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1 paper
I 1. ['peɪpə(r)]1) (for writing etc.) carta f.to get o put sth. down on paper mettere qcs. per iscritto o su(lla) carta; it's a good idea on paper fig. sulla carta è una buona idea; this contract isn't worth the paper it's written on — questo contratto vale meno della carta su cui è scritto
3) (newspaper) giornale m.4) (scholarly article) saggio m., articolo m.6) (examination) esame m. scritto, prova f. (on di)7) econ. effetto m. (commerciale)8) (government publication) documento m., libro m.2. 3.1) [bag, hat, napkin, plate, cup, towel] di carta; [industry, manufacture] della carta2) fig. [loss, profit] teorico, nominale; [promise, agreement] senza valore, sulla cartaII 1. ['peɪpə(r)]verbo transitivo (anche wallpaper) tappezzare [room, wall]2.••* * *['peipə] 1. noun1) (the material on which these words are written, made from wood, rags etc and used for writing, printing, wrapping parcels etc: I need paper and a pen to write a letter; ( also adjective) a paper bag.) carta; di carta2) (a single (often printed or typed) piece of this: There were papers all over his desk.) (foglio di) carta3) (a newspaper: Have you read the paper?) giornale4) (a group of questions for a written examination: The Latin paper was very difficult.) compito, esame5) ((in plural) documents proving one's identity, nationality etc: The policeman demanded my papers.) documento•- papery- paperback 2. adjectivepaperback novels.) tascabile- paper-knife
- paper sculpture
- paperweight
- paperwork* * *I 1. ['peɪpə(r)]1) (for writing etc.) carta f.to get o put sth. down on paper mettere qcs. per iscritto o su(lla) carta; it's a good idea on paper fig. sulla carta è una buona idea; this contract isn't worth the paper it's written on — questo contratto vale meno della carta su cui è scritto
3) (newspaper) giornale m.4) (scholarly article) saggio m., articolo m.6) (examination) esame m. scritto, prova f. (on di)7) econ. effetto m. (commerciale)8) (government publication) documento m., libro m.2. 3.1) [bag, hat, napkin, plate, cup, towel] di carta; [industry, manufacture] della carta2) fig. [loss, profit] teorico, nominale; [promise, agreement] senza valore, sulla cartaII 1. ['peɪpə(r)]verbo transitivo (anche wallpaper) tappezzare [room, wall]2.•• -
2 file
I [faɪl]1) archivio m.; (cardboard) cartella f.; (ring binder) raccoglitore m.; (card tray) schedario m.2) (record) dossier m., pratica f., incartamento m. (on su)3) inform. file m., archivio m.II 1. [faɪl]1) amm. archiviare, schedare [letter, record]; registrare [ invoice]2) dir. presentare, inoltrare [application, complaint] ( with presso)to file a lawsuit — intentare (una) causa ( against a, contro)
3) giorn. inviare [ report]2.verbo intransitivo dir.III [faɪl] IV [faɪl]verbo transitivo limare [wood, metal]V [faɪl] VI [faɪl]verbo intransitivo camminare in filathey filed into, out of the classroom — entrarono in, uscirono dalla classe in fila
* * *I 1. noun(a line of soldiers etc walking one behind the other.)2. verb(to walk in a file: They filed across the road.)II 1. noun1) (a folder, loose-leaf book etc to hold papers.)2) (a collection of papers on a particular subject (kept in such a folder).)3) (in computing, a collection of data stored eg on a disc.)2. verb1) (to put (papers etc) in a file: He filed the letter under P.)2) (to bring (a suit) before a law court: to file (a suit) for divorce.)•- filename- filing cabinet III 1. noun(a steel tool with a rough surface for smoothing or rubbing away wood, metal etc.)2. verb(to cut or smooth with a file: She filed her nails.)- filings* * *I [faɪl]1) archivio m.; (cardboard) cartella f.; (ring binder) raccoglitore m.; (card tray) schedario m.2) (record) dossier m., pratica f., incartamento m. (on su)3) inform. file m., archivio m.II 1. [faɪl]1) amm. archiviare, schedare [letter, record]; registrare [ invoice]2) dir. presentare, inoltrare [application, complaint] ( with presso)to file a lawsuit — intentare (una) causa ( against a, contro)
3) giorn. inviare [ report]2.verbo intransitivo dir.III [faɪl] IV [faɪl]verbo transitivo limare [wood, metal]V [faɪl] VI [faɪl]verbo intransitivo camminare in filathey filed into, out of the classroom — entrarono in, uscirono dalla classe in fila
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3 pigeon-hole
noun (a small compartment for letters, papers etc in a desk etc or eg hung on the wall of an office, staffroom etc: He has separate pigeon-holes for bills, for receipts, for letters from friends and so on.) casella (di uno schedario) -
4 wallet
['wɒlɪt]* * *['wolit]1) (a small (usually folding) case made of soft leather, plastic etc, carried in the pocket and used for holding (especially paper) money, personal papers etc: He has lost all his money - his wallet has been stolen.) portafoglio2) (a similar case containing other things: a plastic wallet containing a set of small tools.) (borsa degli accessori)* * *wallet /ˈwɒlət/n.1 portafogli; portafoglio4 (arc.) bisaccia; sacco da viaggio.* * *['wɒlɪt] -
5 briefcase
['briːfkeɪs]* * *noun (a light case for papers, made of leather etc: a businessman's briefcase.) borsa, cartella* * *briefcase /ˈbri:fkeɪs/n.borsa portadocumenti; cartella ( per documenti); ventiquattrore NOTA D'USO: - 24-hour o briefcase?-.* * *['briːfkeɪs] -
6 stapler
* * *noun (an instrument for stapling papers etc.) cucitrice* * *stapler (1) /ˈsteɪplə(r)/n.2 (tecn.) graffatrice; martello per graffette.stapler (2) /ˈsteɪplə(r)/n.3 (stor.) mercante di un fondaco.* * * -
7 litter
I ['lɪtə(r)]to drop litter — gettare o buttare immondizia (per terra)
"no litter" — "divieto di gettare rifiuti"
2) (random collection) confusione f., disordine m.3) zool. figliata f.4) (for farm stock) strame m., lettiera f.; (for cat) lettiera f.5) (for casualty) barella f.; (for dignitary) lettiga f., portantina f.II ['lɪtə(r)]verbo transitivo [leaves, books] ricoprire [ground, floor]to litter a house with sth. — disseminare o sparpagliare qcs. in tutta la casa [clothes, magazines]
to be littered with papers — [ ground] essere ricoperto di cartacce
to be littered with allusions — fig. essere pieno di allusioni
* * *['litə(r)] 1. noun1) (an untidy mess of paper, rubbish etc: Put your litter in that bin.) immondizia, rifiuti2) (a heap of straw etc for animals to lie on etc.) lettiera, strame3) (a number of animals born to the same mother at the same time: a litter of kittens.) figliata, cucciolata, nidiata2. verb(to cover (the ground etc) with scattered objects: Papers littered the table.) ingombrare, sparpagliare* * *litter (1) /ˈlɪtə(r)/n.lettiga; barella; portantina● litter-bearer, barelliere, portantino; (mil.) portaferiti.litter (2) /ˈlɪtə(r)/n.4 (fig.) confusione; disordine; scompiglio5 lettiga; barella; portantina● litter bag, sacco ( di plastica, ecc.) per l'immondizia □ litter lout, chi butta per terra cartacce (o rifiuti, ecc.) □ litter patrol, pattuglia di vigilanza sulla pulizia nelle strade □ «Leave no litter» ( cartello), «divieto di gettare rifiuti».(to) litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/A v. t.1 ( di solito to litter down) fare la lettiera, un letto di strame a ( un cavallo, ecc.); preparare la lettiera in ( una stalla); spargere strame su2 ( spesso to litter up) imbrattare, ingombrare; mettere in disordine: to litter the streets with rubbish, imbrattare le strade di rifiuti; to litter a room with newspapers, ingombrare una stanza con i giornali; to litter up one's bedroom, mettere in disordine la camera da letto3 spargere; sparpagliare: He littered peanut shells over the floor, ha sparpagliato gusci di noccioline sul pavimento4 (arc.) generare; partorireB v. i.● ( di uno scritto) to be littered with mistakes, essere pieno zeppo di errori.* * *I ['lɪtə(r)]to drop litter — gettare o buttare immondizia (per terra)
"no litter" — "divieto di gettare rifiuti"
2) (random collection) confusione f., disordine m.3) zool. figliata f.4) (for farm stock) strame m., lettiera f.; (for cat) lettiera f.5) (for casualty) barella f.; (for dignitary) lettiga f., portantina f.II ['lɪtə(r)]verbo transitivo [leaves, books] ricoprire [ground, floor]to litter a house with sth. — disseminare o sparpagliare qcs. in tutta la casa [clothes, magazines]
to be littered with papers — [ ground] essere ricoperto di cartacce
to be littered with allusions — fig. essere pieno di allusioni
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8 clip
I [klɪp]1) (in surgery, on clipboard) pinza f.; (for paper) graffetta f., clip f.; (on pen, earring) clip f.; (for hair) molletta f., fermaglio m.; (jewellery) fermaglio m., clip f.2) el. (for wire) morsetto m.3) mil. (anche cartridge clip) pacchetto m. di caricamentoII 1. [klɪp]1) (by hooking) agganciare [pen, microphone]; (by securing) puntare [ brooch]2) BE bucare [ ticket]2.verbo intransitivo (forma in -ing ecc. - pp-) (by hooking) [pen, etc.] agganciarsi; (by fastening) [lamp, etc.] fissarsiIII [klɪp]1) (wool) tosatura f.2) telev. cinem. clip m., spezzone m. ( from di)••IV [klɪp]to give sb. a clip on the ear — colloq. dare uno scappellotto a qcn
