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to lay stress on something

  • 1 to lay great stress on something

    hacer mucho hincapié en algo, poner mucho énfasis en algo

    English-spanish dictionary > to lay great stress on something

  • 2 stress

    stres
    1. noun
    1) (the worry experienced by a person in particular circumstances, or the state of anxiety caused by this: the stresses of modern life; Her headaches may be caused by stress.) tensión, estrés
    2) (force exerted by (parts of) bodies on each other: Bridge-designers have to know about stress.) tensión
    3) (force or emphasis placed, in speaking, on particular syllables or words: In the word `widow' we put stress on the first syllable.) énfasis, acento

    2. verb
    (to emphasize (a syllable etc, or a fact etc): Should you stress the last syllable in `violin'?; He stressed the necessity of being punctual.) enfatizar
    - lay/put stress on
    stress1 n
    1. estrés / tensión
    2. acento
    in "afternoon", the stress is on the last syllable en "afternoon", el acento recae sobre la última sílaba
    stress2 vb
    1. acentuar
    2. hacer hincapié / insistir
    tr[stres]
    1 SMALLMEDICINE/SMALL tensión nombre femenino (nerviosa), estrés nombre masculino
    3 SMALLTECHNICAL/SMALL tensión nombre femenino
    4 (emphasis) hincapié nombre masculino (on, en), énfasis nombre masculino (on, en)
    5 SMALLLINGUISTICS/SMALL (on word) acento (tónico)
    1 (emphasize) hacer hincapié en, poner énfasis en, subrayar, enfatizar
    2 SMALLLINGUISTICS/SMALL (word) acentuar
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    to lay great stress on something hacer mucho hincapié en algo, poner mucho énfasis en algo
    stress mark acento
    stress ['strɛs] vt
    1) : someter a tensión (física)
    2) emphasize: enfatizar, recalcar
    3)
    to stress out : estresar
    1) : tensión f (en un material)
    2) emphasis: énfasis m, acento m (en lingüística)
    3) tension: tensión f (nerviosa), estrés m
    n.
    (§ pl.: stresses) = acento s.m.
    • esfuerzo s.m.
    • estrés s.m.
    • estuerzo s.m.
    • fatiga nerviosa s.f.
    • presión s.f.
    • tensión s.f.
    • énfasis s.f.
    v.
    • acentuar v.
    • dar mucha importancia a v.
    • encarecer v.
    • insistir en v.
    • poner énfasis v.
    • recalcar v.
    • remachar v.

    I stres
    1)
    a) u c ( tension) tensión f; ( Med) estrés m, tensión, f
    b) u (Phys, Tech) tensión f
    2)
    a) u ( emphasis) énfasis m, hincapié m

    to lay stress on something — poner* énfasis or hacer* hincapié en algo, enfatizar* algo

    b) c u (Ling, Lit) acento m (tónico)

    the stress is o falls on the second syllable — se acentúa (en) la segunda sílaba


    II
    a) ( emphasize) poner* enfásis or hacer* hincapié en, enfatizar*, recalcar*

    I must stress once again that... — vuelvo a insistir en que..., vuelvo a recalcar que...

    b) ( Ling) \<\<word/syllable/vowel\>\> acentuar*
    [stres]
    1. N
    1) (Tech) tensión f, carga f
    2) (psychological etc) (=strain) estrés m, tensión f (nerviosa)

    to be under stress — estar estresado, tener estrés

    3) (=emphasis) hincapié m, énfasis m
    4) (Ling, Poetry) acento m
    2. VT
    1) (=emphasize) subrayar, insistir en

    I must stress that... — tengo que subrayar que...

    2) (Ling, Poetry) acentuar
    3.
    CPD

    stress fracture N — [of bone] fractura f por fatiga; [of rock] fractura f por tensión

    stress mark N — (Ling) tilde f

    stress pattern N — patrón m acentual

    stress system N — (Ling) sistema m de acentos, acentuación f

    * * *

    I [stres]
    1)
    a) u c ( tension) tensión f; ( Med) estrés m, tensión, f
    b) u (Phys, Tech) tensión f
    2)
    a) u ( emphasis) énfasis m, hincapié m

    to lay stress on something — poner* énfasis or hacer* hincapié en algo, enfatizar* algo

    b) c u (Ling, Lit) acento m (tónico)

    the stress is o falls on the second syllable — se acentúa (en) la segunda sílaba


    II
    a) ( emphasize) poner* enfásis or hacer* hincapié en, enfatizar*, recalcar*

    I must stress once again that... — vuelvo a insistir en que..., vuelvo a recalcar que...

    b) ( Ling) \<\<word/syllable/vowel\>\> acentuar*

    English-spanish dictionary > stress

  • 3 stress

    /stres/ * danh từ - sự nhấn mạnh =to lay stress on something+ nhấn mạnh một điều gì - (ngôn ngữ học) trọng âm; âm nhấn - sự cố gắng, sự đòi hỏi bỏ nhiều sức lự =subjected to great stress+ phải cố gắng nhiều - sự bắt buộc =under stress of weather+ vì thời tiết bắt buộc - (kỹ thuật) ứng suất !times of slackness and times of stress - những lúc dềnh dang và những lúc khẩn trương * ngoại động từ - nhấn mạnh (một âm, một điểm...) - (kỹ thuật) cho tác dụng ứng suất

    English-Vietnamese dictionary > stress

  • 4 stress

    stress [stres]
    1. noun
       a. ( = pressure) stress m
    • to be under stress [person] être stressé ; [relationship] être tendu
       b. ( = emphasis) insistance f
       d. (on rope, cable) charge f
       a. ( = emphasize) insister sur
       b. [+ syllable] accentuer
    ► stress-busting > (inf) adjective antistress
    * * *
    [stres] 1.
    1) ( nervous) tension f, stress m

    emotional/mental stress — tension émotionnelle/nerveuse

    signs of stress — signes mpl de tension

    to be under stress ou suffer from stress — être stressé

    2) ( emphasis)

    to lay ou put stress on — mettre l'accent m sur, insister sur [fact, problem]

    3) Physics effort m

    the stress falls on... — l'accent tombe sur...

    5) ( whole system) accentuation f
    2.
    1) ( emphasize) mettre l'accent m or insister sur [issue, difficulty, advantage]

    to stress the need for something/to do — souligner la nécessité de quelque chose/de faire

    2) Linguistics, Music accentuer [note, syllable]
    •
    Phrasal Verbs:

    English-French dictionary > stress

  • 5 lay

    lay [leɪ]
    (verb: preterite, past participle laid)
    1. verb
       a. ( = place) [+ cards, objects] poser ; ( = stretch out) [+ cloth] étendre
    • if you so much as lay a finger on me... si tu oses lever la main sur moi...
    • to lay one on sb (inf!) (British = hit) coller un pain (inf !) à qn
       b. ( = put down) poser
       c. [+ egg] pondre
       d. [+ snare, trap] tendre ( for à ) ; [+ plans] élaborer
    • to lay o.s. open to criticism s'exposer à la critique
       f. ( = impose) [+ tax] faire payer ( on sth sur qch ) ; [+ burden] imposer ( on sb à qn)
       g. [+ money] parier
       h. [+ accusation, charge] porter
       i. ( = have sex with) (inf) baiser (vulg !)
    4. noun
       a. [of countryside] configuration f
    • he's/she's a good lay c'est un bon coup (inf !)
       a. ( = save) mettre de côté
       b. [+ prejudice, principles] laisser de côté ; [+ disagreements] faire taire
       a. [+ object] poser
       b. [+ rule] établir ; [+ condition, price] fixer
    • it is laid down in the rules that... il est stipulé dans le règlement que...
    [+ goods, reserves] faire provision de
    [+ workers] licencier
    • lay off! ( = stop) ça suffit ! ; ( = don't touch) pas touche ! (inf)
    • lay off him! fiche-lui la paix ! (inf)
    (British) [+ water, gas] installer ; [+ facilities, entertainment] fournir
       a. [+ garden] dessiner ; [+ house] concevoir ; [+ essay] faire le plan de
       b. [+ clothes] préparer ; [+ goods for sale] étaler
       c. [+ reasons, events] exposer
       d. [+ money] débourser (on pour)
       e. ( = knock out) mettre KO
       a. [+ provisions] amasser
    * * *
    [leɪ] 1.
    preterit lie 3. 2, 3, 4, 5
    2.
    1) gen [helper, worker] non initié
    2) Religion [preacher, member, reader] laïque; [brother, sister] lai
    3.
    transitive verb (prét, pp laid)
    1) lit ( place) poser [object, card] (in dans; on sur); ( spread out) étaler [rug, covering, newspaper] (on sur); ( arrange) disposer (on sur); déposer [wreath]

    to lay hands on something — fig ( find) mettre la main sur quelque chose

    to lay hands on somebody — Religion imposer les mains à quelqu'un

    3) ( prepare) préparer [plan, trail]; poser [basis, foundation]; tendre [trap]
    4) ( fix in place) poser [carpet, tiles, paving, turf, cable, mine]; construire [railway, road, sewer]
    5) Zoology pondre [egg]
    6) fig ( attribute) porter [charge, accusation]; déposer [complaint]; jeter [curse, spell] (on à)

    to lay stress ou emphasis on something — mettre l'accent sur quelque chose

    7) ( bet)

    to lay a bet ou money on something — parier sur quelque chose

    4.
    intransitive verb (prét, pp laid) [bird] pondre
    Phrasal Verbs:
    ••

    to lay a finger ou hand on somebody — ( beat) lever la main sur quelqu'un

    English-French dictionary > lay

  • 6 stress

    1. noun
    1) (strain) Stress, der
    2) (emphasis) Betonung, die; Nachdruck, der

    lay or place or put [a] stress on something — auf etwas (Akk.) Wert od. Gewicht legen

    3) (accentuation) Betonung, die

    put the/a stress on something — etwas betonen

    2. transitive verb
    1) (emphasize) betonen; Wert legen auf (+ Akk.) [richtige Ernährung, gutes Benehmen, Sport usw.]

    stress [the point] that... — darauf hinweisen, dass...

    2) (Ling.) betonen [Silbe, Vokal usw.]
    * * *
    [stres] 1. noun
    1) (the worry experienced by a person in particular circumstances, or the state of anxiety caused by this: the stresses of modern life; Her headaches may be caused by stress.) der Streß
    2) (force exerted by (parts of) bodies on each other: Bridge-designers have to know about stress.) die Belastung
    3) (force or emphasis placed, in speaking, on particular syllables or words: In the word `widow' we put stress on the first syllable.) die Betonung
    2. verb
    (to emphasize (a syllable etc, or a fact etc): Should you stress the last syllable in `violin'?; He stressed the necessity of being punctual.) betonen
    - academic.ru/118644/stress-mark">stress-mark
    - lay/put stress on
    * * *
    [stres]
    I. n
    <pl -es>
    1. (mental strain) Stress m, Druck m, Belastung f
    \stress[es] and strain[s] Stress m
    my job involves a lot of \stress and strain mein Job bringt viel Stress mit sich
    to be under \stress starken Belastungen [o großem Druck] ausgesetzt sein; (at work) unter Stress stehen
    2. no pl (emphasis) Bedeutung f, Gewicht nt
    to lay \stress on sth etw besonders betonen [o hervorheben
    3. LING (pronunciation) Betonung f, Akzent m fachspr
    primary/secondary \stress Haupt-/Nebenbetonung f
    4. PHYS (force causing distortion) Belastung f; (tension) Spannung f; (pressure) Druck m kein pl
    metal fatigue develops in a metal structure that has been subjected to many repeated \stresses Materialermüdung tritt in Metallstrukturen auf, die immer wieder auf die gleiche Art belastet werden
    \stress and strain Druck und Überdehnung
    Hooke's law expresses the relationship between \stress and strain das Hooksche Gesetz stellt eine Beziehung zwischen Druck und Zug bzw. Verlängerung oder Verkürzung eines Materials her
    II. vt
    ▪ to \stress sth etw betonen [o hervorheben]
    I'd just like to \stress that... ich möchte lediglich darauf hinweisen, dass...
    ▪ to \stress sth etw belasten [o beanspruchen]
    ▪ to \stress sb jdn stressen
    III. vi ( fam) person sich akk aufregen
    * * *
    [stres]
    1. n
    1) (= strain) Belastung f, Stress m; (MED) Überlastung f, Stress m

    times of stress — Krisenzeiten pl, Zeiten pl großer Belastung

    to be under stress — großen Belastungen ausgesetzt sein; (as regards work) unter Stress stehen, im Stress sein

    to put sb under great stress —

    to break down under stress/the stress — unter Stress or bei Belastung/unter dem Stress or unter der Belastung zusammenbrechen

    2) (= accent) Betonung f, Ton m; (fig = emphasis) Akzent m, (Haupt)gewicht nt

    to put or lay ( great) stress on sth — großen Wert auf etw (acc) legen, einer Sache (dat) großes Gewicht beimessen; fact, detail etw (besonders) betonen

    3) (MECH) Belastung f; (= pressure) Druck m; (= tension) Spannung f

    the stress acting on the metal — die Belastung, der das Metall ausgesetzt ist

    2. vt
    1) (lit, fig: emphasize) betonen; innocence beteuern; good manners, subject großen Wert legen auf (+acc); fact, detail hervorheben, betonen
    2) (MECH) belasten, beanspruchen
    * * *
    stress [stres]
    A v/t
    1. a) LING, LIT, MUS betonen, den Akzent legen auf (akk) (beide auch fig)
    b) fig hervorheben, unterstreichen, Nachdruck oder Wert legen auf (akk)
    2. PHYS, TECH beanspruchen, belasten ( auch ELEK)
    3. fig beanspruchen, be-, überlasten, stressen:
    stressed-out stressgeplagt
    B s
    1. fig Nachdruck m:
    lay stress on → A 1
    2. LING, LIT, MUS
    a) Ton m, (Wort-, Satz)Akzent m
    b) Betonung f
    c) LIT betonte Silbe:
    stress accent Betonungsakzent m;
    stress group Akzentgruppe f
    3. PHYS, TECH
    a) Beanspruchung f, Belastung f ( auch ELEK)
    b) (elastische) Spannung
    c) Kraft f:
    stress analyst Statiker(in);
    stress fracture MED Marschfraktur f;
    stress-strain diagram Spannung-Dehnung-Diagramm n;
    stress test MED Belastungstest m
    4. fig (nervliche, seelische etc) Belastung, Anspannung f, Druck m, Stress m:
    be under stress im Stress sein;
    stress disease MED Stress-, Managerkrankheit f;
    stress-free stressfrei
    5. Zwang m, Druck m:
    the stress of poverty die drückende Armut;
    under the stress of circumstances unter dem Druck der Umstände
    6. Ungestüm n:
    the stress of the weather die Unbilden der Witterung; → storm A 1
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (strain) Stress, der
    2) (emphasis) Betonung, die; Nachdruck, der

    lay or place or put [a] stress on something — auf etwas (Akk.) Wert od. Gewicht legen

    3) (accentuation) Betonung, die

    put the/a stress on something — etwas betonen

    2. transitive verb
    1) (emphasize) betonen; Wert legen auf (+ Akk.) [richtige Ernährung, gutes Benehmen, Sport usw.]

    stress [the point] that... — darauf hinweisen, dass...

