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21 disillusion
[ˌdɪsɪ'luːʒn]verbo transitivo disilludere, disingannare* * *[disi'lu:ʒən](to destroy the false but pleasant beliefs (held by a person): I hate to disillusion you, but your boss isn't the perfect person you think she is.) disilludere* * *disillusion /dɪsɪˈlu:ʒn/n. [u]disillusione; disinganno.(to) disillusion /dɪsɪˈlu:ʒn/v. t.disilludere; disingannare.* * *[ˌdɪsɪ'luːʒn]verbo transitivo disilludere, disingannare -
22 doctrine
['dɒktrɪn]nome dottrina f.* * *['doktrin](a belief or set of beliefs which is taught: religious doctrines.) dottrina* * *doctrine /ˈdɒktrɪn/n. [cu]dottrina: Catholic doctrine, la dottrina cattolica.* * *['dɒktrɪn]nome dottrina f. -
23 folklore
['fəʊklɔː(r)]nome folclore m.* * *noun (the study of the customs, beliefs, stories, traditions etc of a particular people: the folklore of the American Indians.) folclore* * *folklore /ˈfəʊklɔ:(r)/A n. [u]2 folclore; demologiaB a. attr.folclorico; folcloristicofolklorica.folklorismn. [u]folkloristn.studioso di folclore; folcloristafolkloristica.folcloristico.* * *['fəʊklɔː(r)]nome folclore m. -
24 hypocrisy
[hɪ'pɒkrəsɪ]nome ipocrisia f.* * *[hi'pokrəsi](the act or state of pretending to be better than one is or to have feelings or beliefs which one does not actually have.) ipocrisia- hypocritical
- hypocritically* * *hypocrisy /hɪˈpɒkrəsɪ/n. [uc]ipocrisia.* * *[hɪ'pɒkrəsɪ]nome ipocrisia f. -
25 ■ keep to
■ keep toA v. i. + prep.1 restare in ( un dato luogo); tenersi da (o su): to keep to one's room, restare in camera; non uscire dalla propria camera; to keep to one's bed, restare a letto; to keep to one side, tenersi da una parte; tenersi discosto; to keep to the main road, restare (o tenersi) sulla strada principale2 ( del traffico, ecc.) tenere: Traffic keeps to the right in Italy, il traffico tiene la destra in Italia3 rispettare; osservare; attenersi a: to keep to the rules, rispettare le (o attenersi alle) regole; to keep to sb. 's decisions, attenersi alle decisioni di q.; to keep to the facts, attenersi ai fatti; to keep to the point, restare in argomento; non divagare; to keep to a diet, osservare una dieta4 restare fedele a; mantenere: to keep to one's beliefs, restare fedele alle proprie convinzioni; to keep to a promise, mantenere una promessaB v. t. + prep.1 mantenere (qc. ) entro ( un dato limite); limitare (qc.) a: I'd rather keep the group to ten maximum, preferirei mantenere il gruppo a non più di dieci; to keep st. to a minimum, mantenere qc. al minimo2 tenere (q. ) vincolato a (qc.); fare mantenere (qc. ) a (q.): You cannot keep me to this unfair agreement, non potete tenermi vincolato a questo accordo iniquo; to keep sb. to his promise, fare mantenere una promessa a q. □ to keep st. to oneself, tenere qc. per sé; non divulgare qc. □ to keep to oneself (o to keep oneself to oneself), starsene per conto proprio; non socializzare; fare i fatti propri; fare vita ritirata. -
26 martyr
I ['mɑːtə(r)]nome martire m. e f.she's a martyr to her rheumatism — fig. è vittima dei suoi reumatismi
II ['mɑːtə(r)]to play the martyr — fare il martire o la vittima
verbo transitivo martirizzare (anche fig.)* * *1. noun1) (a person who suffers death or hardship for what he or she believes: St Joan is said to have been a martyr.) martire2) (a person who continually suffers from a disease, difficulty etc: She is a martyr to rheumatism.) vittima2. verb(to put (someone) to death or cause (him) to suffer greatly for his beliefs: Saint Joan was martyred by the English.) martirizzare* * *martyr /ˈmɑ:tə(r)/n.martire ( anche fig.); vittima: the early Christian martyrs, i primi martiri cristiani; He is a martyr to gout, è una vittima della gotta● to make a martyr of oneself, sacrificarsi; fare la vittima; atteggiarsi a martire.(to) martyr /ˈmɑ:tə(r)/v. t.martirizzare; condannare al martirio.* * *I ['mɑːtə(r)]nome martire m. e f.she's a martyr to her rheumatism — fig. è vittima dei suoi reumatismi
II ['mɑːtə(r)]to play the martyr — fare il martire o la vittima
verbo transitivo martirizzare (anche fig.) -
27 pariah
[pə'raɪə, 'pærɪə]nome paria m. e f.* * *(a person driven out of a group or community; an outcast: Because of his political beliefs he became a pariah in the district.) paria* * *pariah /pəˈraɪə/n.● pariah dog, cane randagio.* * *[pə'raɪə, 'pærɪə]nome paria m. e f. -
28 prig
[prɪg]nome pedante m. e f.* * *[priɡ](a person who is too satisfied with his/her own behaviour, beliefs etc.) presuntuoso- priggish- priggishly
- priggishness* * *prig /prɪg/n.moralista; rigorista; formalista.* * *[prɪg]nome pedante m. e f. -
29 (to) renounce
(to) renounce /rɪˈnaʊns/v. t.1 rinunciare a; abbandonare ( anche leg.): to renounce a claim, abbandonare una pretesa; to renounce a right [a privilege, a title], rinunciare a un diritto [un privilegio, un titolo]; to renounce the world [the crown], rinunciare al mondo [alla corona]; to renounce violence [war], rinunciare alla violenza [alla guerra]2 rinnegare; sconfessare: to renounce one's principles [beliefs], rinnegare i propri principi [le proprie convinzioni]; to renounce one's religion, abiurare la propria fede3 (polit.) denunciare: to renounce a treaty [an agreement], denunciare un trattato [un accordo]. -