1) (cut) spuntare, potare [ hedge]; tagliare [nails, hair, moustache]; tosare [dog, sheep]; tarpare [ wing]2) (hit) colpire••to clip sb.'s wings — tarpare le ali a qcn
* * *I 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb1) (to cut (foliage, an animal's hair etc) with scissors or shears: The shepherd clipped the sheep; The hedge was clipped.)2) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.)2. noun1) (an act of clipping.)2) (a sharp blow: a clip on the ear.)3) (a short piece of film: a video clip.)•- clipper- clipping II 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb(to fasten with a clip: Clip these papers together.)2. noun(something for holding things together or in position: a paper-clip; a hair-clip; bicycle-clips (= round pieces of metal etc for holding the bottom of trouser legs close to the leg).)* * *I [klɪp]1. nCine sequenza2. vt(cut: gen) tagliare, (sheep, dog) tosare, (hedge) potare, tagliare, (ticket) forare, (article from newspaper) ritagliareII [klɪp]1. n(paperclip) graffetta, (Brit: bulldog clip) fermafogli m inv, (hair clip) molletta, (brooch) spilla, fermaglio, (holding hose etc) anello d'attacco2. vt(also: clip together) (papers) attaccare (con una graffetta)•- clip on* * *clip (1) /klɪp/n.1 clip; graffa; graffetta; grappa; fascetta; fermaglio; molletta: cable clip, fascetta fermacavo ( di bicicletta, ecc.); hair clip, molletta per capelli; forcina; paper clip, graffetta; clip3 (mil.) caricatore; nastro● clip fastener, bottone automatico □ (elettr.) clip lead, cavetto a pinza.clip (2) /klɪp/n.6 (cinem.) inserto filmato; clip: DIALOGO → - Discussing sport- Here's a clip of the crash, ecco un clip dell'incidente; (TV) film clip, filmato; (mus.) video clip, videoclip; video7 (al pl.) tosatrice; macchinetta (fam.)● (comput.) clip art, clip art □ ( slang USA) clip artist, imbroglione; truffatore; bidonista (pop.); baro □ ( slang) clip joint, locale con prezzi esagerati; locale dove pelano □ (fam. USA) at a clip, alla volta; per volta.(to) clip (1) /klɪp/A v. t.fermare con una graffa (o con un fermaglio, con una clip); attaccare ( insieme); graffare: Please, clip these sheets together, per favore, attacca insieme questi fogliB v. i.(to) clip (2) /klɪp/A v. t.2 tosare: to clip sheep [a hedge], tosare pecore [una siepe]5 ( nella pronuncia) troncare: to clip one's g's, troncare i gerundi ( pronunciando goin', speakin', per going, speaking)7 (fam.) dare una sberla (o uno scappellotto, un colpo) a: to clip sb. round the ear, dare uno scappellotto a q.8 ( slang) imbrogliare; spogliare (q. del suo denaro); pelare (fam.); tosare (fam.): Don't go to that shop: they'll clip you, non andare in quel negozio: ti pelanoB v. i.(seguito da avv. o compl.) muoversi rapidamente; filare; sfrecciare● to clip sb. 's claws, mozzare gli artigli a q. □ to clip coupons, staccare tagliandi; (fin.) staccare cedole □ to clip sb. 's wings, tarpare le ali a q.* * *I [klɪp]1) (in surgery, on clipboard) pinza f.; (for paper) graffetta f., clip f.; (on pen, earring) clip f.; (for hair) molletta f., fermaglio m.; (jewellery) fermaglio m., clip f.2) el. (for wire) morsetto m.3) mil. (anche cartridge clip) pacchetto m. di caricamentoII 1. [klɪp]1) (by hooking) agganciare [pen, microphone]; (by securing) puntare [ brooch]2) BE bucare [ ticket]2.verbo intransitivo (forma in -ing ecc. - pp-) (by hooking) [pen, etc.] agganciarsi; (by fastening) [lamp, etc.] fissarsiIII [klɪp]1) (wool) tosatura f.2) telev. cinem. clip m., spezzone m. ( from di)••IV [klɪp]to give sb. a clip on the ear — colloq. dare uno scappellotto a qcn
1) (cut) spuntare, potare [ hedge]; tagliare [nails, hair, moustache]; tosare [dog, sheep]; tarpare [ wing]2) (hit) colpire••to clip sb.'s wings — tarpare le ali a qcn
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9 AND
[ forme deboli ənd, ən, n] [ forma forte ænd]2) (in numbers)it got worse and worse — andò di male in peggio o sempre peggio
5) (in phrases)and that — BE colloq. e cose così
••and how! — colloq. eccome!
Note:When used as a straightforward conjunction, and is translated by e: to shout and sing = gridare e cantare; Tom and Linda = Tom e Linda; my friend and colleague = il mio amico e collega. - When and joins two or more nouns, definite articles, possessive adjectives or quantifiers are not repeated in English, but they are in Italian: the books and exercise books = i libri e i quaderni; her father and mother = suo padre e sua madre; some apples and pears = delle mele e delle pere. - And is sometimes used between two verbs in English to mean in order to ( wait and see, go and ask, try and rest etc.); to translate these expressions, look under the appropriate verb entry ( wait, go, try etc.). Note that the two verb forms involved are the same tense in English, whereas in Italian the second one is always in the infinitive: I'll try and come as soon as possible = cercherò di venire appena possibile. - For and used in telling the time and saying numbers, see the lexical notes 4-THE CLOCK and 19-NUMBERS. For more examples and other uses, see the entry below* * *[ənd, ænd]1) (joining two statements, pieces of information etc: I opened the door and went inside; The hat was blue and red; a mother and child.) e2) (in addition to: 2 and 2 makes 4.) più3) (as a result of which: Try hard and you will succeed.) e4) (used instead of `to' with a verb: Do try and come!) di* * *AND /ænd/n.(elettron., comput.) AND ( operatore booleano): AND operation, operazione AND; AND gate (o circuit) porta (o circuito) AND.* * *[ forme deboli ənd, ən, n] [ forma forte ænd]2) (in numbers)it got worse and worse — andò di male in peggio o sempre peggio
5) (in phrases)and that — BE colloq. e cose così
••and how! — colloq. eccome!
Note:When used as a straightforward conjunction, and is translated by e: to shout and sing = gridare e cantare; Tom and Linda = Tom e Linda; my friend and colleague = il mio amico e collega. - When and joins two or more nouns, definite articles, possessive adjectives or quantifiers are not repeated in English, but they are in Italian: the books and exercise books = i libri e i quaderni; her father and mother = suo padre e sua madre; some apples and pears = delle mele e delle pere. - And is sometimes used between two verbs in English to mean in order to ( wait and see, go and ask, try and rest etc.); to translate these expressions, look under the appropriate verb entry ( wait, go, try etc.). Note that the two verb forms involved are the same tense in English, whereas in Italian the second one is always in the infinitive: I'll try and come as soon as possible = cercherò di venire appena possibile. - For and used in telling the time and saying numbers, see the lexical notes 4-THE CLOCK and 19-NUMBERS. For more examples and other uses, see the entry below -
10 set
I [set]1) (collection) (of keys, spanners) set m., serie f.; (of stamps, coins) serie f.; (of golf clubs) set m.; (of cutlery) servizio m.; (of encyclopedias) raccolta f.; fig. (of data, rules, tests) serie f., insieme m.a set of fingerprints — = le impronte digitali di una persona schedate da un'autorità
2) (kit, game)3) (pair)4) sport (in tennis) set m.5) (television) apparecchio m.TV set, television set — televisione, televisore
6) (group) ambiente m., mondo m.7) (scenery) teatr. scenario m.; cinem. telev. set m.8) mat. insieme m.9) BE scol. (class, group) gruppo m.10) (hairdo) messa f. in piega11) mus. pièce f.12) (position) posizione f., atteggiamento m.••II 1. [set]to make a (dead) set at sb. — BE colloq. fare di tutto per conquistare qcn
passato, participio passato set III2.1) (fixed) attrib. [procedure, rule, task] determinato; [time, price] fisso; [ menu] a prezzo fisso; [ formula] tutto compreso; [ idea] radicatoset phrase set expression frase fatta, luogo comune; to be set in one's ways essere un abitudinario, avere le proprie abitudini; the weather is set fair — il tempo è sul bello stabile o si è messo al bello
2) (stiff) [expression, smile] fisso5) (determined)to be (dead) set against sth., doing — essere (del tutto, fermamente) contrario a qcs., al fare
to be set on sth., on doing — essere deciso a qcs., a fare
••III 1. [set]to be well set-up — colloq. (financially) stare bene, disporre di mezzi
to set sth. before sb. — mettere qcs. davanti a qcn. [food, plate]; fig. presentare qcs. a qcn. [proposals, findings]
to set sth. in the ground — piantare qcs. nel terreno
to set sth. into sth. — mettere o incastrare o infilare qcs. in qcs.
