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1 bridge

1 ხიდი;

2 ხიდით შეართებს; ხიდს გადებს

a bridge over the river ხიდი მდინარეზე

supports of a bridge ხიდის საყრდენი ბურჯები

to mine a bridge ხიდის დანაღმვა

they got across the bridge ხიდზე გადავიდნენ

bridge is a game of cards ბრიჯი ბანქოს თამაშია

to build a house/bridge სახლის აშენება//ხიდის აგება

below the bridge ხიდის იქით (მდინარის გაყოლებაზე)

English-Georgian dictionary > bridge
2 the supports of a bridge

Макаров: опоры моста

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > the supports of a bridge
3 at the drop of a hat

adv в любую минуту (готовность)
Most enemployed people are not lazy; they would accept work at the drop of a hat.

The main supports of the bridge are weak and could collapse at the drop of a hat.

Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > at the drop of a hat
4 reaction at the supports

< build> (of a beam, bridge) ■ Auflagerkräfte fpl

English-german technical dictionary > reaction at the supports
5 support

1. transitive verb
1) (hold up) stützen [Mauer, Verletzten]; (bear weight of) tragen [Dach]

2) (give strength to) stärken

3) unterstützen [Politik, Verein]; (Footb.)

support Spurs — Spurs-Fan sein

4) (give money to) unterstützen; spenden für

5) (provide for) ernähren [Familie, sich selbst]

6) (bring facts to confirm) stützen [Theorie, Anspruch, Behauptung]; (speak in favour of) befürworten [Streik, Maßnahme]
2. noun
1) Unterstützung, die

give support to somebody/something — jemanden/etwas unterstützen

in support — zur Unterstützung

speak in support of somebody/something — jemanden unterstützen/etwas befürworten

2) (somebody/something that supports) Stütze, die

hold on to somebody/something for support — sich an jemandem/etwas festhalten

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[sə'po:t] 1. verb
1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) tragen

2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) unterstützen

3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) erhärten

4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) unterhalten
2. noun
1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) die Unterstützung

2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) die Stütze

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sup·port

[səˈpɔ:t, AM -ˈpɔ:rt]

I. vt

1. (hold up)

▪ to \support sb/sth jdn/etw stützen

▪ to be \supported on [or by] sth von etw dat gestützt werden

▪ to \support oneself on sth sich akk auf etw akk stützen

to \support a currency eine Währung stützen

to \support a roof ein Dach abstützen

to \support sb's weight jds Gewicht tragen

the ice is thick enough to \support our weight das Eis ist so dick, dass es uns trägt

2. (sustain)

to \support life für den Lebensunterhalt sorgen

3. (fulfill)

to \support a role eine Rolle spielen

4. usu neg ( form: tolerate)

to not/no longer \support sth etw nicht/nicht länger ertragen [o geh erdulden] [o fam aushalten

5. (provide with money)

to \support sb/sth jdn/etw [finanziell] unterstützen [o absichern]

to \support one's lifestyle seinen Lebensstil finanzieren

6. (provide with necessities)

▪ to \support sb für jds Lebensunterhalt aufkommen

▪ to \support oneself seinen Lebensunterhalt [selbst] bestreiten

to \support a family eine Familie unterhalten

7. (comfort)

▪ to \support sb/sth jdn/etw unterstützen

▪ to \support sb in sth jdn bei etw dat unterstützen

the union is \supporting Linda in her claim that she was unfairly dismissed die Gewerkschaft unterstützt Lindas Behauptung, sie sei zu Unrecht entlassen worden

8. (encourage)

▪ to \support sb/sth jdn/etw unterstützen

to \support a cause für eine Sache eintreten

to \support a plan einen Plan befürworten

9. (corroborate)

▪ to \support sth etw belegen

to \support a theory eine Theorie beweisen

10. SPORT

to \support a sportsman/team für einen Sportler/ein Team sein

11. COMM

customer \support Kundenbetreuung f

12. COMPUT

to \support a device/language/program ein Gerät/eine Sprache/ein Programm unterstützen

II. n

1. (prop) Stütze f; ARCHIT Träger m; FASHION Stütze f

knee \support Kniestrumpf m

\support stockings Stützstrümpfe pl

2. no pl (act of holding) Halt m

to give sth \support etw dat Halt geben

3. no pl (material assistance) Unterstützung f

financial \support finanzielle Unterstützung

a [visible] means of \support eine [bekannte] Einnahmequelle

to withdraw \support from sb/sth jdm/etw die weitere Unterstützung entziehen; LAW Unterhalt m

action for \support Unterhaltsklage f

to receive \support Unterhalt bekommen

4. no pl (comfort) Halt m fig, Stütze f fig

▪ to be a \support to sb jdm eine Stütze sein

letters of \support Sympathieschreiben pl

moral \support moralische Unterstützung

to give sb a lot of \support jdm großen Rückhalt geben

to give sb moral \support jdn moralisch unterstützen

5. no pl (encouragement) Unterstützung f; (proof of truth) Beweis m

to drum up \support for sth Unterstützung für etw akk auftreiben

to enlist the \support of sb jds Unterstützung gewinnen

to lend \support to a theory eine Theorie erhärten

to pledge \support for sth etw dat seine Unterstützung zusichern

6. COMPUT Support m

7.

▶ in \support of (to assist) als Unterstützung; (to express approval) zur Unterstützung

to vote in \support of the President für den Präsidenten stimmen; (to obtain) um etw zu erreichen

the miners have come out on strike in \support of their pay claim die Bergarbeiter sind in den Streik getreten, um ihrer Lohnforderung Nachdruck zu verleihen

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[sə'pɔːt]
1. n

1) (lit) Stütze f

to give support to sb/sth — jdn/etw stützen

the ceiling will need some kind of support — die Decke muss irgendwie abgestützt werden

the bridge supports — die Stützpfeiler pl der Brücke

to lean on sb for support — sich auf jdn stützen

2) (fig no pl = moral, financial backing) Unterstützung f; (= person) Stütze f; (COMPUT ETC) Support m

in support of — zur Unterstützung (+gen)

in support of an allegation — zur Untermauerung or Stützung einer Behauptung

to speak in support of sb/sth — etw/jdn unterstützen

to depend on sb for financial support — auf jds finanzielle Unterstützung angewiesen sein

our support comes from the workers — wir stützen uns auf die Arbeiterschaft

2. attr (MIL ETC)
Hilfs-
3. vt

1) (lit) stützen; (= bear the weight of) tragen

it is supported on 4 columns — es wird von 4 Säulen getragen or gestützt

2) (fig) unterstützen (ALSO COMPUT); plan, motion, sb's application befürworten, unterstützen; party, cause eintreten für, unterstützen; (= give moral support to) beistehen (+dat), Rückhalt geben (+dat); (= corroborate) claim, theory erhärten, untermauern; (financially) family unterhalten; party, orchestra finanziell unterstützen

he supports Arsenal — er ist Arsenal-Anhänger m

which team do you support? — für welche Mannschaft bist du?

without his family to support him — ohne die Unterstützung seiner Familie

Burton and Taylor, supported by X and Y — Burton und Taylor, mit X und Y in den Nebenrollen

his parents supported him through university — seine Eltern haben ihn während seines Studiums finanziell unterstützt

3) (= endure) bad behaviour, tantrums dulden, ertragen

4. vr
(physically) sich stützen (on auf +acc); (financially) seinen Unterhalt (selbst) bestreiten
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support [səˈpɔː(r)t; US auch -ˈpəʊrt]

A v/t

1. ein Gewicht, eine Wand etc tragen, (ab)stützen, (aus)halten

2. ertragen, (er)dulden, aushalten

3. jemanden unterstützen, stärken, jemandem beistehen, jemandem Rückendeckung geben:

what supported him was hope nur die Hoffnung hielt ihn aufrecht

4. eine Familie erhalten, unterhalten, sorgen für, ernähren (on von):

support o.s. für seinen Lebensunterhalt sorgen;

support o.s. on sich ernähren oder erhalten von

5. für ein Projekt etc aufkommen, finanzieren

6. ein Gespräch etc in Gang halten

7. a) für einen Kandidaten, eine Politik etc eintreten, unterstützen, fördern, befürworten

b) sich einer Ansicht etc anschließen

8. eine Theorie etc vertreten

9. beweisen, begründen, erhärten, rechtfertigen

10. WIRTSCH

a) eine Währung decken

b) einen Preis halten, stützen

11. THEAT etc

a) eine Rolle spielen

b) als Nebendarsteller(in) mit einem Star etc auftreten

B s

1. a) allg Stütze f:

walk without support;

support stocking Stützstrumpf m

b) (Turnen) Stütz m

2. ARCH, TECH

a) Stütze f, Halter m, Träger m, Ständer m

b) Strebe f, Absteifung f

c) Lagerung f, Bettung f

d) Stativ n

e) ARCH Durchzug m

3. MIL (Gewehr) Auflage f

4. ( auch MIL taktische) Unterstützung, Beistand m, Rückhalt m, Rückendeckung f:

give support to → A 3;

this plan has my full support hat meine volle Unterstützung;

in support of zur Unterstützung von (od gen);

support buying WIRTSCH Stützungskäufe pl;

support group Selbsthilfegruppe f

5. Unterhaltung f (einer Familie etc)

6. (Lebens)Unterhalt m

7. fig Stütze f, (Rück)Halt m

8. Aufrechterhaltung f

9. Erhärtung f, Beweis m:

in support of zur Rechtfertigung von (od gen)