    2) (Ling.) betonen [Silbe, Vokal usw.]
    * * *
    n.
    (§ pl.: stresses)
    = Druck -e m. n.
    (§ pl.: stresses)
    = Beanspruchung f.
    Belastung f.
    Spannung -en f. v.
    belasten v.
    betonen v.

    English-german dictionary > stress

  • 7 lay

    I adjective
    1) (Relig.) laikal; Laien[bruder, -schwester, -predigt]
    2) (inexpert) laienhaft
    II 1. transitive verb,
    1) legen, [ver]legen [Teppichboden, Rohr, Gleis, Steine, Kabel, Leitung]; legen [Parkett, Fliesen, Fundament]; anlegen [Straße, Gehsteig]; see also academic.ru/33430/hand">hand 1. 1)
    2) (fig.)

    lay one's plans/ideas before somebody — jemandem seine Pläne/Vorstellungen unterbreiten; see also blame 2.; open 1. 4)

    3) (impose) auferlegen [Verantwortung, Verpflichtung] (on Dat.)
    4) (wager)

    I'll lay you five to one that... — ich wette mit dir fünf zu eins, dass...

    lay a wager on something — eine Wette auf etwas (Akk.) abschließen; auf etwas (Akk.) wetten

    5) (prepare)

    lay the table — den Tisch decken

    lay the breakfast things — den Frühstückstisch decken

    6) (Biol.) legen [Ei]
    7) (devise) schmieden [Plan]; bannen [Geist, Gespenst]
    8) (sl.): (copulate with)

    lay a woman — eine Frau vernaschen od. aufs Kreuz legen (salopp)

    2. noun
    (sl.): (sexual partner)

    she's a good/an easy lay — sie ist gut im Bett/steigt mit jedem ins Bett (ugs.)

    Phrasal Verbs:
    III
    see lie II 2.
    * * *
    I 1. [lei] past tense, past participle - laid; verb
    1) (to place, set or put (down), often carefully: She laid the clothes in a drawer / on a chair; He laid down his pencil; She laid her report before the committee.) legen
    2) (to place in a lying position: She laid the baby on his back.) legen
    3) (to put in order or arrange: She went to lay the table for dinner; to lay one's plans / a trap.) decken, herrichten
    4) (to flatten: The animal laid back its ears; The wind laid the corn flat.) (an)legen
    5) (to cause to disappear or become quiet: to lay a ghost / doubts.) bannen
    6) ((of a bird) to produce( eggs): The hen laid four eggs; My hens are laying well.) legen
    7) (to bet: I'll lay five pounds that you don't succeed.) wetten
    •
    2. verb
    (to put, cut or arrange in layers: She had her hair layered by the hairdresser.) legen
    - layabout
    - lay-by
    - layout
    - laid up
    - lay aside
    - lay bare
    - lay by
    - lay down
    - lay one's hands on
    - lay hands on
    - lay in
    - lay low
    - lay off
    - lay on
    - lay out
    - lay up
    - lay waste     II see lie II III [lei] adjective
    1) (not a member of the clergy: lay preachers.) Laien-...
    2) (not an expert or a professional (in a particular subject): Doctors tend to use words that lay people don't understand.) laienhaft
    •
    IV [lei] noun
    (an epic poem.)
    * * *
    lay1
    [leɪ]
    adj attr, inv
    1. (not professional) laienhaft
    to the \lay mind für den Laien
    in \lay terms laienhaft
    2. (not clergy) weltlich, Laien-
    \lay preacher Laienprediger m
    lay2
    [leɪ]
    lay3
    [leɪ]
    I. n
    1. (general appearance) Lage f
    the \lay of the land ( fig) die Lage
    to ascertain [or spy out] the \lay of the land die Lage sondieren
    2. (layer) Lage f, Schicht f
    3. (fam!: sexual intercourse) Nummer f derb
    to be an easy \lay leicht zu haben sein fam
    to be a good \lay gut im Bett sein fam
    4. (period for producing eggs) Legezeit f
    ▪ to be in \lay Legezeit haben
    II. vt
    <laid, laid>
    1. (spread)
    ▪ to \lay sth on [or over] sth etw auf etw akk legen [o über etw akk breiten]
    she laid newspaper over the floor sie deckte den Fußboden mit Zeitungen ab
    ▪ to \lay sth somewhere etw irgendwohin legen
    he laid his arm along the back of the sofa er legte seinen Arm auf den Sofarücken
    \lay your coats on the bed legt eure Mäntel auf dem Bett ab
    to \lay the blame on sb ( fig) jdn für etw akk verantwortlich machen
    to \lay emphasis [or stress] on sth etw betonen
    ▪ to \lay sth etw verlegen
    to \lay bricks mauern
    to \lay a cable/carpet ein Kabel/einen Teppich verlegen
    to \lay the foundations of a building das Fundament für ein Gebäude legen
    to \lay the foundations [or basis] for sth ( fig) das Fundament zu etw dat legen
    to \lay plaster Verputz auftragen
    ▪ to \lay sth etw herrichten; bomb, fire etw legen; the table decken
    to \lay plans Pläne schmieden
    to \lay a trail eine Spur legen
    to \lay a trap [for sb] [jdm] eine Falle stellen
    5. (render)
    to \lay sth bare [or flat] etw offenlegen
    to \lay sb bare [or flat] jdn bloßstellen
    to \lay sb low BOXING ( dated) jdn außer Gefecht setzen
    to \lay sb/sth open to an attack/to criticism jdn/etw einem Angriff/der Kritik aussetzen
    to \lay sb/sth open to ridicule jdn/etw der Lächerlichkeit preisgeben
    to \lay waste the land das Land verwüsten
    6. (deposit)
    to \lay an egg ein Ei legen
    ▪ to \lay sth etw setzen [o verwetten]
    to \lay an amount on sth einen Geldbetrag auf etw akk setzen
    to \lay a bet on sth auf etw akk wetten
    to \lay sb ten to one that... mit jdm zehn zu eins darum wetten, dass...
    to \lay one's life/shirt on sth sein Leben/letztes Hemd auf etw akk verwetten
    8. (present)
    ▪ to \lay sth before sb jdm etw vorlegen, etw vor jdn bringen
    to \lay one's case before sb/sth jdm/etw sein Anliegen unterbreiten
    9. (assert)
    to \lay a charge against sb gegen jdn Anklage erheben
    to \lay claim to sth auf etw akk Anspruch erheben
    10. CARDS
    to \lay an ace/a queen ein Ass/eine Königin legen
    ▪ to \lay sb jdn umlegen sl [o derb aufs Kreuz legen]
    to get laid flachgelegt werden sl
    12.
    ▶ to \lay sth at sb's door esp BRIT, AUS jdn für etw akk verantwortlich machen
    ▶ to \lay sb's fears to rest jds Ängste zerstreuen
    ▶ to \lay [so much as] a finger [or hand] on sb jdn [auch nur] berühren
    ▶ to \lay a ghost einen [bösen] Geist beschwören [o bannen]
    ▶ to \lay the ghosts of the past Vergangenheitsbewältigung betreiben
    ▶ to \lay hands on sb Hand an jdn legen
    ▶ to \lay one's hands on sth einer S. gen habhaft werden geh
    I'll see if I can \lay my hands on a copy for you ich schau mal, ob ich eine Kopie für dich ergattern kann fam
    ▶ to \lay sth on the line etw riskieren [o aufs Spiel setzen]
    ▶ to \lay it on the line for sb ( fam) es jdm klipp und klar sagen fam
    ▶ to \lay it [or sth] on [a bit thick [or with a trowel]] etwas übertreiben [o fam zu dick auftragen]
    ▶ to \lay sb to rest ( euph) jdn zur letzten Ruhe betten euph geh
    ▶ to \lay sb's fears/suspicions to rest jdn beschwichtigen
    ▶ to \lay sth on the table (present for discussion) etw auf den Tisch [o fam aufs Tapet] bringen; AM (suspend discussion of) etw aufschieben
    III. vi
    <laid, laid>
    hen [Eier] legen
    * * *
    I [leɪ]
    n (LITER, MUS)
    Ballade f, Lied nt II
    adj
    Laien-

    lay opinion — die öffentliche Meinung, die Öffentlichkeit

    III pret See: of lie IV vb: pret, ptp laid
    1. n
    1) Lage f → land
    See:
    → land
    2) (sl)

    that's the best lay I ever had — das war die beste Nummer, die ich je gemacht habe (inf)

    2. vt
    1) (= place, put) legen (sth on sth etw auf etw acc); wreath niederlegen

    I never laid a hand on him — ich habe ihn überhaupt nicht angefasst, ich habe ihm überhaupt nichts getan

    he took all the money he could lay his hands on — er nahm alles Geld, das ihm in die Finger kam (inf)

    2) bricks, foundations, track legen; concrete gießen; cable, mains, pipes verlegen; road bauen, anlegen; carpet, lino (ver)legen
    3) (= prepare) fire herrichten; (esp Brit) table decken; mines, ambush legen; trap aufstellen; plans schmieden

    to lay the table for breakfast/lunch (esp Brit) — den Frühstücks-/Mittagstisch decken

    4) (non-material things) burden auferlegen (on sb jdm)

    to lay the blame for sth on sb/sth — jdm/einer Sache die Schuld an etw (dat) geben

    to lay responsibility for sth on sb —

    the stress which he lays on it — der Nachdruck, den er darauf legt

    5) (= bring forward) complaint vorbringen (before bei); accusation erheben

    he laid out his case before them — er trug ihnen seinen Fall vor

    6) dust binden; ghost austreiben; fear zerstreuen; doubts beseitigen
    See:
    → low
    7) eggs (hen) legen; (fish, insects) ablegen
    8) bet abschließen; money setzen

    I lay you a fiver on it! —

    I'll lay you that... — ich wette mit dir, dass...

    I'll lay you anything... — ich gehe mit dir jede Wette ein...