to set sth. straight — (align) raddrizzare qcs., mettere qcs. dritto [ painting]; fig. (tidy) mettere qcs. in ordine [papers, room]
to set matters o the record straight fig. mettere le cose in chiaro; his eyes are set very close together — ha gli occhi molto ravvicinati
to set one's mark o stamp on sth. — lasciare il segno su qcs
3) (affix, establish) fissare [date, deadline, place, price, target]; lanciare [ fashion]; dare [ tone]; stabilire [precedent, record]to set a good, bad example to sb. — dare il buon, il cattivo esempio a qcn.
to set one's sights on — mettere gli occhi su [ job]
4) (adjust) regolare [ clock]; mettere, puntare [ alarm clock]; programmare [timer, video]to set the oven to 180° — mettere il forno a 180°
5) (start)to set sth. going — mettere in marcia, avviare [ machine]
to set sb. laughing, thinking — fare ridere, riflettere qcn
to set a book for study — inserire o mettere un libro nel programma
to set sb. the task of doing — incaricare qcn. di fare
7) cinem. letter. teatr. telev. ambientare [book, film, play]8) mus.to set sth. to music — mettere qcs. in musica
9) tip. comporre [text, type]10) med. immobilizzare [ broken leg]11) (style)12) (cause to harden) fare rapprendere [ jam]; fare solidificare [ concrete]2.1) [ sun] tramontare3) med. [fracture, bone] saldarsi•- set back- set by- set down- set in- set off- set on- set out- set to- set up- set upon* * *[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) mettere2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) preparare3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) fissare, stabilire4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) dare5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) (provocare)6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) tramontare7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) indurirsi8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) rimettere, regolare9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) mettere in piega10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) incastonare11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) aggiustare2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) stabilito, prestabilito2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) deciso3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) saldo, determinato4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) fisso5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) fermo6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) tempestato, ornato3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) collezione, raccolta2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) apparecchio3) (a group of people: the musical set.) gruppo4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) messa in piega5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) scenario6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) set•- setting- setback
- set phrase
- set-square
- setting-lotion
- set-to
- set-up
- all set
- set about
- set someone against someone
- set against someone
- set someone against
- set against
- set aside
- set back
- set down
- set in
- set off
- set something or someone on someone
- set on someone
- set something or someone on
- set on
- set out
- set to
- set up
- set up camp
- set up house
- set up shop
- set upon* * *I [set]1) (collection) (of keys, spanners) set m., serie f.; (of stamps, coins) serie f.; (of golf clubs) set m.; (of cutlery) servizio m.; (of encyclopedias) raccolta f.; fig. (of data, rules, tests) serie f., insieme m.a set of fingerprints — = le impronte digitali di una persona schedate da un'autorità
2) (kit, game)3) (pair)4) sport (in tennis) set m.5) (television) apparecchio m.TV set, television set — televisione, televisore
6) (group) ambiente m., mondo m.7) (scenery) teatr. scenario m.; cinem. telev. set m.8) mat. insieme m.9) BE scol. (class, group) gruppo m.10) (hairdo) messa f. in piega11) mus. pièce f.12) (position) posizione f., atteggiamento m.••II 1. [set]to make a (dead) set at sb. — BE colloq. fare di tutto per conquistare qcn
passato, participio passato set III2.1) (fixed) attrib. [procedure, rule, task] determinato; [time, price] fisso; [ menu] a prezzo fisso; [ formula] tutto compreso; [ idea] radicatoset phrase set expression frase fatta, luogo comune; to be set in one's ways essere un abitudinario, avere le proprie abitudini; the weather is set fair — il tempo è sul bello stabile o si è messo al bello
2) (stiff) [expression, smile] fisso5) (determined)to be (dead) set against sth., doing — essere (del tutto, fermamente) contrario a qcs., al fare
to be set on sth., on doing — essere deciso a qcs., a fare
••III 1. [set]to be well set-up — colloq. (financially) stare bene, disporre di mezzi
to set sth. before sb. — mettere qcs. davanti a qcn. [food, plate]; fig. presentare qcs. a qcn. [proposals, findings]
to set sth. in the ground — piantare qcs. nel terreno
to set sth. into sth. — mettere o incastrare o infilare qcs. in qcs.
to set sth. straight — (align) raddrizzare qcs., mettere qcs. dritto [ painting]; fig. (tidy) mettere qcs. in ordine [papers, room]
to set matters o the record straight fig. mettere le cose in chiaro; his eyes are set very close together — ha gli occhi molto ravvicinati
to set one's mark o stamp on sth. — lasciare il segno su qcs
3) (affix, establish) fissare [date, deadline, place, price, target]; lanciare [ fashion]; dare [ tone]; stabilire [precedent, record]to set a good, bad example to sb. — dare il buon, il cattivo esempio a qcn.
to set one's sights on — mettere gli occhi su [ job]
4) (adjust) regolare [ clock]; mettere, puntare [ alarm clock]; programmare [timer, video]to set the oven to 180° — mettere il forno a 180°
5) (start)to set sth. going — mettere in marcia, avviare [ machine]
to set sb. laughing, thinking — fare ridere, riflettere qcn
to set a book for study — inserire o mettere un libro nel programma
to set sb. the task of doing — incaricare qcn. di fare
7) cinem. letter. teatr. telev. ambientare [book, film, play]8) mus.to set sth. to music — mettere qcs. in musica
9) tip. comporre [text, type]10) med. immobilizzare [ broken leg]11) (style)12) (cause to harden) fare rapprendere [ jam]; fare solidificare [ concrete]2.1) [ sun] tramontare3) med. [fracture, bone] saldarsi•- set back- set by- set down- set in- set off- set on- set out- set to- set up- set upon -
11 clear
I [klɪə(r)]1) [glass, liquid] chiaro, trasparente; [ blue] chiaro; [lens, varnish] incolore2) (distinct) [image, outline] chiaro, netto; [ writing] chiaro, leggibile; [ sound] chiaro, distinto3) (plain) [description, instruction] chiaroto make sth. clear to sb. — chiarire qcs. a qcn.
4) (obvious) [need, sign, example] chiaro, evidente; [advantage, lead] chiaro, netto; [ majority] netto5) (not confused) [idea, memory, plan] chiaro, preciso6) (empty) [road, table, space] libero, sgombro7) (not guilty) [ conscience] tranquillo, a posto8) (unblemished) [ skin] perfetto9) med. [X-ray, scan] normale10) (cloudless) [ sky] chiaro, sereno; [day, night] sereno12) (pure) [tone, voice] chiaro, puro13) gastr. [ honey] liquido14) (exempt from)to be clear of — essere senza o privo di [debt, blame]; essere esente da [ suspicion]
15) (free) [day, diary] libero16) (whole) [week, day] intero, completo17) (net) [gain, profit] netto••II [klɪə(r)]to be in the clear — (safe) essere fuori pericolo; (free from suspicion) essere estraneo a ogni sospetto
to jump clear of — (jump out of) saltar fuori da [ vehicle]
to pull sb. clear of — estrarre o liberare qcn. da [ wreckage]
III 1. [klɪə(r)]to stay o steer clear of (avoid) evitare [town centre, alcohol]; tenersi alla larga da [ troublemakers]; stand clear of the gates! state lontano dal cancello! to get clear of — togliersi da [traffic, town]
2) (free from obstruction) sturare [ drains]; liberare, sgombrare [surface, site]; disboscare [ land]to clear the way for sth., sb. — liberare la strada a qcs., qcn.; fig. aprire la strada a qcs., qcn
3) (freshen)to clear the air — cambiare l'aria; fig. allentare o diminuire la tensione
4) (empty) svuotare [ drawer] (of di); liberare, sgombrare [room, surface] (of da); far sgombrare, evacuare [area, building]to clear a path through sth. — aprire un sentiero attraverso qcs
6) (disperse) dissolvere [fog, smoke]; disperdere [ crowd]8) cosmet. eliminare [dandruff, spots]9) inform. cancellare [screen, data]12) (free from blame) dichiarare innocente, prosciogliere [ accused] (of da)13) (officially approve) approvare [ request]to clear sth. with sb. — ottenere l'approvazione di qcn. per qcs.