10. MIL Reserve f, Verstärkung f

11. THEAT

a) Partner(in) (eines Stars)

b) Unterstützung f (eines Stars) (durch das Ensemble)

c) Ensemble n

12. FOTO Träger m

13. (Team von Fachleuten zur Behebung von Computerproblemen etc) Support m

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1. transitive verb
1) (hold up) stützen [Mauer, Verletzten]; (bear weight of) tragen [Dach]

2) (give strength to) stärken

3) unterstützen [Politik, Verein]; (Footb.)

support Spurs — Spurs-Fan sein

4) (give money to) unterstützen; spenden für

5) (provide for) ernähren [Familie, sich selbst]

6) (bring facts to confirm) stützen [Theorie, Anspruch, Behauptung]; (speak in favour of) befürworten [Streik, Maßnahme]
2. noun
1) Unterstützung, die

give support to somebody/something — jemanden/etwas unterstützen

in support — zur Unterstützung

speak in support of somebody/something — jemanden unterstützen/etwas befürworten

2) (somebody/something that supports) Stütze, die

hold on to somebody/something for support — sich an jemandem/etwas festhalten

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n.

Auflage f.

Gestell -e n.

Rückendeckung f.

Stütze -n f.

Unterstützung f. v.

abstützen v.

befürworten v.

ernähren v.

fördern v.

stützen v.

unterstützen v.

English-german dictionary > support
6 cabezal

m.

1 head.

2 bolster (almohada).

3 truck.

4 headboard.

5 pillow, bolster.

6 read head.

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cabezal

► nombre masculino

1 TÉCNICA head, headstock

2 (de tocadiscos) pick-up

3 (almohada) pillow

4 (vendaje) compress

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SM

1) (=almohada) pillow, bolster; [de dentista etc] headrest; (Med) pad, compress

2) (Inform) head; [de vídeo, cassette] head

3)

cabezal de enganche — (Aut) towbar

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masculino

1) ( de un torno) headstock

2)

a) ( almohada) bolster

b) ( de sillón) headrest

3) (AmL) ( de cama) headboard/footboard

4) (AmL) ( terminal) terminal

5) (Audio, Video) head

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= head.

Nota: En tecnología de la información, dispositivo que graba y lee del disco.

Ex. In most disk drive systems, the heads move from one location to another to service those requests.

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masculino

1) ( de un torno) headstock

2)

a) ( almohada) bolster

b) ( de sillón) headrest

3) (AmL) ( de cama) headboard/footboard

4) (AmL) ( terminal) terminal

5) (Audio, Video) head

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= head.

Nota: En tecnología de la información, dispositivo que graba y lee del disco.

Ex: In most disk drive systems, the heads move from one location to another to service those requests.

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cabezal

masculine

A (de un torno) headstock

B

1 (almohada) bolster

2 (de un sillón) headrest

C (de grabadora, video) head; ( Inf) head

Compuesto:

cabezal lector

read head

D

( AmL) (de una estructura): se aflojó uno de los cabezales de la cama the headboard/footboard came loose

iba sentado en el cabezal de la carreta he sat in the front of the cart

los cabezales del puente the bridge supports

E ( AmL) (terminal) terminal

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cabezal sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( almohada) bolster

b) ( de sillón) headrest

c) (AmL) ( de cama) headboard/footboard

2 (AmL) ( terminal) terminal
3 (Audio, Video) head
cabezal sustantivo masculino
1 Téc (de magnetófono, etc) head
2 (reposacabezas) headrest
' cabezal' also found in these entries:
English:
bolster
- head

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cabezal nm

1. [de aparato, maquinilla de afeitar] head;

cabezal basculante swivel head

2. [de magnetoscopio, disco duro, casete] head

3. [almohada] bolster

4. Chile, Méx [travesaño] lintel

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cabezal

m TÉC head

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cabezal nm

: bolster

Spanish-English dictionary > cabezal
7 support

sə'po:t
1. verb
1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) aguantar, sostener

2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) apoyar, secundar, respaldar

3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) corroborar, confirmar

4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) mantener

2. noun
1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) apoyo, soporte

2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) soporte

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- supporter
- supporting

support¹ n

1. apoyo

I couldn't have done it without your support no lo habría podido hacer sin tu apoyo

2. soporte

the roof is held up by a central support un soporte central aguanta el techo

support² vb

1. sostener

five stone pillars support the bridge cinco pilares de piedra sostienen el puente

2. mantener

he is the only one with a job and he supports the whole family es el único que trabaja y mantiene a toda la familia

3. apoyar

I'll support the proposal apoyaré la propuesta

4. ser de

which team do you support? ¿de qué equipo eres?

support

tr[sə'pɔːt]

noun

1 (physical - gen) apoyo, sostén nombre masculino; (- thing worn on body) protector nombre masculino

2 (of building) soporte nombre masculino, puntal nombre masculino

3 (moral) apoyo, respaldo

■ you have our full support cuentas con nuestro total apoyo

■ he was a great support to me when my father died me apoyó mucho cuando se murió mi padre

4 (financial) ayuda económica, apoyo económico; (sustenance) sustento; (person) sostén nombre masculino

■ the scheme is run without government support el proyecto funciona sin ninguna ayuda gubernamental

■ he had no means of support no tenía ninguna fuente de ingresos

5 (supporters) afición nombre femenino

6 (evidence) pruebas nombre femenino plural

transitive verb

1 (roof, bridge, etc) sostener; (weight) aguantar, resistir; (part of body) sujetar

■ I don't think that shelf can support so many books no creo que esa estantería aguante tantos libros

2 (back, encourage) apoyar, respaldar, ayudar; (cause, motion, proposal) apoyar, estar de acuerdo con

■ my parents have always supported me in everything I've done mis padres siempre me han apoyado en todo lo que he hecho

3 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (follow) seguir; (encourage) animar

■ which team do you support? ¿de qué equipo eres?

4 (keep, sustain) mantener, sustentar, sostener; (feed) alimentar

5 (corroborate, substantiate) confirmar, respaldar, apoyar, respaldar

6 formal use (endure) soportar, tolerar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

in support (in reserve) de apoyo

in support of somebody/something en apoyo de alguien/algo, a favor de alguien/algo

to drum up support for somebody/something conseguir apoyo para alguien/algo

to support oneself ganarse la vida

support group (offering help) grupo de apoyo 2 (musicians) grupo telonero

support [sə'port] vt

1) back: apoyar, respaldar

2) maintain: mantener, sostener, sustentar

3) prop up: sostener, apoyar, apuntalar, soportar

support n

1) : apoyo m (moral), ayuda f (económica)

2) prop: soporte m, apoyo m

support

n.

• apoyo s.m.

• arrimadero s.m.

• arrimo s.m.

• ayuda s.f.

• báculo s.m.

• encomienda s.f.

• entibo s.m.

• muleta s.f.

• puntal s.m.

• pábulo s.m.

• respaldo s.m.

• soporte s.m.

• sostenimiento s.m.

• sostén s.m.

• suspensorio s.m.

• sustento s.m.

• sustentáculo s.m.

v.

• afianzar v.

• apadrinar v.

• apoyar v.

• apuntalar v.

• mantener v.

(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-

fut/c: -tendr-•)

• respaldar v.

• soportar v.

• sostener v.

(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-

fut/c: -tendr-•)

• sustentar v.

I sə'pɔːrt, sə'pɔːt
transitive verb

1) ( hold up) \<\<bridge/structure\>\> sostener*

the roof is supported by six columns — el tejado descansa sobre or se apoya en seis columnas

the chair couldn't support his weight — la silla no pudo aguantar or resistir su peso

2)

a) (maintain, sustain) \<\<family/children\>\> mantener*, sostener*, sustentar

to support oneself — ganarse la vida or (liter) el sustento

the hospital is supported entirely by private donations — el hospital está enteramente financiado por donaciones de particulares

b) ( Comput) admitir

3)

a) ( back) \<\<cause/motion\>\> apoyar

which team do you support? — ¿de qué equipo eres (hincha)?

