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1 ♦ influence
♦ influence /ˈɪnflʊəns/n.1 [uc] influenza, influsso ( anche astron.); ascendente; autorità; credito: to exercise one's influence over (o with) sb., far valere la propria autorità su q.; to have a bad influence on sb., esercitare una cattiva influenza su q.; to wield influence, esercitare l'autorità; a pervasive influence, un influsso dilagante2 persona influente, autorevole; cosa che esercita un influsso: Italy was a major influence during the Renaissance, l'Italia esercitò un grande influsso durante il Rinascimento4 (fis.) influsso● an influence for good, un effetto benefico □ ( slang) to be under the influence, essere sbronzo: (spec. USA) driving under the influence, guida in stato di ubriachezza NOTA D'USO: - influence o flu?-.(to) influence /ˈɪnflʊəns/v. t.1 influenzare; influire su; esercitare un influsso su: Consumers are influenced by advertising, i consumatori sono influenzati dalla pubblicità -
2 influence
I ['ɪnflʊəns]1) (factor affecting sth.) influenza f., influsso m. (on su)to be o have an important influence avere una notevole influenza; to be under sb.'s influence subire l'influenza o l'influsso di qcn.; to be under the influence of sth. essere sotto l'effetto di qcs.; to be under the influence eufem. scherz. essere sbronzo; to drive while under the influence of alcohol — dir. guidare sotto l'effetto dell'alcol o in stato di ebbrezza
2) (power to affect sth.) influenza f., ascendente m., autorità f. (with sb. presso qcn.; over su)II ['ɪnflʊəns]to have influence — essere influente, avere autorità
verbo transitivo influenzare [ person]; influenzare, influire su [decision, choice, result]to influence sb. to do — portare qcn. a fare
to be influenced by sb., sth. — essere influenzato da qcn., qcs
* * *['influəns] 1. noun1) (the power to affect people, actions or events: He used his influence to get her the job; He should not have driven the car while under the influence of alcohol.) influenza, influsso2) (a person or thing that has this power: She is a bad influence on him.) influenza2. verb(to have an effect on: The weather seems to influence her moods.) influenzare- influentially* * *I ['ɪnflʊəns]1) (factor affecting sth.) influenza f., influsso m. (on su)to be o have an important influence avere una notevole influenza; to be under sb.'s influence subire l'influenza o l'influsso di qcn.; to be under the influence of sth. essere sotto l'effetto di qcs.; to be under the influence eufem. scherz. essere sbronzo; to drive while under the influence of alcohol — dir. guidare sotto l'effetto dell'alcol o in stato di ebbrezza
2) (power to affect sth.) influenza f., ascendente m., autorità f. (with sb. presso qcn.; over su)II ['ɪnflʊəns]to have influence — essere influente, avere autorità
verbo transitivo influenzare [ person]; influenzare, influire su [decision, choice, result]to influence sb. to do — portare qcn. a fare
to be influenced by sb., sth. — essere influenzato da qcn., qcs
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3 influence **** in·flu·ence
['ɪnflʊəns]1. nto have an influence on sb/sth — (subj: person) avere un'influenza su qn/qc, (event) influenzare qn/qc, (weather) influire su qn/qc
to be a good/bad influence on sb — avere or esercitare una buona/cattiva influenza su qn
under the influence of drink — sotto l'effetto dell'alcol, Law in stato di ebbrezza
2. vt(person) influenzare, (action, decision) influire su, influenzare -
4 ■ come under
■ come underv. i. + prep.1 trovarsi in (o sotto); essere catalogato (o elencato) sotto; rientrare sotto: Hostels come under the heading «accommodation», gli ostelli si trovano (o sono elencati) sotto la voce «accoglienza turistica»2 trovarsi sotto: At dawn we came under enemy fire, all'alba ci siamo trovati sotto il tiro del nemico3 essere sottoposto a; dipendere da; essere sotto: to come under the jurisdiction of, essere sotto la giurisdizione di; rientrare nell'ambito della giurisdizione di; to come under review, essere sottoposto a revisione; essere riconsiderato4 subire: to come under attack, subire un attacco; to come under sb. 's influence, subire l'influsso di q. □ (fig.) to come under fire, ricevere pesanti critiche; essere attaccato □ (comm., leg.) to come under the hammer, finire (o essere venduto) all'asta □ (med.) to come under the knife, finire sotto i ferri ( del chirurgo). -
5 drink
I [drɪŋk]1) (nonalcoholic) bevanda f., bibita f.could I have a drink of water? — potrei avere un bicchiere o un sorso d'acqua?