    9) (sl)

    he just wants to get laid — er will nur bumsen (inf)

    3. vi
    (hen) legen
    * * *
    lay1 [leı]
    A s
    1. ( besonders geografische) Lage:
    the lay of the land fig bes US die Lage (der Dinge)
    2. Schicht f, Lage f
    3. Schlag m (beim Tauwerk)
    4. Plan m
    5. umg Job m, Beschäftigung f, Tätigkeit f
    6. US
    a) Preis m
    b) (Verkaufs)Bedingungen pl
    7. sl
    a) she’s an easy lay die ist leicht zu haben, die geht mit jedem ins Bett;
    she’s a good lay sie ist gut im Bett
    b) Nummer f vulg (Geschlechtsverkehr):
    have a lay eine Nummer machen oder schieben vulg
    B v/t prät und pperf laid [leıd]
    1. legen:
    lay bricks mauern;
    lay a bridge eine Brücke schlagen;
    lay a cable ein Kabel (ver)legen;
    lay a carpet einen Teppich verlegen;
    lay troops Truppen einquartieren oder in Quartier legen (on bei);
    lay a wreath einen Kranz niederlegen (at an dat); → Verbindungen mit den entsprechenden Substantiven
    2. Eier legen: → egg1 A 1
    3. fig legen, setzen:
    lay an ambush einen Hinterhalt legen;
    lay one’s hopes on seine Hoffnungen setzen auf (akk);
    lay an offside trap SPORT eine Abseitsfalle aufbauen;
    the scene is laid in Rome der Schauplatz oder Ort der Handlung ist Rom, das Stück etc spielt in Rom;
    lay the whip to sb’s back obs jemanden auspeitschen; → stress B 1
    4. (her)richten, anordnen, den Tisch decken:
    lay the fire das Feuer (im Kamin) anlegen;
    lay lunch den Tisch zum Mittagessen decken; → place A 1
    5. belegen, auslegen ( beide:
    with mit):
    6. Farbe etc auftragen
    7. (before) vorlegen (dat), bringen (vor akk):
    lay one’s case before a commission
    8. geltend machen, erheben, vorbringen: → claim C 1, information 7 b
    9. einen Schaden etc festsetzen (at auf akk)
    10. eine Schuld etc zuschreiben, zur Last legen ( beide:
    to dat)
    11. a) eine Steuer auferlegen (on dat)
    b) eine Strafe, ein Embargo etc verhängen (on über akk)
    12. einen Plan schmieden, ersinnen
    13. a) etwas wetten
    b) setzen auf (akk)
    14. niederwerfen, -strecken, zu Boden strecken
    15. Getreide etc zu Boden drücken, umlegen (Wind etc)
    16. die Wogen etc glätten, beruhigen, besänftigen:
    the wind is laid der Wind hat sich gelegt
    17. Staub löschen
    18. einen Geist bannen, beschwören:
    lay the ghosts of the past fig Vergangenheitsbewältigung betreiben
    19. einen Stoff etc glätten, glatt pressen
    20. SCHIFF Kurs nehmen auf (akk), ansteuern
    21. MIL ein Geschütz richten
    22. sl eine Frau aufs Kreuz legen (mit einer Frau schlafen)
    C v/i
    1. (Eier) legen
    2. wetten
    3. lay about one (wild) um sich schlagen ( with mit);
    lay into sb über jemanden herfallen (auch mit Worten)
    4. lay to (energisch) an eine Sache rangehen umg
    5. lay for sl jemandem auflauern
    6. lay off umg
    a) jemanden, etwas in Ruhe lassen
    b) aufhören mit:
    lay off it! hör auf (damit)!
    7. sl liegen
    lay2 [leı] prät von lie2
    lay3 [leı] adj Laien…:
    a) REL weltlich
    b) laienhaft, nicht fachmännisch:
    to the lay mind für den Laien(verstand); → vicar 1
    lay4 [leı] s poet Lied n, Weise f
    * * *
    I adjective
    1) (Relig.) laikal; Laien[bruder, -schwester, -predigt]
    2) (inexpert) laienhaft
    II 1. transitive verb,
    1) legen, [ver]legen [Teppichboden, Rohr, Gleis, Steine, Kabel, Leitung]; legen [Parkett, Fliesen, Fundament]; anlegen [Straße, Gehsteig]; see also hand 1. 1)
    2) (fig.)

    lay one's plans/ideas before somebody — jemandem seine Pläne/Vorstellungen unterbreiten; see also blame 2.; open 1. 4)

    3) (impose) auferlegen [Verantwortung, Verpflichtung] (on Dat.)

    I'll lay you five to one that... — ich wette mit dir fünf zu eins, dass...

    lay a wager on something — eine Wette auf etwas (Akk.) abschließen; auf etwas (Akk.) wetten

    6) (Biol.) legen [Ei]
    7) (devise) schmieden [Plan]; bannen [Geist, Gespenst]
    8) (sl.): (copulate with)

    lay a woman — eine Frau vernaschen od. aufs Kreuz legen (salopp)

    2. noun
    (sl.): (sexual partner)

    she's a good/an easy lay — sie ist gut im Bett/steigt mit jedem ins Bett (ugs.)

    Phrasal Verbs:
    III
    see lie II 2.
    * * *
    v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: laid)
    = legen v.
    setzen v.
    stellen v.

    English-german dictionary > lay

  • 8 lay

    I
    1. lei past tense, past participle - laid; verb
    1) (to place, set or put (down), often carefully: She laid the clothes in a drawer / on a chair; He laid down his pencil; She laid her report before the committee.) poner, colocar
    2) (to place in a lying position: She laid the baby on his back.) tender
    3) (to put in order or arrange: She went to lay the table for dinner; to lay one's plans / a trap.) preparar
    4) (to flatten: The animal laid back its ears; The wind laid the corn flat.) tender; allanar; alisar
    5) (to cause to disappear or become quiet: to lay a ghost / doubts.) calmar, aquietar
    6) ((of a bird) to produce (eggs): The hen laid four eggs; My hens are laying well.) poner
    7) (to bet: I'll lay five pounds that you don't succeed.) apostar
    •

    2. verb
    (to put, cut or arrange in layers: She had her hair layered by the hairdresser.) dividir en capas
    - lay-by
    - layout
    - laid up
    - lay aside
    - lay bare
    - lay by
    - lay down
    - lay one's hands on
    - lay hands on
    - lay in
    - lay low
    - lay off
    - lay on
    - lay out
    - lay up
    - lay waste
    II see lie II
    III lei adjective
    1) (not a member of the clergy: lay preachers.) laico
    2) (not an expert or a professional (in a particular subject): Doctors tend to use words that lay people don't understand.) lego, no profesional
    •

    IV lei noun
    (an epic poem.) romance
    lay1 vb poner
    will you lay the table? ¿quieres poner la mesa?
    lay2 vb
    she lay unconscious on the floor yacía en el suelo, inconsciente
    en el sentido de yacer, estar tumbado
    tr[leɪ]
    1 SMALLRELIGION/SMALL laico,-a, seglar
    2 (non-professional) lego,-a, no profesional
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    lay brother hermano lego
    lay figure maniquí
    lay preacher predicador,-ra seglar
    lay sister hermana lega
    ————————
    tr[leɪ]
    1 SMALLLITERATURE/SMALL (ballad) romance nombre masculino
    ————————
    tr[leɪ]
    1→ link=lie lie{ 2
    ————————
    tr[leɪ]
    transitive verb (pt & pp laid tr[leɪd])
    1 (gen) poner, colocar; (spread out) extender
    2 (bricks, carpet) poner; (cable, pipe) tender; (foundations, basis) echar; (bomb) colocar
    3 (prepare) preparar; (curse) lanzar
    4 (eggs) poner
    5 (bet) apostar
    6 (charge) formular
    7 taboo follar
    1 (hen) poner huevos
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    to be a great lay taboo ser muy bueno,-a en la cama
    to be laid low estar enfermo,-a ( with, de)
    to be laid up tener que guardar cama
    to lay claim to something hacer valer su derecho a algo
    to lay down the law dictar la ley
    to lay emphasis on something hacer hincapié en algo
    to lay it on / lay it on a bit thick familiar cargar la mano, cargar las tintas 2 (praise) hacer la pelota
    to lay one on somebody SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL familiar hacerle una jugarreta a alguien
    to lay open to... exponer a...
    to lay something flat derribar algo
    to lay something on the line (make clear) dejar algo bien claro 2 (risk) arriesgar
    to lay the table poner la mesa
    to lay the blame on somebody echar la culpa a alguien
    to lay waste to arrasar, asolar
    the lay of the land SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL la topografía
    lay ['leɪ] vt, laid ['leɪd] ; laying
    1) place, put: poner, colocar
    she laid it on the table: lo puso en la mesa
    to lay eggs: poner huevos
    2) : hacer
    to lay a bet: hacer una apuesta
    3) impose: imponer
    to lay a tax: imponer un impuesto
    to lay the blame on: echarle la culpa a
    4)
    to lay out present: presentar, exponer
    he laid out his plan: presentó su proyecto
    5)
    to lay out design: diseñar (el trazado de)
    lay pp lie
    lay adj
    secular: laico, lego
    lay n
    1) : disposición f, configuración f
    the lay of the land: la configuración del terreno
    2) ballad: romance m, balada f
    adj.
    • laical adj.
    • laico, -a adj.
    • lego, -a adj.
    • seglar adj.
    n.
    • disposición s.f.
    • situación s.f.
    pret.
    (Preterito definido de "to lie")
    v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: laid) = acabar con v.
    • acostar v.
    • derribar v.
    • poner v.
    (§pres: pongo, pones...) pret: pus-
    pp: puesto
    fut/c: pondr-•)

    I leɪ
    past of lie II II

    II
    1.
    (past & past p laid) transitive verb
    1) (put, place) poner*
    2) (arrange, put down in position) \<\<bricks/carpet\>\> poner*, colocar*; \<\<cable/pipes\>\> tender*, instalar; \<\<mines\>\> sembrar*
    3) ( prepare) \<\<trap/ambush\>\> tender*; \<\<plans\>\> hacer*

    to lay the table — poner* la mesa

    4) (present, put forward)

    to lay a complaint against somebody — formular or presentar una queja contra alguien; claim I 2)

    5) ( impose)

    to lay a burden/fine on somebody — imponer* una carga sobre/una multa a alguien; see also blame II a), stress I 2) a), emphasis

    to lay somebody low: he was laid low by malaria — estuvo postrado con malaria

    7) ( Zool)

    to lay eggs — \<\<bird/reptile\>\> poner* huevos; \<\<fish/insects\>\> desovar*

    8) \<\<bet\>\> hacer*; \<\<money\>\> apostar*; odds 1)
    9) ( to have sex with) (sl)

    2.
    vi
    1) \<\<hen\>\> poner* huevos
    2) (crit) lie II II
    •
    Phrasal Verbs:

    III
    adjective (before n)
    a) ( secular) ( Relig) <organization/education> laico

    lay preacher — predicador, -dora m,f seglar

    the lay reader — el lector profano en la materia, el lector no especializado


    IV
    noun (sl)

    he's/she's a good lay — es muy bueno/buena en la cama (fam)


    I [leɪ]
    1. VT
    (pt, pp laid)
    1) (=place, put) poner, colocar; [+ carpet, lino] poner, extender; [+ bricks] poner, colocar; [+ pipes] (in building) instalar; [+ cable, mains, track, trap] tender; [+ foundations] echar; [+ foundation stone] colocar; [+ bomb, explosives] colocar; [+ mines] sembrar

    • I haven't laid eyes on him for years — hace años que no lo veo

    • I didn't lay a finger on it! — ¡no lo toqué!

    • I don't know where to lay my hands on... — no sé dónde echar mano a or conseguir...

    • to lay sth over or on sth — extender algo encima de algo

    2) (=prepare) [+ fire] preparar; [+ plans] hacer

    • to lay the table — (Brit) poner la mesa

    - the best laid plans
    3) (=present) [+ plan, proposal] presentar ( before a); [+ accusation, charge] hacer; [+ complaint] formular, presentar

    • to lay a claim before sb — presentar una reivindicación a algn

    • to lay the facts before sb — presentar los hechos a algn

    charge 1., 1), claim 1., 2)
    4) (=attribute) [+ blame] echar; [+ responsibility] atribuir (on a)
    5) (=flatten, suppress) [+ corn] abatir, encamar; [+ dust] matar; [+ doubts, fears] acallar; [+ ghost] conjurar
    6) (=cause to be)

    • to lay a town flat — arrasar or destruir una ciudad

    • he has been laid low with flu — la gripe lo ha tenido en cama

    • to lay o.s. open to attack/criticism — exponerse al ataque/a la crítica

    • to be laid to rest — ser enterrado

    7) [+ bet] hacer; [+ money] apostar (on a)

    I'll lay you a fiver on it! — ¡te apuesto cinco libras a que es así!

    to lay that... — apostar a que...

    odds
    8) [+ egg] [bird, reptile] poner; [fish, amphibian, insect] depositar

    it lays its eggs on/in... — [fish, amphibian, insect] deposita los huevos or desova en...