I support the Greens — estoy con los verdes

b) ( back up) apoyar

4) ( corroborate) \<\<theory\>\> respaldar, confirmar, sustentar

II

noun

1)

a) c ( of structure) soporte m

b) u ( physical)

the pillars provide the support for the arches — los pilares sirven de apoyo a los arcos

to lean on somebody for support — apoyarse en alguien (para sostenerse)

2)

a) u ( financial) ayuda f (económica), apoyo m (económico)

he has no means of support — no tiene ninguna fuente de ingresos

b) c ( person) sostén m

3) u (backing, encouragement) apoyo m, respaldo m

I've had absolutely no support from you — no me has apoyado en absoluto

I went with her to give her (moral) support — la acompañé para que se sintiera apoyada or respaldada

4) u

a) ( Mil) apoyo m, refuerzo m

b) ( backup) servicio m al cliente

technical/dealer support — servicio técnico/de ventas; (before n) <package, material> adicional, suplementario

5)

in support of — (as prep)

he spoke in support of the motion — habló a favor de or en apoyo de la moción

a demonstration in support of the President — una manifestación de apoyo al presidente

she could produce no evidence in support of her claim — no pudo presentar pruebas en apoyo de su demanda

[sǝ'pɔːt]
1. N

1) (for weight)

a) (=object) soporte m

use the stool as a support for your feet — usa el taburete como soporte para los pies

steel supports — soportes mpl de acero

b) (=capacity to support) soporte m

a good bed should provide adequate support for your back — una buena cama debe ofrecerle un soporte adecuado para su espalda

to lean on sb for support — apoyarse en algn

c) (Med) soporte m

back support — espaldera f

2) (fig)

a) (=help) apoyo m

I've had a lot of support from my family — mi familia me ha apoyado mucho or me ha dado mucho apoyo

she was a real support to her mother — fue un verdadero apoyo para su madre

• to give sb support — dar apoyo a algn, apoyar a algn

• moral support — apoyo moral

b) (=backing) apoyo m

he has given his support to the reform programme — ha apoyado or respaldado el programa de reforma, ha dado su apoyo or respaldo al programa de reforma

do I have I your support in this? — ¿puedo contar con tu apoyo para esto?

our support comes from the workers — los que nos apoyan son los obreros

• their capacity to act in support of their political objectives — su capacidad de actuar en pos de sus objetivos políticos

a campaign in support of these aims — una campaña en apoyo de estos objetivos

he spoke in support of the motion — habló en apoyo de la moción

• popular support — apoyo m popular

c) (financial) ayuda f, respaldo m

financial support — ayuda f económica, respaldo m económico

they depend on him for financial support — económicamente dependen de él

with Government support — con la ayuda del Gobierno, respaldado por el Gobierno

a man with no visible means of support — un hombre sin una fuente de ingresos aparente

d) (esp Comm) (=backup) servicio m de asistencia (al cliente)

• after-sales support — servicio m posventa, asistencia f posventa

• technical support — servicio m de asistencia técnica

e) (Mil) apoyo m

military support — apoyo militar

f) (=evidence)

history offers some support for this view — la historia respalda en cierta medida esta opinión

scholars have found little support for this interpretation — los académicos han encontrado pocas pruebas que apoyen or respalden esta interpretación

in support of this argument he states that... — para apoyar or respaldar este argumento aduce que...

evidence in support of a particular theory — pruebas que confirman una determinada teoría

2. VT

1) (=hold up) sostener

his knees wouldn't support him any more — sus rodillas ya no lo sostenían

that chair won't support your weight — esa silla no resistirá or aguantará tu peso

raise your upper body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms — apoyándose en los brazos levante el tronco del suelo

to support o.s. — (physically) apoyarse (on en)

2) (=help)

a) (emotionally) apoyar

b) (financially) [+ person] mantener; [+ organization, project] financiar

he has a wife and three children to support — tiene una mujer y tres hijos que mantener

to support o.s. — (financially) ganarse la vida

3) (=back) [+ proposal, project, person] apoyar

his colleagues refused to support him — sus colegas se negaron a apoyarlo

4) (Sport) [+ team]

who do you support? — ¿de qué equipo eres (hincha)?

Tim supports Manchester United — Tim es hincha de Manchester United

come and support your team! — ¡ven a animar a tu equipo!

5) (=corroborate) [+ theory, view] respaldar, confirmar

6) (=sustain)

an environment capable of supporting human life — un medio en que existen las condiciones necesarias para que se desarrolle la vida humana

land so poor that it cannot support a small family — un terreno tan poco fértil que no puede sustentar a una familia pequeña

7) frm (=tolerate) tolerar

8) (Mus) [+ band] actuar de telonero/teloneros de

a good band supported by an exciting new group — un buen grupo con unos teloneros nuevos muy interesantes

9) (Cine, Theat) [+ principal actor] secundar

he is supported by a wonderful cast — está secundado por un estupendo reparto

3.

CPD

support band N — (Mus) teloneros mpl

support group N — grupo m de apoyo

a support group for victims of crime — un grupo de apoyo or una asociación de ayuda a las víctimas de la delincuencia

support hose N — medias fpl de compresión graduada

support network N — red f de apoyo

support ship N — barco m de apoyo

support stocking N — media f de compresión graduada

support tights NPL — medias fpl de compresión (graduada)

support troops NPL — tropas fpl de apoyo

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I [sə'pɔːrt, sə'pɔːt]
transitive verb

1) ( hold up) \<\<bridge/structure\>\> sostener*

the roof is supported by six columns — el tejado descansa sobre or se apoya en seis columnas

the chair couldn't support his weight — la silla no pudo aguantar or resistir su peso

2)

a) (maintain, sustain) \<\<family/children\>\> mantener*, sostener*, sustentar

to support oneself — ganarse la vida or (liter) el sustento

the hospital is supported entirely by private donations — el hospital está enteramente financiado por donaciones de particulares

b) ( Comput) admitir

3)

a) ( back) \<\<cause/motion\>\> apoyar

which team do you support? — ¿de qué equipo eres (hincha)?

I support the Greens — estoy con los verdes

b) ( back up) apoyar

4) ( corroborate) \<\<theory\>\> respaldar, confirmar, sustentar

II

noun

1)

a) c ( of structure) soporte m

b) u ( physical)

the pillars provide the support for the arches — los pilares sirven de apoyo a los arcos

to lean on somebody for support — apoyarse en alguien (para sostenerse)

2)

a) u ( financial) ayuda f (económica), apoyo m (económico)

he has no means of support — no tiene ninguna fuente de ingresos

b) c ( person) sostén m

3) u (backing, encouragement) apoyo m, respaldo m

I've had absolutely no support from you — no me has apoyado en absoluto

I went with her to give her (moral) support — la acompañé para que se sintiera apoyada or respaldada

4) u

a) ( Mil) apoyo m, refuerzo m

b) ( backup) servicio m al cliente

technical/dealer support — servicio técnico/de ventas; (before n) <package, material> adicional, suplementario

5)

in support of — (as prep)

he spoke in support of the motion — habló a favor de or en apoyo de la moción

a demonstration in support of the President — una manifestación de apoyo al presidente

she could produce no evidence in support of her claim — no pudo presentar pruebas en apoyo de su demanda

English-spanish dictionary > support
8 span

[spæn] 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) spænd; -spænd

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) tidsrum; længde
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) spænde over

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[spæn] 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) spænd; -spænd

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) tidsrum; længde
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) spænde over

English-Danish dictionary > span
9 support

[sə'po:t] 1. verb
1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) bære; støtte

2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) støtte

3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) bevise; underbygge

4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) forsørge
2. noun
1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) støtte; underhold

2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) (bro-)pille

•

- supporter
- supporting
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[sə'po:t] 1. verb
1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) bære; støtte

2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) støtte

3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) bevise; underbygge

4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) forsørge
2. noun
1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) støtte; underhold

2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) (bro-)pille

•

- supporter
- supporting

English-Danish dictionary > support
10 span

spæn
1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) luz, palmo

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) espacio, período, lapso

2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) atravesar, cruzar

span

tr[spæn]

noun

1 (of horses) tronco; (of oxen) yunta

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span

tr[spæn]

noun

1 (of wings) envergadura; (of arch, bridge) luz nombre femenino, ojo; (of hand) palmo

2 (of time) espacio, período, lapso

■ over a span of five years durante un período de cinco años, en un lapso de cinco años

■ they have a life span of twelve years tienen una vida de doce años

transitive verb (pt & pp spanned, ger spanning)

1 (cross) atravesar, cruzar

2 (extend over) abarcar, extenderse a

■ a career spanning 50 years in showbusiness una trayectoria que abarca 50 años en el mundo del espectáculo

■ football has a history spanning over a 100 years la historia del fútbol abarca más de 100 años

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span

tr[spæn]

past participle

1→ link=spin spin{

span ['spæn] vt, spanned ; spanning : abarcar (un período de tiempo), extenderse sobre (un espacio)

span n

1) : lapso m, espacio m (de tiempo)

life span: duración de la vida

2) : luz f (entre dos soportes)

span

n.

• duración s.f.

• envergadura s.f.

• extensión completa s.f.

• ojo s.m.

• palmo (Unidades) s.m.

• palmo de la mano s.m.

• pareja de caballos s.f.

• tramo s.m.

• trecho s.m.

v.

• atravesar v.

• extenderse sobre v.

