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bend (someone's) ear

  • 1 bend someone’s ear

    Bend someone’s ear
     висеть на ушах (надоедливо говорить)
     Tom is over there, bending Jane’s ear about something.

    English-Russian small dictionary of idioms > bend someone’s ear

  • 2 bend someone's ear

    expr infml

    I'm sorry I didn't mean to bend your ear for so long — Простите, я совсем не хотел надоесть вам своими пустыми разговорами

    The new dictionary of modern spoken language > bend someone's ear

  • 3 bend (someone's) ear

    Сленг: заговорить кого-то, разговаривать с интересным собеседником, сплетничать

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > bend (someone's) ear

  • 4 bend

    bend
    1. past tense, past participle - bent; verb
    1) (to make, become, or be, angled or curved: Bend your arm; She bent down to pick up the coin; The road bends to the right; He could bend an iron bar.) doblar(se), curvar
    2) (to force (someone) to do what one wants: He bent me to his will.) doblegar, compeler, obligar

    2. noun
    (a curve or angle: a bend in the road.) curva
    - bent on
    bend1 n curva / ángulo
    bend2 vb doblar / torcer / flexionar
    tr[bend]
    2 (in pipe) ángulo
    transitive verb (pt & pp bent tr[bent])
    1 doblar, curvar
    2 (head) inclinar; (back) doblar, encorvar; (knee) doblar, flexionar
    1 doblarse, combarse
    2 (head) inclinarse; (back) encorvarse
    3 (road) torcer
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    to bend something back doblar algo hacia atrás
    to bend over backwards for somebody hacer todo lo posible por alguien
    to be round the bend estar loco,-a perdido,-a
    to send somebody round the bend sacar a alguien de quicio
    to bend the rules for somebody hacer una excepción por alguien
    on bended knee arrodillado,-a
    wide bend curva abierta
    bend ['bɛnd] v, bent ['bnt;] ; bending vt
    : torcer, doblar, curvar, flexionar
    bend vi
    1) : torcerse, agacharse
    to bend over: inclinarse
    2) turn: torcer, hacer una curva
    bend n
    1) turn: vuelta f, recodo m
    2) curve: curva f, ángulo m, codo m
    n.
    • anfractuosidad s.f.
    • comba s.f.
    • combadura s.f.
    • corvadura s.f.
    • curva s.f.
    • curvatura s.f.
    • gaza s.f.
    • recodo s.m.
    • recoveco s.m.
    • retortijón de tripas s.m.
    • revuelto s.m.
    • torno s.m.
    • través s.m.
    • viraje s.m.
    • vuelta s.f.
    v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: bent) = acodillar v.
    • agarbarse v.
    • bornear v.
    • cimbrar v.
    • combar v.
    • corcovar v.
    • declinar v.
    • derrengar v.
    • doblar v.
    • doblegar v.
    • encorvar v.
    • envergar v.
    • inclinar v.
    • torcer v.
    bend
    I
    a) (in road, river) curva f

    to take a bend — tomar or (esp Esp) coger* una curva

    to be round the bend — (esp BrE colloq) estar* chiflado (fam)

    b) bends pl

    II
    1.
    (past & past p bent) transitive verb
    1) \<\<wire/branch\>\> torcer*, curvar; \<\<back/leg\>\> doblar, flexionar

    bend your head back/forward — inclina or echa la cabeza hacia atrás/adelante

    2) ( direct) (frml) \<\<energies/attention\>\> concentrar

    2.
    vi
    1)
    a) \<\<pipe/wire\>\> torcerse*

    to bend forward/backward — inclinarse hacia adelante/atrás; backward II a)

    b) \<\<road/river\>\> hacer* una curva
    2) ( submit) ceder
    •
    Phrasal Verbs:
    [bend] (vb: pt, pp bent)
    1. N
    1) (gen) curva f ; (in pipe etc) ángulo m ; (=corner) recodo m ; (Naut) gaza f
    2)

    the bends — (Med) la enfermedad de descompresión

    3) (Heraldry) banda f
    2. VT
    1) (=make curved) [+ wire] curvar, doblar; (=cause to sag) combar; [+ arm, knee] doblar; [+ sail] envergar
    - bend sb's ear
    2) (=incline) [+ body, head] inclinar
    3) (=direct) [+ efforts, steps etc] dirigir (to a)
    bent
    3. VI
    1) [branch] doblarse; [wire] torcerse; [arm, knee] doblarse; [road, river] torcer ( to the left a la izquierda)
    2) [person] (=stoop) inclinarse, doblarse
    * * *
    [bend]
    I
    a) (in road, river) curva f

    to take a bend — tomar or (esp Esp) coger* una curva

    to be round the bend — (esp BrE colloq) estar* chiflado (fam)

    b) bends pl

    II
    1.
    (past & past p bent) transitive verb
    1) \<\<wire/branch\>\> torcer*, curvar; \<\<back/leg\>\> doblar, flexionar

    bend your head back/forward — inclina or echa la cabeza hacia atrás/adelante

    2) ( direct) (frml) \<\<energies/attention\>\> concentrar

    2.
    vi
    1)
    a) \<\<pipe/wire\>\> torcerse*

    to bend forward/backward — inclinarse hacia adelante/atrás; backward II a)

    b) \<\<road/river\>\> hacer* una curva
    2) ( submit) ceder
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    Phrasal Verbs:

    English-spanish dictionary > bend

  • 5 ear

    {iə}
    I. 1. ухо (и прен.), слух
    EAR specialist специалист по ушни болести
    to grin from EAR to EAR ухилвам се до уши
    a word in your EAR една дума насаме
    for one's private EAR поверително
    not for EARs polite не за благовъзпитано общество
    in at one EAR and out at the other от едното влязло, от другото излязло
    уour EARs must have burned/must have been tingling трябва да ca ти горели ушите (зaщото някой е говорил за тебе)
    to be up to the EARs/head over EARs/over head and EARs in затънал съм до гуша/уши в
    to be head over EARs in love влюбен съм до уши
    to have everyone about one's EARs прен. всички са ми на главата
    to be/fall by the EARs прен. хващаме се за гушата
    to set by the EARs насъсквам, скарвам
    to get someone up on his EARs aм. разг. ядосвам някого
    to be all EARs цял съм (се превърнал в) слух
    to have an EAR for music имам (музикален) слух, обичам музиката
    to play by EAR свиря по слух/наизуст
    to play it by EAR ам. sl. проявявам находчивост, отгатвам по нюх
    to have one's EAR s open for scandal/to have itching EARs обичам клюките, слухтя за клюки
    to grate upon/jar upon/offend the EAR дразня слуха
    to have long EARs много съм любопитен
    to have someone's EAR някой ме слуша внимателно и благосклонно
    to gain/win someone's EAR успявам да накарам някого да ме изслуша
    to give/lend an EAR вслушвам се, давам ухо
    to give a cold EAR to, to turn a deaf EAR to отказвам да изслушам, оставам глух за
    to fall on deaf EARs бивам пренебрегнат, оставам без последствие (за предупреждение, молба)
    to turn a sympathetic/ready EAR to изслушвам със съчувствие
    to din into/split someone's EARs проглушавам някому ушите, опявам някому
    to have/hold one's EAR to the ground слухтя
    to drag/pull by the EARs действувам грубо с, прилагам насилие към
    wet behind the EARs младок, който има още жълто около устата
    to have/hold/take by the EARs прен. държа здраво в ръцете си
    to lead by the EARs прен. водя за носа
    to throw someone out on his EAR разг. изхвърлям някого най-позорно
    to pin someone's EARs back ам. разгромявам, разпердушинвам, напердашвам здравата
    2. дръжка (на кана и пр.), ръчка
    тех. ухo
    3. журн. маншет, каре (на горния ъгъл на вестник с кратко съдържание на броя)
    II. n клас (на жито и пр.)
    corn in the EAR изкласило жито
    III. v изкласявам (за жито)
    * * *
    {iъ} n 1. ухо (и прен.); слух; ear specialist специалист по ушни бо(2) {iъ} n клас (на жито и пр.); corn in the ear изкласило жито.{3} {iъ} v изкласявам (за жито).
    * * *
    ушен; ухо; ръчка; слух; дръжка; клас; изкласявам;
    * * *
    1. a word in your ear една дума насаме 2. corn in the ear изкласило жито 3. ear specialist специалист по ушни болести 4. for one's private ear поверително 5. i. ухо (и прен.), слух 6. ii. n клас (на жито и пр.) 7. iii. v изкласявам (за жито) 8. in at one ear and out at the other от едното влязло, от другото излязло 9. not for ears polite не за благовъзпитано общество 10. to be all ears цял съм (се превърнал в) слух 11. to be head over ears in love влюбен съм до уши 12. to be up to the ears/head over ears/over head and ears in затънал съм до гуша/уши в 13. to be/fall by the ears прен. хващаме се за гушата 14. to din into/split someone's ears проглушавам някому ушите, опявам някому 15. to drag/pull by the ears действувам грубо с, прилагам насилие към 16. to fall on deaf ears бивам пренебрегнат, оставам без последствие (за предупреждение, молба) 17. to gain/win someone's ear успявам да накарам някого да ме изслуша 18. to get someone up on his ears aм. разг. ядосвам някого 19. to give a cold ear to, to turn a deaf ear to отказвам да изслушам, оставам глух за 20. to give/lend an ear вслушвам се, давам ухо 21. to grate upon/jar upon/offend the ear дразня слуха 22. to grin from ear to ear ухилвам се до уши 23. to have an ear for music имам (музикален) слух, обичам музиката 24. to have everyone about one's ears прен. всички са ми на главата 25. to have long ears много съм любопитен 26. to have one's ear s open for scandal/to have itching ears обичам клюките, слухтя за клюки 27. to have someone's ear някой ме слуша внимателно и благосклонно 28. to have/hold one's ear to the ground слухтя 29. to have/hold/take by the ears прен. държа здраво в ръцете си 30. to lead by the ears прен. водя за носа 31. to pin someone's ears back ам. разгромявам, разпердушинвам, напердашвам здравата 32. to play by ear свиря по слух/наизуст 33. to play it by ear ам. sl. проявявам находчивост, отгатвам по нюх 34. to set by the ears насъсквам, скарвам 35. to throw someone out on his ear разг. изхвърлям някого най-позорно 36. to turn a sympathetic/ready ear to изслушвам със съчувствие 37. wet behind the ears младок, който има още жълто около устата 38. дръжка (на кана и пр.), ръчка 39. журн. маншет, каре (на горния ъгъл на вестник с кратко съдържание на броя) 40. тех. ухo 41. уour ears must have burned/must have been tingling трябва да ca ти горели ушите (зaщото някой е говорил за тебе)
    * * *
    ear[iə] I. n 1. ухо (и прен.); слух; external ( outer) \ear външно ухо; middle \ear средно ухо; internal \ear вътрешно ухо; an \ear specialist специалист по ушни болести; to smile from \ear to \ear усмихвам се до уши; in (at) one \ear and out (at) the other от едното (ухо) влиза, от другото излиза; your \ears must have burned ( been tingling) сигурно са ти горели ушите (когато някой е говорил за тебе); to be able to do it on o.'s \ear разг. лесна (фасулска) работа, от просто по-просто, to be out on o.'s \ear изхвърлят ме, уволняват ме, изритват ме (от работа); he is up to his \ears in debt той е затънал до гуша в дългове; to fall ( tumble) about s.o.'s \ears срутвам се над главата на някого; прен. пропадам (за планове и пр.); to bend s.o.'s \ears натяквам на някого, намилам, досаждам; to have nothing between o.'s \ears разг. глупав съм, главата ми дрънчи на кухо, главата ми е пълна с бръмбари; football is coming out of my \ears до гуша ми дойде (писна ми, повръща ми се) от футбол; to box s.o.'s \ears, to give s.o. a box on the \ear (a thick \ear) лепвам (цапвам, зашлевявам) плесница на някого; my \ears are flapping надавам ухо, слухтя; to be all \ears цял съм (се превърнал в) слух; to be ( get) on o.'s \ear ам. разг. побеснявам, разгневявам се, изпадам в ярост; to listen with all o.'s \ears (with both \ears) цял съм в слух; to cock ( prick) up o.'s \ears наострям уши, ослушвам се (за животно); to have sharp \ears имам добър (остър) слух; to have an \ear (a fine \ear) for music имам музикален слух; to have an \ear for languages обичам езиците, езиците ми се отдават; to play by \ear свиря по слух; sl проявявам находчивост; импровизирам; to keep o.'s \ears open отварям си ушите; she has her \ears open for scandal, разг. she has itching \ears тя обича клюките, само слухти за клюки; to grate ( jar) upon ( to offend) the \ear дразня слуха; to tickle the \ear галя слуха; прен. лаская; to have long \ears много съм любопитен; to have the \ear of имам вниманието на, слушан съм с внимание от; to gain ( win) s.o.'s \ears успявам да накарам някого да ме изслуша; успявам да си уредя разговор с някого; to give \ear ( lend) an \ear to вслушвам се в, обръщам внимание (давам ухо) на; to give a cold \ear to, to turn a deaf \ear to отказвам да изслушам, отхвърлям (молба и пр.); to turn a sympathetic ( ready) \ear to изслушвам със съчувствие; to close o.'s \ears to затварям си ушите за; to come to the \ears of стигам до ушите на (за слух и пр.); to din into s.o.'s \ears проглушавам ушите на някого, опявам; to have ( put, keep) o.'s \ear to the ground слухтя; to drag ( pull) by the \ears действам грубо, прилагам насилие; to pin back s.o.'s \ear 1) ам. скастрям, смъмрям някого; 2) sl побеждавам, сразявам някого; wet behind the \ears младок, още има жълто около човката си; dry behind the \ears зрял човек, човек с опит; to have ( hold, take) by the \ears държа здраво в ръцете си, имам силно влияние; to lead by the \ears водя някого за носа; it's as much as o.'s \ears are worth разг. опасно е, рисковано е; 2. дръжка (на кана и пр.); ръчка; тех. ухо; гнездо; клема за контактен проводник; 3. отвор (за свързване); входен отвор (на вентилатор); 4. журн. маншет (каре в горния ъгъл на вестник, където се дава кратко съдържание на броя). II. n ост. ора. III. n клас (на жито и пр.); corn in the \ear изкласило жито; VI. v изкласява (за жито) (с up, out).

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  • 6 bend

    1. noun
    1) Kurve, die

    there is a bend in the road — die Straße macht eine Kurve

    be round the bend — (fig. coll.) spinnen (ugs.); verrückt sein (ugs.)

    go round the bend — (fig. coll.) überschnappen (ugs.); durchdrehen (ugs.)

    drive somebody round the bend — (fig. coll.) jemanden wahnsinnig od. verrückt machen (ugs.)

    2)

    the bends — (Med. coll.) Taucherkrankheit, die

    2. transitive verb,
    1) biegen; verbiegen [Nadel, Messer, Eisenstange, Ast]; spannen [Bogen]; beugen [Arm, Knie]; anwinkeln [Arm, Bein]; krumm machen [Finger]

    bend something back/forward/up/down — etwas nach hinten/vorne/oben/unten biegen; see also academic.ru/63430/rule">rule 1. 1)