    9) ** (=have sex with) tirarse a ***, follarse a (Sp) ***
    2.
    VI [hen] poner (huevos)
    3. N
    1) [of countryside, district etc] disposición f, situación f

    the lay of the land — (US) la configuración del terreno; (fig) la situación, el estado de las cosas

    2)

    hen in lay — gallina f ponedora

    3) **
    4) *** (=act) polvo *** m
    4.
    CPD

    lay days NPL — (Comm) días mpl de detención or inactividad


    II
    [leɪ]
    PT of lie II, 1., 1)
    III [leɪ]
    1.
    ADJ (Rel) laico, lego, seglar; (=non-specialist) lego, profano, no experto
    2.
    CPD

    lay brother N — (Rel) donado m, lego m, hermano m lego

    lay person N — (Rel) lego(-a) m / f; (=non-specialist) profano(-a) m / f

    lay preacher N — predicador(a) m / f laico(-a)

    lay reader N — (Rel) persona laica encargada de conducir parte de un servicio religioso

    lay sister N — (Rel) donada f, lega f


    IV
    [leɪ]
    N (Mus, Literat) trova f, canción f
    * * *

    I [leɪ]
    past of lie II II

    II
    1.
    (past & past p laid) transitive verb
    1) (put, place) poner*
    2) (arrange, put down in position) \<\<bricks/carpet\>\> poner*, colocar*; \<\<cable/pipes\>\> tender*, instalar; \<\<mines\>\> sembrar*
    3) ( prepare) \<\<trap/ambush\>\> tender*; \<\<plans\>\> hacer*

    to lay the table — poner* la mesa

    4) (present, put forward)

    to lay a complaint against somebody — formular or presentar una queja contra alguien; claim I 2)

    5) ( impose)

    to lay a burden/fine on somebody — imponer* una carga sobre/una multa a alguien; see also blame II a), stress I 2) a), emphasis

    to lay somebody low: he was laid low by malaria — estuvo postrado con malaria

    7) ( Zool)

    to lay eggs — \<\<bird/reptile\>\> poner* huevos; \<\<fish/insects\>\> desovar*

    8) \<\<bet\>\> hacer*; \<\<money\>\> apostar*; odds 1)
    9) ( to have sex with) (sl)

    2.
    vi
    1) \<\<hen\>\> poner* huevos
    2) (crit) lie II II
    •
    Phrasal Verbs:

    III
    adjective (before n)
    a) ( secular) ( Relig) <organization/education> laico

    lay preacher — predicador, -dora m,f seglar

    the lay reader — el lector profano en la materia, el lector no especializado


    IV
    noun (sl)

    he's/she's a good lay — es muy bueno/buena en la cama (fam)

    English-spanish dictionary > lay

  • 9 stress

    {stres}
    I. 1. натиск, напор, напрежение, усилие
    times of STRESS тежки/трудни времена, усилно време
    by STRESS of weather поради лошо време/буря
    by/under the STRESS of под въздействието на
    under STRESS of circumstances по силата на обстоятелствата
    2. тежeст, гнет
    3. подчертаване, изтъкване, наблягане, емфаза, важност, значение
    to lay STRESS (up) on something придавам голямо/особено значение на, наблягам много на, подчертавам силно
    4. тех. натоварване, усилие, налягане
    STRESS limit пределно напрежение
    tractive STRESS теглителна сила
    5. фон. (знак за) ударение/ударена сричка
    6. муз. акцент
    7. псих. стрес
    II. 1. подчертавам, наблягам на
    2. чета/изричам с ударение, слагам/поставям фонетично и пр. ударение
    3. подлагам на механическо/физическо/умствено и пр. натоварване/напрежение
    * * *
    {stres} n 1. натиск; напор; напрежение; усилие; times of stress теж(2) {stres} v 1. подчертавам, наблягам на; 2. чета/изричам с у
    * * *
    ударение; акцентувам; важност; давление; емфаза; значение; натиск; наблягам; наблягане;
    * * *
    1. by stress of weather поради лошо време/буря 2. by/under the stress of под въздействието на 3. i. натиск, напор, напрежение, усилие 4. ii. подчертавам, наблягам на 5. stress limit пределно напрежение 6. times of stress тежки/трудни времена, усилно време 7. to lay stress (up) on something придавам голямо/особено значение на, наблягам много на, подчертавам силно 8. tractive stress теглителна сила 9. under stress of circumstances по силата на обстоятелствата 10. муз. акцент 11. подлагам на механическо/физическо/умствено и пр. натоварване/напрежение 12. подчертаване, изтъкване, наблягане, емфаза, важност, значение 13. псих. стрес 14. тежeст, гнет 15. тех. натоварване, усилие, налягане 16. фон. (знак за) ударение/ударена сричка 17. чета/изричам с ударение, слагам/поставям фонетично и пр. ударение
    * * *
    stress [stres] I. n 1. натиск; напрежение; давление; under \stressof circumstances по силата на обстоятелствата; 2. ез. ударение; ударена сричка; 3. емфаза, изтъкване; значение, важност; to lay ( put) \stress on подчертавам, наблягам; 4. тех. натоварване; усилие; 5. психол. стрес; II. v 1. наблягам на; подчертавам; 2. чета (изричам) с ударение; 3. тех. подлагам на въздействието на натоварвания.

    English-Bulgarian dictionary > stress

  • 10 stress

    stres 1. noun
    1) (the worry experienced by a person in particular circumstances, or the state of anxiety caused by this: the stresses of modern life; Her headaches may be caused by stress.) stress, (over)belastning
    2) (force exerted by (parts of) bodies on each other: Bridge-designers have to know about stress.) spenning
    3) (force or emphasis placed, in speaking, on particular syllables or words: In the word `widow' we put stress on the first syllable.) trykk
    2. verb
    (to emphasize (a syllable etc, or a fact etc): Should you stress the last syllable in `violin'?; He stressed the necessity of being punctual.) legge trykk på, betone, framheve
    - lay/put stress on
    betone
    --------
    ettertrykk
    --------
    stress
    --------
    trykk
    --------
    understreke
    I
    subst. \/stres\/
    1) ( psykologi) stress, psykisk belastning
    2) trykk, belastning
    3) vekt, ettertrykk, fremheving, understreking
    4) ( språkvitenskap) betoning, trykk, aksent
    5) ( språkvitenskap) trykksterk stavelse
    6) ( mekanikk) spenning
    7) ( mekanikk) trykk, belastning, påkjenning
    be suffering from stress være stresset, lide av stress
    lay stress on fremheve, betone, poengtere, understreke legge vekt på, tillegge stor betydning
    lay the main stress on legge hovedvekten på
    under\/by stress of something på grunn av noe, under påvirkning av noe
    II
    verb \/stres\/
    1) betone, fremheve, poengtere, understreke
    2) ( språkvitenskap) betone, legge trykk på
    3) ( mekanikk) belaste, utsette for trykk, påvirke
    4) ( psykologi) stresse
    5) belaste, stresse

    English-Norwegian dictionary > stress

  • 11 lay

    {lei}
    I. 1. кратка лирична песен, балада (с музикален съпровод)
    2. поет. песен на птици
    II. 1. светски, мирянски
    LAY brother/sister послушник/послушница
    LAY clerk църковен певец, псалт
    LAY reader мирянин, който чете части от службата в англиканската църква
    2. непрофесионален, несвързан с дадена професия
    to the LAY mind за неспециалиста
    LAY figure (дървен и пр.) манекен (на художник), безличен човек, нищожество, лит. схематичен образ
    III. вж. lie
    IV. 1. поставям, слагам, полагам
    to LAY an axe to сека, отсичам
    the action is laid in... действието става/се развива в
    2. събарям, повалям (обик. с adv)
    to LAY low (in the dust) повалям, събарям
    3. правя (посеви) да полегнат (за дъжд, вятър)
    4. обик. pass слягам се, полягам, правя да спадне/да стихне/да се уталожи (вятър, вълни. прах)
    5. прен. разпръсвам, разсейвам (страх, опасения), изгонвам (дух)
    6. нося, снасям (яйца)
    7. слагам (маса), постилам
    8. залагам
    обзалагам се, държа бас (that че)
    9. воен. насочвам (оръдие)
    10. излагам, поставям (въпрос, факти) (before)
    11. юр. подавам (тъжба, жалба), предявявам (права)
    12. Налагам (наказание, данък, глоба и пр.) (on, upon)
    13. приписвам (вина и пр.), обвинявам
    to LAY the blame on хвърлям вината върху
    to LAY an accusation against обвинявам
    the theft was laid to him кражбата бе приписана на него
    to LAY something at someone's door/to someone's charge държа някого отговорен за нещо, обвинявам някого в нещо
    14. стр. полагам (основи), редя (тухли), слагам (мазилка)
    15. трасирам, поставям (жп линия)
    16. правя, начертавам (план)
    17. мор. начертавам, определям (курс на кораб)
    18. стъквам, наклаждам (огън)
    19. поставям/докарвам в дадено състояние
    to LAY open оставям незащитен, откривам, разкривам, разобличавам, демаскирам
    to LAY oneself open to излагам се на (критика и пр.)
    20. бия, удрям
    нанасям (удари, бой) (on)
    to LAY about one удрям, гдето завърна, нанасям безразборно удари
    21. усуквам (въже)
    22. мор. изгубвам от погледа си, оставям зад хоризонта
    23. sl. сношавам се с, свалям (жена)
    24. неправилна употреба на lie лягам
    lay aside слагам настрана (и прен.), отделям, определям, скътвам (за някаква цел), освобождавам се от, изоставям (навик, грижи, предразсъдъци и пр.), изоставям, пренебрегвам
    lay away слагам настрана, прибирам, скътвам, пестя
    обик. pass погребвам
    lay by lay aside
    lay down слагам (и оръжие), слагам да легне
    to LAY oneself down лягам си, напускам, отказвам се от (пост), губя (надежда), залагам (пари), жертвувам, отдавам (живота си), (започвам да) строя (кораб, железница)
    V. 1. (раз) положение, релеф (на местност, терен)
    2. начин, по който е усукано (въже)
    3. sl. работа, занимание, начин на действие (особ. на крадец)
    4. дял от печалбите (при китоловна експедиция)
    5. sl. полово сношение, жена (при полово сношение)
    6. снасяне на яйца
    to come into LAY започвам да снасям яйца (за кокошка)
    in LAY която носи яйца (за кокошка)
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    {lei} n 1. кратка лирична песен; балада (с музикален съпровод); 2(2) {lei} а 1. светски, мирянски; lay brother/sister послушник/посл{3} {lei} вж. lie.{4} {lei} v (laid {leid}) 1. поставям, слагам, полагам; to lay an{5} {lei} n 1. (раз)положение, релеф (на местност, терен); 2. нач
    * * *
    стеля; събарям; снасям; свалям; слагам; релеф; светски; поставям; бия; залагам; мирянски; мирски;
    * * *
    1. 1 Налагам (наказание, данък, глоба и пр.) (on, upon) 2. 1 мор. начертавам, определям (курс на кораб) 3. 1 поставям/докарвам в дадено състояние 4. 1 правя, начертавам (план) 5. 1 приписвам (вина и пр.), обвинявам 6. 1 стр. полагам (основи), редя (тухли), слагам (мазилка) 7. 1 стъквам, наклаждам (огън) 8. 1 трасирам, поставям (жп линия) 9. 1 юр. подавам (тъжба, жалба), предявявам (права) 10. 2 sl. сношавам се с, свалям (жена) 11. 2 мор. изгубвам от погледа си, оставям зад хоризонта 12. 2 неправилна употреба на lie лягам 13. 2 усуквам (въже) 14. 20. бия, удрям 15. i. кратка лирична песен, балада (с музикален съпровод) 16. ii. светски, мирянски 17. iii. вж. lie 18. in lay която носи яйца (за кокошка) 19. iv. поставям, слагам, полагам 20. lay aside слагам настрана (и прен.), отделям, определям, скътвам (за някаква цел), освобождавам се от, изоставям (навик, грижи, предразсъдъци и пр.), изоставям, пренебрегвам 21. lay away слагам настрана, прибирам, скътвам, пестя 22. lay brother/sister послушник/послушница 23. lay by lay aside 24. lay clerk църковен певец, псалт 25. lay down слагам (и оръжие), слагам да легне 26. lay figure (дървен и пр.) манекен (на художник), безличен човек, нищожество, лит. схематичен образ 27. lay reader мирянин, който чете части от службата в англиканската църква 28. sl. полово сношение, жена (при полово сношение) 29. sl. работа, занимание, начин на действие (особ. на крадец) 30. the action is laid in... действието става/се развива в 31. the theft was laid to him кражбата бе приписана на него 32. to come into lay започвам да снасям яйца (за кокошка) 33. to lay about one удрям, гдето завърна, нанасям безразборно удари 34. to lay an accusation against обвинявам 35. to lay an axe to сека, отсичам 36. to lay low (in the dust) повалям, събарям 37. to lay oneself down лягам си, напускам, отказвам се от (пост), губя (надежда), залагам (пари), жертвувам, отдавам (живота си), (започвам да) строя (кораб, железница) 38. to lay oneself open to излагам се на (критика и пр.) 39. to lay open оставям незащитен, откривам, разкривам, разобличавам, демаскирам 40. to lay something at someone's door/to someone's charge държа някого отговорен за нещо, обвинявам някого в нещо 41. to lay the blame on хвърлям вината върху 42. to the lay mind за неспециалиста 43. v. (раз) положение, релеф (на местност, терен) 44. воен. насочвам (оръдие) 45. дял от печалбите (при китоловна експедиция) 46. залагам 47. излагам, поставям (въпрос, факти) (before) 48. нанасям (удари, бой) (on) 49. начин, по който е усукано (въже) 50. непрофесионален, несвързан с дадена професия 51. нося, снасям (яйца) 52. обзалагам се, държа бас (that че) 53. обик. pass погребвам 54. обик. pass слягам се, полягам, правя да спадне/да стихне/да се уталожи (вятър, вълни. прах) 55. поет. песен на птици 56. правя (посеви) да полегнат (за дъжд, вятър) 57. прен. разпръсвам, разсейвам (страх, опасения), изгонвам (дух) 58. слагам (маса), постилам 59. снасяне на яйца 60. събарям, повалям (обик. с adv)
    * * *
    lay v ( laid [leid]) I. 1. поставям, слагам, полагам; the action is laid in Ireland действието се развива в Ирландия; to \lay hold of хващам; to \lay hands on хващам, върша насилие над; to \lay stress on наблягам върху; 2. полагам, поставям (церемониално); ръкополагам; to \lay a wreath полагам венец; to \lay s.o. to rest полагам в гроба, погребвам; 3. събарям, повалям (обикн. с adv); to \lay low ( in the dust) повалям, събарям (и за болест); унизявам, оскърбявам; 4. правя ( посеви) да полегнат (за вятър, дъжд); обикн. pass слягам се, полягам; 5. правя да спадне, да стихне, да се уталожи (вятър, вълни); правя да не се вдига ( прах); прен. разпръсвам, разсейвам (страх, опасения); изгонвам ( привидения); 6. воен. насочвам ( оръдие); 7. излагам (въпрос, факти) ( before); юрид. подавам (тъжба, жалба); предявявам ( права); to \lay a charge against депозирам (предявявам) обвинение срещу; to \lay claim (to) претендирам, предявявам претенции (за); 8. слагам ( маса); постилам; 9. залагам; обзалагам се, държа бас ( that); 10. снасям; 11. налагам (наказание, данък, глоба и пр.) (on, upon); to \lay an embargo налагам ембарго; 12. приписвам, обвинявам; to \lay the blame on хвърлям вина върху; to \lay at (to) s.o.'s door (to s.o.'s charge) държа някого отговорен за, обвинявам в; 13. полагам ( основи); редя ( тухли); трасирам, поставям (жп линия); правя, начертавам ( план); начертавам, определям (курс, за кораб); 14. поставям, довеждам до дадено състояние; to \lay asleep ост. погребвам; убивам, изпращам на оня свят; to \lay bare разголвам ( гърди), разгърдвам се; разкривам; опустошавам ( страна); to lay s.o. to rest погребвам, полагам някого в гроба; to \lay o.'s heart bare разкривам сърцето си, говоря откровено; to \lay open оставам незащитен; откривам, разкривам; разобличавам, демаскирам; to \lay o.s. open to излагам се на; to \lay o.s. s.o. under obligation задължавам някого; 15. бия, удрям; нанасям ( удари) (on); to \lay about ( one) удрям където завърна; нанасям безразборно удари; 16. усуквам ( въже); 17. нанасям ( побой); 18. стъквам ( огън); 19. поставям, залагам ( капан); 20. sl грубо еба, съвкупявам се с (и get laid); II. lay pt от lie; III. lay adj 1. светски, мирски; \lay brother, sister послушник, послушница; \lay clerk черковен певец, псалт; 2. аматьорски, непрофесионален, несвързан с дадена професия; to the \lay mind за неспециалист; IV. lay [lei] n 1. кратка лирична песен; балада (с музикален акомпанимент); 2. поет. песен на птици; V. lay n 1. положение, разположение, релеф (на местност, терен); the \lay of the land както стоят нещата; 2. sl работа, занимание, занятие; специалност; that doesn't belong to my \lay това не е по моята част; 3. sl: a good \lay добра (добър) в леглото; an easy \lay лека жена, "дашна жена".