I spæn
noun

a) ( full extent - of hand) palmo m; (- of wing) envergadura f; (- of bridge, arch) luz f

b) ( part of bridge) arco m

c) ( of time) lapso m, espacio m, período m

d) ( range)

at this age children have a short attention span — a esta edad los niños no pueden mantener la atención por períodos prolongados

the whole span of American history — la historia americana en toda su extensión; life span

II

transitive verb - nn-

a) ( extend over) abarcar*

a career that spanned 60 years — una carrera que abarcó 60 años or que se extendió a lo largo de 60 años

b) ( cross) \<\<bridge\>\> \<\<river\>\> extenderse* sobre, cruzar*

III

(arch) past of spin II

I [spæn]
1. N

1) [of hand] palmo m ; [of wing] envergadura f

2) [of road etc] tramo m ; [of bridge, arch] luz f ; [of roof] vano m

a span of 50 metres — (=bridge) una luz de 50 metros

a bridge with seven spans — un puente de siete arcadas or ojos

the longest single-span bridge in the world — el puente de una sola arcada más largo del mundo

3) [of time] lapso m, espacio m

for a brief span — durante un breve lapso

the average span of life — la duración promedia de la vida

4) (fig)

the whole span of world affairs — toda la extensión de los asuntos mundiales, los asuntos mundiales en toda su amplitud

5) † (=measure) palmo m

6) (=yoke) [of oxen] yunta f ; [of horses] pareja f

2. VT

1) [bridge] extenderse sobre, cruzar

2) (in time) abarcar

his life spanned four reigns — su vida abarcó cuatro reinados

3) (=measure) medir a palmos

II

[spæn]
PT of spin
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I [spæn]
noun

a) ( full extent - of hand) palmo m; (- of wing) envergadura f; (- of bridge, arch) luz f

b) ( part of bridge) arco m

c) ( of time) lapso m, espacio m, período m

d) ( range)

at this age children have a short attention span — a esta edad los niños no pueden mantener la atención por períodos prolongados

the whole span of American history — la historia americana en toda su extensión; life span

II

transitive verb - nn-

a) ( extend over) abarcar*

a career that spanned 60 years — una carrera que abarcó 60 años or que se extendió a lo largo de 60 años

b) ( cross) \<\<bridge\>\> \<\<river\>\> extenderse* sobre, cruzar*

III

(arch) past of spin II

English-spanish dictionary > span
11 span

I [spæn]
nome

1) (period of time) periodo m., arco m. di tempo

time span — periodo di tempo

over a span of several years — nell'arco di diversi anni

2) (across hand) spanna f.; (across arms) apertura f.; (of bridge) campata f.; (of arch) luce f.

wing-span — (of bird, aircraft) apertura alare

the whole span of human history — fig. l'intero corso della storia dell'umanità
II [spæn]
verbo transitivo (forma in -ing ecc. - nn-)

1) [bridge, arch] attraversare

2) ing. costruire un ponte su [ river]

3) fig. (encompass) estendersi, comprendere; abbracciare [ century]

a group spanning the age range 10 to 14 — un gruppo che comprende ragazzi fra i 10 e i 14 anni

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[spæn] 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) luce, campata

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) durata
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) attraversare

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I [spæn]
1. n

(of hand) spanna, (of bridge, arch, roof) luce f, campata, (of time) periodo

attention span — capacità di concentrazione

a short attention span — una limitata capacità di concentrazione

life span — durata

the batteries have a life span of six hours — le batterie hanno una durata di sei ore

time span — intervallo di tempo

a span of ten years — un periodo di dieci anni

2. vt

(subj : bridge etc) attraversare

to span 3 decades — abbracciare un periodo di 30 anni

his career spanned sixteen years — la sua carriera abbracciava un periodo di sedici anni

her interests spanned every aspect of nature — i suoi interessi spaziavano in ogni aspetto della natura

the bridge spanning the Avon — il ponte che attraversa il fiume Avon

his memory spanned 50 years — i suoi ricordi risalivano a 50 anni fa
II [spæn] pt
See:

spin

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span (1) /spæn/
n.

1 spanna ( pari, come misura, a 23 cm circa); palmo

2 ( di arco, ponte, ecc.) luce; campata: the span of an arch, la luce d'un arco; a bridge of four spans, un ponte a quattro campate

3 breve tratto; breve intervallo: Our life is but a span, la vita dell'uomo ha breve durata

4 (= time span) periodo (di tempo); tratto di tempo; arco di tempo: attention span, capacità di concentrazione (o di attenzione); He has a limited attention span, si distrae facilmente

5 distanza fra due estremità; lunghezza; larghezza

6 (aeron., = wing span) apertura alare

● (edil.) span roof, tetto a due spioventi.
span (2) /spæn/
n.

1 pariglia ( di cavalli)

2 coppia, giogo ( di buoi)

3 (naut.) patta d'oca; penzolo.
(to) span (1) /spæn/
A v. t.

1 misurare a spanne; misurare

2 attraversare; stendersi attraverso: A bridge spans the river at the mouth, un ponte attraversa il fiume alla foce

3 (fig.) abbracciare: The Roman Empire spanned five centuries, l'Impero Romano abbracciò cinque secoli

B v. i.

muoversi a scatti ( come certi bruchi)

● to span a river with a bridge, gettare un ponte su un fiume.
(to) span (2) /spæn/
v. t.

1 apparigliare ( cavalli)

2 aggiogare ( buoi) a coppie

3 (naut.) assicurare (o imbrigliare) con un penzolo.

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I [spæn]
nome

1) (period of time) periodo m., arco m. di tempo

time span — periodo di tempo

over a span of several years — nell'arco di diversi anni

2) (across hand) spanna f.; (across arms) apertura f.; (of bridge) campata f.; (of arch) luce f.

wing-span — (of bird, aircraft) apertura alare

the whole span of human history — fig. l'intero corso della storia dell'umanità
II [spæn]
verbo transitivo (forma in -ing ecc. - nn-)

1) [bridge, arch] attraversare

2) ing. costruire un ponte su [ river]

3) fig. (encompass) estendersi, comprendere; abbracciare [ century]

a group spanning the age range 10 to 14 — un gruppo che comprende ragazzi fra i 10 e i 14 anni

English-Italian dictionary > span
12 опоры моста

1) General subject: trestlework

2) Railway term: bridge substructure

3) Makarov: support of a bridge, supports of a bridge, the support of a bridge, the supports of a bridge

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > опоры моста
13 span

I 1. noun
1) (full extent) Spanne, die

span of life/time — Lebens-/Zeitspanne, die

2) (of bridge) Spannweite, die
2. transitive verb,
- nn- überspannen [Fluss]; umfassen [Zeitraum]
II
see academic.ru/111626/spick">spick

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[spæn] 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) der Brückenbogen

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) die Spanne
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) überspannen

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span¹

[spæn]

I. n usu sing

1. (period of time) Spanne f

the \span of years between them seemed to act as a separation der Altersabstand zwischen ihnen schien sie zu trennen

attention [or concentration] \span Konzentrationsspanne f

\span of history Geschichtsspanne f

life \span Lebensspanne f

over a \span of several months über einen Zeitraum von einigen Monaten

\span of office Amtszeit f

\span of time Zeitspanne f

2. (distance) Breite f; (as measurement) Spanne f selten

finger \span Fingerbreite f

wing \span Flügelspannweite f

broad \span große Spannbreite [der Hand]

3. ( fig: scope) Umfang m, Spannweite f fig

enormous [or wide] \span of responsibility umfassender Verantwortungsbereich

4. ARCHIT (arch of bridge) Brückenbogen m; (full extent) Spannweite f

the bridge crosses the river in a single \span die Brücke überspannt den Fluss in einem Bogen

a single-\span bridge eine eingespannte Brücke

II. vt

<- nn->

1. (stretch over)

▪ to \span sth bridge, arch etw überspannen; (cross) über etw akk führen

2. (time)

▪ to \span sth etw umfassen [o umspannen], sich akk über etw akk erstrecken

3. (contain)

▪ to \span sth knowledge etw umfassen

4. (place hands round)

to \span sth with one's hands etw mit den Händen umspannen

III. adj

▶ spick and \span blitz[e]blank fam

span²

[spæn]

n SA (yoke) Gespann nt

span³

[spæn]

vt, vi BRIT pt of spin

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I [spn]
1. n

1) (of hand) Spanne f; (= wingspan, of bridge etc) Spannweite f; (= arch of bridge) (Brücken)bogen m

a single-span bridge — eine eingespannte Bogenbrücke

2) (= time span) Zeitspanne f, Zeitraum m; (of memory) Gedächtnisspanne f; (of attention) Konzentrationsspanne f; (= range) Umfang m

for a span of several months — einige Monate lang

the whole span of world affairs — die Weltpolitik in ihrer ganzen Spannweite

3) (of oxen) Gespann nt

4) (old: measurement) Spanne f

2. vt
(rope, rainbow) sich spannen über (+acc); (bridge also) überspannen; (plank) führen über (+acc); years, globe, world umspannen; (= encircle) umfassen; (in time) sich erstrecken über (+acc), umfassen II (old) pret See: of spin
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span¹ [spæn]

A s

1. Spanne f:

a) gespreizte Hand

b) englisches Maß (= 9 inches)

2. ARCH

a) Spannweite f (eines Bogens)

b) Stützweite f (einer Brücke)

c) (einzelner) (Brücken)Bogen

3. FLUG Spannweite f

4. SCHIFF Spann n, Haltetau n, -kette f

5. fig Spanne f, Umfang m

6. besonders MED, PSYCH (Gedächtnis-, Seh- etc) Spanne f

7. Zeitspanne f

8. Lebensspanne f, -zeit f:

be past the ( oder one’s) allotted span über 70 sein

B v/t

1. abmessen

2. umspannen

3. sich erstrecken über (akk) (auch fig), überspannen

4. überbrücken

5. fig überspannen, umfassen

span² [spæn] s Gespann n

span³ [spæn] obs prät von spin

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I 1. noun
1) (full extent) Spanne, die

span of life/time — Lebens-/Zeitspanne, die

2) (of bridge) Spannweite, die
2. transitive verb,
- nn- überspannen [Fluss]; umfassen [Zeitraum]
II
see spick

* * *

n.

