the chewing gum got stuck in her throat
* * *♦ vtto obstruct, to clog* * *L.Am.* * *atorar vtatascar: to block, to clog -
19 atrancar
v.1 to bar.Ricardo atrancó la puerta Richard barred the door.2 to block.3 to bog down.El lodo atrancó al vehículo The mud bogged down the vehicle.4 to confine.* * *1 (puerta) to bar, bolt2 (obstruir) to obstruct, block up1 (atascarse) to get stuck2 (al leer) to stumble over one's words* * *verbto bar, block* * *1. VT1) [+ puerta] to bar, bolt; [+ cañería] to clog, block up; [+ escotillas] to batten down2) Cono Sur (=estreñir) to constipate2.VI [al andar] to stride along, take big steps; [al leer] to skim3.See:* * *1. 2.atrancarse v prona) cañería to get blocked* * *= jam.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.----* atrancarse = stumble, get + stuck.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* * *1. 2.atrancarse v prona) cañería to get blocked* * *= jam.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
* atrancarse = stumble, get + stuck.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* * *atrancar [A2 ]vt1 ‹cañería› to block (up)2 ‹puerta/ventana› to bar1 «cañería» to get blocked2 «persona» (en una tarea) to get stuck* * *
atrancar ( conjugate atrancar) verbo transitivo ‹ cañería› to block (up);
‹puerta/ventana› to bar
atrancarse verbo pronominal
atrancar verbo transitivo to bolt down, secure: atranca bien las contraventanas, que hay viento, it's windy - close up the shutters!
' atrancar' also found in these entries:
English:
bar
* * *♦ vt1. [cerrar] to bar2. [obstruir] to block* * *v/t puerta barricade* * *atrancar {72} vt: to block, to bar -
20 bloquear
v.1 to block (comunications, roads).los manifestantes bloqueaban la salida de la fábrica the demonstrators were blocking the exit to the factoryLos huelguistas bloquearon la calle The strikers blocked the road.Las hojas bloquearon los tubos The leaves blocked the pipes.2 to blockade.Los huelguistas bloquearon el edificio The strikers blanked off the building3 to freeze (finance).4 to block (acuerdo).5 to jam (mecanismo).la centralita del ministerio está bloqueada the ministry's switchboard is jammed6 to block (sport).7 to lock (computing) (archivo).8 to lock (automobiles).9 to close off.* * *1 (gen) to block2 MILITAR to blockade3 (precios, cuentas) to freeze4 (mecanismo) to jam; (coche etc) to immobilize1 (persona) to have a mental block* * *verb1) to block2) blockade3) jam* * *1. VT1) (=obstaculizar) [+ entrada, salida] to block (off); [+ camino, proyecto, proceso] to blockun tractor bloqueaba la carretera — the road was blocked by a tractor, a tractor was blocking the road
bloquearon la puerta con un sillón — they blocked o barricaded the door with an armchair
los manifestantes bloquearon la calle en protesta — the demonstrators blocked the street as a protest
2) (=atascar) [+ mecanismo] to jam (up), block; [+ cerradura, línea telefónica] to jam; [+ volante] to locklos oyentes bloquearon la centralita de la emisora — listeners jammed the radio station's switchboard
3) (=aislar) to cut off4) (Mil) to blockade5) (Com, Econ) to freeze6) (Dep) [+ jugador] to tackle; [+ balón] to stop, trap2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <camino/acceso> to block; <entrada/salida> to block, obstructb) (Mil) to blockadec) <proceso/iniciativa> to blockd) (Dep) to block3) <cuenta/fondos> to freeze, block2.bloquearse v pron2) negociaciones to reach deadlock* * *= block, lock, clog up, stymie, come under + siege, shut down, jam, barricade, tie up, block in.Ex. If loans to this borrower have been blocked, the system displays the screen shown in Figure 88 and sounds the alarm at the terminal.Ex. It is wise to fan the paper to separate the sheets and let air in between them, otherwise several sheets might stick together and clog up the printer.Ex. So, in a lot of cases the ability to take advantage of technologically sophisticated younger faculty is stymied by these conflicting interests.Ex. The author describes the destruction and dispersal of the contents of the Hanlin library in Beijing during the uprising in 1900, when the Western government diplomatic offices came under siege by the Chinese government.Ex. Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex. When he looked through his window he saw two coarse man in reflecting traffic jackets barricade the entrance to the dunes with large rocks.Ex. Your estate will be tied up in probate if you do not name a beneficiary in your will.Ex. A man who blocked in a rubbish lorry with his car in a dispute over waste collection was allegedly hit on the head and sworn at by a binman.----* tecla de Bloquear Desplazamiento = Scroll Lock key.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <camino/acceso> to block; <entrada/salida> to block, obstructb) (Mil) to blockadec) <proceso/iniciativa> to blockd) (Dep) to block3) <cuenta/fondos> to freeze, block2.bloquearse v pron2) negociaciones to reach deadlock* * *= block, lock, clog up, stymie, come under + siege, shut down, jam, barricade, tie up, block in.Ex: If loans to this borrower have been blocked, the system displays the screen shown in Figure 88 and sounds the alarm at the terminal.