    2)

    be bent on something — auf etwas (Akk.) erpicht sein

    he bent his mind to the problem — er dachte ernst über das Problem nach

    3. intransitive verb,
    bent sich biegen; sich krümmen; [Äste:] sich neigen

    the river bends/bends in and out — der Fluss macht eine Biegung/schlängelt sich

    Phrasal Verbs:
    * * *
    [bend] 1. past tense, past participle - bent; verb
    1) (to make, become, or be, angled or curved: Bend your arm; She bent down to pick up the coin; The road bends to the right; He could bend an iron bar.) beugen, biegen
    2) (to force (someone) to do what one wants: He bent me to his will.) gefügig machen
    2. noun
    (a curve or angle: a bend in the road.) die Biegung
    - the bends
    - bent on
    * * *
    [bend]
    I. n
    1. (in a road) Kurve f; (in a pipe) Krümmung f; (in a river) Biegung f
    to take a \bend um die Kurve fahren
    2. MED ( or fam)
    ▪ the \bends pl die Caissonkrankheit kein pl fachspr, die Taucherkrankheit kein pl
    3.
    ▶ to go round the \bend durchdrehen fig fam, durchknallen sl, überschnappen fam
    ▶ to drive [or send] sb round the \bend jdn zum Wahnsinn treiben fam
    II. vi
    <bent, bent>
    1. (turn) road biegen, eine Biegung [o Kurve] machen
    the road \bends round to the left die Straße biegt nach links
    to \bend forwards/backwards sich akk vor-/zurückbeugen
    to be bent double sich akk krümmen [o biegen]
    ▪ to \bend to sth/sb ( fig) sich akk etw/jdm beugen, etw/jdm nachgeben
    2. (be flexible) wire, metal sich leicht biegen lassen
    be careful, that wire \bends easily Vorsicht, der Draht verbiegt sich leicht; ( fig)
    to \bend to sb's will person sich akk jdm fügen
    III. vt
    ▪ to \bend sth etw biegen; (deform) etw verbiegen
    to \bend one's arms/legs/knees seine Arme/Beine/Knie beugen
    to \bend the law das Gesetz zu seinen Gunsten auslegen
    to \bend the rules ( fig) sich akk nicht ganz an die Regeln halten, ein Auge zudrücken
    to \bend the truth ( fig) die Wahrheit verdrehen
    to \bend sb's will sich dat jdn gefügig machen geh, sich akk jds Willen beugen geh
    ▶ to \bend sb's ear ( fig) jdm in den Ohren liegen fig, jdn ein Ohr abschwatzen fam
    ▶ to \bend one's elbow AM einen zur Brust nehmen fam
    ▶ to \bend before the wind dem Druck nachgeben
    * * *
    [bend]
    1. vb pret, ptp bent
    2. n
    1) (in river, tube, etc) Krümmung f, Biegung f; (90°) Knie nt; (in road also) Kurve f

    to go/be round the bend ( Brit inf ) — durchdrehen (inf), verrückt werden/sein (inf)

    2) (= knot) Stek m
    3. vt
    1) (= curve, make angular) biegen; rod, rail, pipe also krümmen; bow spannen; arm, knee also beugen; leg, arm also anwinkeln; (forwards) back also beugen, krümmen; head beugen, neigen

    he can bend an iron bar with his teeth — er kann mit den Zähnen eine Eisenstange verbiegen

    the bumper got bent in the crash — die Stoßstange hat sich bei dem Zusammenstoß verbogen

    on bended knees — auf Knien; (fig also) kniefällig

    to go down on bended knees — auf die Knie fallen; (fig also) einen Kniefall machen

    2) (fig) rules, truth es nicht so genau nehmen mit

    to bend sb to one's will — sich (dat) jdn gefügig machen

    3) (= direct) one's steps, efforts lenken, richten
    4) (NAUT) sail befestigen
    4. vi
    1) sich biegen; (pipe, rail also) sich krümmen; (forwards also, tree, corn etc) sich neigen; (person) sich beugen

    this metal bends easily (a bad thing) — dieses Metall verbiegt sich leicht; (a good thing) dieses Metall lässt sich leicht biegen

    2) (river) eine Biegung machen; (at right angles) ein Knie machen; (road also) eine Kurve machen

    the road/river bends to the left — die Straße/der Fluss macht eine Linkskurve/-biegung

    3) (fig: submit) sich beugen, sich fügen (
    to +dat)
    * * *
    bend [bend]
    A s
    1. Biegung f, Krümmung f, (einer Straße auch) Kurve f:
    be round the bend umg übergeschnappt sein, spinnen;
    drive ( oder send) sb round the bend umg jemanden (noch) wahnsinnig oder verrückt machen;
    go round the bend umg überschnappen
    2. Knoten m, Schlinge f
    3. TECH Krümmer m, Knie(stock, - rohr) n
    4. Heraldik: Schrägbalken m
    5. the bends pl auch als sg konstruiert) MED Luftdruck-, Caissonkrankheit f
    B v/t prät und pperf bent [bent], obs bended [ˈbendıd]
    1. (um-, durch-, auf)biegen, krümmen:
    bend at (right) angles TECH abkanten;
    bend on edge TECH hochkant biegen;
    bend out of line TECH verkanten;
    bend out of shape verbiegen;
    bend sb’s ear umg jemandem die Ohren vollquatschen
    2. den Arm beugen, den Kopf auch neigen, den Arm, das Bein ab-, anwinkeln:
    bend one’s knees
    a) das Knie beugen,
    b) fig sich unterwerfen,
    c) beten;
    on bended knee kniefällig, auf Knien;
    bent (down) with age vom Alter gebeugt; → knee A 1
    3. einen Bogen, eine Feder etc spannen
    4. SCHIFF festmachen
    5. fig
    a) Regeln etc großzügig auslegen:
    bend the law sich etwas außerhalb der Legalität bewegen;
    bend the truth es mit der Wahrheit nicht so genau nehmen
    b) bend sb to one’s will sich jemanden gefügig machen;
    bend sb into doing sth jemanden dazu bringen, etwas zu tun
    6. seine Blicke, Gedanken etc richten, auch seine Schritte lenken, seine Anstrengungen etc konzentrieren ( alle:
    on, to, upon auf akk):
    bend one’s energies on sth seine ganze Kraft auf etwas verwenden;
    bend o.s. (one’s mind) to a task sich (seine Aufmerksamkeit) einer Aufgabe widmen; → bent1 B 2
    C v/i
    1. sich krümmen, sich (um-, durch-, auf)biegen
    a) sich bücken,
    b) sich neigen, sich nach unten biegen (Ast etc),
    c) sich verbeugen (to, before vor dat):
    bend over sich beugen oder neigen über (akk); sich nach vorn beugen;
    bend over backward(s) to do sth umg sich fast umbringen, etwas zu tun
    3. eine Biegung machen (Fluss), (Straße auch) eine Kurve machen:
    bend left eine Linkskurve machen
    4. fig sich beugen (before, to dat)
    5. neigen, tendieren (toward[s] zu)
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) Kurve, die

    be round the bend — (fig. coll.) spinnen (ugs.); verrückt sein (ugs.)

    go round the bend — (fig. coll.) überschnappen (ugs.); durchdrehen (ugs.)

    drive somebody round the bend — (fig. coll.) jemanden wahnsinnig od. verrückt machen (ugs.)

    2)

    the bends — (Med. coll.) Taucherkrankheit, die

    2. transitive verb,
    1) biegen; verbiegen [Nadel, Messer, Eisenstange, Ast]; spannen [Bogen]; beugen [Arm, Knie]; anwinkeln [Arm, Bein]; krumm machen [Finger]

    bend something back/forward/up/down — etwas nach hinten/vorne/oben/unten biegen; see also rule 1. 1)

    2)

    be bent on something — auf etwas (Akk.) erpicht sein

    3. intransitive verb,
    bent sich biegen; sich krümmen; [Äste:] sich neigen

    the river bends/bends in and out — der Fluss macht eine Biegung/schlängelt sich

    Phrasal Verbs:
    * * *
    n.
    Biegung -en f.
    Krümmung -en f.
    Kurve -n f. v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: bent)
    = anwinkeln v.
    biegen v.
    (§ p.,pp.: bog, gebogen)
    krümmen v.
    sich biegen v.
    verbiegen v.