Bereich -e m. v.

umfassen v.

English-german dictionary > span
14 Brückenbogen

m arch (of a oder the bridge)

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Brụ̈|cken|bo|gen
m
arch ( of a/the bridge)
* * *

der

(the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) span

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Brü·cken·bo·gen

m arch [of a/the bridge]

* * *

der arch [of a/the bridge]

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Brückenbogen m arch (of a oder the bridge)

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der arch [of a/the bridge]

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Brückenbogen
15 span

spæn 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) spennvidde, bruspenn

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) tidsrom, periode
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) spenne/strekke seg over

bru
--------
omspenne
--------
par
--------
spann

I
subst. \/spæn\/

1) spann (avstanden mellom tommel og lillefinger, omtrent 9 tommer\/23 cm)

2) tidsrom, levnetsløp, utmålt (leve)tid, spann (av tid)

• man's span is short

• he only stayed in the town for a short span of time

han ble i byen bare for et kort tidsrom

3) (arkitektur, elektronikk) spennvidde

4) ( arkitektur) lysvidde (av overdekket åpning)

5) (bro)spenn

6) ( overført) spennvidde, rekkevidde, omfang

• her memory span is remarkable

det er utrolig hvor mye hun husker

7) ( EDB) variasjonsbredde

8) ( luftfart) vingebredde, spennvidde

9) (amer., eller sørafr.) spann, par (av hester eller okser)

10) ( sjøfart) hanefot

11) ( sjøfart) trekkbånd

the short span of human life menneskets korte liv

the span of an arch buevidden, bærevidden
II
verb \/spæn\/

1) måle (med utspilte fingre)

2) ( om bro e.l.) spenne over, strekke seg over

• a bridge spans the river

en bro spenner over elven

• the Thames is spanned by many bridges

Themsen krysses av mange broer

3) ( overført) omspenne, spenne over, strekke seg over

• his life spanned almost a century

livet hans strakte seg over nesten ett århundre

• her voice spans three octaves

stemmen hennes spenner over tre oktaver

4) ( også overført) slå (en) bro over, overbygge

• we are trying our best to span the generation gap

• span the river with a bridge

bygge en bro over en elv

5) ta seg over, krysse, sette over

• they spanned the bay in a small boat

• it took us three days to span the island from coast to coast

6) spenne (om), gripe (om)

7) bedømme, kalkulere

• the astronomer was trying to span the distance to a particular star

8) ( sjøfart) surre (fast)

9) (amer., om hester, okser e.l.) utgjøre et spann

span someone's wrist gripe noen om håndleddet
III
verb \/spæn\/

( gammeldags) pret. av ➢ spin, 2

English-Norwegian dictionary > span
16 span

[spæn] 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) razmik med dvema stebroma

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) trajanje
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) premostiti, povezovati

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I [spæn]
noun

ped, pedenj (mera, 9 col, 22,ɜ cm); razpon; razpetina (letala itd.); razmik med dvema stebroma ali opornikoma; lok mosta; časovni razmik, (kratka) doba (čas), trajanje; obseg; nautical zvita vrv, katere konca sta spojena; American vprega (volov, konj itd.)

the span of a bridge — razpetina mosta

the span of life — življenjska doba

our life is but a span — naše življenje traja le kratek čas
II [spæn]
transitive verb

premostiti, spojiti z lokom, povezati oba brega (reke), obokati, zajeti, obseči; meriti na pedi; nautical zategniti, stisniti (kaj) z vrvmi; prepreči; intransitive verb raztezati se, razpenjati se (prek reke itd.)

to span a river with a bridge — premostiti (zgraditi most čez) reko

my memory spans only the last ten years — moj spomin sega le 10 let nazaj
III [spæn]
obsolete preterite od to spin

English-Slovenian dictionary > span
17 mantener

v.

1 to keep.

mantener algo en buen estado to keep something in good condition

mantener una promesa to keep a promise

mantener la calma to stay calm

Los mantengo trabajando I keep them working.

Ellos mantienen el proyecto They maintain the project.

2 to support (with scaffold, columns).

mantén los brazos en alto keep your arms in the air

3 to support.

con su sueldo mantiene a toda la familia he has to support o keep his whole family with his wages

4 to have (relationships, conversations).

mantener relaciones con alguien to have a relationship with somebody

5 to stick to (to defend) (conviction).

mantiene su inocencia she maintains that she is innocent

mantiene que no la vió he maintains that he didn't see her

6 to maintain, to keep, to conserve, to hold.

Ellos mantienen unas mantas They maintain some bedcovers.

Mantiene sus mismas creencias de antes He keeps his old views.

Ellos mantienen su opinión They maintain their opinion.

María mantiene a su hijo Mary maintains=provides for her son.

Ella mantiene su declaración She maintains her declaration.

7 to claim to, to hold to, to maintain to.

Ellos mantienen haber limpiado They claim to have cleaned.

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mantener

Conjugation model [ TENER], like link=tener tener

► verbo transitivo

1 (conservar) to keep

■ la policía mantiene el orden público the police keep law and order

■ la nevera mantiene los alimentos en buenas condiciones the fridge keeps food fresh

■ 'Mantenga Zamora limpia' "Keep Zamora tidy"

2 (tener) to keep

■ 'Mantener en posición vertical' "Keep vertical"

■ 'Mantener fuera del alcance de los niños' "Keep out of the reach of children"

3 (sostener) to support, hold up, hold

■ estos pilares mantienen el techo these pillars support the roof

■ no sé como se mantiene en pie con lo que ha bebido I don't know how he can stand up after having drunk so much

4 (sustentar) to support, maintain

■ ella sola mantiene a toda la familia she supports the whole family by herself

5 (afirmación etc) to maintain

■ pues yo mantengo que no es verdad well, I maintain that it is not true

6 (conversación, relaciones) to have; (reunión) to hold, have; (correspondencia) to keep up; (promesa, palabra) to keep

■ afirma que no mantuvieron relaciones sexuales he states that they did not have sexual intercourse

■ mantuvieron una larga correspondencia they kept up a lengthy correspondence

■ mantuvimos una reunión en su despacho we held a meeting in her office

► verbo pronominal mantenerse

1 (sostenerse) to remain, stand

2 (continuar en un estado, una posición) to keep

■ se mantuvo a distancia she kept her distance

■ se mantiene firme en sus creencias he remains firm in his beliefs

3 (sustenerse) to manage, maintain oneself, support oneself

4 (alimentarse) to eat, live

■ se mantiene a base de fruta she lives on fruit, she eats only fruit

■ no nos mantenemos del aire we can't live on air

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FRASEOLOGÍA

mantener algo en secreto to keep something secret

mantenerse aparte to stay out of it, not get involved

mantenerse en contacto con to stay in contact with

mantenerse en forma to keep in shape, keep in trim, keep fit

mantenerse en pie to stand, remain standing

mantenerse en sus trece to stick to one's guns

mantenerse vivo,-a to stay alive

* * *

verb

1) to keep

2) maintain

3) hold

4) support

5) sustain

* * *

1. VT

1) (=sostener) [gen] to hold; [+ puente, techo] to support

mantén la caja un momento — hold the box a minute

los pilares que mantienen el puente — the pillars which support the bridge

2) (=preservar)

a) [en un lugar] to store, keep

una vez abierto manténgase refrigerado — once opened keep in a refrigerator

"manténgase en un lugar fresco y seco" — "store in a cool dry place"

b) [en un estado o situación] to keep

la ilusión es lo único que lo mantiene vivo — hope is the only thing that keeps him alive o going

hay que mantener actualizada la base de datos — we have to keep the database up to date

para mantener el motor en buen estado — to keep the engine in good condition

mantenga limpia su ciudad — keep your city clean

manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños — keep out of the reach of children

• mantener algo caliente — to keep sth hot

• mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth, keep sth balanced

• mantener algo en secreto — to keep sth a secret

mantuvo en secreto que tenía dos hijos — she kept her two children a secret
raya I, 1)
3) (=conservar) [+ opinión] to maintain, hold; [+ costumbre, ideales] to keep up, maintain; [+ disciplina] to maintain, keep; [+ promesa] to keep

un alto porcentaje mantenía su opinión sobre la crisis — a high percentage maintained o held their opinion about the crisis

me marcho manteniendo mi opinión — I'm leaving, but I stand by my opinion

una civilización que lucha por mantener sus tradiciones — a civilization struggling to uphold o maintain its traditions

eran partidarios de mantener el antiguo orden social — they were in favour of preserving the old social order

mantener el orden público — to keep the peace

• al conducir hay que mantener la distancia de seguridad — you have to keep (at) a safe distance when driving

• mantener el equilibrio — to keep one's balance

le cuesta mantener el equilibrio — he finds it difficult to keep his balance

hemos conseguido mantener el equilibrio entre ingresos y gastos — we have managed to maintain a balance between income and expenditure

• mantener el fuego — to keep the fire going

• mantener la línea — to keep one's figure, keep in shape

• mantener la paz — to keep the peace, maintain peace

- mantenella y no emendalla
calma, distancia
4) [económicamente] to support, maintain

ahora tiene una familia que mantener — now he has a family to support o maintain

ya no pienso mantenerla más — I refuse to keep o support o maintain her any longer

5) [+ conversación, contacto] to maintain, hold

es incapaz de mantener una conversación coherente — he is incapable of maintaining o holding a coherent conversation

en las conversaciones que hemos mantenido con el presidente — in the talks we have held with the president

¿han mantenido ustedes relaciones sexuales? — have you had sexual relations?
correspondencia 2)
6) (=afirmar) to maintain

siempre he mantenido lo contrario — I've always maintained the opposite

2.