30 sap
I [sæp]nome bot. linfa f.II [sæp]verbo transitivo (forma in -ing ecc. - pp-) indebolire, togliere linfa a [strength, courage, confidence]* * *I [sæp] noun(the liquid in trees, plants etc: The sap flowed out when he broke the stem of the flower.)II [sæp] past tense, past participle - sapped; verb(to weaken or destroy (a person's strength, confidence, courage etc): The disease slowly sapped his strength.)* * *I [sæp] n(of plants) linfaII [sæp] vt(strength) fiaccare, (confidence) minare* * *sap (1) /sæp/n.1 [u] (bot.) linfasap (2) /sæp/n.(mil.) scavo d'approccio; trincea di avvicinamento; galleria sotterranea.sap (3) /sæp/n.(to) sap (1) /sæp/v. t.2 (fig.) indebolire; fiaccare; svigorire: Overwork sapped his strength, l'eccesso di lavoro lo ha stremato(to) sap (2) /sæp/ (mil.)A v. t.1 scalzare; minare ( anche fig.): The besiegers sapped a wall of the city, gli assedianti hanno scalzato un muro della città; Science was sapping old beliefs, la scienza minava le antiche credenze2 (fig.) fiaccare; logorare; indebolire: health sapped by hardships, salute logorata dalle privazioniB v. i.2 avvicinarsi (al nemico) scavando gallerie sotterranee.(to) sap (3) /sæp/v. i.( gergo studentesco) sgobbare.* * *I [sæp]nome bot. linfa f.II [sæp]verbo transitivo (forma in -ing ecc. - pp-) indebolire, togliere linfa a [strength, courage, confidence] -
31 ♦ secure
♦ secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/a.1 sicuro; certo; al sicuro; fiducioso; tranquillo; saldo; salvo: to be secure in one's beliefs, essere sicuro delle proprie idee; a secure belief, una convinzione salda; a secure job, un lavoro sicuro; to feel secure against attack, sentirsi al sicuro dagli attacchi; His success is secure, la sua riuscita è certa; a quiet, secure existence, una vita calma, tranquilla; Is this lock secure?, è sicura questa serratura?; a secure grasp, una presa salda3 (mil.) segreto; protetto● to be secure against assault [from surprise], essere al riparo dagli assalti [dalle sorprese] □ (in GB) secure tenancy, locazione senza rischio di escomio □ ( Internet) secure transaction, transazione sicura □ secure unit, unità di sicurezza ( in una prigione o un ospedale) □ to make st. secure, assicurare qc.; fissare qc.securely avv. secureness n. [u]. (to) secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/A v. t.1 assicurare; fermare; fissare; mettere al sicuro (o al riparo); chiudere; serrare; rafforzare; fortificare: to secure valuables, mettere al sicuro oggetti di valore; to secure a city from floods, mettere una città al riparo dalle alluvioni; He secured the shelf to the wall, ha fissato la mensola al muro; to secure a door; serrare una porta; to secure a position against attack, fortificare una posizione contro gli attacchi3 (form.) assicurarsi; procurarsi; riuscire a ottenere; ottenere: to secure good seats, assicurarsi (o procurarsi) buoni posti a sedere; to secure the win, assicurarsi la vittoria; to secure ( oneself) a good job, ottenere un buon impiego; (comm.) to secure orders, riuscire a ottenere ordinazioniB v. i.1 assicurarsi; garantirsi; premunirsi2 (naut.) ormeggiare; andare all'ormeggio● to secure one's ends, raggiungere i propri fini; conseguire il proprio scopo □ to secure oneself, garantirsi; premunirsi (da qc.); rafforzarsi, fortificarsi (in una posizione, ecc.) □ to secure a prisoner, fare un prigioniero; ( anche) rinchiudere un prigioniero □ to secure a prize, vincere un premio □ (naut.) to secure a rope, dar volta (a un cavo). -
32 ♦ strong
♦ strong /strɒŋ/A a.1 forte ( anche fig.); gagliardo; energico; robusto; vigoroso; solido; saldo; potente; valido; duro; resistente: a strong man, un uomo forte; He is strong in the arms, è forte di braccia; ha braccia forti; ( sport) a strong kick, un forte calcio; He's strong in maths, è forte in matematica; ( anche polit.) a strong contender, un candidato forte; a strong will, una forte volontà; an army 100,000 strong, un esercito forte di centomila uomini; strong affection, forte affetto; a strong body, un corpo robusto; a strong handshake, un'energica stretta di mano; a strong smell of gas, un forte odore di gas; strong tea, tè forte; tè carico; He has strong nerves, ha i nervi saldi; strong beliefs [opinions], salde credenze [opinioni]; a strong wind, un forte vento; a strong wall, un muro solido (o resistente); strong measures, provvedimenti energici; a strong army, un potente esercito; a strong telescope, un telescopio potente; in a strong voice, con forte voce; a strong advocate, un valido patrono2 (chim.) concentrato, forte; ( di liquore) alcolico: strong acids, acidi forti; strong drinks, bevande alcoliche5 (econ., comm.) alto; sostenuto: strong prices, prezzi alti; The market has not been strong lately, ultimamente, il mercato non è stato sostenuto6 (econ.) forte; solido; pesante: a strong currency, una valuta forte; una moneta pesante; a strong