    English-Bulgarian dictionary > lay

  • 12 lay

    /lei/ * danh từ - bài thơ ngắn, bài vè ngắn - (thơ ca) bài hát, bài ca, bài thơ - (thơ ca) tiếng chim, hót - vị trí, phương hướng - đường nét (của bờ sông bờ biển) - (từ lóng) công việc =that doesn't belong to my lay+ cái đó không phải việc của tôi * ngoại động từ laid - xếp, để, đặt; sắp đặt, bố trí =to lay one's hand on someone's shouldder+ để tay lên vai ai =to lay a child to sleep+ đặt đứa bé nằm ngủ =to lay the foundation of socialism+ đặt nền móng cho chủ nghĩa xã hội =to lay a plant+ bố trí một kế hoạch =to lay a plot+ sắp đặt một âm mưu - bày, bày biện =to lay the table for dinner+ bày bàn ăn - làm xẹp xuống, làm lắng xuống, làm mất, làm hết =the rains has laid the dust+ mưa làm lắng bụi xuống =to lay someone's doubts+ làm ai hết nghi ngờ - làm rạp xuống (cây cối), phá hỏng =the storm laid the corps+ bão là rạp cả hoa màu, bão phá hỏng hoa màu - đặt vào, dẫn đến, đưa đến (một hoàn cảnh, một tình trạng) =his bad behaviour lays me under the necessity of punishing him+ cách xử sự xấu của hắn buộc tôi phải phạt hắn - trình bày, đưa ra =to lay the facts before the Commitee+ trình bày sự việc trước uỷ ban - quy (tội), đỗ (lỗi) =to lay all the blame on someone+ quy tất cả lỗi (trách nhiệm) vào ai - bắt phải chịu, đánh (thuế) =to lay heavy taxes on something+ đánh thuế nặng vào cái gì - trải lên, phủ lên =to lay a floor with a carpet+ trải thảm lên sàn - đánh, giáng (đòn) =to lay hard blows+ giáng những đòn nặng nề - đánh cược =to lay that...+ đánh cược răng... - hướng (đại bác) về phía - đẻ (chim) =hens lay eggs+ gà mái đẻ trứng - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) ăn nằm với, giao hợp với * nội động từ - nằm - đánh cược - đẻ trứng (gà) !to lay aside - gác sang một bên, không nghĩ tới =to lay aside one's sorrow+ gác nỗi buồn riêng sang một bên - dành dụm, để dành =to lay aside money for one's old age+ dành dụm tiền cho đến lúc tuổi già - bỏ, bỏ đi =to lay aside one's old habits+ bỏ những thói quen cũ đi !to lay away !to lay aside to lay before - trình bày, bày tỏ !to lay by !to lay aside to lay down - đặt nằm xuống, để xuống - cất (rượu) vào kho - hạ bỏ =to lay down one's arms+ hạ vũ khí, đầu hàng - chuyển (một miếng đất) thành đồng cỏ (để chăn nuôi) =to lay down land in (to, under, with) grass+ chuyển một miếng đất thành cánh đồng cỏ - hy sinh =to lay down one's life for the fatherland+ hy sinh tính mệnh cho tổ quốc - đánh cược, cược =to lay down on the result of the race+ đánh cược về kết quả cuộc chạy đua - sắp đặt, dự kiến, bắt đầu xây dựng =to lay down a railway+ bắt đầu xây dựng một đường xe lửa - đề ra, tuyên bố; xác nhận, thừa =I lay it down that this is a very intricate question+ tôi xác nhận đó là một vấn đề rất phức tạp !to lay for - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) nằm đợi !to lay in - dự trữ, để dành - (thông tục) đánh, quai, đấm tới tấp !to lay off - (hàng hải) lái ra xa bờ, tránh !ngừng (làm việc) - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) thải, đuổi, giãn (thợ) !to lay on - đánh, giáng đòn =to lay on hard blows+ giáng cho những đòn nặng nề - rải lên, phủ lên, quét lên =to lay on plaster+ phủ một lượt vữa, phủ vữa lên - đặt ống (dẫn hơi, dẫn nước...); đặt đường dây (điện) !to lay out - sắp đặt, bố trí (theo sơ đồ) - trình bày, phơi bày, đưa ra - trải ra - liệm (người chết) - tiêu (tiền) - (từ lóng) giết - dốc sức làm =to lay oneself out+ nổ lực, dốc hết sức làm (cái gì) !to lay over - trải lên, phủ lên !to lay up - trữ, để dành !to lay about one - đánh tứ phía !to lay bare - (xem) bare !to lay one's bones - gửi xương, gửi xác ở đâu !to lay somebody by the heels - (xem) heel !to lay captive - bắt giữ, cầm tù !to lay one's card on the table - (xem) card !to lay fast - nắm chặt, giữ chặt, không cho chạy thoát !to laythe fire - xếp củi để đốt !to lay great store upon (on) someone - đánh giá cao ai !to lay hands on - (xem) hand !to lay heads together - (xem) head !to lay hold of (on) - nắm chặt, giữ chặt, tóm, bắt - lợi dụng !to lay it on thick - (xem) thick !to lay an information agaisnt somebody - đệ đơn kiện ai !to lay one's hope on - đặt hy vọng vào !to lay open - tách vỏ ra !to lay siege to - bao vây !to lay under contribution - (xem) contribution !to lay stress on - nhấn mạnh !to lay something to heart - (xem) heart !to lay to rest (to sleep) - chôn !to lay under an obligation - làm cho (ai) phải chịu ơn !to lay under necessity - bắt buộc (ai) phải !to lay waste - tàu phá * tính từ - không theo giáo hội, phi giáo hội, thế tục - không chuyên môn =lay opinion+ ý kiến của người không chuyên môn * thời quá khứ của lie

    English-Vietnamese dictionary > lay

  • 13 lay

    < prod> (strand, rope: long-lay, regular-lay) ■ Schlag m
    < textil> (bobbin, former, spool) ■ Fadenverlegung f
    < textil> ■ Ladenschere f
    vt < gen> (e.g. cable, eggs, foundation, stress on something) ■ legen vt
    vt <tech.gen> (a bridge, rope) ■ schlagen vt
    vt <tech.gen> (e.g. line, pipe) ■ verlegen vt
    vt < join> (weld bead) ■ ziehen vt
    vt < mil> (mines) ■ auslegen vt

    English-german technical dictionary > lay

  • 14 klemtoon

    1 [accent] stress
    2 [eigen nadruk in een woord] stress ⇒ accent
    3 [figuurlijk] emphasis ⇒ stress
    ♦voorbeelden:
    1   de klemtoon verkeerd leggen • stress wrongly, use the wrong stress
    2   de klemtoon ligt op de eerste lettergreep • the stress/accent is on the first syllable
    3   de klemtoon leggen op iets • lay stress on something, emphasize/stress something

    Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > klemtoon

  • 15 de klemtoon leggen op iets

    de klemtoon leggen op iets
    lay stress on something, emphasize/stress something

    Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > de klemtoon leggen op iets

  • 16 der Akzent

    - {accent} trọng âm, dấu trọng âm, giọng, lời nói, lời lẽ, nhấn, dấu nhấn, sự phân biệt rõ rệt - {emphasis} sự nhấn mạnh, sự nhấn giọng, tầm quan trọng, sự bối rối, sự rõ nét = der Akzent (Grammatik) {stress}+ = der irische Akzent {brogue}+ = einen Akzent haben {to take an accent}+ = mit einem Akzent versehen {to accent}+ = auf etwas besonderen Akzent legen {to lay stress on something}+

    Deutsch-Vietnamesisch Wörterbuch > der Akzent

  • 17 poner

    v.
    1 to put.
    Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.
    Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.
    2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).
    le pusieron Mario they called him Mario
    le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam
    3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).
    4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).
    ¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)
    5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).
    ¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?
    6 to set up.
    ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop
    poner la mesa to lay the table
    7 to do up.
    han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style
    8 to put in.
    poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business
    poner algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bit
    poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) something
    Ponga más sal Put in more salt.
    9 to suppose.
    pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened
    pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days
    poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan
    10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)
    ¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?
    11 to lay (eggs) (ave).
    12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.
    13 to apply, to put on.
    Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.
    14 to lay eggs, to lay.
    La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.
    15 to say about.
    * * *
    Present Indicative
    pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.
    Past Indicative
    Future Indicative
    Conditional
    Present Subjunctive
    Imperfect Subjunctive
    Future Subjunctive
    Imperative
    pon (tú), ponga (él/Vd.), pongamos (nos.), poned (vos.), pongan (ellos/Vds.).
    Past Participle
    puesto,-a.
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    verb
    3) set
    4) set up, establish
    5) add
    6) switch on, put on
    7) lay
    •
    - ponerse
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    Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.
    1. VERBO TRANSITIVO
    1) (=colocar, situar) to put

    ¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?

    • poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side

    • ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back

    2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on
    3) (=añadir) to add

    ponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it

    4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put
    5) (=disponer, preparar)

    • poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table

    6) (=instalar)
    a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put in
    b) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish
    7) (=exponer)

    ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun

    8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play

    ¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?

    9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set

    • poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right

    • ponlo [más alto] — turn it up

    10) (=adoptar)

    ¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?

    • ¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!

    11) (=volver) + adj, adv to make

    para no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood

    ¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!

    12) (=servir)

    ¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?

    ¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?

    13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through

    ¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?

    14) (=exhibir)

    ¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?

    ¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?

    15) (=enviar) to send
    16) (=escribir) to put

    ¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?

    ¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?

    17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say

    ¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?

    18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, set

    nos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work

    • me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine

    19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise

    • le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything

    20) (=aportar, contribuir)
    [+ dinero]

    yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing

    21) (=invertir) to put in
    22) (=apostar)
    23) (=llamar) to call

    ¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?

    24) (=criticar, alabar)

    • te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss

    • ¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!

    • tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you

    25) (=tildar)

    • poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse

    26) (=suponer)

    • pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lottery

    poniendo que... — supposing that...

    27)

    • poner a algn [a] + infin —

    28)

    • poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro

    • poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro

    29) [en trabajo]

    • poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant

    30)
    31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay
    2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO
    1) [aves] to lay (eggs)
    2) (=apostar)
    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) ( colocar) to put

    lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

    b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put
    2) ( agregar) to put

    ¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

    ¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

    3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

    4) <inyección/supositorio> to give
    5)

    poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

    6)
    a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open
    b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install
    c) cerradura/armario to fit
    7) ave < huevo> to lay
    8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

    ¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

    póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

    ¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

    9)
    b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on
    10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take
    11)
    a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set
    b) ( oponer)

    no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

    a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

    c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

    ¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

    12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

    ¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

    le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

    13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send
    14) ( escribir) to put
    15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say
    16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

    ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

    ¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

    17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take
    18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)
    19) ( adoptar) cara/voz
    20)

    poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

    b)

    poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

    21) ( suponer)

    pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

    pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

    ponerle — (esp AmL)

    ¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

    22)
    a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

    puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

    b) (ajustar, graduar)
    23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

    ¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?