    English-german dictionary > bend

  • 7 bend

    I 1. [bend]
    nome (in road) curva f.; (in pipe) piegatura f.; (in river) ansa f.; (of elbow, knee) piega f.
    2.
    nome plurale bends med. + verbo sing. o pl. malattia f. dei cassoni
    ••

    to drive sb. (a)round the bend — fare uscire di testa qcn

    II 1. [bend]
    verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. bent)
    1) piegare [arm, leg, body, pipe, wire]
    2) (distort) distorcere [truth, facts]
    2.
    verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. bent)
    1) (become curved) [road, path] girare, fare una curva; [ river] (once) piegarsi; (several times) serpeggiare; [ branch] piegarsi
    2) (stoop) [ person] piegarsi

    to bend forward, backwards — piegarsi in avanti, indietro

    to bend to — piegarsi a [person, will]

    •
    ••

    to bend over backwards for sb., to do — farsi in quattro per qcn., per fare

    * * *
    [bend] 1. past tense, past participle - bent; verb
    1) (to make, become, or be, angled or curved: Bend your arm; She bent down to pick up the coin; The road bends to the right; He could bend an iron bar.) piegarsi
    2) (to force (someone) to do what one wants: He bent me to his will.) piegare
    2. noun
    (a curve or angle: a bend in the road.) curva
    - bent on
    * * *
    bend (1) /bɛnd/
    n.
    1 curva; svolta; ansa ( di fiume): The road made a sharp bend to the right, la strada faceva una brusca curva a destra; to round a bend, prendere una curva NOTA D'USO: - curve o bend?-
    2 piegamento; flessione: forward bends, flessioni in avanti
    3 curvatura; piegatura; gomito: a bend in a pipe, un gomito in un tubo
    4 (naut.) nodo (per unire due corde, o per legare una corda a un oggetto)
    5 (al pl.) – the bends, male (sing.) dei palombari, malattia (sing.) dei cassoni
    ● (metall.) bend test, prova di piegamento □ (fam.) round (o around) the bend, fuori di testa; matto: to drive sb. round the bend, far impazzire q.; far ammattire q.; to go round the bend, ammattire; uscire di testa.
    bend (2) /bɛnd/
    n.
    (arald.) banda
    ● bend sinister, sbarra.
    ♦ (to) bend /bɛnd/
    (pass. e p. p. bent)
    A v. t.
    1 piegare; curvare; incurvare: to bend a piece of wire, piegare un pezzo di fil di ferro; He bent the bar into a ring, ha piegato la sbarra fino a ottenere un anello; to bend one's back, curvare la schiena ( anche fig.); to bend one's head, chinare il capo ( anche fig.); to bend one's knees, piegare i ginocchi; inginocchiarsi; to bend st. double, piegare in due qc.
    3 (fig.) piegare; manipolare: I bent her to my wishes, la piegai ai miei desideri; to bend the rules, fare uno strappo alle regole; stiracchiare le regole
    4 rivolgere; dirigere: to bend one's gaze on st., rivolgere lo sguardo su qc.; to bend one's mind on st., rivolgere la mente a qc.; concentrarsi su qc.; He bent all his efforts to that one goal, rivolse tutti i suoi sforzi a quell'unica meta; He bent his steps homewards, volse i suoi passi (o si diresse) verso casa
    5 (naut.) legare, dar volta a ( una fune); inferire ( una vela)
    B v. i.
    1 curvarsi; incurvarsi; piegarsi: This wood bends easily, questo legno si piega facilmente
    2 ( di persona) chinarsi; piegarsi; curvarsi: to bend forward, piegarsi in avanti; protendersi; sporgersi; to bend over a book, chinarsi su un libro
    3 (fig.) cedere; piegarsi: to bend to undue pressure, cedere a indebite pressioni; to bend before sb. 's wishes, piegarsi ai desideri di q.; to bend to sb. 's demands, cedere alle richieste di q.
    4 ( di strada, fiume, ecc.) girare; fare una curva; voltare; svoltare: The road bends to the right, la strada volta (o svolta) a destra
    5 rivolgersi (a qc.); concentrarsi (su qc.): to bend to a task, rivolgere la mente a un compito; concentrarsi su un compito
    ● (fam.) to bend sb. 's ear, assillare q. ( di parole); fare una testa di così a q. (fam.) □ (fam. USA) to bend one's elbow, bere; alzare il gomito □ (fig.) to bend one's knee, chinarsi (davanti a q.); rendere omaggio (a q.) □ to bend one's way, volgersi, dirigersi ( verso un luogo).
    * * *
    I 1. [bend]
    nome (in road) curva f.; (in pipe) piegatura f.; (in river) ansa f.; (of elbow, knee) piega f.
    2.
    nome plurale bends med. + verbo sing. o pl. malattia f. dei cassoni
    ••

    to drive sb. (a)round the bend — fare uscire di testa qcn

    II 1. [bend]
    verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. bent)
    1) piegare [arm, leg, body, pipe, wire]
    2) (distort) distorcere [truth, facts]
    2.
    verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. bent)
    1) (become curved) [road, path] girare, fare una curva; [ river] (once) piegarsi; (several times) serpeggiare; [ branch] piegarsi
    2) (stoop) [ person] piegarsi

    to bend forward, backwards — piegarsi in avanti, indietro

    to bend to — piegarsi a [person, will]

    •
    ••

    to bend over backwards for sb., to do — farsi in quattro per qcn., per fare

    English-Italian dictionary > bend

  • 8 bend

    {bend}
    I. 1. извивам (се), превивам (се), прегъвам (се), свивам (се), изгърбвам се
    2. навеждам се (down, over), покланям се
    3. подчинявам, превивам, пречупвам (воля)
    to catch someone BENDing улавям някого в неизгодно/неблагоприятно положение
    4. sl. извращавам, изопачавам (закои. прaвило)
    5. отклонявам, насочвам в друга посока, отправям
    he bent his steps from the path той се отклони от пътеката
    ail eyes were bent on me всички очи бяха отправени/насочени към мен
    6. правя завой
    the road BENDs several times шосето завива няколко пъти
    7. to BEND one's mind съередоточавам се (to върху)
    8. to be bent on (doing) something решен съм на/замислил съм/наумил съм си нещо/да направя нещо
    9. мор. завързвам/привързвам с възел
    10. насочвам, съсредоточавам, напрягам
    to BEND the ear слушам внимателно
    II. 1. извивка, завой, чулка, огънато място/част
    round the BEND разг. луд, побъркан
    2. вид моряшки възел
    3. sl. гуляй
    III. 1. бom. полска степна трева, полевица (Agrostis)
    2. степ
    * * *
    {bend} v (bent{bent}) 1. извивам (се): превивам (се), прегъва(2) n 1. извивка, завой: чулка, огънато място/част:bend bent n 1. бom. полска степна трева, полевица (Agrostis)
    * * *
    свивам; сгъвам; пречупвам; прегъвам; превивам; гърбя се; завой; изгърбване; извивам; криволица; навеждам; навеждане;
    * * *
    1. ail eyes were bent on me всички очи бяха отправени/насочени към мен 2. he bent his steps from the path той се отклони от пътеката 3. i. извивам (се), превивам (се), прегъвам (се), свивам (се), изгърбвам се 4. ii. извивка, завой, чулка, огънато място/част 5. iii. бom. полска степна трева, полевица (agrostis) 6. round the bend разг. луд, побъркан 7. sl. гуляй 8. sl. извращавам, изопачавам (закои. прaвило) 9. the road bends several times шосето завива няколко пъти 10. to be bent on (doing) something решен съм на/замислил съм/наумил съм си нещо/да направя нещо 11. to bend one's mind съередоточавам се (to върху) 12. to bend the ear слушам внимателно 13. to catch someone bending улавям някого в неизгодно/неблагоприятно положение 14. вид моряшки възел 15. мор. завързвам/привързвам с възел 16. навеждам се (down, over), покланям се 17. насочвам, съсредоточавам, напрягам 18. отклонявам, насочвам в друга посока, отправям 19. подчинявам, превивам, пречупвам (воля) 20. правя завой 21. степ
    * * *
    bend [bend] ( bent [bent]) I. v 1. извивам (се), превивам (се); свивам (се); изгърбвам се; bent double превит на две; to \bend o.'s brows свивам вежди, намръщвам се; to \bend over backwards престаравам се в усилията си да угодя на някого; to \bend o.'s elbow пийвам си, попийвам си; to \bend s.o.'s ears разг. продънвам ушите на някого със собствените си проблеми; 2. навеждам се; покланям се; to \bend towards навеждам се към; 3. мор. завързвам (въже, платна); 4. опъвам, обтягам ( лък); 5. подчинявам (се); пречупвам воля, превивам; to \bend o.'s neck ( back) покорявам се, превивам врат (гръб) пред; to \bend s.o. to o.'s will подчинявам някого на волята си, добивам власт; карам го да играе по моята свирка; 6. изкривявам, тълкувам превратно (закон, правило); 7. насочвам, съсредоточавам, напрягам; to \bend o.'s steps towards поемам към; to \bend o.'s energies to a task съсредоточавам силите си в дадена дейност; to be bent on наумил съм си, искам, решен съм да; 8. сменям посоката си, завивам, възвивам, криввам, правя завой; правя завой (и прен.); to \bend on o.'s attitude променям становището си (отношението си); II. n 1. извиване, извивка; завой, ъгъл, заобикалка; 2. навеждане, изгърбване; поклон, поздрав, привет, нар. метан; 3. мор. възел; 4. коляно, дъга (на тръбопровод); 5. pl разг. the \bends спазми, конвулсии (от промяна на атмосферното налягане); • round the \bend смахнат, откачен, пернат; to drive s.o. round the \bend вбесявам, дразня, лазя по нервите на някого; above o.'s \bend ам. не по силите; on the \bend по нечестен път (начин), нечестно; to go on the \bend гуляя, запивам се, пиянствам, напивам се, попийвам си. III n хералд. диагонална лента върху щит; \bend sinister диагоналната лента отляво надясно (за означаване на незаконороденост).