balance of payments, una solida bilancia dei pagamenti7 (idiom., nei composti) di un certo numero; composto di: an anticipated million-strong crowd, una folla che si prevede sarà di un milione di persone; The group is now 20-strong, il gruppo ora conta venti membri; How strong is the enemy?, qual è la forza del nemico?B avv.1 energicamente; vigorosamente; con forza: ( sport, ecc.) to come on strong, farsi avanti con forza (o in forze)● a strong argument, un argomento convincente, persuasivo □ strong arm, pugno di ferro (fig.); ( slang USA) = strong-arm man ► sotto □ strong-arm man (o boy, guy), picchiatore (professionista), scagnozzo □ strong-arm methods, metodi energici; la maniera forte: to use strong-arm methods, ricorrere alla maniera forte □ strong-arm tactics, il pugno di ferro: to use strong-arm tactics against the strikers, usare il pugno di ferro con gli scioperanti □ strong breath, alito cattivo □ (naut.) strong breeze, vento fresco □ ( Borsa) a strong buy, un titolo da comprare assolutamente; un ottimo acquisto □ a strong candidate, un candidato favorito; un concorrente temibile □ ( USA) a strong Democrat, un democratico per la pelle □ ( anche leg.) strong evidence, prove ben fondate □ strong eyes, vista acuta □ ( nelle corse) a strong finish, un finale in rimonta □ a strong finisher, chi finisce la corsa a velocità sostenuta; sprinter; velocista □ (naut.) strong gale, burrasca forte □ strong-headed, cocciuto; caparbio; ostinato; testardo □ strong language, parole grosse; ingiurie; imprecazioni; bestemmie □ a strong light, una luce vivida □ strong-limbed, tarchiato; nerboruto □ (fig.) strong meat, roba «pesante»; vista (o spettacolo) che richiede uno stomaco forte (fig.): This is strong meat for me, non è pane per i miei denti! □ a strong memory, una buona memoria; una memoria di ferro □ a strong mind, un forte ingegno; una mente acuta; un animo forte, virile □ strong-minded, d'animo forte e virile; deciso, risoluto □ strong-mindedness, risolutezza; determinazione; forza di carattere □ (fig.) one's strong point, il (punto) forte di q.: Maths isn't his strong point, la matematica non è il suo forte □ strong reasons, fondati motivi □ a strong situation, un episodio commovente; una situazione drammatica □ strong suit, ( a carte: bridge, ecc.) mano buona; (fig.) il forte (di q.): Pity isn't his strong suit, la pietà non è il suo forte □ a strong town, una città inespugnabile □ (gramm. ingl.) strong verbs, verbi forti □ strong-willed, deciso; risoluto; tenace □ to be as strong as a horse, essere forte come un toro □ by the strong hand, con la forza; con la violenza □ (fam.) to come (o to go) it rather strong, esagerare; passare il segno; strafare □ (fam.) to come on strong, andar giù di peso (fig.); non fare complimenti □ (fam.) to be going strong, essere ancora in gamba; procedere (andare, funzionare) bene; andar forte, tirare (fam.): He's over eighty and still going strong, a ottant'anni suonati, è ancora in gamba □ to have strong feelings about (o on) st., essere inflessibile su qc.; non transigere su qc. □ (fig.) to have a strong hold on sb., esercitare un forte ascendente su q. □ to smell strong, odorare di rancidostrongness n. [u]. NOTA D'USO: - strong- -
33 superstitious
[ˌsuːpə'stɪʃəs, ˌsjuː-]aggettivo superstizioso* * *adjective superstitious beliefs; She has always been very superstitious.) superstizioso* * *superstitious /su:pəˈstɪʃəs/a.superstitiously avv. superstitiousness n. [u].* * *[ˌsuːpə'stɪʃəs, ˌsjuː-]aggettivo superstizioso -
34 (to) renounce
(to) renounce /rɪˈnaʊns/v. t.1 rinunciare a; abbandonare ( anche leg.): to renounce a claim, abbandonare una pretesa; to renounce a right [a privilege, a title], rinunciare a un diritto [un privilegio, un titolo]; to renounce the world [the crown], rinunciare al mondo [alla corona]; to renounce violence [war], rinunciare alla violenza [alla guerra]2 rinnegare; sconfessare: to renounce one's principles [beliefs], rinnegare i propri principi [le proprie convinzioni]; to renounce one's religion, abiurare la propria fede3 (polit.) denunciare: to renounce a treaty [an agreement], denunciare un trattato [un accordo]. -
35 belief *** be·lief n
[bɪ'liːf](faith) fede f, (trust) fiducia, (tenet, doctrine, opinion) convinzione f, opinione f, (acceptance as true) credenza -
36 deep-seated adj
[ˌdiːp'siːtɪd](beliefs) radicato (-a) -
37 pin down
pin down [sb.], pin [sb.] down1) (physically) immobilizzare (to contro)2) fig. vincolareto pin sb. down to a definite date — costringere qcn. a fissare una data
to pin sb. down to doing — fare promettere a qcn. di fare; pin down [sth.], pin [sth.] down
3) fissare con puntine [piece of paper, cloth]; spillare [ sheet]4) fig. (define) definire, identificare [concept, feeling]I can't pin it down — non riesco a definirlo o a metterlo a fuoco
* * *(to make (someone) give a definite answer, statement, opinion or promise: I can't pin him down to a definite date for his arrival.) vincolare* * *vt + adv1) (fasten or hold down) immobilizzare2) figthere's something strange here but I can't quite pin it down — c'è qualcosa di strano qua ma non riesco a capire cos'è