    2.
    vi gallina to lay
    3.
    1) ponerse v pron
    2)
    a) (refl) ( colocarse)

    pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

    ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

    ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

    se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

    se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

    b) (Esp) ( llegar)
    3) sol to set
    4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

    me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

    5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

    cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

    6)
    a) ( empezar)

    ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

    se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

    b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

    cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

    yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

    7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

    * * *
    = affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.
    Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.
    Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.
    Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.
    Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.
    Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.
    Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.
    Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.
    Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.
    Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.
    Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.
    Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.
    Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.
    Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.
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    * con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.
    * cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.
    * costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.
    * de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.
    * encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].
    * no poner en duda = be unquestioned.
    * poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.
    * poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.
    * poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.
    * poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.
    * poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.
    * poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.
    * poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.
    * poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.
    * poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.
    * poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.
    * poner a disposición = keep within + reach.
    * poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.
    * poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.
    * poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.
    * poner al alcance = bring within + reach.
    * poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.
    * poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.
    * poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.
    * poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.
    * poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.
    * poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.
    * poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.
    * poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.
    * poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.
    * poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.
    * poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.
    * poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.
    * poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.
    * poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.
    * poner al revés = upend.
    * poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.
    * poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.
    * poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.
    * poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.
    * poner a + Número = set to + Número.
    * poner aparte = set + apart.
    * poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.
    * poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.
    * poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.
    * poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.
    * poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.
    * poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.
    * poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).
    * poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.
    * poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.
    * poner carnada = bait.
    * poner cebo = bait.
    * poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.
    * poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.
    * poner delante de = lay before.
    * poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.
    * poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.
    * poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].
    * poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.
    * poner de pie = stand + upright.
    * poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.
    * poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.
    * poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.
    * poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.
    * poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.
    * poner el candado = padlock.
    * poner el centro de atención = put + focus.
    * poner el colofón final = bookend.
    * poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.
    * poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.
    * poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.
    * poner el énfasis = put + focus.
    * poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.
    * poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.
    * poner el precio = price.
    * poner el sello = stamp.
    * poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.
    * poner el sello de = rubber stamp.
    * poner empeño = strive.
    * poner en adobo = marinade.
    * poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.
    * poner en alquiler = rent out.
    * poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.
    * poner encima = top with.
    * poner en circulación = circulate.
    * poner en claro = clear up.
    * poner en cola = queue.
    * poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.
    * poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.
    * poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].
    * poner en cuarentena = quarantine.
    * poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.
    * poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.
    * poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.
    * poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.
    * poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.
    * poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.
    * poner en el haber de = credit.
    * poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.
    * poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.
    * poner en escena = stage.
    * poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.
    * poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.
    * poner énfasis = put + emphasis.
    * poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.
    * poner en forma = buff up.
    * poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.
    * poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).
    * poner en garantía = pawn.
    * poner en hielo = ice.
    * poner en juego = tap.
    * poner en la calle = evict.
    * poner en la pared = pin up.
    * poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.
    * poner en libertad = release from + jail.
    * poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.
    * poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.
    * poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.
    * poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.
    * poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.
    * poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.
    * poner en órbita = place into + orbit.
    * poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.
    * poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.
    * poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.
    * poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.
    * poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.
    * poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.
    * poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.
    * poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.
    * poner en préstamo = circulate.
    * poner en primer plano = foreground.
    * poner en relación = bring into + relationship.
    * poner en remojo = steep.
    * poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.
    * poner en riesgo = put at + risk.
    * poner en su sitio = put in + place.
    * poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.
    * poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.
    * poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.
    * poner entre corchetes = bracket.
    * poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.
    * poner entre paréntesis = bracket.
    * poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.
    * poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.
    * poner en venta = put on + sale.
    * poner esfuerzo = give + effort.
    * poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.
    * poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.
    * poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.
    * poner freno = curb.
    * poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.
    * poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.
    * poner guiones = hyphenate.
    * poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.
    * poner impuestos = impose + VAT.
    * poner la brida = bridle.
    * poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.
    * poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.
    * poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.
    * poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.
    * poner la fecha = date-stamp.
    * poner la mesa = lay + the table.
    * poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.
    * poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.
    * poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.
    * poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.
    * poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.
    * poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.
    * poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.
    * poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.
    * poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.
    * poner las esposas = handcuff.
    * poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.
    * ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.
    * ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.
    * ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.
    * ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.
    * ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.
    * poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.
    * poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.
    * poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.
    * poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.
    * poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.
    * poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.
    * poner más fuerte = crank up.
    * poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.
    * poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.
    * poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.
    * poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.
    * poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.
    * poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.
    * poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.
    * poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.
    * poner nervioso = rattle.
    * poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.
    * poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.
    * poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.
    * poner objeciones = object.
    * poner objeciones a = object to.
    * poner obstáculos = cramp.
    * poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.
    * poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.
    * poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.
    * poner parches = patch up, patch.
    * poner patas arriba = upend.
    * poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.
    * poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.
    * poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.
    * poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.
    * poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.
    * poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.
    * poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.
    * poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.
    * poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.
    * poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.
    * poner sal = salt.
    * ponerse = don, pull on, wax.
    * ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.
    * ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.
    * ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.
    * ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.
    * ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.
    * ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.
    * ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.
    * ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.
    * ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.
    * ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.
    * ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.
    * ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.
    * ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.
    * ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.
    * ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.
    * ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.
    * ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.
    * ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.
    * ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.
    * ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.
    * ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.
    * ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.
    * ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.
    * ponerse borroso = blur.
    * ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * ponerse + Color = go + Color.
    * ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.
    * ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.
    * ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.
    * ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.
    * ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.
    * ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).
    * ponerse del lado de = side with.
    * ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.
    * ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.
    * ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.
    * ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.
    * ponerse de parte de = side with.
    * ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.
    * ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.
    * ponerse de punta = stand out.
    * ponerse, el = donning, the.
    * ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.
    * ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.
    * ponerse en contacto = make + contact.
    * ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.
    * ponerse en contra de = turn against.
    * ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).
    * ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.
    * ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.
    * ponerse enfermo = get + sick.
    * ponerse en fila = line up.
    * ponerse en forma = get + fit.
    * ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.
    * ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.
    * ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.
    * ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).
    * ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.
    * ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.
    * ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.
    * ponerse en tensión = tense up.
    * ponerse firme = stand to + attention.
    * ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.
    * ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.
    * ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.
    * ponerse gallito = bluster.
    * ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.
    * ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.
    * ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.
    * ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.
    * ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).
    * ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.
    * ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.
    * ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.
    * ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.
    * ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.
    * ponerse marrón = turn + brown.
    * ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.
    * ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.
    * ponerse rígido = stiffen.
    * ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.
    * ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.
    * ponerse seriamente a = settle to.
    * ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.
    * ponerse tibio = pig out (on).
    * ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.
    * poner sobre aviso = alert to.
    * poner término a = put + paid to.
    * poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.
    * poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.
    * poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.
    * poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.
    * poner trabas = cramp.
    * poner una bomba = plant + bomb.
    * poner una demanda = face + legal action.
    * poner una denuncia = file + police report.
    * poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.
    * poner una nota en un sitio público = post.
    * poner una reclamación = appeal.
    * poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.
    * poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.
    * poner una tienda = pitch + tent.
    * poner un círculo alrededor = circle.
    * poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.
    * poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.
    * poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).
    * poner un poquito de picante = pep up.
    * poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.
    * poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.
    * poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.
    * poner y quitar = get on and off.
    * pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.
    * pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....
    * por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.
    * por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.
    * precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.
    * precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.
    * que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.
    * que pone obstáculos = obstructive.
    * quita o pon = give or take.
    * sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.
    * sin poner en escena = unproduced.
    * sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.
    * sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.
    * sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.
    * sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).
    * volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.
    * ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) ( colocar) to put

    lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

    b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put
    2) ( agregar) to put

    ¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

    ¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

    3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

    4) <inyección/supositorio> to give
    5)

    poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

    6)
    a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open
    b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install
    c) cerradura/armario to fit
    7) ave < huevo> to lay
    8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

    ¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

    póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

    ¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

    9)
    b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on
    10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take
    11)
    a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set
    b) ( oponer)

    no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

    a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

    c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

    ¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

    12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

    ¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

    le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

    13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send
    14) ( escribir) to put
    15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say
    16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

    ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

    ¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

    17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take
    18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)
    19) ( adoptar) cara/voz
    20)

    poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

    b)

    poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

    21) ( suponer)

    pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

    pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

    ponerle — (esp AmL)

    ¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

    22)
    a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

    puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

    b) (ajustar, graduar)
    23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

    ¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?

    2.
    vi gallina to lay
    3.
    1) ponerse v pron
    2)
    a) (refl) ( colocarse)

    pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

    ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

    ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

    se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

    se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

    b) (Esp) ( llegar)
    3) sol to set
    4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

    me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

    5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

    cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

    6)
    a) ( empezar)

    ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

    se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

    b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

    cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

    yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

    7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

    * * *
    = affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

    Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

    Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.
    Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.
    Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.
    Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.
    Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.
    Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.
    Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.
    Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.
    Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.
    Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.
    Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.
    Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.
    Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.
    * con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.
    * cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.
    * costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.
    * de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.
    * encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].
    * no poner en duda = be unquestioned.
    * poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.
    * poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.
    * poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.
    * poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.
    * poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.
    * poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.
    * poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.
    * poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.
    * poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.
    * poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.
    * poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.
    * poner a disposición = keep within + reach.
    * poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.
    * poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.
    * poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.
    * poner al alcance = bring within + reach.
    * poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.
    * poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.
    * poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.
    * poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.
    * poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.
    * poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.
    * poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.
    * poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.
    * poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.
    * poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.
    * poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.
    * poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.
    * poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.
    * poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.
    * poner al revés = upend.
    * poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.
    * poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.
    * poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.
    * poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.
    * poner a + Número = set to + Número.
    * poner aparte = set + apart.
    * poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.
    * poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.
    * poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.
    * poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.
    * poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.
    * poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.
    * poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).
    * poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.
    * poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.
    * poner carnada = bait.
    * poner cebo = bait.
    * poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.
    * poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.
    * poner delante de = lay before.
    * poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.
    * poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.
    * poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].
    * poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.
    * poner de pie = stand + upright.
    * poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.
    * poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.
    * poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.
    * poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.
    * poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.
    * poner el candado = padlock.
    * poner el centro de atención = put + focus.
    * poner el colofón final = bookend.
    * poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.
    * poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.
    * poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.
    * poner el énfasis = put + focus.
    * poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.
    * poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.
    * poner el precio = price.
    * poner el sello = stamp.
    * poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.
    * poner el sello de = rubber stamp.
    * poner empeño = strive.
    * poner en adobo = marinade.
    * poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.
    * poner en alquiler = rent out.
    * poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.
    * poner encima = top with.
    * poner en circulación = circulate.
    * poner en claro = clear up.
    * poner en cola = queue.
    * poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.
    * poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.
    * poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].
    * poner en cuarentena = quarantine.
    * poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.
    * poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.
    * poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.
    * poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.
    * poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.
    * poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.
    * poner en el haber de = credit.
    * poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.
    * poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.
    * poner en escena = stage.
    * poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.
    * poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.
    * poner énfasis = put + emphasis.
    * poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.
    * poner en forma = buff up.
    * poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.
    * poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).
    * poner en garantía = pawn.
    * poner en hielo = ice.
    * poner en juego = tap.
    * poner en la calle = evict.
    * poner en la pared = pin up.
    * poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.
    * poner en libertad = release from + jail.
    * poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.
    * poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.
    * poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.
    * poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.
    * poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.
    * poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.
    * poner en órbita = place into + orbit.
    * poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.
    * poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.
    * poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.
    * poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.
    * poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.
    * poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.
    * poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.
    * poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.
    * poner en préstamo = circulate.
    * poner en primer plano = foreground.
    * poner en relación = bring into + relationship.
    * poner en remojo = steep.
    * poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.
    * poner en riesgo = put at + risk.
    * poner en su sitio = put in + place.
    * poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.
    * poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.
    * poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.
    * poner entre corchetes = bracket.
    * poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.
    * poner entre paréntesis = bracket.
    * poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.
    * poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.
    * poner en venta = put on + sale.
    * poner esfuerzo = give + effort.
    * poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.
    * poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.
    * poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.
    * poner freno = curb.
    * poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.
    * poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.
    * poner guiones = hyphenate.
    * poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.
    * poner impuestos = impose + VAT.
    * poner la brida = bridle.
    * poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.
    * poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.
    * poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.
    * poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.
    * poner la fecha = date-stamp.
    * poner la mesa = lay + the table.
    * poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.
    * poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.
    * poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.
    * poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.
    * poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.
    * poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.
    * poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.
    * poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.
    * poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.
    * poner las esposas = handcuff.
    * poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.
    * ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.
    * ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.
    * ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.
    * ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.
    * ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.
    * poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.
    * poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.
    * poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.
    * poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.
    * poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.
    * poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.
    * poner más fuerte = crank up.
    * poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.
    * poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.
    * poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.
    * poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.
    * poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.
    * poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.
    * poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.
    * poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.
    * poner nervioso = rattle.
    * poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.
    * poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.
    * poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.
    * poner objeciones = object.
    * poner objeciones a = object to.
    * poner obstáculos = cramp.
    * poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.
    * poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.
    * poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.
    * poner parches = patch up, patch.
    * poner patas arriba = upend.
    * poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.
    * poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.
    * poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.
    * poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.
    * poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.
    * poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.
    * poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.
    * poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.
    * poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.
    * poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.
    * poner sal = salt.
    * ponerse = don, pull on, wax.
    * ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.
    * ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.
    * ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.
    * ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.
    * ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.
    * ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.
    * ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.
    * ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.
    * ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.
    * ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.
    * ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.
    * ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.
    * ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.
    * ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.
    * ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.
    * ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.
    * ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.
    * ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.
    * ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.
    * ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.
    * ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.
    * ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.
    * ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.
    * ponerse borroso = blur.
    * ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * ponerse + Color = go + Color.
    * ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.
    * ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.
    * ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.
    * ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.
    * ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.
    * ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).
    * ponerse del lado de = side with.
    * ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.
    * ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.
    * ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.
    * ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.
    * ponerse de parte de = side with.
    * ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.
    * ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.
    * ponerse de punta = stand out.
    * ponerse, el = donning, the.
    * ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.
    * ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.
    * ponerse en contacto = make + contact.
    * ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.
    * ponerse en contra de = turn against.
    * ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).
    * ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.
    * ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.
    * ponerse enfermo = get + sick.
    * ponerse en fila = line up.
    * ponerse en forma = get + fit.
    * ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.
    * ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.
    * ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.
    * ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).
    * ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.
    * ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.
    * ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.
    * ponerse en tensión = tense up.
    * ponerse firme = stand to + attention.
    * ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.
    * ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.
    * ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.
    * ponerse gallito = bluster.
    * ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.
    * ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.
    * ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.
    * ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.
    * ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.
    * ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).
    * ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.
    * ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.
    * ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.
    * ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.
    * ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.
    * ponerse marrón = turn + brown.
    * ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.
    * ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.
    * ponerse rígido = stiffen.
    * ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.
    * ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.
    * ponerse seriamente a = settle to.
    * ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.
    * ponerse tibio = pig out (on).
    * ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.
    * poner sobre aviso = alert to.
    * poner término a = put + paid to.
    * poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.
    * poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.
    * poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.
    * poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.
    * poner trabas = cramp.
    * poner una bomba = plant + bomb.
    * poner una demanda = face + legal action.
    * poner una denuncia = file + police report.
    * poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.
    * poner una nota en un sitio público = post.
    * poner una reclamación = appeal.
    * poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.
    * poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.
    * poner una tienda = pitch + tent.
    * poner un círculo alrededor = circle.
    * poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.
    * poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.
    * poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).
    * poner un poquito de picante = pep up.
    * poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.
    * poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.
    * poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.
    * poner y quitar = get on and off.
    * pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.
    * pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....
    * por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.
    * por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.
    * precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.
    * precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.
    * que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.
    * que pone obstáculos = obstructive.
    * quita o pon = give or take.
    * sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.
    * sin poner en escena = unproduced.
    * sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.
    * sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.
    * sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.
    * sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).
    * volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.
    * ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