Ex: It is wise to fan the paper to separate the sheets and let air in between them, otherwise several sheets might stick together and clog up the printer.Ex: So, in a lot of cases the ability to take advantage of technologically sophisticated younger faculty is stymied by these conflicting interests.Ex: The author describes the destruction and dispersal of the contents of the Hanlin library in Beijing during the uprising in 1900, when the Western government diplomatic offices came under siege by the Chinese government.Ex: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex: When he looked through his window he saw two coarse man in reflecting traffic jackets barricade the entrance to the dunes with large rocks.Ex: Your estate will be tied up in probate if you do not name a beneficiary in your will.Ex: A man who blocked in a rubbish lorry with his car in a dispute over waste collection was allegedly hit on the head and sworn at by a binman.* tecla de Bloquear Desplazamiento = Scroll Lock key.* * *bloquear [A1 ]vtA1 ‹camino/acceso› to block; ‹entrada/salida› to block, obstructestamos bloqueados por un camión there's a truck blocking our way2 ( Mil) ‹ciudad/puerto› to blockade3 ‹proceso/iniciativa› to blocksu negativa bloqueó las negociaciones her refusal blocked negotiations o brought negotiations to a standstill4 ( Dep) to blockB1 ‹mecanismo› to jam2 ( Auto) ‹dirección› to lockC ‹cuenta/fondos› to freeze, blockA «mecanismo» to jam; «frenos» to jam, lock on; «ruedas» to lockB «negociaciones» to reach deadlock, come to a standstillC ( fam)«persona»: me bloqueé en la entrevista my mind went blank in the interviewahora mismo tengo la mente bloqueada I can't think straight right now* * *
bloquear ( conjugate bloquear) verbo transitivo
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b) (Mil) to blockade
2 ‹cuenta/fondos› to freeze, block
bloquearse verbo pronominal
1 [ mecanismo] to jam;
[ frenos] to jam, lock on;
[ ruedas] to lock
2 [ negociaciones] to reach deadlock
bloquear verbo transitivo
1 (impedir el movimiento, el acceso) to block: ese coche bloquea el paso, that car is blocking the access
2 (impedir una gestión, paralizar) to block
3 (una cuenta) to freeze
4 (colapsar un servicio, un aparato) to jam, seize up
' bloquear' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cerrar
- interceptar
- intervenir
- obstruir
English:
bar
- block
- obstruct
- way
- blockade
* * *♦ vt1. [comunicaciones, carreteras] [por nieve, inundación] to block;los manifestantes bloqueaban la salida de la fábrica the demonstrators were blocking the exit to the factory2. [mecanismo] to jam;la centralita del ministerio está bloqueada the ministry's switchboard is jammed3. [acuerdo] to block;bloqueó todo avance en este asunto durante la reunión she blocked o prevented any progress on this issue during the meeting5. [con ejército, barcos] to blockade6. Aut to lock[en baloncesto] to block out, to screen* * *v/t1 block3 ( atascar) jam4 MIL blockade5 COM freeze* * *bloquear vt1) obstruir: to block, to obstruct2) : to blockade* * *bloquear vb to block
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