2) (alcoholic) bevanda f. alcolica, drink m.to take o have a drink of sth. — bere un sorso di qcs
4) U (collectively) bevande f.pl.; (alcoholic) alcol m.II 1. [drɪŋk]2.to drink sth. from a cup — bere qcs. dalla tazza
1) (consume liquid) bere (from, out of in, da)2) (consume alcohol) bere3) (as toast)3.to drink to the bride — bere o brindare alla sposa
- drink in- drink up••* * *[driŋk] 1. past tense - drank; verb1) (to swallow (a liquid): She drank a pint of water; He drank from a bottle.) bere2) (to take alcoholic liquids, especially in too great a quantity.) bere2. noun1) ((an act of drinking) a liquid suitable for swallowing: He had/took a drink of water; Lemonade is a refreshing drink.) bevanda, bibita2) ((a glassful etc of) alcoholic liquor: He likes a drink when he returns home from work; Have we any drink in the house?) bicchiere, drink•- drink in- drink to / drink to the health of
- drink to / drink the health of
- drink up* * *I [drɪŋk]1) (nonalcoholic) bevanda f., bibita f.could I have a drink of water? — potrei avere un bicchiere o un sorso d'acqua?
2) (alcoholic) bevanda f. alcolica, drink m.to take o have a drink of sth. — bere un sorso di qcs
4) U (collectively) bevande f.pl.; (alcoholic) alcol m.II 1. [drɪŋk]2.to drink sth. from a cup — bere qcs. dalla tazza
1) (consume liquid) bere (from, out of in, da)2) (consume alcohol) bere3) (as toast)3.to drink to the bride — bere o brindare alla sposa
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6 drugged
[drʌgd] 1. 2.aggettivo (under the influence of medicine) [ person] sotto l'effetto di farmaci; [ state] di alterazione* * *drugged /ˈdrʌgd/a.● drugged sleep, sonno indotto da farmaci.* * *[drʌgd] 1. 2.aggettivo (under the influence of medicine) [ person] sotto l'effetto di farmaci; [ state] di alterazione -
7 driving
['draɪvɪŋ] 1.nome guida f.2.modificatore [skills, position] di guida3.* * *driving /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/A a.B n. [u]1 (autom.) guida ( azione e modo di guidare): urban driving, guida in città; driving under the influence (o drunk driving, drink driving) guida in stato di ebbrezza; dangerous driving, guida pericolosa; reckless driving, guida spericolata2 (mecc.) trasmissione● (autom., leg.) driving ban, ritiro della patente: to get (o to be given) a driving ban, farsi ritirare la patente □ (mecc.) driving belt, cinghia di trasmissione □ (fig.) driving force, motore (fig.); elemento propulsore: The minister was the driving force behind the reform, il ministro è stato il motore della riforma □ (mecc.) driving gear, ingranaggio conduttore □ (autom. ingl.) driving licence, patente di guida □ (autom.) driving mirror, specchietto retrovisore □ (mecc.) driving plate, menabrida ( di un tornio) □ (mecc.) driving pinion, pignone di trasmissione □ (mecc. e fig.) driving power, forza motrice □ (mecc.) driving pulley, puleggia di trasmissione □ ( golf) driving range, campo d'allenamento □ (autom.) driving school, scuola guida □ (autom.) driving seat, posto di guida □ (fig.) to be in the driving seat, essere al comando □ (mecc.) driving shaft, albero motore □ (autom.) driving teacher, istruttore di scuola guida □ driving test, esame di guida □ (autom.) driving wheels, ruote motrici NOTE DI CULTURA: driving: circa un terzo della popolazione mondiale guida a sinistra. Si guida a sinistra non solo in Gran Bretagna ma anche in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Australia, Giappone, e in numerosi paesi africani e asiatici. Pare che questa fosse la norma in quasi tutta l'Europa prima di Napoleone, che impose ai paesi da lui conquistati di passare a destra.* * *['draɪvɪŋ] 1.nome guida f.2.modificatore [skills, position] di guida3. -
8 DUI
DUIsigla( USA, driving under the influence) guida sotto l'effetto di alcol o stupefacenti: He was charged with DUI, è stato accusato di guida sotto l'effetto di alcol (o stupefacenti). -
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noun ((also drunk driving) driving under the influence of alcohol.) guida in stato di ebbrezza -
10 sway
I [sweɪ]1) (of tower, bridge, train) oscillazione f.; (of boat) oscillazione f., beccheggio m.2) (power)II 1. [sweɪ]to hold sway over — dominare [person, country]
1) (influence) influenzareto sway sb. in favour of doing — persuadere qcn. a fare