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    poner [ E22 ]
    ■ poner (verbo transitivo)
    A
    1 colocar
    2 poner: anuncio, aviso
    B agregar
    C ropa, calzado etc
    D ‹inyección/supositorio›
    E poner la mesa
    F
    1 instalar, montar
    2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc
    3 poner: cerradura etc
    G poner: huevos
    H servir, dar
    A
    1 contribuir
    2 proporcionar
    B poner: atención, cuidado
    C
    1 imponer
    2 oponer
    3 adjudicar
    D poner: nombre
    E enviar
    F escribir
    G
    1 expresar por escrito
    2 impersonal
    H exhibir, dar
    I tardar
    A en un estado, una situación
    B poner: cara, voz, etc
    C
    1 hacer empezar
    2 poner a alguien de algo
    D suponer
    A
    1 conectar, encender
    2 ajustar, graduar
    B poner al teléfono
    ■ poner (verbo intransitivo)
    A
    1 apostar
    2 contribuir dinero
    B poner: gallinas
    C México: vulg
    ■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)
    A
    1 colocarse
    2 llegar
    B ponerse: el sol
    C ponerse: calzado etc
    A en un estado, una situación
    B
    1 empezar
    2 esforzarse, esmerarse
    3 contribuir dinero
    Sentido III ponerse al teléfono
    vt
    A
    1 (colocar) to put
    ¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?
    ¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?
    pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picture
    lo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced class
    ponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the door
    pon agua a calentar put some water on to boil
    2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put
    pusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaper
    B (agregar) to put
    ¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
    ¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?
    ¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?
    C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):
    ¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?
    le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dress
    D ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
    el dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injection
    E
    poner la mesa to lay o set the table
    F
    1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open
    puso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architect
    consiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving school
    les ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o home
    pusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in style
    le puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment
    2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install
    van a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers
    3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fit
    G «ave» ‹huevos› to lay
    H
    ( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?
    póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please
    ¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?
    A
    1 (contribuir):
    él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the labor
    pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each
    que cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford
    2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay on
    la empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the company
    B ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to take
    pon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doing
    no ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of work
    pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does
    C
    1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to set
    nos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questions
    2
    (oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objections
    a todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything
    3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give
    ¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?
    le pusieron un cero he got nought out of ten
    D (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give
    ¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!
    le pusieron Eva they called her Eva
    ¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?
    le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'
    E (enviar) ‹telegrama› to send; ‹carta› to mail ( AmE), to post ( BrE)
    F (escribir) to put
    no has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents in
    no sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o write
    puso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the list
    G ( esp Esp)
    el periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery
    mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note says
    allí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in
    ¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?
    H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)
    ‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?
    ¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?
    en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theater
    no pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmas
    I ( RPl) (tardar) to take
    el avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Aires
    de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to Salta
    A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):
    me pones nerviosa you're making me nervous
    ya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood
    ¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?
    lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward position
    nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened
    ¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!
    me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for me
    B (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›
    no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like that
    puso cara de enfado he looked annoyed
    puso voz de asustado he sounded scared
    C
    1
    (hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a diet
    poner a algn A + INF:
    tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to work
    lo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguez
    lo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions
    2 poner a algn DE algo:
    la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department
    lo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angel
    su padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boy
    siempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an example
    D
    (suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get back
    pon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?
    pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrong
    ponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours
    ¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200
    A
    1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put on
    pon un disco put on a record
    puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine
    todavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet
    2
    (ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven
    ¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?
    puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right time
    poner el motor a punto to tune up the engine
    B
    ( Esp) (al teléfono): en seguida le pongo I'm just putting you through o connecting you
    poner a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth
    ¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?
    ¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?
    ■ poner
    vi
    A
    1 ( Jueg) (apostar) to put in
    2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute
    ¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?
    B «gallina» to lay
    C ( Méx vulg) (copular) to score (sl)
    A
    1 ( refl)
    (colocarse): pongámonos un rato a la sombra let's sit ( o lie etc) in the shade for a while
    ponerse de pie to stand up, stand
    ponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's knees
    ponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the tree
    ponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountain
    a ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head
    2
    ( Esp) (llegar): en diez minutos nos ponemos allí we can be there in ten minutes
    B «sol» to set
    C ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on
    ponte el abrigo put your coat on
    no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear
    mi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothes
    ponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadow
    me puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklace
    A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):
    me puse furiosa I got very angry
    cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it
    adelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortable
    no te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad
    ¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!
    no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wild
    la vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensive
    B
    1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -ING
    se va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minute
    a ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start working
    se puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason
    2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effort
    si te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today
    3
    (CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)
    cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)
    yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)
    ( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
    dile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone
    * * *

     

    poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
    1


    ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
    poner una bomba to plant a bomb
    b) ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

    c) ‹ ropa› (+ me/te/le etc):


    2 ( agregar) to put
    3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
    4
    ◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table

    5 (instalar, montar)
    a) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

    b) ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

    c) ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

    6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
    7 (Esp) (servir, dar):
    ◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;

    ¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
    1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;

    2 ‹ atención› to pay;
    ‹cuidado/interés› to take;

    3
    a) ( imponer) ‹ deberes› to give, set;

    ‹examen/problema› to set;



    c) ( adjudicar) ‹ nota› to give

    4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
    ‹ ejemplo› to give;

    5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
    6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
    7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;
    ◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;

    ¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
    1
    a) (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn on, switch on, put on;

    ‹programa/canal› to put on;
    ‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;
    ◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

    b) (ajustar, graduar) ‹ despertador› to set;


    puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
    2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
    (en estado, situación) (+ compl):

    poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
    vi [ ave] to lay
    ponerse verbo pronominal
    1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
    ◊ pongámonos ahí let's stand (o sit etc) there;

    ponerse de pie to stand (up);
    ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
    2 [ sol] to set
    3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;

    1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):

    se puso triste she became sad;
    cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
    se puso como loco he went mad;
    ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
    2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;

    (Esp):

    poner verbo transitivo
    1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
    (seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
    2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
    3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
    poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
    4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
    5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
    6 (vestir) to put on
    7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
    8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
    9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
    10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
    no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
    11 TV Cine to put on, show
    12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
    13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
    ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
    ♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
    poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
    poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
    poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
    poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
    poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
    ' poner' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    activar
    - alinear
    - alta
    - alto
    - altura
    - antecedente
    - antena
    - arreglar
    - arrinconar
    - aunar
    - bandeja
    - brete
    - cabeza
    - calzar
    - caldo
    - calle
    - cara
    - cargar
    - carta
    - caso
    - cien
    - codificar
    - comprometer
    - confiar
    - coto
    - crecer
    - cuenco
    - cuestión
    - dejar
    - denuncia
    - depositar
    - descomponer
    - descubierta
    - descubierto
    - desesperar
    - diente
    - dirigir
    - discutir
    - distribuir
    - enchufar
    - enderezar
    - enervar
    - enfermar
    - enfrentar
    - enmascarar
    - entregar
    - entregarse
    - escenificar
    - escobilla
    - esmerarse
    English:
    acquaint
    - action
    - apply
    - arm
    - arrange
    - aside
    - best
    - blur
    - bond
    - box
    - bracket
    - bundle
    - bung
    - cap
    - cast
    - cheek
    - claim
    - code
    - collect
    - compromise
    - connect
    - cork
    - crack
    - cross
    - crown
    - curb
    - date
    - dip
    - discomfit
    - dishwasher
    - egg
    - end
    - endanger
    - excite
    - face
    - fault
    - feature
    - fetter
    - fill in
    - fit
    - fluster
    - follow up
    - forewarn
    - free
    - gather
    - get
    - glaze
    - go
    - gown
    - grin
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;
    me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;
    ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;
    pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;
    ¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;
    poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;
    poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;
    poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;
    hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog
    2. [ropa, zapatos, maquillaje]
    poner algo a alguien to put sth on sb;
    ponle este pañal al bebé put this Br nappy o US diaper on the baby
    3. [servir]
    ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;
    póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;
    ¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;
    póngame un kilo give me a kilo
    4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;
    poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;
    poner algo de mi/tu/ etc[m5]. parte to do my/your/ etc bit;
    poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;
    pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;
    hay que poner más cuidado con o [m5] en la ortografía you have to take more care over your spelling
    5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]
    poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;
    le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;
    ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;
    lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;
    el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;
    llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;
    pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;
    me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;
    poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent face
    6. [calificar]
    poner a alguien de algo to call sb sth;
    me pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;
    poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;
    poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sb
    7. [oponer]
    poner obstáculos a algo to hinder sth;
    poner pegas a algo to raise objections to sth
    8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;
    [multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;
    le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;
    me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;
    le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam
    9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;
    [conferencia] to make; Esp
    ¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;
    Esp
    no cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second
    10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;
    [despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;
    pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;
    pon el telediario put the news on;
    puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;
    ¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;
    ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it
    11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;
    anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;
    ¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;
    en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto
    12. [montar] to set up;
    poner la casa to set up home;
    poner un negocio to start a business;
    ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;
    han puesto una cocina nueva they've had a new Br cooker o US stove put in;
    hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;
    poner la mesa to lay the table;
    pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow
    13. [decorar] to do up;
    han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style
    14. [suponer] to suppose;
    pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;
    pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;
    poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;
    ¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days
    15. Esp [decir] to say;
    ¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?
    16. [escribir] to put;
    ¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?
    17. [huevo] to lay
    18. RP [demorar] to take;
    el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there
    19. Fam [excitar]
    esa actriz me pone that actress totally does it for me
    ♦ vi
    [gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)
    ♦ v impersonal
    Am Fam [parecer]
    se me pone que… it seems to me that…
    * * *
    <part puesto> v/t
    1 put;
    poner en marcha set in motion;
    pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that
    2 ropa put on
    3 ( añadir) put in
    4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on
    5 la mesa set
    6 ( escribir) put down
    7 en periódico, libro etc say;
    la crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews
    8 negocio set up
    9 telegrama send
    10 huevos lay
    11 AUTO marcha put the car in, move into
    12 dinero deposit
    13
    :
    poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;
    ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;
    * * *
    poner {60} vt
    1) colocar: to put, to place
    pon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table
    2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add
    3) : to put on (clothes)
    4) contribuir: to contribute
    5) escribir: to put in writing
    no le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it
    6) imponer: to set, to impose
    7) exponer: to put, to expose
    lo puso en peligro: she put him in danger
    8) : to prepare, to arrange
    poner la mesa: to set the table
    9) : to name
    le pusimos Ana: we called her Ana
    10) establecer: to set up, to establish
    puso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant
    11) instalar: to install, to put in
    siempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood
    13) : to turn on, to switch on
    14) suponer: to suppose
    pongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come
    15) : to lay (eggs)
    poner a : to start (someone doing something)
    lo puse a trabajar: I put him to work
    poner de : to place as
    la pusieron de directora: they made her director
    poner en : to put in (a state or condition)
    poner en duda: to call into question
    poner vi
    1) : to contribute
    2) : to lay eggs
    * * *
    poner vb
    1. (colocar) to put [pt. & pp. put]
    2. (ropa, etc) to put on
    3. (añadir) to put
    ¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?
    ¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?
    4. (escribir) to write [pt. wrote; pp. written] / to put
    5. (programar) to set [pt. & pp. set]
    6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on
    7. (establecer) to open
    8. (enviar) to send [pt. & pp. sent]
    9. (comunicar) to put through
    ¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?
    10. (decir) to say [pt. & pp. said]
    11. (proyectar) to be on
    ¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?
    12. (dar un nombre) to call
    13. (imponer) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]
    14. (servir) to give
    ¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?
    ¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?
    15. (aportar) to supply [pt. & pp. supplied] / to put in
    16. (suponer) to suppose / to say [pt. & pp. said]
    pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say...
    poner huevos to lay eggs [pt. & pp. laid]