See:

mantenerse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( económicamente) <familia/persona> to support, maintain; < perro> to keep; < amante> to keep

2)

a) (conservar, preservar) to keep

mantener la calma/la compostura — to keep calm/one's composure

para mantener su peso actual — to maintain his present weight

mantener las viejas tradiciones — to keep up the old traditions

el euro ha mantenido su valor — the euro has held its value

b) (cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

mantener el equilibrio — to keep one's balance

mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth

mantenga limpia su ciudad — keep Norwich (o York etc) tidy

3)

a) < conversaciones> to have; < contactos> to maintain, keep up; < correspondencia> to keep up; < relaciones> to maintain

las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra — the negotiations held in Geneva

b) ( cumplir) <promesa/palabra> to keep

4) (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
2.
mantenerse verbo pronominal

1) ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself

2) (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

se mantuvieron en primera división — they kept their place in the first division

la torre aún se mantiene en pie — the tower is still standing

mantenerse a distancia — to keep one's distance

mantenerse en contacto con algn — to keep in touch with sb

se mantuvo neutral en la disputa — he remained neutral in the dispute

3) ( alimentarse)

mantenerse a base de latas — to live off tinned food

se mantiene a base de vitaminas — he lives on vitamin pills

* * *

= hold together, keep, maintain, maintain, preserve, retain, store, support, sustain, uphold, hold, service, carry on, keep + Nombre + going, operate, hold on to.

Ex. The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.

Ex. Guard book or scrapbook type arrangement, with possibly a loose-leaf format, is suitable for organising and keeping cuttings, letters and other small items.

Ex. Expressiveness can be difficult to maintain as new subjects are added.

Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex. The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.

Ex. At an earlier stage, the Library of Congress had decided to retain certain pre-AACR headings, in order to avoid the expense of extensive recataloguing.

Ex. The records in a computer data base are structured in order to suit the information that is being stored for various applications.

Ex. In order to support these three elements, and to ensure that schemes are updated it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.

Ex. Publishers in the United Stated benefit from a larger home market which serves to sustain the production of an information tool.

Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex. Some theorists hold that one stage must be completely worked through before the next stage can be entered.

Ex. Special storage facilities have been constructed which are at present serviced manually but will soon be computerised.

Ex. If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.

Ex. The author explains how libraries can keep their services going without being slaves to the job.

Ex. These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.

Ex. The girls were swept away by the water as they failed to hold on to the bus stand.

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* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.

* de mantener una conversación = conversational.

* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* mantener a Alguien alerta = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien en vilo = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien informado de = keep + Nombre + posted on.

* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.

* mantener a flote = keep + afloat.

* mantener a la par de = keep up with.

* mantener alejado = keep away, keep + Nombre + out.

* mantener Algo abierto = hold + Nombre + open.

* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener Algo alejado = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.

* mantener Algo a salvo = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo controlado = keep + Nombre + in check.

* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.

* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en orden = keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo ordenado = keep + Nombre + tidy, keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener al ralentí = idle.

* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.

* mantener aparte = keep + separate.

* mantener a raya = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay.

* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.

* mantener bajo vigilancia = keep under + observation.

* mantener constancia de = keep + record of.

* mantener contacto = maintain + contact.

* mantener control = hold + the reins of control.

* mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.

* mantener dentro = keep + Nombre + in.

* mantener el control = stay in + control.

* mantener el ímpetu = maintain + momentum.

* mantener el interés = hold + the interest.

* mantener el orden = keep + order, police.

* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.

* mantener el ritmo = keep + pace.

* mantener el tipo = keep + a stiff upper lip.

* mantener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.

* mantener en privado = be out of the public eye.

* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.

* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential, keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener en sintonía = keep in + step.

* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.

* mantener informado = keep + informed.

* mantener junto = keep together.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.

* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.

* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.

* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.

* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* mantener la coherencia = maintain + consistency.

* mantener la compostura = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la condición (de) = retain + Posesivo + status (as).

* mantener la continuidad = maintain + continuity.

* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.

* mantener la disciplina = maintain + discipline.

* mantener la palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.

* mantener la posición = hold + the line.

* mantener las apariencias = keep up + appearances.

* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cuentas = keep + Posesivo + accounts.

* mantener las distancias con = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la tradición = keep with + tradition.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantener libre de = keep + free of.

* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.

* mantener oculto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener ordenado = keep + Nombre + neat and tidy.

* mantener presente = keep before.

* mantener presionado = hold down.

* mantener registro de = keep + record of.

* mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.

* mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.

* mantenerse actualizado = keep up to + date (with).

* mantenerse actualizado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse a distancia = stand off.

* mantenerse a flote = keep + Posesivo + head above the water, keep + the wolves from the door, stay + afloat, stay in + business.

* mantenerse aislado = keep to + Reflexivo.

* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantenerse a la escucha = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al corriente = keep + current.

* mantenerse al corriente de = keep + abreast of, stay + abreast of, keep + track of.

* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.

* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse alejado = stay away, remain + aloof.

* mantenerse alejado de = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada pública = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de + Nombre = keep + Nombre + at a distance.

* mantenerse alerta = keep + alert, keep + an eye open, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse al frente = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse al margen = keep to + Reflexivo, take + a back seat, stand by, remain on + the sidelines.

* mantenerse al margen de = remain + uninvolved in, hold + Reflexivo + apart from.

* mantenerse al margen de Algo = stay above + Algo.

* mantenerse al tanto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al tanto de = keep in + sync, keep + a finger on the pulse of, keep + track of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al tanto de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.

* mantenerse bien = keep + well.

* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.

* mantenerse callado = keep + quiet.

* mantenerse callado y pensativo con cierto resentimiento = brood.

* mantenerse como válido = hold up.

* mantener secreto = keep + secret.

* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.

* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en contacto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en contacto (con) = keep in + touch (with), stay in + touch (with).

* mantenerse en espera = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en línea con = keep in + line with.

* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantenerse en + Posesivo + trece = stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* mantenerse en sincronía = keep in + sync.

* mantenerse en su sitio = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse en sus trece = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse fiel a = stick with.

* mantenerse fiel a los principios de Uno = stick to + Posesivo + principles.

* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.

* mantenerse informado = keep up to + date (with), keep + current.

* mantenerse informado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse líder = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantener(se) ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener separado = keep apart.

* mantenerse por delante = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse por delante de la competencia = keep + one step ahead of the game, keep + one step ahead of the competition.

* mantenerse unidos = stick together.

* mantenerse vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantener silencio = keep + silent, keep + silence.

* mantener sincronizado = keep in + step.

* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.

* mantener todo controlado = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.

* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.

* mantener una apariencia de = maintain + a semblance of.

* mantener una conversación = hold + conversation.

* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.

* mantener una promesa = keep + Posesivo + promise.

* mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.

* mantener un concepto = hold + concept.

* mantener un control férreo sobre = hold + an iron grip on.

* mantener un debate = hold + discussion.

* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.

* mantener un estándar = uphold + standard.

* mantener un interés = pursue + interest.

* mantener un registro = keep + log.

* mantener un registro de = keep + track of, record.

* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.

* mantener vigente = keep + alive.

* mantener vivo = keep + alive, maintain + momentum, keep + Nombre + going.

* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.

* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.

* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( económicamente) <familia/persona> to support, maintain; < perro> to keep; < amante> to keep

2)

a) (conservar, preservar) to keep

mantener la calma/la compostura — to keep calm/one's composure

para mantener su peso actual — to maintain his present weight

mantener las viejas tradiciones — to keep up the old traditions

el euro ha mantenido su valor — the euro has held its value

b) (cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

mantener el equilibrio — to keep one's balance

mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth

mantenga limpia su ciudad — keep Norwich (o York etc) tidy

3)

a) < conversaciones> to have; < contactos> to maintain, keep up; < correspondencia> to keep up; < relaciones> to maintain

las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra — the negotiations held in Geneva

b) ( cumplir) <promesa/palabra> to keep

4) (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
2.
mantenerse verbo pronominal

1) ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself

2) (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

se mantuvieron en primera división — they kept their place in the first division

la torre aún se mantiene en pie — the tower is still standing

mantenerse a distancia — to keep one's distance

mantenerse en contacto con algn — to keep in touch with sb

se mantuvo neutral en la disputa — he remained neutral in the dispute

3) ( alimentarse)

mantenerse a base de latas — to live off tinned food

se mantiene a base de vitaminas — he lives on vitamin pills

* * *

= hold together, keep, maintain, maintain, preserve, retain, store, support, sustain, uphold, hold, service, carry on, keep + Nombre + going, operate, hold on to.

