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1 captivate
['kæptɪveɪt]verbo transitivo attrarre, affascinare, ammaliare* * *['kæptiveit](to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) cattivarsi, affascinare* * *['kæptɪveɪt]verbo transitivo attrarre, affascinare, ammaliare -
2 captivate cap·ti·vate vt
['kæptɪˌveɪt]affascinare, incantare, avvincere -
3 (to) captivate
(to) captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/v. t.2 attirare (l'attenzione di q.)3 affascinare; incantare; ammaliarecaptivatinga.accattivante; affascinante; seducentecaptivationn. [u]attrazione; fascino; seduzione. -
4 (to) captivate
(to) captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/v. t.2 attirare (l'attenzione di q.)3 affascinare; incantare; ammaliarecaptivatinga.accattivante; affascinante; seducentecaptivationn. [u]attrazione; fascino; seduzione. -
5 rivet
I ['rɪvɪt]nome ribattino m., rivetto m.II ['rɪvɪt]1) (captivate)to be riveted by — essere catturato o affascinato da [ performance]
2) (fix)to be riveted to the spot — [ person] essere inchiodato sul posto, rimanere di sasso
3) tecn. rivettare* * *['rivit] 1. noun(a sort of metal nail; a bolt for fastening plates of metal together eg when building the sides of a ship.) rivetto2. verb1) (to fasten with rivets: They riveted the sheets of metal together.) chiodare2) (to fix firmly: He stood riveted to the spot with fear; His eyes were riveted on the television.) fissare•- riveter* * *rivet /ˈrɪvɪt/n.rivetto, ribattino● rivet gun, sparachiodi.(to) rivet /ˈrɪvɪt/v. t.2 (fig.) fissare ( gli occhi, l'attenzione, ecc.): His eyes were riveted on her, aveva gli occhi piantati addosso a lei; to rivet one's attention upon st., fissare la propria attenzione su qc.; This film will keep you riveted to the screen, questo film non ti farà staccare gli occhi dallo schermo● to be riveted to the spot, rimanere inchiodato sul posto: The onlookers were riveted to the spot, quelli che assistevano alla scena sono rimasti inchiodati sul posto.* * *I ['rɪvɪt]nome ribattino m., rivetto m.II ['rɪvɪt]1) (captivate)to be riveted by — essere catturato o affascinato da [ performance]
2) (fix)to be riveted to the spot — [ person] essere inchiodato sul posto, rimanere di sasso
3) tecn. rivettare -
6 grip
I [grɪp]1) (hold) presa f., stretta f.to tighten, relax one's grip on — stringere, allentare la presa su
2) (control)to come to grips with sth. — venire alle prese con qcs.
to get to grips with sth. — venire alle prese con o affrontare qcs.
3) (ability to hold) (of tyres) presa f., tenuta f. (di strada); (of shoes) aderenza f. al terreno4) (clutches)5) (bag) valigetta f., borsa f. da viaggio6) cinem. macchinista m. e f.II [grɪp]2) (adhere to) [ tyres] tenere [ road]; [ shoes] aderire a [ ground]3) (captivate) avvincere, colpire* * *[ɡrip] 1. past tense, past participle - gripped; verb(to take a firm hold of: He gripped his stick; The speaker gripped (the attention of) his audience.) impugnare; avvincere2. noun1) (a firm hold: He had a firm grip on his stick; He has a very strong grip; in the grip of the storm.) presa2) (a bag used by travellers: He carried his sports equipment in a large grip.) borsa da viaggio, valigetta3) (understanding: He has a good grip of the subject.) comprensione, padronanza•- gripping- come to grips with
- lose one's grip* * *I [grɪp]1) (hold) presa f., stretta f.to tighten, relax one's grip on — stringere, allentare la presa su
2) (control)to come to grips with sth. — venire alle prese con qcs.
to get to grips with sth. — venire alle prese con o affrontare qcs.
3) (ability to hold) (of tyres) presa f., tenuta f. (di strada); (of shoes) aderenza f. al terreno4) (clutches)5) (bag) valigetta f., borsa f. da viaggio6) cinem. macchinista m. e f.II [grɪp]2) (adhere to) [ tyres] tenere [ road]; [ shoes] aderire a [ ground]3) (captivate) avvincere, colpire -
7 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 -
8 captivating
['kæptɪveɪtɪŋ]aggettivo affascinante, ammaliante* * *captivating► to captivate* * *['kæptɪveɪtɪŋ]aggettivo affascinante, ammaliante -
9 captivation
captivation► to captivate
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Captivate — Cap ti*vate, p. a. [L. captivatus.] Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed. [1913 Webster] Women have been captivate ere now. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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captivate — index coax, lure, motivate, occupy (engage), subdue Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
captivate — (v.) 1520s, to enthrall with charm, from L.L. captivatus, pp. of captivare to take, capture, from captivus (see CAPTIVE (Cf. captive)). Literal sense (1550s) is rare or obsolete. Latin captare also had a transf. sense of to entice, entrap, allure … Etymology dictionary
captivate — fascinate, bewitch, enchant, charm, allure, *attract Analogous words: delight, *please, gratify: win, gain (see GET) Antonyms: repulse … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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captivate — ► VERB ▪ attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. DERIVATIVES captivating adjective captivation noun. ORIGIN from Latin captivare take captive … English terms dictionary
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captivate — verb Captivate is used with these nouns as the object: ↑audience, ↑imagination … Collocations dictionary
captivate vs capture — Captivate is a verb used to describe the action of attracting and holding the attention or interest of something or someone. For example: After being unrolled and revealed to Caesar, Cleopatra captivated him with her intelligence. Capture… … English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words