    English-Bulgarian dictionary > bend

  • 9 bend an ear to

    (bend an ear to (тж. give ear to, lend an ear или ears to, open one's ears, incline one's ear или ears))
    прислушиваться; выслушивать [incline one's ear или ears этим. библ. Proverbs IV, 20]

    ...making such remarks as he could induce his chief to give ear to. (Th. Dreiser, ‘The Stoic’, ch. XXX) —...он позволял себе замечания, к которым, по его мнению, шеф мог прислушаться.

    ...his wife was privately comforting Ernest, lending a mother's weakly credulous ear to his implorations. (R. Greenwood, ‘Mr. Bunting’, ch. VI) —...его жена втихомолку утешает Эрнеста, легковерным материнским сердцем внимая его жалобам.

    ‘I think we've had everyone's opinion except Dr. Hermann.’ He inclined a polite ear. (D. Cusack, ‘Picnic Races’, ch. 3) — - Я полагаю, все высказали свое мнение, кроме доктора Германа. Доктор с подчеркнутой вежливостью слушал все, что говорилось.

    I can't go out unless there's someone to give an ear to the telephone. (ODCIE) — Я не могу уйти, ведь здесь никого нет, чтобы отвечать на телефонные звонки.

    Large English-Russian phrasebook > bend an ear to

  • 10 bend ear

    1) Американизм: зудеть, надоедать ( кому-л.) скучным разговором
    2) Сленг: (someone's) заговорить кого-то, (someone's) разговаривать с интересным собеседником, (someone's) сплетничать

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > bend ear

  • 11 заговорить кого-то

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > заговорить кого-то

  • 12 разговаривать с интересным собеседником

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > разговаривать с интересным собеседником

  • 13 сплетничать

    2) Colloquial: prose, wag
    4) Australian slang: chew the fat, spin a yarn
    5) Scottish language: clash, clatter
    6) Jargon: cut up ( the) jackpots, cut up (the) pipes, cut up (the) touches, dig dirt, dish, dish the dirt, flap (one's) chops, flap (one's) jaw, flap (one's) jowls, flap (one's) mouth, gas, gum, jaw, open (one's) yap, rattle, schmoos, schmoose, shoot (the) bull, yack, yak, yap, yock, yuck, yuk, bend (someone's) ear, mud slinging
    7) Invective: bullshit bull-shit
    9) Taboo: bitch, bitch about somebody (о ком-л.), shoot the crap

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > сплетничать

  • 14 volljammern

    voll|jam·mern
    ▪ jdn \volljammern to moan away to sb
    jdm die Ohren \volljammern to bend someone's ear with complaints

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > volljammern

  • 15 turn

    1. noun
    1)

    it is somebody's turn to do something — jemand ist an der Reihe, etwas zu tun

    it's your turn [next] — du bist als nächster/nächste dran (ugs.) od. an der Reihe

    wait one's turn — warten, bis man an der Reihe ist

    your turn will come — du kommst auch [noch] an die Reihe

    he gave it to her, and she in turn passed it on to me — er gab es ihr, und sie wiederum reichte es an mich weiter

    out of turn — (before or after one's turn) außer der Reihe; (fig.) an der falschen Stelle [lachen]

    excuse me if I'm talking out of turn — (fig.) entschuldige, wenn ich etwas Unpassendes sage

    take [it in] turns — sich abwechseln

    take turns at doing something, take it in turns to do something — etwas abwechselnd tun

    2) (rotary motion) Drehung, die

    give the handle a turn — den Griff [herum]drehen

    [done] to a turn — genau richtig [zubereitet]

    3) (change of direction) Wende, die

    take a turn to the right/left, do or make or take a right/left turn — nach rechts/links abbiegen

    ‘no left/right turn’ — "links/rechts abbiegen verboten!"

    the turn of the year/century — die Jahres-/Jahrhundertwende

    take a favourable turn — (fig.) sich zum Guten wenden

    4) (deflection) Biegung, die
    5) (bend) Kurve, die; (corner) Ecke, die

    at every turn — (fig.) (con- z stantly) ständig

    6) (short performance on stage etc.) Nummer, die

    turn of the tide — Gezeitenwechsel, der

    be of a mechanical/speculative turn — technisch begabt sein/einen Hang zum Spekulativen haben

    9) (literary): (formation) Rundung, die
    10) (form of expression)

    an elegant turn of speech/phrase — eine elegante Ausdrucksweise

    11) (service)

    do somebody a good/bad turn — jemandem einen guten/schlechten Dienst erweisen

    one good turn deserves another — (prov.) hilfst du mir, so helf ich dir

    12) (coll.): (fright)
    2. transitive verb
    1) (make revolve) drehen

    turn the tap — am Wasserhahn drehen

    turn the key in the lock — den Schlüssel im Schloss herumdrehen

    2) (reverse) umdrehen; wenden [Pfannkuchen, Matratze, Auto, Heu, Teppich]; umgraben [Erde]

    turn something upside down or on its head — (lit. or fig.) etwas auf den Kopf stellen

    3) (give new direction to) drehen, wenden [Kopf]

    turn a hose/gun on somebody/something — einen Schlauch/ein Gewehr auf jemanden/etwas richten

    turn one's attention/mind to something — sich/seine Gedanken einer Sache (Dat.) zuwenden

    turn one's thoughts to a subject — sich [in Gedanken] mit einem Thema beschäftigen

    turn a car into a road — [mit einem Auto] in eine Straße einbiegen

    turn the tide [of something] — [bei etwas] den Ausschlag geben

    4) (send)

    turn somebody loose on somebody/something — jemanden auf jemanden/etwas loslassen

    turn somebody from one's door/off one's land — jemanden von seiner Tür/von seinem Land verjagen

    5) (cause to become) verwandeln

    turn a play/book into a film — ein Theaterstück/Buch verfilmen

    6) (make sour) sauer werden lassen [Milch]
    7)
    8)

    turn somebody's head — (make conceited) jemandem zu Kopf steigen

    9) (shape in lathe) drechseln [Holz]; drehen [Metall]
    10) drehen [Pirouette]; schlagen [Rad, Purzelbaum]
    11) (reach the age of)

    turn 40 — 40 [Jahre alt] werden

    12)

    it's just turned 12 o'clock/quarter past 4 — es ist gerade 12 Uhr/viertel nach vier vorbei

    3. intransitive verb
    1) (revolve) sich drehen; [Wasserhahn, Schlüssel:] sich drehen lassen
    2) (reverse direction) [Person:] sich herumdrehen; [Auto:] wenden
    3) (take new direction) sich wenden; (turn round) sich umdrehen

    his thoughts/attention turned to her — er wandte ihr seine Gedanken/Aufmerksamkeit zu

    left/right turn! — (Mil.) links/rechts um!

