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1 ♦ gap
♦ gap /gæp/n.1 interruzione; spazio vuoto; vuoto; buco; interstizio; varco: a gap in the hedge, un buco (o un varco) nella siepe; a gap in the conversation, un vuoto improvviso nella conversazione; a gap of three years, un intervallo di tre anni; (autom.) to reset the gap of the points, registrare l'apertura delle puntine2 lacuna; differenza; distanza; divario; scarto; gap: gaps in one's knowledge, lacune nella propria cultura; the gap between interest rates, il divario tra i tassi d'interesse; generation gap, gap generazionale; to close (o to bridge) a gap, colmare un divario; ridurre uno scarto; annullare un distacco; to widen the gap, aumentare il distacco; to fill a gap, colmare una lacuna; (spec. polit.) credibility gap, gap di credibilità3 (geogr.) gola; passo; valico; bocchetta4 (mil.) breccia; varco5 (comput.) gap● (ling.) gap-fill, (esercizio) cloze ( consistente nel riempire gli spazi vuoti con parole appropriate) □ gap-toothed, che ha i denti radi □ (in GB) gap year, anno di libertà tra il liceo e l'università ( in cui si viaggia, si fanno esperienze): DIALOGO → - Discussing a gap year- If I don't get the grades I need to get into Manchester, I think I'll defer and take a gap year, se non ottengo i voti necessari per entrare all'università di Manchester credo che rimanderò e prenderò un anno di pausa □ ( sport) to close the gap, ridurre la distanza, annullare il distacco; ( boxe) chiudere la distanza. -
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[gæp]1) (space) (between planks, curtains) interstizio m. (in tra); (in fence, wall) buco m., varco m. (in in); (between buildings, cars) spazio m. (in tra); (in text, diagram) spazio m. (vuoto) (in in); (in hills) passaggio m. (in tra); (in cloud) squarcio m. (in tra)to fill a gap — colmare un vuoto (anche fig.)
2) (break) (in timetable) buco m.; (in conversation) silenzio m., vuoto m.; (in records, report) lacuna f., buco m.; (of time) intervallo m.; (in event, performance) interruzione f.3) (discrepancy) (in age) differenza f.; (between opinions) divergenza f.; (between scores) differenza f., scarto m. (in tra); (of status) divario m.to close the gap on sth. — avvicinarsi a qcs
4) (in knowledge, education) lacuna f.5) comm. nicchia f. di mercato6) econ. deficit m., disavanzo m.* * *[ɡæp](a break or open space: a gap between his teeth.) spazio; divario* * *[gæp]1) (space) (between planks, curtains) interstizio m. (in tra); (in fence, wall) buco m., varco m. (in in); (between buildings, cars) spazio m. (in tra); (in text, diagram) spazio m. (vuoto) (in in); (in hills) passaggio m. (in tra); (in cloud) squarcio m. (in tra)to fill a gap — colmare un vuoto (anche fig.)