14) (jump over) superare, saltare [hurdle, wall]15) (pass through) passare sotto [ bridge]2.1) (become unclouded) [ liquid] schiarirsi; [ sky] schiarirsi, rassenenarsi2) (disappear) [smoke, fog, cloud] dissolversi3) (become pure) [ air] purificarsi5) econ. [ cheque] essere liquidato•- clear up* * *[kliə] 1. adjective1) (easy to see through; transparent: clear glass.) chiaro2) (free from mist or cloud: Isn't the sky clear!) limpido3) (easy to see, hear or understand: a clear explanation; The details on that photograph are very clear.) chiaro4) (free from difficulty or obstacles: a clear road ahead.) libero, sgombro5) (free from guilt etc: a clear conscience.) tranquilla6) (free from doubt etc: Are you quite clear about what I mean?) certo7) ((often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc: Is the ship clear of the rocks? clear of danger.) lontano da8) ((often with of) free: clear of debt; clear of all infection.) libero da2. verb1) (to make or become free from obstacles etc: He cleared the table; I cleared my throat; He cleared the path of debris.) sparecchiare; schiarirsi; sgombrare2) ((often with of) to prove the innocence of; to declare to be innocent: He was cleared of all charges.) prosciogliere3) ((of the sky etc) to become bright, free from cloud etc.) rasserenarsi4) (to get over or past something without touching it: He cleared the jump easily.) saltare•- clearing
- clearly
- clearness
- clear-cut
- clearway
- clear off
- clear out
- clear up
- in the clear* * *I [klɪə(r)]1) [glass, liquid] chiaro, trasparente; [ blue] chiaro; [lens, varnish] incolore2) (distinct) [image, outline] chiaro, netto; [ writing] chiaro, leggibile; [ sound] chiaro, distinto3) (plain) [description, instruction] chiaroto make sth. clear to sb. — chiarire qcs. a qcn.
4) (obvious) [need, sign, example] chiaro, evidente; [advantage, lead] chiaro, netto; [ majority] netto5) (not confused) [idea, memory, plan] chiaro, preciso6) (empty) [road, table, space] libero, sgombro7) (not guilty) [ conscience] tranquillo, a posto8) (unblemished) [ skin] perfetto9) med. [X-ray, scan] normale10) (cloudless) [ sky] chiaro, sereno; [day, night] sereno12) (pure) [tone, voice] chiaro, puro13) gastr. [ honey] liquido14) (exempt from)to be clear of — essere senza o privo di [debt, blame]; essere esente da [ suspicion]
15) (free) [day, diary] libero16) (whole) [week, day] intero, completo17) (net) [gain, profit] netto••II [klɪə(r)]to be in the clear — (safe) essere fuori pericolo; (free from suspicion) essere estraneo a ogni sospetto
to jump clear of — (jump out of) saltar fuori da [ vehicle]
to pull sb. clear of — estrarre o liberare qcn. da [ wreckage]
III 1. [klɪə(r)]to stay o steer clear of (avoid) evitare [town centre, alcohol]; tenersi alla larga da [ troublemakers]; stand clear of the gates! state lontano dal cancello! to get clear of — togliersi da [traffic, town]
2) (free from obstruction) sturare [ drains]; liberare, sgombrare [surface, site]; disboscare [ land]to clear the way for sth., sb. — liberare la strada a qcs., qcn.; fig. aprire la strada a qcs., qcn
3) (freshen)to clear the air — cambiare l'aria; fig. allentare o diminuire la tensione
4) (empty) svuotare [ drawer] (of di); liberare, sgombrare [room, surface] (of da); far sgombrare, evacuare [area, building]to clear a path through sth. — aprire un sentiero attraverso qcs
6) (disperse) dissolvere [fog, smoke]; disperdere [ crowd]8) cosmet. eliminare [dandruff, spots]9) inform. cancellare [screen, data]12) (free from blame) dichiarare innocente, prosciogliere [ accused] (of da)13) (officially approve) approvare [ request]to clear sth. with sb. — ottenere l'approvazione di qcn. per qcs.
14) (jump over) superare, saltare [hurdle, wall]15) (pass through) passare sotto [ bridge]2.1) (become unclouded) [ liquid] schiarirsi; [ sky] schiarirsi, rassenenarsi2) (disappear) [smoke, fog, cloud] dissolversi3) (become pure) [ air] purificarsi5) econ. [ cheque] essere liquidato•- clear up -
12 rake
I [reɪk] II 1. [reɪk]1) agr. rastrellare2.to rake among o through — frugare o rovistare tra [ papers]
- rake in- rake upIII [reɪk]nome (libertine) libertino m.IV [reɪk]* * *[reik] 1. noun1) (a tool which consists of a usually metal bar with teeth at the end of a long handle, used for smoothing earth, gathering eg leaves together etc.) rastrello2) (any similar tool: a croupier's rake in a casino.) rastrello3) (the act of raking: to give the soil a rake.) rastrellata2. verb1) (to smooth or gather with a rake: I'll rake these grass-cuttings up later.) rastrellare2) ((often with out) to remove the ashes from (a fire) with a poker etc.) pulire, raccogliere3) (to fire guns at (a target) from one end of it to the other: The soldiers raked the entire village with machine-gun fire.) mitragliare•- rake up* * *I [reɪk]1. n(tool) rastrello2. vt(sand, leaves, soil) rastrellare, (strafe: ship, row of men) spazzare•- rake in- rake off- rake out- rake upII [reɪk] n* * *rake (1) /reɪk/n.1 (agric.) rastrello2 (tecn.) rastrello meccanico● rake comb, pettine rado □ a croupier's rake, un rastrello da croupier □ as thin as a rake, magro come un chiodo.rake (2) /reɪk/n.2 (archit., edil.) pendenza, scarpa3 (aeron.) inclinazionerake (3) /reɪk/n.(arc.) libertino.(to) rake (1) /reɪk/A v. t.1 rastrellare: to rake fertilizer into the soil, rastrellare il terreno per far penetrare il fertilizzante; to rake level (o smooth) spianare col rastrello4 percorrere; scrutare: Her eyes raked the crowd for familiar faces, il suo sguardo percorreva la folla in cerca di volti familiari5 (mil.) sventagliare raffiche su: The soldiers raked the building with machine-gun fire, i soldati sventagliavano raffiche di mitra sull'edificioB v. i.rovistare: They raked among my papers, hanno rovistato tra le mie carte; to rake about ( a room) for evidence, frugare (una stanza) in cerca di prove(to) rake (2) /reɪk/A v. i.(spec. naut.) essere inclinato: (naut.) a raked mast, un albero inclinatoB v. t.inclinare: The floor of the theatre has been raked in order to provide better sight lines, il pavimento del teatro è stato inclinato per consentire una migliore visibilità.* * *I [reɪk] II 1. [reɪk]1) agr. rastrellare2.to rake among o through — frugare o rovistare tra [ papers]
- rake in- rake upIII [reɪk]nome (libertine) libertino m.IV [reɪk] -
13 stir
I [stɜː(r)]2) (commotion)II 1. [stɜː(r)]to cause o make a stir — fare rumore o sensazione
1) (mix) mescolare, girare [liquid, sauce]; mescolare, mischiare [paint, powder]to stir sth. into sth. — incorporare qcs. in qcs., aggiungere qcs. in qcs. mescolando
2) (move slightly) [ breeze] muovere, agitare [leaves, papers]3) (move, arouse) commuovere [ person]; stimolare, eccitare [curiosity, imagination]2.to stir sb. to pity — ispirare pietà a qcn
1) (move gently) [leaves, papers] tremare, muoversi; [ curtains] muoversito stir in one's sleep — [ person] muoversi o agitarsi nel sonno
2) (awaken) svegliarsi3.- stir in- stir up* * *[stə:] 1. past tense, past participle - stirred; verb1) (to cause (a liquid etc) to be mixed especially by the constant circular movement of a spoon etc, in order to mix it: He put sugar and milk into his tea and stirred it; She stirred the sugar into the mixture.) rimescolare2) (to move, either slightly or vigorously: The breeze stirred her hair; He stirred in his sleep; Come on - stir yourselves!) muovere, muoversi, agitare, agitarsi3) (to arouse or touch (a person or his feelings): He was stirred by her story.) scuotere2. noun(a fuss or disturbance: The news caused a stir.) agitazione- stirring- stir-fry
- stir up* * *stir (1) /stɜ:(r)/n.1 rimescolata; rimestata2 (fig.) movimento; animazione; agitazione; confusione; eccitazione; scompiglio; subbuglio; trambusto: The crowd was in a stir, la folla era in agitazione; There was a great stir in the town, la città era tutta in subbuglio● It (o he) has made a great stir, ha fatto una gran sensazione; ha fatto colpo □ Give the fire a stir, attizza un po' il fuoco!stir (2) /stɜ:(r)/n. [u]● ( slang USA) stir-crazy, fuori di testa per la lunga prigionia; ( per estens.) che dà i numeri (perché è obbligato a stare a casa, ecc.).♦ (to) stir /stɜ:(r)/A v. t.1 agitare; increspare; muovere; scuotere; rimescolare; rimestare: A light breeze stirred the curtains, una leggera brezza muoveva le tendine; to stir (up) tea [the soup], rimescolare il tè [rimestare la zuppa]; Not a breath stirred the lake, non un alito di vento increspava il lago; He stirred the log, mosse (o spostò) il ceppo2 ( spesso to stir up) eccitare; incitare; irritare; fomentare; suscitare; scuotere (fig.): to stir sb. 's interest, suscitare l'interesse di q.; to stir sb. to action, incitare q. ad agire; to stir up a rebellion, fomentare una rivolta3 attizzare ( il fuoco; anche fig.): He stirred (up) hatred in the natives for the colonialists, ha attizzato l'odio degli indigeni per i colonialistiB v. i.1 agitarsi; muoversi; spostarsi; cambiare di posto: New forces are stirring in our society, nuove forze si agitano nella nostra società2 essere in piedi; esser già alzato; essere attivo: He is not stirring yet, non s'è ancora alzato (dal letto)3 (fam.) soffiare sul fuoco (fig.); spargere pettegolezzi; fare il mestatore; seminare zizzania (sparlando di q.)● to stir sb. 's blood, far bollire (o rimescolare) il sangue a q.; eccitare q.; entusiasmare q. □ (fam.) to stir one's stumps, affrettarsi; sbrigarsi; spicciarsi; muovere le gambe □ to stir sb. to the depths, commuovere profondamente q. □ to stir sb. 's wrath, suscitare l'ira di q.; mandare q. in collera □ not to stir an eyelid, restare impassibile; non muover ciglio □ not to stir a finger, non muovere un dito (per aiutare q.).* * *I [stɜː(r)]2) (commotion)II 1. [stɜː(r)]to cause o make a stir — fare rumore o sensazione