* * *pin down [sb.], pin [sb.] down1) (physically) immobilizzare (to contro)2) fig. vincolareto pin sb. down to a definite date — costringere qcn. a fissare una data
to pin sb. down to doing — fare promettere a qcn. di fare; pin down [sth.], pin [sth.] down
3) fissare con puntine [piece of paper, cloth]; spillare [ sheet]4) fig. (define) definire, identificare [concept, feeling]I can't pin it down — non riesco a definirlo o a metterlo a fuoco
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38 Quaker Quak·er n
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39 Viking Vi·king adj , n
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40 hold
I [həʊld]1) (grasp) presa f.to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]
to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]
2) (possession)to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]
3) (contact)to get hold of — chiamare, contattare
4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.6) (in wrestling) presa f.7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.8) tel.II 1. [həʊld]to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (clasp) tenereto hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]
to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]
to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia
2) (maintain)to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto
3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]to be held — avere luogo o tenersi
4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno
8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio
9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!
11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia
to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che
to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile
12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere
13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]14) tel.to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea
15) mus. tenere [ note]16) aut.2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare3) tel. attendere (in linea)3.- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.)2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.)3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.)4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?)5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.)6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.)7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.)8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.)9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.)10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.)11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.)12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.)14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.)15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.)16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?)17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.)18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.)19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.)20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.)23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.)2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.)3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.)•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.)* * *I [həʊld]1) (grasp) presa f.to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]
to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]
2) (possession)to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]
3) (contact)to get hold of — chiamare, contattare
4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.6) (in wrestling) presa f.7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.8) tel.II 1. [həʊld]to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (clasp) tenereto hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]
to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]
to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia
2) (maintain)to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto
3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]to be held — avere luogo o tenersi
4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno
8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio
9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!
11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia
to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che
to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile
12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere
13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]14) tel.to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea
15) mus. tenere [ note]16) aut.2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare3) tel. attendere (in linea)3.- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up
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