2) (break) (in timetable) buco m.; (in conversation) silenzio m., vuoto m.; (in records, report) lacuna f., buco m.; (of time) intervallo m.; (in event, performance) interruzione f.3) (discrepancy) (in age) differenza f.; (between opinions) divergenza f.; (between scores) differenza f., scarto m. (in tra); (of status) divario m.to close the gap on sth. — avvicinarsi a qcs
4) (in knowledge, education) lacuna f.5) comm. nicchia f. di mercato6) econ. deficit m., disavanzo m. -
3 gap *** n
[ɡæp]1) (gen) spazio vuoto, (in line, traffic) interruzione f, (in trees, crowd, defences) vuoto, (in wall, fence) apertura, buco, (mountain pass) passo, valico, (between teeth) spazio, (between floorboards) interstizio, (fig: in knowledge) lacuna, (in conversation) pausa, (in time) intervallo2)gap (between) — divario (tra)the generation gap — il gap m inv generazionale
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7 -Discussing a gap year-
Education Discussing a gap yearIf I don't get the grades I need to get into Manchester, I think I'll defer and take a gap year. Se non ottengo i voti necessari per entrare all'università di Manchester credo che rimanderò e mi prenderò un anno di pausa.I'm thinking of going backpacking in Australia with my boyfriend. Sto pensando di andare a fare un viaggio zaino in spalla in Australia con il mio ragazzo.I'll probably sign on with a temping agency for a few months to pay for the trip. Probabilmente mi iscriverò a un'agenzia di lavoro temporaneo per qualche mese per potermi pagare il viaggio.I wouldn't mind doing some conservation work abroad or something like that. Non mi dispiacerebbe fare un lavoro per la tutela dell'ambiente all'estero o qualcosa di simile.Have you looked into overseas conservation work? Hai indagato sui lavori per l'ambiente all'estero?I've phoned a few conservation organizations to ask for a brochure. Ho chiamato alcune organizzazioni ambientaliste per chiedere un dépliant. -
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9 band gap
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11 gaping gap·ing adj
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12 stopgap stop·gap
['stɒpɡæp]1. n2. adj(measures, solution) tampone inv, sostitutivo (-a) -
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16 bridge
I [brɪdʒ]2) fig. (link) ponte m., collegamento m.3) (stage) (transitional) passaggio m.; (springboard) trampolino m. di lancio (to verso)4) (on ship) ponte m., plancia f. di comando5) (of nose) dorso m.6) (of spectacles) ponticello m.7) (on guitar, violin) ponticello m.8) med. ponte m.••II [brɪdʒ]1) costruire un ponte su [ river]2) fig.to bridge the gap between two countries — gettare un o fare da ponte tra due paesi
III [brɪdʒ]to bridge a gap in [sth.] — riempire un vuoto in [ conversation]; sanare un buco di [ budget]; colmare una lacuna in [ knowledge]
nome (card game) bridge m.* * *[bri‹] 1. noun1) (a structure carrying a road or railway over a river etc.) ponte2) (the narrow raised platform for the captain of a ship.) ponte, passerella3) (the bony part (of the nose).) dorso, ponte4) (the support of the strings of a violin etc.) ponticello2. verb1) (to build a bridge over: They bridged the stream.) costruire un ponte su2) (to close a gap, pause etc: He bridged the awkward silence with a funny remark.) colmare* * *I [brɪdʒ]2) fig. (link) ponte m., collegamento m.3) (stage) (transitional) passaggio m.; (springboard) trampolino m. di lancio (to verso)4) (on ship) ponte m., plancia f. di comando5) (of nose) dorso m.6) (of spectacles) ponticello m.7) (on guitar, violin) ponticello m.8) med. ponte m.••II [brɪdʒ]1) costruire un ponte su [ river]2) fig.to bridge the gap between two countries — gettare un o fare da ponte tra due paesi
III [brɪdʒ]to bridge a gap in [sth.] — riempire un vuoto in [ conversation]; sanare un buco di [ budget]; colmare una lacuna in [ knowledge]
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17 open up
1) (unlock a building) aprire2) (become wider) [ gap] aumentare; [ crack] aprirsi (anche fig.)3) (speak freely) aprirsi4) (develop) [opportunities, market] aprirsi5) comm. (start up) [shop, business] aprire7) (make open) aprire [parcel, suitcase, wound]8) (make wider) aumentare [ gap]to open up a lead — [ athlete] aumentare il vantaggio
10) (start up) aprire [shop, business]11) (make accessible) aprire, liberare [area, road]; rendere accessibile [forest, desert]; fig. aprire [possibilities, career]* * *1) (to open (a shop etc): I open up the shop at nine o'clock every morning.) aprire2) (to open (a box etc) completely: He opened up the parcel.) aprire3) (to open the (main) door of a building etc: `Open up!' shouted the policeman. `We know you are in there!') aprire* * *1. vt + advaprire, (blocked road) sgombrare2. vi + adv1) (flower, shop) aprirsi2) (start shooting) aprire il fuoco* * *1) (unlock a building) aprire2) (become wider) [ gap] aumentare; [ crack] aprirsi (anche fig.)3) (speak freely) aprirsi4) (develop) [opportunities, market] aprirsi5) comm. (start up) [shop, business] aprire7) (make open) aprire [parcel, suitcase, wound]8) (make wider) aumentare [ gap]to open up a lead — [ athlete] aumentare il vantaggio
10) (start up) aprire [shop, business]11) (make accessible) aprire, liberare [area, road]; rendere accessibile [forest, desert]; fig. aprire [possibilities, career] -
18 close
I [kləʊs]1) (with tight links) [ relative] prossimo, stretto; [link, contact] strettoto bear a close resemblance to sb. — assomigliare molto a qcn
2) (intimate) [ friend] intimo (to di)3) (almost equal) [ result] simile, vicino4) (careful) [examination, supervision] attento, accurato, precisoto pay close attention to sth. — prestare molta attenzione a qcs.