    turn into a road/away from the river — in eine Straße einbiegen/vom Fluss abbiegen

    turn to the left — nach links abbiegen/[Schiff, Flugzeug:] abdrehen

    turn up/down a street — in eine Straße einbiegen

    when the tide turns — wenn die Ebbe/Flut kommt

    not know where or which way to turn — (fig.) keinen Ausweg [mehr] wissen

    my luck has turned — (fig.) mein Glück hat sich gewendet

    4) (become) werden

    turn traitor/statesman/Muslim — zum Verräter/zum Staatsmann/Moslem werden

    turn [in]to something — zu etwas werden; (be transformed) sich in etwas (Akk.) verwandeln

    her face turned green — sie wurde [ganz] grün im Gesicht

    5) (change colour) [Laub:] sich [ver]färben
    6) (become sour) [Milch:] sauer werden
    7)
    Phrasal Verbs:
    - academic.ru/77106/turn_about">turn about
    - turn against
    - turn away
    - turn back
    - turn down
    - turn in
    - turn off
    - turn on
    - turn out
    - turn over
    - turn round
    - turn to
    - turn up
    - turn upon
    * * *
    [tə:n] 1. verb
    1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) (sich) drehen
    2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) sich (um-) drehen
    3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) eine Biegung machen
    4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) lenken
    5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) biegen um
    6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) (sich) verwandeln
    7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) werden (lassen)
    2. noun
    1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) die Drehung
    2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) die Windung
    3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) die Abzweigung
    4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) die Reihe
    5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) die Programmnummer
    •
    - turning-point
    - turnover
    - turnstile
    - turntable
    - turn-up
    - by turns
    - do someone a good turn
    - do a good turn
    - in turn
    - by turns
    - out of turn
    - speak out of turn
    - take a turn for the better
    - worse
    - take turns
    - turn a blind eye
    - turn against
    - turn away
    - turn back
    - turn down
    - turn in
    - turn loose
    - turn off
    - turn on
    - turn out
    - turn over
    - turn up
    * * *
    [tɜ:n, AM tɜ:rn]
    I. NOUN
    1. (rotation) of a wheel Drehung f
    give the screw a couple of \turns drehen Sie die Schraube einige Male um
    to give the handle a \turn den Griff [herum]drehen
    2. (change in direction: in road) Kurve f, SCHWEIZ a. Rank m fam; SPORT Wende f
    “no left/right \turn” „Links/Rechts abbiegen verboten“
    the path had many twists and \turns der Pfad wand und schlängelte sich dahin; ( fig)
    the novel has many twists and \turns of plot die Handlung des Romans ist total verwickelt fam; ( fig)
    things took an ugly turn die Sache nahm eine üble Wendung; ( fig)
    I find the \turn of events most unsatisfactory ich mag nicht, wie sich die Dinge gerade entwickeln
    to make a \turn abbiegen
    to make a wrong \turn falsch abbiegen
    to make a \turn to port/starboard NAUT nach Backbord/Steuerbord abdrehen
    to take a \turn [to the left/right] [nach links/rechts] abbiegen
    to take a \turn for the better/worse ( fig) sich zum Besseren/Schlechteren wenden [o SCHWEIZ meist kehren]
    she's taken a \turn for the worse since... mit ihr ist es ziemlich bergab gegangen, seit... fam
    to take a new \turn eine [ganz] neue Wendung nehmen
    the \turn of the century die Jahrhundertwende
    at the \turn of the century zur Jahrhundertwende
    at the \turn of the 19th century Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts
    the \turn of the tide der Gezeitenwechsel
    the tide was on the \turn die Flut/Ebbe setzte gerade ein; ( fig)
    the \turn of the tide occurred when... das Blatt wandte [o SCHWEIZ meist kehrte] sich, als...
    4. (allotted time)
    it's my \turn now! jetzt bin ich an der Reihe [o fam dran]!
    it's Jill's \turn next Jill kommt als Nächste dran
    it's your \turn to take out the rubbish du bist dran, den Abfall runter zu bringen
    your \turn will come! du kommst schon auch noch dran! fam; (in desperate situations) du wirst auch noch zum Zuge kommen! fam
    whose \turn is it? wer ist dran?
    I want everyone to take their \turn nicely without any fighting ich will, dass ihr euch schön abwechselt, ohne Streitereien
    you can have a \turn at the computer now Sie können jetzt den Computer benutzen
    to do sth in \turn [or by \turns] etw abwechselnd tun
    to miss a \turn eine Runde aussetzen
    to take \turns [or esp BRIT it in \turns] doing sth etw abwechselnd tun
    to take a \turn at the wheel für eine Weile das Steuer übernehmen
    to wait one's \turn warten, bis man an der Reihe ist
    ▪ in \turn wiederum
    she told Peter and he in \turn told me sie hat es Peter erzählt und er wiederum hat es dann mir erzählt
    he's all sweet and cold in \turns [or by turn[s]] er ist abwechselnd total nett und dann wieder total kalt fam
    5. ([dis]service)
    to do sb a good/bad \turn jdm einen guten/schlechten Dienst erweisen
    to do a good \turn eine gute Tat tun
    6. (odd sensation, shock) Schreck[en] m
    to give sb a \turn jdm einen gehörigen Schrecken einjagen
    7. (feeling of queasiness) Anfall m; ( fam)
    she was having one of her \turns sie hatte wieder einmal einen ihrer Anfälle
    to do comic \turns Sketche aufführen
    to perform a \turn eine Nummer aufführen
    9. (not appropriate)
    ▪ out of \turn:
    what you've just said was completely out of \turn was du da gerade gesagt hast, war wirklich völlig unpassend
    sorry, have I been talking out of \turn? tut mir leid, habe ich was Falsches gesagt?
    he really was speaking out of \turn es war völlig unangebracht, dass er sich dazu äußerte
    ▪ to be of a... \turn of mind einen Hang zu etw dat haben
    to be of a humorous \turn eine Frohnatur sein
    to have a logical \turn of mind ein logischer Mensch sein
    11. (stroll) Runde f
    to take a \turn [in the park] eine [kleine] Runde [durch den Park] drehen
    12. (round in coil, rope) Umwickelung f
    13. (expression well put together)
    a nice [or elegant] [or good] \turn of phrase elegante Ausdrucksweise; (wording) elegante Formulierung
    to have a nice \turn of phrase sich akk sehr gut ausdrücken können
    to serve sb's \turn jdm dienen
    that'll serve my \turn das ist gerade genau das Richtige für mich
    15. MUS Doppelschlag m
    16. STOCKEX Gewinnspanne f, Gewinn m, Courtage f
    jobber's \turn Courtage f
    17. (cooked perfectly)
    to be done [or cooked] to a \turn food gut durch[gebraten] sein
    18. no pl (card in poker game)
    ▪ the \turn AM bei Texas Hold 'Em (Pokerspiel): die vierte Karte, die alle Spieler zugeteilt bekommen
    19.
    ▶ at every \turn (continually) ständig; (again and again) jedes Mal
    ▶ to fight at every \turn mit aller Macht kämpfen
    ▶ one good \turn deserves another ( saying) eine Hand wäscht die andere
    ▶ to be on the \turn sich akk wandeln; milk einen Stich haben, sauer sein SCHWEIZ; leaves gelb werden
    ▶ a \turn of the screw eine weitere Verschärfung [einer Maßnahme]
    the raising of their rent was another \turn of the screw in the landlord's attempt to get them evicted die Mieterhöhung war ein weiterer Versuch, ihnen Daumenschrauben anzulegen und sie allmählich aus der Wohnung zu drängen
    ▪ to \turn sth knob, screw etw drehen
    he \turned the key quietly in the lock er drehte den Schlüssel vorsichtig im Schloss um