1) (mix) mescolare, girare [liquid, sauce]; mescolare, mischiare [paint, powder]to stir sth. into sth. — incorporare qcs. in qcs., aggiungere qcs. in qcs. mescolando
2) (move slightly) [ breeze] muovere, agitare [leaves, papers]3) (move, arouse) commuovere [ person]; stimolare, eccitare [curiosity, imagination]2.to stir sb. to pity — ispirare pietà a qcn
1) (move gently) [leaves, papers] tremare, muoversi; [ curtains] muoversito stir in one's sleep — [ person] muoversi o agitarsi nel sonno
2) (awaken) svegliarsi3.- stir in- stir up -
14 HAND
I 1. [hænd]1) mano f.he stood there, suitcase in hand — stava lì con la valigia in mano
to get o lay one's hands on mettere le mani su [ money]; mettere le mani addosso a [ person]; to keep one's hands off sth. tenere giù le mani da qcs.; to keep one's hands off sb. lasciare in pace qcn.; hands off! colloq. giù le mani! to take sb.'s hand prendere la mano di qcn.; to take sb. by the hand prendere qcn. per mano; they were holding hands si tenevano per mano; to hold sb.'s hand tenere la mano a qcn.; fig. (give support) tendere la mano a qcn.; to do o make sth. by hand fare qcs. a mano; the letter was delivered by hand la lettera fu recapitata a mano; "by hand" (on envelope) "Sue Proprie Mani", s.p.m.; to have one's hands full avere le mani piene; fig. avere molto da fare; hands up, or I shoot! mani in alto o sparo! to be on one's hands and knees essere carponi; we can always use another pair of hands — possiamo sempre trovare qualcun altro che ci dia una mano
2) (handwriting) scrittura f., calligrafia f.to have a hand in — avere parte o mano in [ project]; partecipare a, prendere parte a [ demonstration]
to stay o hold one's hand — trattenersi, indugiare
4) (assistance)to give o lend sb. a (helping) hand — dare una mano a qcn
to give sb. a big hand — fare un bell'applauso a qcn
to ask for sb.'s hand (in marriage) — chiedere la mano di qcn
7) (possession)to be in sb.'s hands — essere nelle mani di qcn.
to fall o get into the wrong hands finire nelle mani sbagliate; to be in good o safe hands essere in buone mani; to put one's life in sb.'s hands affidare la propria vita nelle mani di qcn.; to place o put [sth.] in sb.'s hands affidare [qcs.] a qcn. [ office]; mettere [qcs.] nelle mani di qcn. [ matter]; to play into sb.'s hands fare il gioco di qcn.; the matter is out of my hands — la questione non è di mia pertinenza
8) (control)to get out of hand — [ inflation] sfuggire al controllo; [ children] diventare indisciplinato; [ demonstration] degenerare
to take sb. in hand — fare rigare diritto o tenere a freno qcn
10) (worker) lavoratore m. (-trice), operaio m. (-a); mar. membro m. dell'equipaggio, marinaio m.11) (responsibility)to have [sth.] on one's hands — avere [qcs.] sulle spalle [ unsold stock]
to take sb. off sb.'s hands — levare di torno qcn. a qcn.
to have sth. off one's hands — non essere più responsabile di qcs
12) (available)to have sth. to hand — avere qcs. a portata di mano o sottomano
to be on hand — [ person] essere a disposizione o disponibile
to be close to hand o near at hand essere portata di mano; to come to hand — capitare sottomano
13) (skill)to try one's hand at — cimentarsi in [photography, painting]
to set o turn one's hand to sth., doing dedicarsi a qcs., a fare; to keep one's hand in non perdere la mano a; to get one's hand in — fare o prendere la mano a
14) (on clock, dial) lancetta f.15) (source)I got the information first, second hand — ho avuto queste informazioni di prima, di seconda mano
16) (side)on the one hand..., on the other hand... — da un lato... dall'altro... o da un canto... d'altro canto
on the other hand — (conversely) d'altra parte, tuttavia, però
the matter in hand — l'argomento in questione; (underway)
the preparations are well in hand — i preparativi sono già a buon punto; (to spare)
18) out of hand [reject, dismiss] d'acchito, subito19) at the hands of da parte di, ad opera di2.••to know sth. like the back of one's hand — conoscere qcs. a menadito o come le proprie tasche
II [hænd]many hands make light work — prov. l'unione fa la forza
to hand sb. sth. o to hand sth. to sb. — dare o consegnare o passare qcs. a qcn
- hand in- hand on- hand out••you've got to hand it to him... — bisogna riconoscergli che
* * *[hænd] 1. noun1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) mano2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) lancetta3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) membro dell'equipaggio; operaio4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) mano5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) mano6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) palmo7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) scrittura, grafia2. verb(often with back, down, up etc)1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) dare2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) consegnare, passare•- handful- handbag
- handbill
- handbook
- handbrake
- handcuff
- handcuffs
- hand-lens
- handmade
- hand-operated
- hand-out
- hand-picked
- handshake
- handstand
- handwriting
- handwritten
- at hand
- at the hands of
- be hand in glove with someone
- be hand in glove
- by hand
- fall into the hands of someone
- fall into the hands
- force someone's hand
- get one's hands on
- give/lend a helping hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand in hand
- hand on
- hand out
- hand-out
- handout
- hand over
- hand over fist
- hands down
- hands off!
- hands-on
- hands up!
- hand to hand
- have a hand in something
- have a hand in
- have/get/gain the upper hand
- hold hands with someone
- hold hands
- in good hands
- in hand
- in the hands of
- keep one's hand in
- off one's hands
- on hand
- on the one hand... on the other hand
-... on the other hand
- out of hand
- shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
- shake hands with / shake someone's hand
- a show of hands
- take in hand
- to hand* * *HANDsigla♦ (to) hand /hænd/v. t.1 dare; porgere; consegnare; passare; rimettere: Please hand me the salt, per favore, passami il sale; The papers were handed to me by the clerk, i documenti mi sono stati consegnati dall'impiegato2 aiutare; guidare, sorreggere ( con la mano): I handed the old lady out of ( o down from) the coach, ho aiutato l'anziana signora a scendere dal pullman3 (fam.) ammettere, concedere (qc.): You've got to hand it to him, he's a good player, devi ammettere che gioca proprio bene● (fig.) handed you on a plate, servito su un piatto d'argento (per te).* * *I 1. [hænd]1) mano f.he stood there, suitcase in hand — stava lì con la valigia in mano
to get o lay one's hands on mettere le mani su [ money]; mettere le mani addosso a [ person]; to keep one's hands off sth. tenere giù le mani da qcs.; to keep one's hands off sb. lasciare in pace qcn.; hands off! colloq. giù le mani! to take sb.'s hand prendere la mano di qcn.; to take sb. by the hand prendere qcn. per mano; they were holding hands si tenevano per mano; to hold sb.'s hand tenere la mano a qcn.; fig. (give support) tendere la mano a qcn.; to do o make sth. by hand fare qcs. a mano; the letter was delivered by hand la lettera fu recapitata a mano; "by hand" (on envelope) "Sue Proprie Mani", s.p.m.; to have one's hands full avere le mani piene; fig. avere molto da fare; hands up, or I shoot! mani in alto o sparo! to be on one's hands and knees essere carponi; we can always use another pair of hands — possiamo sempre trovare qualcun altro che ci dia una mano
2) (handwriting) scrittura f., calligrafia f.to have a hand in — avere parte o mano in [ project]; partecipare a, prendere parte a [ demonstration]
to stay o hold one's hand — trattenersi, indugiare
4) (assistance)to give o lend sb. a (helping) hand — dare una mano a qcn
to give sb. a big hand — fare un bell'applauso a qcn
to ask for sb.'s hand (in marriage) — chiedere la mano di qcn
7) (possession)to be in sb.'s hands — essere nelle mani di qcn.