2.to sway the outcome in sb.'s favour — volgere la situazione in favore di qcn
verbo intransitivo [tree, robes] ondeggiare; [building, bridge] oscillare; [vessel, carriage] dondolare, oscillare; [ person] (from weakness, inebriation) barcollare; (to music) dondolarsi* * *[swei] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) move from side to side or up and down with a swinging or rocking action: The branches swayed gently in the breeze.) ondeggiare2) (to influence the opinion etc of: She's too easily swayed by her feelings.) influenzare2. noun1) (the motion of swaying: the sway of the ship's deck.) oscillazione2) (power, rule or control: people under the sway of the dictator.) dominio* * *[sweɪ]1. n1) (movement: gen) ondeggiamento, (of boat) dondolio, rollio2)(rule, power)
sway (over) — influenza (su)2. vi3. vt1) (move) far oscillare2) (influence) influenzare* * *sway /sweɪ/n. [u]1 oscillazione; ondeggiamento; dondolio; fluttuazione2 inclinazione; pendenza3 (arc. o lett.) influsso; controllo; dominio; potere: The country is under the sway of a dictator, il paese è sotto il dominio di un dittatore● to hold sway over sb., tenere q. sotto il proprio dominio; dominare q.(to) sway /sweɪ/A v. i.1 ondeggiare; oscillare; dondolare; fluttuare: The tallest buildings swayed in the earthquake, gli edifici più alti hanno oscillato per il terremoto2 pendere; pencolare; inclinarsiB v. t.1 agitare; far oscillare; far ondeggiare; dondolare; sballottare: The wind is swaying the trees, il vento fa ondeggiare gli alberi2 (arc. o lett.) dominare; controllare; tenere sotto di sé; dirigere; reggere: He is swayed by ambition, è dominato dall'ambizione3 influenzare; esercitare il proprio influsso su; spostare a proprio favore: to be swayed by false prospects, farsi influenzare da false prospettive; Their door-to-door canvassing swayed thousands of votes, la loro propaganda capillare ha spostato migliaia di voti4 far recedere da un proposito; smuovere: His threats will not sway us, le sue minacce non ci smuoveranno● to sway one's hips, ancheggiare □ (lett.) to sway the sceptre, reggere lo scettro □ (lett.) to sway the sword, brandire (o impugnare) la spada □ (naut.) to sway up, issare, ghindare ( un albero, ecc.).* * *I [sweɪ]1) (of tower, bridge, train) oscillazione f.; (of boat) oscillazione f., beccheggio m.2) (power)II 1. [sweɪ]to hold sway over — dominare [person, country]
1) (influence) influenzareto sway sb. in favour of doing — persuadere qcn. a fare
2.to sway the outcome in sb.'s favour — volgere la situazione in favore di qcn
verbo intransitivo [tree, robes] ondeggiare; [building, bridge] oscillare; [vessel, carriage] dondolare, oscillare; [ person] (from weakness, inebriation) barcollare; (to music) dondolarsi -
11 territory
['terətrɪ] [AE 'terɪtɔːrɪ]1) (land) territorio m.2) pol. territorio m. dipendente3) (of salesperson) zona f., territorio m.4) (area of influence, knowledge) zona f. di competenza, sfera f. di conoscenza5) AE sport campo m.* * *['teritəri]plural - territories; noun1) (a stretch of land; a region: They explored the territory around the North Pole.) territorio2) (the land under the control of a ruler or state: British territory.) territorio3) (an area of interest, knowledge etc: Ancient history is outside my territory.) campo•- territorial waters* * *['terətrɪ] [AE 'terɪtɔːrɪ]1) (land) territorio m.2) pol. territorio m. dipendente3) (of salesperson) zona f., territorio m.4) (area of influence, knowledge) zona f. di competenza, sfera f. di conoscenza5) AE sport campo m. -
12 ARM
I 1. [ɑːm]1) braccio m.to give sb. one's arm — dare il braccio a qcn.
to take sb.'s arm — prendere qcn. sottobraccio
to take, hold [sb.] in one's arms prendere, tenere in braccio [ baby]; tenere tra le braccia, abbracciare [girlfriend, etc.]; to have sth. over, under one's arm avere qcs. sul, sotto il braccio; to fold one's arms incrociare le braccia; in o within arm's reach — a portata di mano
2) (sleeve) manica f.3) (influence)4) (of crane, record player) braccio m.5) (of spectacles) asta f., stanghetta f.6) (of chair) bracciolo m.7) (subsidiary) pol. econ. ramo m., settore m.8) (of sea) braccio m.2.••to cost an arm and a leg — colloq. costare un occhio della testa
to keep sb. at arm's length — tenere qcn. a distanza
II 1. [ɑːm]to twist sb.'s arm — fare pressione su qcn.