Ex: The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.

Ex: Guard book or scrapbook type arrangement, with possibly a loose-leaf format, is suitable for organising and keeping cuttings, letters and other small items.

Ex: Expressiveness can be difficult to maintain as new subjects are added.

Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex: The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.

Ex: At an earlier stage, the Library of Congress had decided to retain certain pre-AACR headings, in order to avoid the expense of extensive recataloguing.

Ex: The records in a computer data base are structured in order to suit the information that is being stored for various applications.

Ex: In order to support these three elements, and to ensure that schemes are updated it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.

Ex: Publishers in the United Stated benefit from a larger home market which serves to sustain the production of an information tool.

Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex: Some theorists hold that one stage must be completely worked through before the next stage can be entered.

Ex: Special storage facilities have been constructed which are at present serviced manually but will soon be computerised.

Ex: If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.

Ex: The author explains how libraries can keep their services going without being slaves to the job.

Ex: These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.

Ex: The girls were swept away by the water as they failed to hold on to the bus stand.

* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.

* de mantener una conversación = conversational.

* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* mantener a Alguien alerta = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien en vilo = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantener a Alguien informado de = keep + Nombre + posted on.

* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.

* mantener a flote = keep + afloat.

* mantener a la par de = keep up with.

* mantener alejado = keep away, keep + Nombre + out.

* mantener Algo abierto = hold + Nombre + open.

* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener Algo alejado = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.

* mantener Algo a salvo = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo controlado = keep + Nombre + in check.

* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.

* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mantener Algo en orden = keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* mantener Algo ordenado = keep + Nombre + tidy, keep + Nombre + in order.

* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener al ralentí = idle.

* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.

* mantener aparte = keep + separate.

* mantener a raya = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay.

* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.

* mantener bajo vigilancia = keep under + observation.

* mantener constancia de = keep + record of.

* mantener contacto = maintain + contact.

* mantener control = hold + the reins of control.

* mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.

* mantener dentro = keep + Nombre + in.

* mantener el control = stay in + control.

* mantener el ímpetu = maintain + momentum.

* mantener el interés = hold + the interest.

* mantener el orden = keep + order, police.

* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.

* mantener el ritmo = keep + pace.

* mantener el tipo = keep + a stiff upper lip.

* mantener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.

* mantener en privado = be out of the public eye.

* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.

* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential, keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener en sintonía = keep in + step.

* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.

* mantener informado = keep + informed.

* mantener junto = keep together.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.

* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.

* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.

* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.

* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* mantener la coherencia = maintain + consistency.

* mantener la compostura = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la condición (de) = retain + Posesivo + status (as).

* mantener la continuidad = maintain + continuity.

* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.

* mantener la disciplina = maintain + discipline.

* mantener la palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.

* mantener la posición = hold + the line.

* mantener las apariencias = keep up + appearances.

* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.

* mantener las cuentas = keep + Posesivo + accounts.

* mantener las distancias con = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.

* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantener la tradición = keep with + tradition.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantener libre de = keep + free of.

* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.

* mantener oculto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* mantener ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener ordenado = keep + Nombre + neat and tidy.

* mantener presente = keep before.

* mantener presionado = hold down.

* mantener registro de = keep + record of.

* mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.

* mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.

* mantenerse actualizado = keep up to + date (with).

* mantenerse actualizado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse a distancia = stand off.

* mantenerse a flote = keep + Posesivo + head above the water, keep + the wolves from the door, stay + afloat, stay in + business.

* mantenerse aislado = keep to + Reflexivo.

* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantenerse a la escucha = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al corriente = keep + current.

* mantenerse al corriente de = keep + abreast of, stay + abreast of, keep + track of.

* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.

* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse alejado = stay away, remain + aloof.

* mantenerse alejado de = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada pública = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mantenerse alejado de + Nombre = keep + Nombre + at a distance.

* mantenerse alerta = keep + alert, keep + an eye open, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse al frente = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse al margen = keep to + Reflexivo, take + a back seat, stand by, remain on + the sidelines.

* mantenerse al margen de = remain + uninvolved in, hold + Reflexivo + apart from.

* mantenerse al margen de Algo = stay above + Algo.

* mantenerse al tanto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse al tanto de = keep in + sync, keep + a finger on the pulse of, keep + track of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al tanto de los avances = track + developments.

* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.

* mantenerse bien = keep + well.

* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.

* mantenerse callado = keep + quiet.

* mantenerse callado y pensativo con cierto resentimiento = brood.

* mantenerse como válido = hold up.

* mantener secreto = keep + secret.

* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.

* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en contacto = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en contacto (con) = keep in + touch (with), stay in + touch (with).

* mantenerse en espera = stay + tuned.

* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.

* mantenerse en línea con = keep in + line with.

* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantenerse en + Posesivo + trece = stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* mantenerse en sincronía = keep in + sync.

* mantenerse en su sitio = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse en sus trece = stand + Posesivo + ground.

* mantenerse fiel a = stick with.

* mantenerse fiel a los principios de Uno = stick to + Posesivo + principles.

* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.

* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.

* mantenerse informado = keep up to + date (with), keep + current.

* mantenerse informado de = keep + abreast of.

* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.

* mantenerse líder = stay + ahead of the pack.

* mantener(se) ocupado = keep + busy.

* mantener separado = keep apart.

* mantenerse por delante = keep + ahead.

* mantenerse por delante de la competencia = keep + one step ahead of the game, keep + one step ahead of the competition.

* mantenerse unidos = stick together.

* mantenerse vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.

* mantener silencio = keep + silent, keep + silence.

* mantener sincronizado = keep in + step.

* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.

* mantener todo controlado = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.

* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.

* mantener una apariencia de = maintain + a semblance of.

* mantener una conversación = hold + conversation.

* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.

* mantener una promesa = keep + Posesivo + promise.

* mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.

* mantener un concepto = hold + concept.

* mantener un control férreo sobre = hold + an iron grip on.

* mantener un debate = hold + discussion.

* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.

* mantener un estándar = uphold + standard.

* mantener un interés = pursue + interest.

* mantener un registro = keep + log.

* mantener un registro de = keep + track of, record.

* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.

* mantener vigente = keep + alive.

* mantener vivo = keep + alive, maintain + momentum, keep + Nombre + going.

* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.

* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.

* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.

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mantener [ E27 ]

vt

A (sustentar económicamente) ‹familia/persona› to support, maintain

cuesta una fortuna mantener a ese perro tan grande it costs a fortune to keep that enormous dog

¡y pretende que ella lo mantenga! and he expects her to support o keep him!

B

1 (conservar, preservar) to keep

mantener la calma/la compostura to keep calm/one's composure

mantener el orden to keep o ( frml) maintain order

para mantener la paz in order to keep the peace

mantener su peso actual to maintain his present weight

mantener las viejas tradiciones to keep up the old traditions

2 (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

los postes mantienen la viga en posición the posts keep the beam in position

mantener el equilibrio to keep one's balance

lo mantiene en equilibrio sobre la punta de la nariz he balances it on the end of his nose

los militares lo mantuvieron en el poder the military kept him in power

todos los medicamentos deben mantenerse fuera del alcance de los niños all medicines should be kept out of reach of children

[ S ] mantenga limpia su ciudad keep Norwich ( o York etc) tidy

[ S ] una vez abierto manténgase refrigerado keep refrigerated once open

no mantiene su coche en buenas condiciones he doesn't keep his car in good condition, he doesn't maintain his car very well

sigue manteniendo vivos sus ideales he still keeps his ideals alive

C

1 ‹conversaciones› to have; ‹contactos› to maintain, keep up; ‹correspondencia› to keep up; ‹relaciones› to maintain

durante las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra during the negotiations held in Geneva

2 (cumplir) ‹promesa/palabra› to keep

D (afirmar, sostener) to maintain

mantiene que es inocente he maintains that he is innocent

■ mantenerse

v pron

A (sustentarse económicamente) to support o maintain o keep oneself

B (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep

se mantuvieron en primera división they kept their place o they stayed in the first division

mantenerse en forma to keep in shape, to keep fit

lo único que se mantiene en pie es la torre all that remains is the tower, only the tower is still standing

se mantiene al día she keeps up to date

siempre se mantuvo a distancia he always kept his distance

se mantuvo en contacto con sus amigos de la infancia he kept in touch with o kept up with his childhood friends

se mantuvo neutral en la disputa he remained neutral in the dispute

C

(alimentarse): nos mantuvimos a base de latas we lived off tinned food

se mantiene a base de vitaminas he lives on vitamin pills

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mantener ( conjugate mantener) verbo transitivo
1 ( económicamente) ‹familia/persona› to support, maintain;
‹ amante› to keep
2 (conservar, preservar) to keep;
◊ mantener la calma to keep calm;

mantener el equilibrio to keep one's balance;
mantener algo en equilibrio to balance sth;
para mantener su peso actual to maintain his present weight
3
a) ‹ conversaciones› to have;