to fall o get into the wrong hands finire nelle mani sbagliate; to be in good o safe hands essere in buone mani; to put one's life in sb.'s hands affidare la propria vita nelle mani di qcn.; to place o put [sth.] in sb.'s hands affidare [qcs.] a qcn. [ office]; mettere [qcs.] nelle mani di qcn. [ matter]; to play into sb.'s hands fare il gioco di qcn.; the matter is out of my hands — la questione non è di mia pertinenza
8) (control)to get out of hand — [ inflation] sfuggire al controllo; [ children] diventare indisciplinato; [ demonstration] degenerare
to take sb. in hand — fare rigare diritto o tenere a freno qcn
10) (worker) lavoratore m. (-trice), operaio m. (-a); mar. membro m. dell'equipaggio, marinaio m.11) (responsibility)to have [sth.] on one's hands — avere [qcs.] sulle spalle [ unsold stock]
to take sb. off sb.'s hands — levare di torno qcn. a qcn.
to have sth. off one's hands — non essere più responsabile di qcs
12) (available)to have sth. to hand — avere qcs. a portata di mano o sottomano
to be on hand — [ person] essere a disposizione o disponibile
to be close to hand o near at hand essere portata di mano; to come to hand — capitare sottomano
13) (skill)to try one's hand at — cimentarsi in [photography, painting]
to set o turn one's hand to sth., doing dedicarsi a qcs., a fare; to keep one's hand in non perdere la mano a; to get one's hand in — fare o prendere la mano a
14) (on clock, dial) lancetta f.15) (source)I got the information first, second hand — ho avuto queste informazioni di prima, di seconda mano
16) (side)on the one hand..., on the other hand... — da un lato... dall'altro... o da un canto... d'altro canto
on the other hand — (conversely) d'altra parte, tuttavia, però
the matter in hand — l'argomento in questione; (underway)
the preparations are well in hand — i preparativi sono già a buon punto; (to spare)
18) out of hand [reject, dismiss] d'acchito, subito19) at the hands of da parte di, ad opera di2.••to know sth. like the back of one's hand — conoscere qcs. a menadito o come le proprie tasche
II [hænd]many hands make light work — prov. l'unione fa la forza
to hand sb. sth. o to hand sth. to sb. — dare o consegnare o passare qcs. a qcn
- hand in- hand on- hand out••you've got to hand it to him... — bisogna riconoscergli che
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15 set out
Ex:to set out to do — (intend) [book, report, speech] avere il fine di fare; [ person] proporsi di fare; set [sth.] out, set out [sth.]/Ex:1) (spread out) disporre, esporre [ goods]; disporre [food, chairs, chessman]; collocare, disporre [books, papers]; organizzare [ information]2) (state, explain) presentare, illustrare [ ideas]; formulare [ objections]; stabilire, dettare [ terms]* * *1) (to start a journey: He set out to explore the countryside.) partire, mettersi in viaggio2) (to intend: I didn't set out to prove him wrong.) intendere* * *1. vi + advto set out (for) — avviarsi (verso, a), (city) partire (per)
to set out in search of sb/sth — mettersi alla ricerca di qn/qc
2. vt + adv* * *Ex:to set out to do — (intend) [book, report, speech] avere il fine di fare; [ person] proporsi di fare; set [sth.] out, set out [sth.]/Ex:1) (spread out) disporre, esporre [ goods]; disporre [food, chairs, chessman]; collocare, disporre [books, papers]; organizzare [ information]2) (state, explain) presentare, illustrare [ ideas]; formulare [ objections]; stabilire, dettare [ terms] -
16 stick ****
[stɪk] stuck vb: pt, pp1. n(gen) bastone m, (twig) ramoscello, (support for plants) asticella, bastoncino, (of celery, rhubarb) gambo, (of shaving soap) stick m inv, (of dynamite) candelottoa few sticks of furniture — pochi mobili mpl sgangherati
2. vt1) (with glue etc) incollare2) (thrust, poke: hand etc) ficcare, (sth pointed: pin, needle) conficcare, piantare3) (fam: place, put) metterestick it in your case — mettilo or ficcalo nella borsa
he picked up the papers and stuck them in his briefcase — ha raccolto i documenti e li ha ficcati nella valigetta
4) (fam: tolerate) sopportare5)to be stuck — (door, window) essere bloccato (-a), (knife, screw) essere incastrato (-a)
to be stuck with sb/sth fam — doversi sorbire qn/qc, dover sopportare qn/qc
3. vi(glue, sticky object etc) attaccarsi, appiccicarsi, (food, sauce) attaccarsi, (get jammed: door, lift) bloccarsi, (lock) incepparsi, (in mud etc) impantanarsi, (sth pointed) conficcarsithe nickname seems to have stuck fam — sembra che il soprannome gli (or le etc) sia rimasto
to stick to sb's wheel — (Cycling) incollarsi alla ruota di qn
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17 stuff
I [stʌf]nome U1) (unnamed substance) roba f., cose f.pl.what's that stuff in the bottle? — che cos'è quella roba o che cosa c'è nella bottiglia?
expensive stuff, caviar — roba cara, il caviale
it's strong stuff — (of drink, drug, detergent) è roba forte
2) colloq. (unnamed objects) roba f., robe f.pl.; (implying disorder) pasticcio m.; (belongings) roba f., cose f.pl.3) colloq. (content of speech, book, film, etc.)who wrote this stuff? — chi ha scritto questo? spreg. chi ha scritto questa roba(ccia)?
have you read much of her stuff? — hai letto qualcosa di suo o qualche sua opera?
painting and drawing and stuff like that — colloq. pittura, disegno e cose del genere
4) (fabric) stoffa f. (anche fig.)••a bit of stuff — colloq. una bella tipa
to do one's stuff — colloq. fare quello che si deve fare
to know one's stuff — colloq. sapere il fatto proprio
II 1. [stʌf]that's the stuff! — colloq. è quello che ci vuole! ben fatto! ben detto!
1) (fill, pack) riempire, imbottire [cushion, pillow] ( with di); (implying haste) riempire [pocket, suitcase] ( with di); (block up) tappare [hole, crack]to stuff one's hands in one's pockets — infilarsi o ficcarsi le mani in tasca
to stuff sth. up one's jumper — infilarsi qcs. sotto la maglia
3) gastr. farcire [ turkey]4) impagliare [ animal]2.verbo riflessivo colloq.to stuff oneself — rimpinzarsi, riempirsi
- stuff up* * *I noun1) (material or substance: What is that black oily stuff on the beach?; The doctor gave me some good stuff for removing warts; Show them what stuff you're made of! (= how brave, strong etc you are).)2) ((unimportant) matter, things, objects etc: We'll have to get rid of all this stuff when we move house.)3) (an old word for cloth.)•- that's the stuff! II verb1) (to pack or fill tightly, often hurriedly or untidily: His drawer was stuffed with papers; She stuffed the fridge with food; The children have been stuffing themselves with ice-cream.)2) (to fill (eg a turkey, chicken etc) with stuffing before cooking.)3) (to fill the skin of (a dead animal or bird) to preserve the appearance it had when alive: They stuffed the golden eagle.)•- stuffing- stuff up* * *I [stʌf]nome U1) (unnamed substance) roba f., cose f.pl.what's that stuff in the bottle? — che cos'è quella roba o che cosa c'è nella bottiglia?
expensive stuff, caviar — roba cara, il caviale
it's strong stuff — (of drink, drug, detergent) è roba forte
2) colloq. (unnamed objects) roba f., robe f.pl.; (implying disorder) pasticcio m.; (belongings) roba f., cose f.pl.3) colloq. (content of speech, book, film, etc.)who wrote this stuff? — chi ha scritto questo? spreg. chi ha scritto questa roba(ccia)?
have you read much of her stuff? — hai letto qualcosa di suo o qualche sua opera?
painting and drawing and stuff like that — colloq. pittura, disegno e cose del genere
4) (fabric) stoffa f. (anche fig.)••a bit of stuff — colloq. una bella tipa
to do one's stuff — colloq. fare quello che si deve fare
to know one's stuff — colloq. sapere il fatto proprio
II 1. [stʌf]that's the stuff! — colloq. è quello che ci vuole! ben fatto! ben detto!