1) (militarily) armare [troops, rebels]2) (equip)2.to arm sb. with sth. — armare qcn. di qcs
to arm oneself — mil. armarsi
to arm oneself with — armarsi di [ weapon]; fornirsi di [facts, statistics]
* * *I noun1) (the part of the body between the shoulder and the hand: He has broken both his arms.)2) (anything shaped like or similar to this: She sat on the arm of the chair.)•- armful- armband
- armchair
- armpit
- arm-in-arm
- keep at arm's length
- with open arms II verb1) (to give weapons to (a person etc): to arm the police.)2) (to prepare for battle, war etc: They armed for battle.)•- armed- arms
- be up in arms
- take up arms* * *ARMsigla(to) arm /ɑ:m/A v. t.3 armare; munire; fornireB v. i.● to arm oneself, armarsi; premunirsi (fig.): to arm oneself against the cold, premunirsi contro il freddo.* * *I 1. [ɑːm]1) braccio m.to give sb. one's arm — dare il braccio a qcn.
to take sb.'s arm — prendere qcn. sottobraccio
to take, hold [sb.] in one's arms prendere, tenere in braccio [ baby]; tenere tra le braccia, abbracciare [girlfriend, etc.]; to have sth. over, under one's arm avere qcs. sul, sotto il braccio; to fold one's arms incrociare le braccia; in o within arm's reach — a portata di mano
2) (sleeve) manica f.3) (influence)4) (of crane, record player) braccio m.5) (of spectacles) asta f., stanghetta f.6) (of chair) bracciolo m.7) (subsidiary) pol. econ. ramo m., settore m.8) (of sea) braccio m.2.••to cost an arm and a leg — colloq. costare un occhio della testa
to keep sb. at arm's length — tenere qcn. a distanza
II 1. [ɑːm]to twist sb.'s arm — fare pressione su qcn.
1) (militarily) armare [troops, rebels]2) (equip)2.to arm sb. with sth. — armare qcn. di qcs
to arm oneself — mil. armarsi
to arm oneself with — armarsi di [ weapon]; fornirsi di [facts, statistics]
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13 spell
I [spel]nome (magic words) formula f. magica, incantesimo m.II [spel]to cast o put a spell on sb. stregare qcn. (anche fig.); to be under sb.'s spell — fig. essere stregato o ammaliato da qcn
III 1. [spel]rainy spell — periodo piovoso o di piogge
1) compitare, sillabare2.to spell sth. correctly o properly scrivere correttamente qcs.; C-A-T spells cat le lettere C-A-T formano la parola cat; will you spell that please? — (on phone) può fare lo spelling per favore?