    she \turned the wheel sharply sie riss das Steuer herum
    2. (switch direction)
    ▪ to \turn sth:
    he \turned his head in surprise überrascht wendete er den Kopf
    my mother can still \turn heads nach meiner Mutter drehen sich die Männer noch immer um
    he \turned the car er wendete [o SCHWEIZ meist kehrte] den Wagen
    the little girl just \turned her back to her das kleine Mädchen wandte ihr einfach den Rücken zu
    she \turned the chair to the window so that she could look outside sie drehte den Stuhl zum Fenster, sodass sie hinausschauen konnte
    to \turn one's car into a road [in eine Straße] abbiegen
    to \turn round the corner um die Ecke biegen
    to \turn the course of history den Gang der Geschichte [ver]ändern
    to \turn one's eyes towards sb jdn anblicken
    to \turn somersaults einen Purzelbaum schlagen; SPORT einen Salto machen; ( fig)
    he \turned somersaults in his joy er machte vor Freude Luftsprünge
    ▪ to \turn sth on sb lamp, hose etw auf jdn richten
    she \turned her full anger onto him ihr ganzer Zorn richtete sich gegen ihn
    the stranger \turned a hostile stare on him der Fremde warf ihm einen feindseligen Blick zu
    to \turn one's attention [or mind] to sth seine Aufmerksamkeit etw dat zuwenden
    to \turn a gun on sb ein Gewehr auf jdn richten
    to \turn one's steps homewards sich akk nach Hause begeben
    to \turn one's thoughts to sth sich akk etw dat zuwenden
    4. (sprain)
    ▪ to \turn sth sich dat etw verrenken
    to \turn one's ankle sich dat den Knöchel verrenken
    ▪ to \turn sb/sth sth:
    the shock \turned her hair grey overnight durch den Schock wurde sie über Nacht grau
    the cigarette smoke had \turned the walls grey durch den Zigarettenrauch waren die Wände ganz grau geworden
    the hot weather has \turned the milk sour durch die Hitze ist die Milch sauer geworden
    the news \turned her pale als sie die Nachricht hörte, wurde sie ganz bleich
    his comment \turned her angry sein Kommentar verärgerte sie
    6. (cause to feel nauseous)
    to \turn sb's stomach jdn den Magen umdrehen
    the smell \turned her stomach bei dem Gestank drehte sich ihr der Magen um
    ▪ to \turn sth/sb into sth etw/jdn in etw akk umwandeln
    the wizard \turned the ungrateful prince into a frog der Zauberer verwandelte den undankbaren Prinzen in einen Frosch
    to \turn a book into a film ein Buch verfilmen
    to \turn sth into German/English etw ins Deutsche/Englische übertragen
    to \turn the light[s] low das Licht dämpfen
    ▪ to \turn sth garment, mattress etw wenden [o umdrehen] [o SCHWEIZ meist kehren]
    to \turn the page umblättern
    to \turn sth inside out bag etw umdrehen, von etw dat das Innere nach Außen kehren
    9. (gain)
    to \turn a profit einen Gewinn machen
    10. (send)
    to \turn a dog on sb einen Hund auf jdn hetzen
    to \turn sb loose on sth jdn auf etw akk loslassen
    to be \turned loose losgelassen werden akk
    11. (stop sb)
    ▪ to \turn sb from sth jdn von etw dat abbringen
    12. TECH (create by rotating)
    ▪ to \turn sth wood etw drechseln; metal etw drehen
    13.
    ▶ to be able to \turn one's hand to anything ein Händchen für alles haben
    ▶ to \turn one's back on sb/sth sich akk von jdm/etw abwenden fig
    it is time for you to \turn your back on childish pursuits es wird langsam Zeit, dass du deine kindischen Spiele hinter dir lässt
    ▶ to \turn a blind eye sich akk blind stellen
    ▶ to \turn a blind eye to sth die Augen vor etw dat verschließen
    ▶ to \turn the other cheek die andere Wange hinhalten fig
    ▶ to \turn the corner [allmählich] über dem Berg sein
    ▶ to \turn a deaf ear [to sth] sich akk [gegenüber etw dat] taub stellen
    ▶ to not \turn a hair keine Miene verziehen
    without \turning a hair... ohne auch nur mit der Wimper zu zucken
    ▶ to \turn one's hand to sth sich akk in etw dat versuchen
    ▶ to \turn sb's head jdm den Kopf verdrehen
    ▶ sth has \turned sb's head etw ist jdm zu Kopf[e] gestiegen
    ▶ to \turn sth on its head etw [vollkommen] auf den Kopf stellen
    ▶ to know how to \turn a compliment wissen, wie man Komplimente macht
    ▶ to \turn a phrase sprachgewandt sein
    ▶ to \turn the spotlight on sb/sth die [allgemeine] Aufmerksamkeit auf jdn/etw lenken
    ▶ to \turn the tables [on sb] den Spieß umdrehen [o SCHWEIZ meist umkehren]
    ▶ to \turn tail and run auf der Stelle kehrtmachen und die Flucht ergreifen
    ▶ to \turn a trick prostitute sich akk prostituieren
    ▶ to \turn sth upside down [or inside out] etw gründlich durchsuchen; room etw auf den Kopf stellen fam
    1. (rotate) sich drehen; person sich akk umdrehen
    this tap won't \turn dieser Hahn lässt sich nicht drehen
    ▪ to \turn on sth sich akk um etw akk drehen
    the ballerina \turned on her toes die Ballerina drehte auf den Zehenspitzen Pirouetten
    the chickens were being \turned on a spit die Hähnchen wurden auf einem Spieß gedreht
    the earth \turns on its axis die Erde dreht sich um ihre Achse
    ▪ to \turn to sb sich akk zu jdm [um]drehen
    to \turn upside down boat umkippen; car sich überschlagen
    2. (switch the direction faced) person sich akk umdrehen; car wenden, SCHWEIZ meist kehren; (in bend) abbiegen; wind drehen; ( fig) SCHWEIZ meist kehren; ( fig) sich akk wenden
    she \turned onto the highway sie bog auf die Autobahn ab
    she \turned into a little street sie bog in ein Sträßchen ein
    heads still \turn when she walks along die Männer schauen ihr noch immer nach
    when the tide \turns (high tide) wenn die Flut kommt; (low tide) wenn es Ebbe wird; ( fig) wenn sich das Blatt wendet [o SCHWEIZ meist kehrt]
    the path down the mountain twisted and \turned der Pfad schlängelte sich den Berghang hinab
    to \turn on one's heel auf dem Absatz kehrtmachen
    to \turn right/left [nach] rechts/links abbiegen; ship nach rechts/links abdrehen; MIL
    \turn right! rechts um!
    ▪ to \turn towards sb/sth sich akk zu jdm/etw umdrehen; (turn attention to) sich akk jdm/etw zuwenden
    plants \turn toward the light Pflanzen wenden sich dem Licht zu
    ▪ to \turn to sb [for sth] sich akk [wegen einer S. gen] an jdn wenden
    he has no one to \turn to er hat niemanden, an den er sich wenden kann
    he \turned to me for help er wandte sich an mich und bat um Hilfe
    I don't know which way to \turn ich weiß keinen Ausweg mehr
    to \turn to drink sich akk in den Alkohol flüchten
    to \turn to God sich akk Gott zuwenden
    to \turn to sb for money jdn um Geld bitten
    4. (change) werden; milk sauer werden; leaves gelb werden, sich verfärben
    his mood \turned quite nasty er wurde richtig schlecht gelaunt
    his face \turned green er wurde ganz grün im Gesicht fam
    my hair is \turning grey! ich kriege graue Haare!
    the friendship between the two neighbours \turned sour das freundschaftliche Verhältnis zwischen den beiden Nachbarn kühlte sich erheblich ab
    my luck has \turned das Blatt hat sich gewandt
    to \turn informer/traitor zum Informanten/zur Informantin/zum Verräter/zur Verräterin werden
    to \turn Muslim Muslim werden
    to \turn cold/warm/pale kalt/warm/blass werden
    to \turn red person, traffic lights rot werden
    ▪ to \turn into sth zu etw dat werden
    the frog \turned into a handsome prince der Frosch verwandelte sich in einen schönen Prinzen
    he \turned from a sweet boy into a sullen brat aus dem süßen kleinen Jungen wurde ein mürrischer Flegel
    all this \turned into a nightmare das alles ist zum Albtraum geworden
    when there's a full moon, he \turns into a werewolf bei Vollmond verwandelt er sich in einen Werwolf
    ▪ to \turn to sth conversation, subject sich akk etw dat zuwenden