    Spanish-English dictionary > poner

  • 18 énfasis

    m. s.&pl.
    emphasis, stress, accent.
    * * *
    ► nombre masculino & nombre femenino invariable
    1 emphasis, stress
    \
    dar énfasis a algo to emphasize something
    poner énfasis en algo to place emphasis on something, emphasize something, stress something
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) [en la entonación] emphasis
    2) (=insistencia) stress
    * * *
    masculino emphasis

    puso énfasis en este problema — she stressed o emphasized this problem

    * * *
    = emphasis [emphases, -pl.], thrust, accent, focus.
    Ex. Different devices for the organisation of knowledge place differing emphasis on the relative importance of these two objectives.
    Ex. The National IT plan proposes 7 building blocks each with a strategic thrust which will serve as the overall impetus for the national IT movement.
    Ex. The main accent is on primary raw materials, with particular emphasis on the extraction and use of uranium, and on the recycling of municipal and industrial wastes.
    Ex. Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.
    ----
    * cambiar el énfasis = shift + focus, shift + emphasis.
    * cambio de énfasis = shift of emphasis, shift in emphasis.
    * dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.
    * dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.
    * énfasis excesivo = overemphasis [over-emphasis].
    * énfasis nuevo = re-emphasis.
    * poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].
    * poner el énfasis = put + focus.
    * poner énfasis = put + emphasis.
    * poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.
    * * *
    masculino emphasis

    puso énfasis en este problema — she stressed o emphasized this problem

    * * *
    = emphasis [emphases, -pl.], thrust, accent, focus.

    Ex: Different devices for the organisation of knowledge place differing emphasis on the relative importance of these two objectives.

    Ex: The National IT plan proposes 7 building blocks each with a strategic thrust which will serve as the overall impetus for the national IT movement.
    Ex: The main accent is on primary raw materials, with particular emphasis on the extraction and use of uranium, and on the recycling of municipal and industrial wastes.
    Ex: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.
    * cambiar el énfasis = shift + focus, shift + emphasis.
    * cambio de énfasis = shift of emphasis, shift in emphasis.
    * dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.
    * dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.
    * énfasis excesivo = overemphasis [over-emphasis].
    * énfasis nuevo = re-emphasis.
    * poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].
    * poner el énfasis = put + focus.
    * poner énfasis = put + emphasis.
    * poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

    * * *
    emphasis
    puso especial énfasis en este problema she placed particular emphasis on this problem, she highlighted o stressed o emphasized this problem
    puso énfasis en la última sílaba he stressed the last syllable
    * * *

     

    énfasis sustantivo masculino
    emphasis;
    ◊ poner énfasis en algo to stress o emphasize sth

    énfasis m inv emphasis, stress: pon más énfasis en lo que dices, say it in a more emphatic tone
    puso el énfasis en la importancia de la huelga, he stressed the importance of the strike

    ' énfasis' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    subrayar
    - acento
    - cada
    - ir
    - semejante
    English:
    emphasis
    - stress
    - accent
    - do
    * * *
    énfasis nm inv
    1. [en la entonación] stress, emphasis
    2. [relieve, importancia] emphasis;
    poner énfasis en algo to emphasize sth
    3. [afectación] exaggerated emphasis
    * * *
    m emphasis;
    poner énfasis en emphasize, stress
    * * *
    énfasis nms & pl
    : emphasis
    * * *
    énfasis n emphasis [pl. emphases]

    Spanish-English dictionary > énfasis

  • 19 Akzent

    m; -(e)s, -e
    1. amerikanischer, bayrischer etc.: accent
    2. LING. (Betonung) accent, stress; (Betonungszeichen) accent; der Akzent liegt auf der ersten Silbe the stress is on the first syllable
    3. fig. stress; Akzente setzen set a course, indicate directions; neue Akzente setzen point the way to the future, set new trends
    * * *
    der Akzent
    stress; accent
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    Ak|zẹnt [ak'tsɛnt]
    m -(e)s, -e
    (= Zeichen, Aussprache) accent; (= Betonung auch) stress; (fig auch) emphasis, stress

    mit Akzent/französischem Akzent sprechen — to speak with an accent/a French accent

    legen (lit) — to stress sth, to put the stress or accent on sth; (fig auch) to emphasize sth

    dieses Jahr liegen die (modischen) Akzente bei... — this year the accent or emphasis is on...

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    der
    1) (a mark used to show the pronunciation of a letter in certain languages: Put an accent on the e in début.) accent
    2) (a special way of pronouncing words in a particular area etc: an American accent.) accent
    * * *
    Ak·zent
    <-[e]s, -e>
    [akˈtsɛnt]
    m
    1. (Aussprache) accent
    einen bestimmten \Akzent haben to have a certain [type of] accent
    mit \Akzent sprechen to speak with an accent
    2. LING (Zeichen) accent
    3. (Betonung) stress
    4. (Schwerpunkt) accent, emphasis
    den \Akzent auf etw akk legen to emphasize [or accentuate] sth
    \Akzente setzen (Vorbilder schaffen) to set [new] trends; (akzentuiert in bestimmter Weise) to emphasize [or stress] sth
    * * *
    der; Akzent[e]s, Akzente
    1) (Sprachw.) accent; (Betonung) accent; stress
    2) (Sprachmelodie, Aussprache) accent
    3) (Nachdruck, Gewicht) emphasis; stress

    den Akzent [besonders] auf etwas (Akk.) legen — lay or put [particular] emphasis or stress on something

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    Akzent m; -(e)s, -e
    1. amerikanischer, bayrischer etc: accent
    2. LING (Betonung) accent, stress; (Betonungszeichen) accent;
    der Akzent liegt auf der ersten Silbe the stress is on the first syllable
    3. fig stress;
    Akzente setzen set a course, indicate directions;
    neue Akzente setzen point the way to the future, set new trends
    * * *
    der; Akzent[e]s, Akzente
    1) (Sprachw.) accent; (Betonung) accent; stress
    2) (Sprachmelodie, Aussprache) accent
    3) (Nachdruck, Gewicht) emphasis; stress

    den Akzent [besonders] auf etwas (Akk.) legen — lay or put [particular] emphasis or stress on something

    * * *
    -e m.
    accent n.

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Akzent

  • 20 laid

    /lei/ * danh từ - bài thơ ngắn, bài vè ngắn - (thơ ca) bài hát, bài ca, bài thơ - (thơ ca) tiếng chim, hót - vị trí, phương hướng - đường nét (của bờ sông bờ biển) - (từ lóng) công việc =that doesn't belong to my lay+ cái đó không phải việc của tôi * ngoại động từ laid - xếp, để, đặt; sắp đặt, bố trí =to lay one's hand on someone's shouldder+ để tay lên vai ai =to lay a child to sleep+ đặt đứa bé nằm ngủ =to lay the foundation of socialism+ đặt nền móng cho chủ nghĩa xã hội =to lay a plant+ bố trí một kế hoạch =to lay a plot+ sắp đặt một âm mưu - bày, bày biện =to lay the table for dinner+ bày bàn ăn - làm xẹp xuống, làm lắng xuống, làm mất, làm hết =the rains has laid the dust+ mưa làm lắng bụi xuống =to lay someone's doubts+ làm ai hết nghi ngờ - làm rạp xuống (cây cối), phá hỏng =the storm laid the corps+ bão là rạp cả hoa màu, bão phá hỏng hoa màu - đặt vào, dẫn đến, đưa đến (một hoàn cảnh, một tình trạng) =his bad behaviour lays me under the necessity of punishing him+ cách xử sự xấu của hắn buộc tôi phải phạt hắn - trình bày, đưa ra =to lay the facts before the Commitee+ trình bày sự việc trước uỷ ban - quy (tội), đỗ (lỗi) =to lay all the blame on someone+ quy tất cả lỗi (trách nhiệm) vào ai - bắt phải chịu, đánh (thuế) =to lay heavy taxes on something+ đánh thuế nặng vào cái gì - trải lên, phủ lên =to lay a floor with a carpet+ trải thảm lên sàn - đánh, giáng (đòn) =to lay hard blows+ giáng những đòn nặng nề - đánh cược =to lay that...+ đánh cược răng... - hướng (đại bác) về phía - đẻ (chim) =hens lay eggs+ gà mái đẻ trứng - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) ăn nằm với, giao hợp với * nội động từ - nằm - đánh cược - đẻ trứng (gà) !to lay aside - gác sang một bên, không nghĩ tới =to lay aside one's sorrow+ gác nỗi buồn riêng sang một bên - dành dụm, để dành =to lay aside money for one's old age+ dành dụm tiền cho đến lúc tuổi già - bỏ, bỏ đi =to lay aside one's old habits+ bỏ những thói quen cũ đi !to lay away !to lay aside to lay before - trình bày, bày tỏ !to lay by !to lay aside to lay down - đặt nằm xuống, để xuống - cất (rượu) vào kho - hạ bỏ =to lay down one's arms+ hạ vũ khí, đầu hàng - chuyển (một miếng đất) thành đồng cỏ (để chăn nuôi) =to lay down land in (to, under, with) grass+ chuyển một miếng đất thành cánh đồng cỏ - hy sinh =to lay down one's life for the fatherland+ hy sinh tính mệnh cho tổ quốc - đánh cược, cược =to lay down on the result of the race+ đánh cược về kết quả cuộc chạy đua - sắp đặt, dự kiến, bắt đầu xây dựng =to lay down a railway+ bắt đầu xây dựng một đường xe lửa - đề ra, tuyên bố; xác nhận, thừa =I lay it down that this is a very intricate question+ tôi xác nhận đó là một vấn đề rất phức tạp !to lay for - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (từ lóng) nằm đợi !to lay in - dự trữ, để dành - (thông tục) đánh, quai, đấm tới tấp !to lay off - (hàng hải) lái ra xa bờ, tránh !ngừng (làm việc) - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) thải, đuổi, giãn (thợ) !to lay on - đánh, giáng đòn =to lay on hard blows+ giáng cho những đòn nặng nề - rải lên, phủ lên, quét lên =to lay on plaster+ phủ một lượt vữa, phủ vữa lên - đặt ống (dẫn hơi, dẫn nước...); đặt đường dây (điện) !to lay out - sắp đặt, bố trí (theo sơ đồ) - trình bày, phơi bày, đưa ra - trải ra - liệm (người chết) - tiêu (tiền) - (từ lóng) giết - dốc sức làm =to lay oneself out+ nổ lực, dốc hết sức làm (cái gì) !to lay over - trải lên, phủ lên !to lay up - trữ, để dành !to lay about one - đánh tứ phía !to lay bare - (xem) bare !to lay one's bones - gửi xương, gửi xác ở đâu !to lay somebody by the heels - (xem) heel !to lay captive - bắt giữ, cầm tù !to lay one's card on the table - (xem) card !to lay fast - nắm chặt, giữ chặt, không cho chạy thoát !to laythe fire - xếp củi để đốt !to lay great store upon (on) someone - đánh giá cao ai !to lay hands on - (xem) hand !to lay heads together - (xem) head !to lay hold of (on) - nắm chặt, giữ chặt, tóm, bắt - lợi dụng !to lay it on thick - (xem) thick !to lay an information agaisnt somebody - đệ đơn kiện ai !to lay one's hope on - đặt hy vọng vào !to lay open - tách vỏ ra !to lay siege to - bao vây !to lay under contribution - (xem) contribution !to lay stress on - nhấn mạnh !to lay something to heart - (xem) heart !to lay to rest (to sleep) - chôn !to lay under an obligation - làm cho (ai) phải chịu ơn !to lay under necessity - bắt buộc (ai) phải !to lay waste - tàu phá * tính từ - không theo giáo hội, phi giáo hội, thế tục - không chuyên môn =lay opinion+ ý kiến của người không chuyên môn * thời quá khứ của lie

    English-Vietnamese dictionary > laid

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  • lay — lay1 W2S1 [leı] v the past tense of ↑lie 1 lay 2 lay2 v past tense and past participle laid [leıd] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(put somebody/something down)¦ 2 lay bricks/carpet/concrete/cables etc 3¦(bird/insect etc)¦ 4¦(table)¦ 5 lay the foundations/ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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