to keep a close watch o eye on sb., sth. — tener d'occhio attentamente qcn., qcs
5) (compact) [texture, print] fitto; [ military formation] serrato7) colloq. (secretive)••II [kləʊs]it was a close call o shave — colloq. c'è mancato poco o un pelo
1) (nearby)to bring sth. closer — portare qcs. più vicino
to hold sb. close — stringere qcn
2) (temporally)3) (almost)"is the answer three?" - "close!" — "la risposta è tre?" - "ti sei avvicinato molto!"
4) close by vicino a [wall, bridge]5) close enoughthat's close enough — (no nearer) è vicino abbastanza; (acceptable) può andare
6) close to vicino a [place, person, object]how close are we to...? — a quale distanza siamo da...?
to be, come close to doing — stare per o essere sul punto di fare
how close are you to completing...? — quanto ti manca per completare...?
it's coming close to the time when... — si sta avvicinando il momento in cui...
close to o on 60 people, a century ago — colloq. più o meno 60 persone, un secolo fa
••III [kləʊs](from) close to o (from) close up — colloq. da vicino
1) (road) strada f. privata2) (of cathedral) = terreno cintato circostante una cattedraleIV [kləʊz]1) (end)to bring sth. to a close — portare a termine qcs.
to draw o come to a close finire, terminare; at the close of day — lett. sul finire del giorno
2) econ.V 1. [kləʊz]1) (shut) chiudere [door, eyes, book, file, shop]2) (block) chiudere [airport, pipe, opening]; chiudere, impedire l'accesso a [road, area]3) (bring to an end) chiudere, concludere [ meeting]; chiudere [account, case]; concludere [ deal]4) (reduce)2.to close the gap — fig. ridurre lo scarto
1) (shut) [airport, shop, museum] chiudere; [door, container, eyes] chiudersi2) (cease to operate) [business, mine] chiudere3) (end) [meeting, play] finire, terminare4) econ. [currency, index, market] chiudereto close down, up — chiudere al ribasso, al rialzo
5) (get smaller) [ gap] ridursi6) (get closer) [ enemy] avvicinarsi (on a)•- close in- close up* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.)2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.)2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.)2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.)3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.)4) (tight: a close fit.)5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.)6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).)7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.)•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.)2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.)3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).)2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.)- close up* * *I [kləʊs]1) (with tight links) [ relative] prossimo, stretto; [link, contact] strettoto bear a close resemblance to sb. — assomigliare molto a qcn
2) (intimate) [ friend] intimo (to di)3) (almost equal) [ result] simile, vicino4) (careful) [examination, supervision] attento, accurato, precisoto pay close attention to sth. — prestare molta attenzione a qcs.
to keep a close watch o eye on sb., sth. — tener d'occhio attentamente qcn., qcs
5) (compact) [texture, print] fitto; [ military formation] serrato7) colloq. (secretive)••II [kləʊs]it was a close call o shave — colloq. c'è mancato poco o un pelo
1) (nearby)to bring sth. closer — portare qcs. più vicino
to hold sb. close — stringere qcn
2) (temporally)3) (almost)"is the answer three?" - "close!" — "la risposta è tre?" - "ti sei avvicinato molto!"