he spells badly, well — fa, non fa errori di ortografia
* * *I [spel] past tense, past participle - spelt; verb1) (to name or give in order the letters of (a word): I asked him to spell his name for me.)2) ((of letters) to form (a word): C-a-t spells `cat'.)3) (to (be able to) spell words correctly: I can't spell!)4) (to mean or amount to: This spells disaster.)•- speller- spelling II [spel] noun1) (a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power: The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan.)2) (a strong influence: He was completely under her spell.)III [spel] noun1) (a turn (at work): Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine.)2) (a period of time during which something lasts: a spell of bad health.)3) (a short time: We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home.)* * *spell (1) /spɛl/n.1 formula magica; parola magica2 influsso magico; incantesimo; sortilegio; ( anche fig.) fascino, malia, incanto: to be under a spell, essere sotto un influsso magico; to be under sb. 's spell, subire il fascino di q.; to break the spell, rompere l'incantesimo (o l'incanto); to cast a spell on sb., fare un incantesimo a q.; stregare q.; ( anche) affascinare q.; magic spell, incantesimo; maliaspell (2) /spɛl/n.1 turno ( di lavoro, di servizio, ecc.): His spell as a sentry was a short one, il suo turno di sentinella è stato breve2 intervallo; (breve) periodo (di tempo): a fine spell, un periodo di bel tempo; a sunny (o bright) spell, uno sprazzo di sole; un po' di sole; I had a spell as a teacher before setting up on my own, prima di mettermi in proprio, per un certo periodo ho fatto l'insegnante3 (fam.) accesso; attacco; indisposizione; malessere: a dizzy [coughing] spell, un attacco di vertigini [di tosse]4 (fam.) breve distanza♦ (to) spell (1) /spɛl/A v. t.1 compitare; pronunciare, scrivere ( lettera per lettera): How do you spell this word?, come si scrive questa parola?; DIALOGO → - Booking a room by phone- Could you spell that for me?, può dettarmelo lettera per lettera?; I'll spell it for you, te la compiterò; te la scomporrò in lettere2 ( di lettere) formare, dare ( una certa parola): D-O-G spells «dog», le lettere D-O-G danno la parola «dog»3 (fig.) comportare; significare; voler dire; avere come risultato: That change spelled ruin for him, quel cambiamento ha significato (o è stato) la sua rovinaB v. i.scrivere ( lettera per lettera); (spec.) scrivere correttamente: I wish you would learn to spell, vorrei proprio che tu imparassi a scrivere correttamente ( senza errori ortografici).(to) spell (2) /spɛl/A v. t.B v. i.2 (Austral.) riposare un poco.* * *I [spel]nome (magic words) formula f. magica, incantesimo m.II [spel]to cast o put a spell on sb. stregare qcn. (anche fig.); to be under sb.'s spell — fig. essere stregato o ammaliato da qcn
III 1. [spel]rainy spell — periodo piovoso o di piogge
1) compitare, sillabare2.to spell sth. correctly o properly scrivere correttamente qcs.; C-A-T spells cat le lettere C-A-T formano la parola cat; will you spell that please? — (on phone) può fare lo spelling per favore?
he spells badly, well — fa, non fa errori di ortografia
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14 pressure ***** pres·sure
['prɛʃə(r)]1. n1) Phys Tech Met pressione f2) (compulsion, influence) pressione f, pressioni fplhe's under pressure from his wife to give up smoking — sua moglie fa pressione perché lui smetta di fumare
they are really putting the pressure on — ci (or vi etc) stanno assillando
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15 hold
I [həʊld]1) (grasp) presa f.to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]
to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]
2) (possession)to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]
3) (contact)to get hold of — chiamare, contattare
4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.6) (in wrestling) presa f.7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.8) tel.II 1. [həʊld]to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (clasp) tenereto hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]
to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]
to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia
2) (maintain)to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto
3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]to be held — avere luogo o tenersi
4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno
8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio
9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!
11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia
to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che
to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile
12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere
13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]14) tel.to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea
15) mus. tenere [ note]16) aut.2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare3) tel. attendere (in linea)3.- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.)2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.)3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.)4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?)5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.)6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.)7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.)8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.)9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.)10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.)11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.)12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.)14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.)15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.)16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?)17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.)18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.)19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.)20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.)23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.)2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.)3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.)•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.)* * *I [həʊld]1) (grasp) presa f.to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]
to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]
2) (possession)to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]
3) (contact)to get hold of — chiamare, contattare
4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.6) (in wrestling) presa f.7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.8) tel.II 1. [həʊld]to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (clasp) tenereto hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]
to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]
to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia
2) (maintain)to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto
3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]to be held — avere luogo o tenersi
4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno
8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio
9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!
11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia
to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che
to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile
12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere
13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]14) tel.to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea
15) mus. tenere [ note]16) aut.2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare3) tel. attendere (in linea)3.- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up -
16 freedom
['friːdəm]freedom of movement — (of person) libertà di movimento; (of part, screw) gioco
to give sb. his, her freedom — restituire a qcn. la sua libertà
to give sb. the freedom of a city — dare a qcn. la cittadinanza onoraria
3)freedom from — (lack of) assenza di [ control]; (immunity from) il non avere [ fear]; il non dovere subire [ influence]
* * *noun (the state of not being under control and being able to do whatever one wishes: The prisoner was given his freedom.) libertà* * *['friːdəm]freedom of movement — (of person) libertà di movimento; (of part, screw) gioco
to give sb. his, her freedom — restituire a qcn. la sua libertà
to give sb. the freedom of a city — dare a qcn. la cittadinanza onoraria
3)freedom from — (lack of) assenza di [ control]; (immunity from) il non avere [ fear]; il non dovere subire [ influence]
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