‹ contactos› to maintain, keep up;
‹ correspondencia› to keep up;
‹ relaciones› to maintain
b) ( cumplir) ‹promesa/palabra› to keep

4 (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
mantenerse verbo pronominal
1 ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself
2 (en cierto estado, cierta situación) to keep;
◊ mantenerse en forma to keep fit;

la torre aún se mantiene en pie the tower is still standing;
mantenerse en contacto (con algn) to keep in touch (with sb)
3 ( alimentarse):
◊ mantenerse a base de latas to live off tinned food

mantener verbo transitivo
1 (conservar) to keep: ella mantiene vivo su recuerdo, she keeps his memory alive
mantén la calma, keep calm
2 (sostener) to have: mantuvimos una conversación muy seria, we had a very serious talk
(una teoría, hipótesis) to defend, maintain
3 (alimentar, sustentar) to support, feed: no podían mantener las dos casas, they couldn't keep up both houses
4 (peso) to support, hold up
' mantener' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
callarse
- conchabarse
- conservar
- conservarse
- continuismo
- escribirse
- ir
- hilo
- línea
- raya
- sustentar
- tener
- tipo
- ahuyentar
- alerta
- calma
- correspondencia
- corriente
- disciplina
- flote
- guardar
- llevar
- mantiene
- mantuve
- orden
- preservar
- sujetar
English:
balance
- bay
- buoy
- captive
- carry on
- cherish
- cool
- fire
- hold
- hold off
- house
- hygiene
- image
- keep
- keep away
- keep down
- keep up
- maintain
- order
- preserve
- provide for
- retain
- secrecy
- stall
- support
- suspense
- sustain
- swear
- track
- unionist
- uphold
- weight-watching
- white elephant
- carry
- clear
- conduct
- correspond
- credit
- door
- go
- head
- inform
- occupy
- peace
- police
- provide
- segregate
- stand
- stick
- struggle

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mantener

♦ vt

1. [económicamente] to support;

con su sueldo mantiene a toda la familia he has to support o keep his whole family with his wages

2. [sostener] to keep;

un andamio mantiene el edificio en pie a scaffold supports the building o keeps the building from falling down;

mantén los brazos en alto keep your arms in the air

3. [conservar] to keep;
[ritmo, nivel, presión] to keep up;
mantener las amistades to keep up one's friendships;

mantener algo en buen estado to keep sth in good condition;

mantener la calma to stay calm;

mantener el orden to keep order;

mantener la línea to keep one's figure;

mantener una promesa/la palabra to keep a promise/one's word;

mantenga limpia su ciudad [en letrero] keep your city tidy;

manténgase en un lugar seco [en etiqueta] keep in a dry place;

manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños [en medicamento, producto tóxico] keep out of the reach of children;

es incapaz de mantener la boca cerrada he can't keep his mouth shut

4. [tener] [conversación] to have;
[negociaciones, diálogo] to hold;
mantener correspondencia con alguien to correspond with sb;

mantener relaciones con alguien to have a relationship with sb;

mantener contactos con alguien to be in contact with sb

5. [defender] [convicción, idea] to stick to;
[candidatura] to refuse to withdraw;
mantiene su inocencia she maintains that she is innocent;

mantiene que no la vio he maintains that he didn't see her

♦ See also the pronominal verb mantenerse

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mantener

v/t

1 ( sujetar) hold; techo etc hold up

2 ( preservar) keep

3 conversación, relación have

4 económicamente support

5 ( afirmar) maintain

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mantener {80} vt

1) sustentar: to support, to feed

mantener uno su familia: to support one's family

2) conservar: to keep, to preserve

3) continuar: to keep up, to sustain

mantener una correspondencia: to keep up a correspondence

4) afirmar: to maintain, to affirm

♦ See also the reflexive verb mantenerse

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mantener vb

1. (en general) to keep [pt. & pp. kept]

la nevera mantiene los alimentos fríos the fridge keeps food cold

he mantenido mi promesa I've kept my promise

2. (económicamente) to support

su hijo mantiene a toda la familia their son supports the whole family

3. (afirmar) to maintain

mantengo lo que dije el mes pasado I maintain what I said last month

4. (sujetar) to hold [pt. & pp. held]

mantén bien sujeto el cuadro hold the picture tight

Spanish-English dictionary > mantener
18 support

I [sə'pɔːt] n
1) поддержка, помощь

He hasn't got any support for his plan. — Его план не встретил никакой поддержки.

We need all the support we can get. — Нам нужна всякая помощь и поддержка, которую мы можем получить.

Artillery was used as support for infantry. — Артиллерия была использована для поддержки пехоты.

The paper gets support from public subscriptions. — Газета существует на средства подписчиков.

Several relatives depend on him for support. — Он содержит нескольких родственников.

- unanimous support
- artillery support
- medical support
- critical needed support
- mutual support scheme
- government support
- family support
- supply support
- support aviation
- support troops
- support groups
- support line
- support trenches
- support of the people
- support from everywhere
- sole support of the family
- arguments in support of the proposal
- evidence in support of what you say
- sole support of his old age
- means of support
- add support to the rumours
- attract some support from outside the party
- round up enlist
- give support to the poor
- receive financial support
- fight with no support
- find a sure support in religion
- find no support
- give no support to the candidate
- give a lukewarm support to the proposal
- hold meetings in support of the movement
- offer every moral support
- receive support for the scheme
- require support
- speak in support of what he said
- speak in smb's support
- speak in support of disarmament
- turn to smb for support
- win an overwhelming support
- gain an overwhelming support
- project received influential support
2) опора, основание, подпорка

The bridge rests on steel supports. — Мост держится на стальных опорах.

Columns give support to the roof/columns serve for support of the roof. — Колонны поддерживают крышу

- wooden supports
- bell supports
- support of the building
- give support to the rails of the staircase
- hold on to the ladder for support
- pass a rope round one's waist for support
- stand without support
- serve for support II [sə'pɔːt] v
1) поддерживать

Which side do you support? — Ты на чьей стороне?

Which team do you support? — За какую команду ты болеешь?

- support smb's suggestion

2) содержать

- support a family

English-Russian combinatory dictionary > support
19 Stütze

f; -, -n

1. support, prop

2. fig. support; (Rückendeckung) auch backing; (Person) mainstay; Stützen der Gesellschaft pillars of society; sie war mir eine große Stütze she gave me a lot of support

3. umg. (Arbeitslosenhilfe) unemployment benefit, Brit. auch dole (money)

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die Stütze

pillar; prop; supporter; stanchion; buttress; support

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Stụ̈t|ze ['ʃtʏtsə]
f -, -n

1) support; (= Pfeiler) pillar; (für Wäscheleine etc) prop; (= Buchstütze) rest

2) (= Halt) support; (= Fußstütze) footrest

3) (fig) (= Hilfe) help, aid (für to); (= Beistand) support; (= wichtiger Mensch) mainstay; (dated = Hausgehilfin) (domestic) help

als Stütze für seinen Kreislauf — as an aid for or to aid his circulation

die Stützen der Gesellschaft — the pillars of society

4) (inf = Arbeitslosengeld) dole (Brit inf welfare (US)

Stütze bekommen — to be on the dole (Brit inf), to be on welfare (US)

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die

1) (a support: The ceiling was held up with wooden props.) prop

2) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) rest

3) (an upright post etc supporting a construction: When building the fence, place the uprights two metres apart.) upright

4) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) support

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Stüt·ze

<-, -n>

[ˈʃtʏtsə]

f

1. (Stützpfeiler) support [pillar], strut, prop

2. (Halt) support, prop

3. (Unterstützung) support

sie war ihm nach dem Tod seiner Eltern eine große \Stütze she was a great support [to him] following the death of his parents

4. (sl: finanzielle Hilfe vom Staat) dole BRIT fam, welfare esp AM

von der \Stütze leben to live on the dole [or on welfare]

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die; Stütze, Stützen (auch fig.) support; (für die Wäscheleine) prop

Stützen für Kopf, Arme und Füße — head-, arm-, and footrests

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Stütze f; -, -n

1. support, prop

2. fig support; (Rückendeckung) auch backing; (Person) mainstay;

Stützen der Gesellschaft pillars of society;

sie war mir eine große Stütze she gave me a lot of support

3. umg (Arbeitslosenhilfe) unemployment benefit, Br auch dole (money)

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die; Stütze, Stützen (auch fig.) support; (für die Wäscheleine) prop

Stützen für Kopf, Arme und Füße — head-, arm-, and footrests

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-n f.

brace n.

buttress n.

(§ pl.: buttresses)

column n.

pad n.

prop n.

rest n.

stilt n.

support n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Stütze
20 span

[spæn] 1. noun
1) (the length between the supports of a bridge or arch: The first span of the bridge is one hundred metres long.) bil milli brúarstöpla

2) (the full time for which anything lasts: Seventy or eighty years is the normal span of a man's life.) skeið
2. verb
(to stretch across: A bridge spans the river.) spanna, ná yfir

English-Icelandic dictionary > span

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