4) close by vicino a [wall, bridge]5) close enoughthat's close enough — (no nearer) è vicino abbastanza; (acceptable) può andare
6) close to vicino a [place, person, object]how close are we to...? — a quale distanza siamo da...?
to be, come close to doing — stare per o essere sul punto di fare
how close are you to completing...? — quanto ti manca per completare...?
it's coming close to the time when... — si sta avvicinando il momento in cui...
close to o on 60 people, a century ago — colloq. più o meno 60 persone, un secolo fa
••III [kləʊs](from) close to o (from) close up — colloq. da vicino
1) (road) strada f. privata2) (of cathedral) = terreno cintato circostante una cattedraleIV [kləʊz]1) (end)to bring sth. to a close — portare a termine qcs.
to draw o come to a close finire, terminare; at the close of day — lett. sul finire del giorno
2) econ.V 1. [kləʊz]1) (shut) chiudere [door, eyes, book, file, shop]2) (block) chiudere [airport, pipe, opening]; chiudere, impedire l'accesso a [road, area]3) (bring to an end) chiudere, concludere [ meeting]; chiudere [account, case]; concludere [ deal]4) (reduce)2.to close the gap — fig. ridurre lo scarto
1) (shut) [airport, shop, museum] chiudere; [door, container, eyes] chiudersi2) (cease to operate) [business, mine] chiudere3) (end) [meeting, play] finire, terminare4) econ. [currency, index, market] chiudereto close down, up — chiudere al ribasso, al rialzo
5) (get smaller) [ gap] ridursi6) (get closer) [ enemy] avvicinarsi (on a)•- close in- close up -
19 narrow
I 1. ['nærəʊ]1) (in breadth, size, shape) [street, room, shoes, skirt, vase] strettoto grow o become narrow — [road, river, valley] restringersi
2) (in scope) [range, choice, group, field] ristretto; [ sense] stretto; [vision, interests, understanding] limitato; [ life] meschino; [ version] ridotto3) (in degree) [ majority] esiguo; [ margin] stretto; [ lead] leggero2.to have a narrow escape o a narrow squeak — BE colloq. scamparla bella, salvarsi per miracolo o per un pelo
••II 1. ['nærəʊ]1) (limit) restringere [choice, range, field]; limitare [sense, definition] (to a)2) (reduce) ridurre [gap, deficit]Elliott has narrowed the gap — (in race, poll) Elliott ha accorciato le distanze
3) (reduce breadth of) restringere [road, arteries]2.1) (in breadth) [street, valley, arteries] restringersi2) (fall off) [deficit, margin, lead] ridursi; [ choice] limitarsi, restringersi (to a)•* * *['nærəu] 1. adjective1) (having or being only a small distance from side to side: a narrow road; The bridge is too narrow for large lorries to cross.) stretto2) (only just managed: a narrow escape.) (riuscito per poco)3) ((of ideas, interests or experience) not extensive enough.) ristretto, limitato2. verb(to make or become narrow: The road suddenly narrowed.) restringere, restringersi- narrowly- narrows
- narrow-minded* * *I 1. ['nærəʊ]1) (in breadth, size, shape) [street, room, shoes, skirt, vase] strettoto grow o become narrow — [road, river, valley] restringersi
2) (in scope) [range, choice, group, field] ristretto; [ sense] stretto; [vision, interests, understanding] limitato; [ life] meschino; [ version] ridotto3) (in degree) [ majority] esiguo; [ margin] stretto; [ lead] leggero2.to have a narrow escape o a narrow squeak — BE colloq. scamparla bella, salvarsi per miracolo o per un pelo
••II 1. ['nærəʊ]1) (limit) restringere [choice, range, field]; limitare [sense, definition] (to a)2) (reduce) ridurre [gap, deficit]Elliott has narrowed the gap — (in race, poll) Elliott ha accorciato le distanze
3) (reduce breadth of) restringere [road, arteries]2.1) (in breadth) [street, valley, arteries] restringersi2) (fall off) [deficit, margin, lead] ridursi; [ choice] limitarsi, restringersi (to a)• -
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['waɪdn] 1.1) allargare, ampliare [road, gap]2.1) [river, road] allargarsi2) (increase)the gap is widening between rich and poor — il divario tra i ricchi e i poveri si sta facendo più marcato
* * *verb (to make, or become, wide or wider: They have widened the road; The lane widens here.) allargare, allargarsi* * *['waɪdn] 1.1) allargare, ampliare [road, gap]2.1) [river, road] allargarsi2) (increase)
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