1) (fill, pack) riempire, imbottire [cushion, pillow] ( with di); (implying haste) riempire [pocket, suitcase] ( with di); (block up) tappare [hole, crack]to stuff one's hands in one's pockets — infilarsi o ficcarsi le mani in tasca
to stuff sth. up one's jumper — infilarsi qcs. sotto la maglia
3) gastr. farcire [ turkey]4) impagliare [ animal]2.verbo riflessivo colloq.to stuff oneself — rimpinzarsi, riempirsi
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18 stick
I 1. [stɪk]1) (piece of wood) bastone m.; (for kindling) bastoncino m., pezzo m. di legno; (for ice cream, lollipop) stecchino m., bastoncino m.2) (anche walking stick) bastone m. (da passeggio)a stick of (French) bread — un bastone, una baguette
4) sport (in hockey, polo) mazza f.5) (conductor's baton) bacchetta f.6) colloq. (piece of furniture) mobile m.7) AE colloq. (person)8) colloq. (criticism)2.to get o take (some) stick beccarsi dure critiche; to give sb. (some) stick — criticare qcn. violentemente
••II 1. [stɪk]to have o get hold of the wrong end of the stick prendere un abbaglio, capire fischi per fiaschi; to up sticks and leave — colloq. prendere armi e bagagli e partire
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. stuck)2) (put)stick your coat on the chair — colloq. molla il cappotto sulla sedia
to stick an advert in the paper — colloq. mettere un annuncio sul giornale
to stick sb. in a home — colloq. mettere o ficcare qcn. in un ospizio
3) (fix) incollare, attaccare [ stamp] (in in; on su; to a); attaccare, affiggere [ poster] (in in; on a)"stick no bills" — "divieto di affissione"
4) BE colloq. (bear) sopportare, reggere [person, situation]5) colloq. (impose)2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. stuck)1) (be pushed)the nail stuck in my foot — mi si è piantato o conficcato un chiodo nel piede
2) (be fixed) [stamp, glue] tenere, attaccareto stick to the pan — [sauce, rice] attaccarsi alla pentola
3) (jam) [drawer, door, lift] bloccarsi4) (remain) restare, rimanereto stick in sb.'s memory o mind restare impresso nella memoria di qcn.; we've caught the murderer, but now we have to make the charges stick — abbiamo preso l'assassino, ora dobbiamo provare la sua colpevolezza
•- stick at- stick by- stick to- stick up* * *I [stik] past tense, past participle - stuck; verb1) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!)2) ((of something pointed) to be pushed into or through something: Two arrows were sticking in his back.)3) (to fasten or be fastened (by glue, gum etc): He licked the flap of the envelope and stuck it down; These labels don't stick very well; He stuck (the broken pieces of) the vase together again; His brothers used to call him Bonzo and the name has stuck.)4) (to (cause to) become fixed and unable to move or progress: The car stuck in the mud; The cupboard door has stuck; I'll help you with your arithmetic if you're stuck.)•- sticker- sticky
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking-plaster
- stick-in-the-mud
- come to a sticky end
- stick at
- stick by
- stick it out
- stick out
- stick one's neck out
- stick to/with
- stick together
- stick up for II [stik] noun1) (a branch or twig from a tree: They were sent to find sticks for firewood.)2) (a long thin piece of wood etc shaped for a special purpose: She always walks with a stick nowadays; a walking-stick / hockey-stick; a drumstick.)3) (a long piece: a stick of rhubarb.)•- get hold of the wrong end of the stick- get the wrong end of the stick* * *I 1. [stɪk]1) (piece of wood) bastone m.; (for kindling) bastoncino m., pezzo m. di legno; (for ice cream, lollipop) stecchino m., bastoncino m.2) (anche walking stick) bastone m. (da passeggio)a stick of (French) bread — un bastone, una baguette
4) sport (in hockey, polo) mazza f.5) (conductor's baton) bacchetta f.6) colloq. (piece of furniture) mobile m.7) AE colloq. (person)8) colloq. (criticism)2.to get o take (some) stick beccarsi dure critiche; to give sb. (some) stick — criticare qcn. violentemente
••II 1. [stɪk]to have o get hold of the wrong end of the stick prendere un abbaglio, capire fischi per fiaschi; to up sticks and leave — colloq. prendere armi e bagagli e partire
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. stuck)2) (put)stick your coat on the chair — colloq. molla il cappotto sulla sedia
to stick an advert in the paper — colloq. mettere un annuncio sul giornale
to stick sb. in a home — colloq. mettere o ficcare qcn. in un ospizio
3) (fix) incollare, attaccare [ stamp] (in in; on su; to a); attaccare, affiggere [ poster] (in in; on a)"stick no bills" — "divieto di affissione"
4) BE colloq. (bear) sopportare, reggere [person, situation]5) colloq. (impose)2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. stuck)1) (be pushed)the nail stuck in my foot — mi si è piantato o conficcato un chiodo nel piede
2) (be fixed) [stamp, glue] tenere, attaccareto stick to the pan — [sauce, rice] attaccarsi alla pentola
3) (jam) [drawer, door, lift] bloccarsi4) (remain) restare, rimanereto stick in sb.'s memory o mind restare impresso nella memoria di qcn.; we've caught the murderer, but now we have to make the charges stick — abbiamo preso l'assassino, ora dobbiamo provare la sua colpevolezza
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19 carry
I ['kærɪ] II 1. ['kærɪ]1) portare [load, bag, news, message]to carry cash, a gun — portare con sé dei contanti, portare una pistola
to carry sth. too far — fig. passare il segno, oltrepassare i limiti
2) [vehicle, pipe, wire, wind, tide, stream] portare, trasportare3) (feature) contenere [warning, guarantee, report]; presentare, riportare [symbol, label]"The Gazette" will carry the ad — "La Gazzetta" pubblicherà l'annuncio
5) (bear, support) [bridge, road] sostenere, sopportare [load, traffic]6) (win) conquistare [state, constituency]; vincere [battle, match]to carry all before one — stravincere, avere un successo travolgente
7) med. trasmettere, diffondere [ disease]8) (be pregnant with) [ woman] essere incinta di [girl, twins]; [ animal] aspettare [ young]9) comm. (stock, sell) trattare, vendere [item, brand]10) (hold, bear) tenere [tail, head]11) mat. riportare [one, two]2.verbo intransitivo [sound, voice] raggiungere, arrivare3.- carry on••to get carried away — colloq. farsi trasportare, perdere il controllo
* * *['kæri]1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) portare, trasportare2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) trasmettere3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) portare, sostenere4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) comportare5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) approvare6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) comportarsi•((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.)
- carry-cot((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.)
- be/get carried away
- carry forward
- carry off
- carry on
- carry out
- carry weight* * *carry /ˈkærɪ/n.1 (solo sing.) trasporto4 (mat.) riporto♦ (to) carry /ˈkærɪ/A v. t.1 ( anche fig.) trasportare; portare: to carry a stretcher, trasportare una barella; to carry a bag, portare una borsa; I carried the trunk into the study, portai il baule nello studio; to carry a message, portare un messaggio; to carry passengers, portare, trasportare passeggeri; to carry goods to their destination, trasportare merci a destinazione; Seeds can be carried on the wind, i semi possono essere trasportati dal vento; My search carried me to Iceland, la mia ricerca mi ha portato in Islanda2 ( anche fig.) portare, avere (con sé); portare addosso: I never carry an umbrella, non porto mai l'ombrello; to carry cash, avere con sé denaro contante; portare del contante con sé; to carry a weapon, essere armato; to carry happy memories, portare dentro di sé ricordi felici3 portare; sostenere; reggere: Eight pillars carry the weight of the roof, otto pilastri portano (o reggono) il peso del tetto; Will this ladder carry me?, reggerà al mio peso questa scala?; to carry a baby in one's arms, portare un bambino in braccio; ( anche fig.) to carry a burden, portare un peso4 (rif. a parte del corpo) tenere; avere: to carry one's head high, tenere alta la testa; (fig.) andare a testa alta; to carry one's arm in a sling, avere un braccio al collo6 essere incinta di; aspettare7 riportare ( una dicitura, un simbolo, ecc.): This product carries no sell-by date, su questo prodotto non è segnata la data di scadenza8 (giorn., TV) riportare ( una notizia, un annuncio; ecc.); pubblicare; trasmettere: to carry a story, pubblicare un articolo; All the main papers carried the news, la notizia era su tutti i giornali principali; to carry advertising, trasmettere pubblicità9 avere; contenere; comportare; implicare: to carry a two-year guarantee, avere una garanzia di due anni; (fin.) to carry interest, dare un interesse, essere gravato da interesse; His answer carried a threat, la sua risposta conteneva una minaccia; to carry authority, avere autorità; essere autorevole; to carry conviction, essere convincente; This plan carries with it several risks, questo piano comporta diversi rischi10 (leg.) comportare; prevedere; essere passibile di: Such crimes carry heavy penalties, tali crimini sono passibili di gravi pene11 far approvare, far passare ( una mozione, una legge, ecc.): to carry a motion, far approvare una mozione, una delibera; The motion was carried, la mozione è stata approvata12 conquistare (alla propria causa); convincere; portare dalla propria parte: He failed to carry the cabinet, non è riuscito a portare dalla sua il gabinetto13 conquistare (il favore di); trascinare: The speaker carried his audience with him, l'oratore ha conquistato l'uditorio19 (rag.) registrareB v. i.1 ( di rumore, voce, ecc.) essere udibile ( a una certa distanza); arrivare; raggiungere: The noise carried for kilometres, il rumore era udibile per chilometri (o arrivava a chilometri di distanza)● (Per le espressioni idiomatiche ► sotto il sostantivo) to carry one's age well, portare bene la propria età □ to carry all before one, avere un successo travolgente; stravincere □ (fig.) to carry the ball, essere responsabile; essere al comando; prendersi la responsabilità □ to carry the blame (for), essere responsabile (di) (qc. di negativo); meritare il biasimo (per); essere da biasimare (per) □ to carry the day, riportare la vittoria; vincere; trionfare □ (fig.) to carry further, sviluppare; elaborare; spingere oltre: I'd like to carry your analogy further, vorrei sviluppare la tua analogia □ (teatr.) to carry the house, conquistare il pubblico □ to carry into effect, mettere in atto □ to carry st. to extremes, portare qc. all'estremo limite; portare qc. all'eccesso □ (fig.) to carry st. too far, esagerare con qc.; passare il segno □ to carry a joke too far, spingere uno scherzo troppo in là □ to carry oneself, avere un dato portamento (o modo di fare); comportarsi: He carried himself with class, aveva un portamento distinto □ to carry one's point, far prevalere il proprio punto di vista; spuntarla □ to carry the responsibility for st., essere responsabile di q.; avere la responsabilità di qc. □ (rag.) to carry to account, mettere in conto □ (fig.) to carry a torch for sb., essere innamorato cotto di q. (spec., senza essere ricambiato) □ He can't carry a tune, è stonato □ to carry weight, ( di un argomento) aver peso, pesare; essere convincente; ( di persona) avere autorità; (ipp.) essere handicappato, partire in condizione di svantaggio □ (prov.) to carry coals to Newcastle ► coal.* * *I ['kærɪ] II 1. ['kærɪ]1) portare [load, bag, news, message]to carry cash, a gun — portare con sé dei contanti, portare una pistola
to carry sth. too far — fig. passare il segno, oltrepassare i limiti
2) [vehicle, pipe, wire, wind, tide, stream] portare, trasportare3) (feature) contenere [warning, guarantee, report]; presentare, riportare [symbol, label]"The Gazette" will carry the ad — "La Gazzetta" pubblicherà l'annuncio
5) (bear, support) [bridge, road] sostenere, sopportare [load, traffic]6) (win) conquistare [state, constituency]; vincere [battle, match]to carry all before one — stravincere, avere un successo travolgente
7) med. trasmettere, diffondere [ disease]8) (be pregnant with) [ woman] essere incinta di [girl, twins]; [ animal] aspettare [ young]9) comm. (stock, sell) trattare, vendere [item, brand]10) (hold, bear) tenere [tail, head]11) mat. riportare [one, two]2.verbo intransitivo [sound, voice] raggiungere, arrivare3.- carry on••to get carried away — colloq. farsi trasportare, perdere il controllo
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20 discharge
I ['dɪstʃɑːdʒ]1) (release) (of patient) dimissione f.to get one's discharge — [ soldier] essere congedato
2) (pouring out) (of gas, liquid) scarico m.; med. spurgo m.3) (substance released) (waste) scarichi m.pl.; med. (from eye, wound) escrezione f.4) (repayment)5) el. scarica f.6) (performance) adempimento m., esercizio m.7) (firing) scarica f.8) (unloading) scarico m.II 1. [dɪs'tʃɑːdʒ]to discharge sb. from his duties — dimettere qcn. dalle sue funzioni
3) (give off) emettere [ gas]; scaricare [sewage, waste]4) med.6) (perform) adempiere a, compiere [ duty]; assolvere [ obligation]7) (unload) scaricare [ cargo]; sbarcare [ passengers]2.verbo intransitivo med. suppurare3.* * *1. verb1) (to allow to leave; to dismiss: The soldier was discharged from the army; She was discharged from hospital.) congedare, dimettere2) (to fire (a gun): He discharged his gun at the policeman.) sparare, lasciar partire un colpo3) (to perform (a task etc): He discharges his duties well.) compiere4) (to pay (a debt).) pagare5) (to (cause to) let or send out: The chimney was discharging clouds of smoke; The drain discharged into the street.) emettere2. noun1) ((an) act of discharging: He was given his discharge from the army; the discharge of one's duties.) congedo; compimento2) (pus etc coming from eg a wound.) emissione* * *discharge /ˈdɪstʃɑ:dʒ/n. [uc]1 congedo ( da una forza armata); dimissione ( dall'ospedale); rilascio ( dal carcere): On discharge, he went to work for a security firm, dopo essersi congedato, è andato a lavorare per un'agenzia di sicurezza; You will need to rest for a few days after your discharge from ( the) hospital, avrai bisogno di qualche giorno di riposo dopo essere stato dimesso dall'ospedale; (spec. mil.) dishonourable discharge, radiazione (dai ranghi)2 (ind.) scarico, smaltimento; ( sostanze) scarica: wastewater discharge regulations, norme per lo smaltimento delle acque di scarico; industrial discharges, scariche industriali4 scarica ( elettrica, d'arma da fuoco, ecc.): the discharge of a firearm, la scarica di un'arma da fuoco6 (leg.) assoluzione ( di un imputato); esonero ( da un obbligo, da una responsabilità); liberazione ( anche da un'ipoteca): the discharge of the prisoners, la liberazione dei prigionieri; (leg.) absolute discharge, assoluzione totale; (leg.) conditional discharge, sospensione condizionale della pena7 espletamento; adempimento ( anche leg.: di un'obbligazione); pagamento ( di un debito, ecc.): the discharge of one's duties, l'espletamento dei propri doveri; the discharge of a debt, il pagamento d'un debito8 (leg.) estinzione; risoluzione; revoca: discharge of a contract by agreement [by operation of the law, by performance], estinzione (o risoluzione) di un contratto per mutuo consenso [per effetto di legge, per adempimento]; the discharge of a warrant of arrest, la revoca di un mandato di cattura11 (rag.) scarico● (leg.) discharge from prison, scarcerazione □ (mecc.) discharge head, prevalenza ( d'una pompa) □ (leg.) discharge from bankruptcy, decreto di chiusura del fallimento □ (elettron.) discharge lamp, lampada a scarica (o a luminescenza) □ (leg.) the discharge of a bankrupt, la riabilitazione di un fallito □ (leg.) discharge of jury, scioglimento della giuria □ (mil.) discharge papers, foglio di congedo □ discharge tube, (elettron.) tubo a scarica; (mecc.) tubo di scarico.(to) discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑ:dʒ/A v. t.1 congedare ( da una forza armata); dimettere ( dall'ospedale): He was discharged from the army due to ill health, è stato congedato dall'esercito per motivi di salute; She will be discharged ( from hospital) tomorrow, sarà dimessa (dall'ospedale) domani; to discharge a committee [a jury], congedare una commissione [una giuria]2 scaricare: to discharge a ship [passengers, a cargo], scaricare una nave [passeggeri, un carico]; Clouds discharge electricity, le nuvole scaricano elettricità; to discharge a battery, scaricare una batteria; to discharge a weapon, scaricare un'arma ( sparando)3 scaricare, emettere ( sostanze): Effluent was discharged into the sea, le acque reflue erano scaricate nel mare; The volcano discharges clouds of gas and steam, il vulcano emette nubi di gas e vapore5 (form.) espletare; compiere ( un dovere); pagare ( un debito, ecc.): I have a duty to discharge, ho un dovere da compiere; to discharge an obligation [a responsibility], adempiere a un obbligo [a una responsabilità]; to discharge a debt, pagare un debito6 (leg.) assolvere, prosciogliere ( un imputato): He was fined and conditionally discharged for 12 months, è stato multato e ha avuto la sospensione condizionale della pena per un periodo di 12 mesiB v. i.3 (elettr.) scaricarsi4 (med.) suppurare● (leg.) to discharge a bankrupt, riabilitare un fallito □ to discharge oneself, farsi dimettere dall'ospedale sotto la propria responsabilità □ (leg.) to discharge sb. from an obligation, liberare q. da un obbligo □ to discharge itself into, ( di un fiume) gettarsi in; sfociare in: The Mississippi discharges itself into the Gulf of Mexico, il Mississippi si getta nel Golfo del Messico □ (leg.) discharged bankrupt, fallito riabilitato □ (naut.) discharging port, porto di discarica.* * *I ['dɪstʃɑːdʒ]1) (release) (of patient) dimissione f.to get one's discharge — [ soldier] essere congedato
2) (pouring out) (of gas, liquid) scarico m.; med. spurgo m.3) (substance released) (waste) scarichi m.pl.; med. (from eye, wound) escrezione f.4) (repayment)5) el. scarica f.6) (performance) adempimento m., esercizio m.7) (firing) scarica f.8) (unloading) scarico m.II 1. [dɪs'tʃɑːdʒ]to discharge sb. from his duties — dimettere qcn. dalle sue funzioni
3) (give off) emettere [ gas]; scaricare [sewage, waste]4) med.6) (perform) adempiere a, compiere [ duty]; assolvere [ obligation]7) (unload) scaricare [ cargo]; sbarcare [ passengers]2.verbo intransitivo med. suppurare3.
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