    my thoughts \turned to him and his family meine Gedanken gingen an ihn und seine Familie
    6. (attain particular age)
    to \turn 20/40 20/40 werden
    7. (pass particular hour)
    it had already \turned eleven es war schon kurz nach elf
    it has just \turned past five o'clock es ist gerade fünf vorbei
    just as it \turned midnight... genau um Mitternacht...
    8. (make feel sick)
    my stomach \turned at the grisly sight bei dem grässlichen Anblick drehte sich mir der Magen um
    this smell makes my stomach \turn bei diesem Geruch dreht sich mir der Magen um
    9.
    ▶ to \turn on a dime AM auf der Stelle kehrt machen
    ▶ to \turn [over] in one's grave sich akk im Grabe umdrehen
    ▶ to \turn tattle-tail AM ( usu childspeak fam) petzen fam, SCHWEIZ a. rätschen fam, ÖSTERR a. tratschen fam
    * * *
    turn1 [tɜːn; US tɜrn]
    A s
    1. Drehung f:
    give sth a turn (two turns) etwas (zweimal) drehen;
    be done to a turn GASTR gerade richtig durchgebraten sein; → wheel A 7
    2. Turnus m, Reihe(nfolge) f:
    turn (and turn) about reihum, abwechselnd, wechselweise;
    she was laughing and crying by turns sie lachte und weinte abwechselnd;
    a) der Reihe nach,
    b) dann wieder;
    in his turn seinerseits;
    speak out of turn fig unpassende Bemerkungen machen;
    I hope I haven’t spoken out of turn ich habe doch nichts Falsches gesagt?;
    now it is my turn jetzt bin ich dran oder an der Reihe;
    then it was my turn to be astonished dann war ich erstaunt;
    whose turn is it to do the dishes? wer ist mit dem Abspülen dran?;
    my turn will come fig meine Zeit kommt auch noch, ich komme schon noch dran;
    take turns sich abwechseln (at bei);
    we took turns at driving auch wir fuhren abwechselnd;
    take one’s turn handeln, wenn die Reihe an einen kommt;
    wait your turn warte, bis du an der Reihe oder dran bist!
    3. Drehen n, Wendung f:
    turn to the left Linkswendung
    4. Wendepunkt m (auch fig)
    5. a) Biegung f, Kurve f, Kehre f
    b) → turning 4 b:
    at every turn ständig, überall
    6. SPORT
    a) Turnen: Drehung f
    b) Schwimmen: Wende f:
    at the turn an oder bei der Wende,
    c) Skisport: Wende f, Kehre f, Schwung m
    d) Eis-, Rollkunstlauf: Kehre f, Kurve f
    7. Krümmung f ( auch MATH)
    8. Wendung f:
    a) Umkehr f:
    be on the turn SCHIFF umschlagen (Gezeiten) ( → A 29); → tide1 A 1
    b) Richtung f, (Ver)Lauf m:
    take a turn for the better (worse) sich bessern (sich verschlimmern);
    take an interesting turn eine interessante Wendung nehmen (Gespräch etc),
    c) (Glücks-, Zeiten- etc)Wende f, Wechsel m, Umschwung m:
    a turn in one’s luck eine Glücks- oder Schicksalswende;
    turn of the century Jahrhundertwende;
    turn of life Lebenswende, MED Wechseljahre pl (der Frau)
    9. Ausschlag(en) m(n) (einer Waage)
    10. (Arbeits)Schicht f
    11. Tour f, (einzelne) Windung (einer Bandage, eines Kabels etc)
    12. (kurzer) Spaziergang, Runde f:
    take a turn einen Spaziergang machen
    13. kurze Fahrt, Spritztour f
    14. SCHIFF Törn m
    15. (Rede)Wendung f, Formulierung f
    16. Form f, Gestalt f, Beschaffenheit f
    17. Art f, Charakter m:
    turn (of mind) Denkart f, -weise f
    18. (for, to) Neigung f, Hang m, Talent n (zu), Sinn m (für):
    practical turn praktische Veranlagung;
    have a turn for languages sprachbegabt sein;
    be of a humorous turn Sinn für Humor haben
    b) Dienst m, Gefallen m:
    do sb a good ( a bad oder an ill) turn jemandem einen guten (schlechten) Dienst erweisen;
    do sb a good turn auch jemandem einen Gefallen tun oder einen Freundschaftsdienst erweisen;
    one good turn deserves another (Sprichwort) eine Liebe ist der anderen wert
    20. (kurze) Beschäftigung:
    turn (of work) (Stück n) Arbeit f;
    take a turn at sth es kurz mit etwas versuchen
    21. MED
    a) Taumel m, Schwindel m
    b) Anfall m
    22. umg Schock m, Schrecken m:
    give sb (quite) a turn jemanden (ganz schön) erschrecken
    23. Zweck m:
    this will serve your turn das wird dir nützlich sein;
    this won’t serve my turn damit ist mir nicht gedient
    25. MUS Doppelschlag m
    26. THEAT besonders Br (Programm)Nummer f
    27. MIL (Kehrt)Wendung f, Schwenkung f:
    left (right) turn! Br links-(rechts)um!;
    about turn! Br ganze Abteilung kehrt!
    28. TYPO Fliegenkopf m (umgedrehter Buchstabe)
    29. be on the turn am Sauerwerden sein (Milch) ( → A 8)
    B v/t
    2. einen Schlüssel, eine Schraube etc, auch einen Patienten (um-, herum)drehen
    3. auch ein Kleidungsstück wenden, etwas umkehren, -stülpen, -drehen, einen Agenten umdrehen:
    it turned my stomach mir drehte sich dabei der Magen um; → head Bes Redew
    4. ein Blatt, eine Buchseite umdrehen, -wenden, -blättern:
    turn the page umblättern
    5. BAHN eine Weiche, TECH einen Hebel umlegen
    6. AGR den Boden umgraben, -pflügen
    7. zuwenden, -drehen, -kehren ( alle:
    to dat)
    8. den Blick, die Kamera, seine Schritte etc wenden, auch seine Gedanken, sein Verlangen richten, lenken ( alle:
    against gegen;
    on auf akk;
    toward[s] auf akk, nach):
    turn the hose on the fire den Schlauch auf das Feuer richten;
    turn one’s steps home die Schritte heimwärts lenken; → attention 1
    9. a) um-, ab-, weglenken, -leiten, -wenden:
    turn a shot round the post SPORT einen Schuss um den Pfosten drehen,
    b) ein Geschoss etc abwenden, abhalten
    10. jemanden umstimmen, abbringen ( from von)
    11. die Richtung ändern, eine neue Richtung geben (dat)
    12. das Gesprächsthema wechseln
    13. a) eine Waage etc zum Ausschlagen bringen
    b) fig ausschlaggebend sein bei:
    turn an election bei einer Wahl den Ausschlag geben; → scale2 A 1
    14. verwandeln ( into in akk):
    turn a firm into a joint-stock company eine Firma in eine Aktiengesellschaft umwandeln;
    turn into cash flüssigmachen, zu Geld machen;
    turn one’s superiority into goals SPORT seine Überlegenheit in Tore ummünzen
    15. machen, werden lassen ( beide:
    into zu):
    a) bes US jemanden krank machen,
    b) jemandem Übelkeit verursachen;
    it turned her pale es ließ sie erblassen
    16. auch turn sour Milch sauer werden lassen
    17. die Blätter, das Laub verfärben
    18. einen Text übertragen, -setzen ( beide:
    into Italian ins Italienische)
    19. herumgehen oder biegen um: → corner A 1
    20. MIL
    a) umgehen, umfassen
    b) die feindliche Flanke etc aufrollen
    21. hinausgehen oder hinaus sein über (akk):
    he is just turning ( oder has just turned) 50 er ist gerade 50 geworden
    22. TECH
    a) drehen
    b) Holzwaren drechseln
    c) Glas marbeln, rollen
    23. auch fig formen, gestalten, (kunstvoll) bilden, Komplimente, Verse etc drechseln:
    a well-turned ankle ein wohlgeformtes Fußgelenk;
    turn a phrase einen Satz bilden oder formen oder feilen
    24. WIRTSCH verdienen, umsetzen
    25. eine Messerschneide etc
    a) um-, verbiegen
    b) stumpf machen:
    turn the edge ( oder point) of fig einer Bemerkung etc die Spitze nehmen
    26. einen Salto machen, einen Purzelbaum schlagen
    a) freilassen,
    b) einen Hund etc loslassen (on auf akk)
    C v/i
    1. sich drehen (lassen), sich (im Kreis) (herum)drehen (Rad etc)
    2. sich drehen oder hin- und herbewegen (lassen) (Wasserhahn etc)
    3. umdrehen, -wenden, besonders (in einem Buch) (um)blättern
    4. sich (ab-, hin-, zu-)wenden: → turn to A
    5. sich (stehend, liegend etc) (um-, herum)drehen: → grave1 1
    6. a) SCHIFF, AUTO wenden, SCHIFF (ab)drehen
    b) FLUG, AUTO kurven, eine Kurve machen
    7. AUTO etc einbiegen ( into in akk), (ab)biegen:
    turn right nach rechts abbiegen;
    I don’t know which way to turn fig ich weiß nicht, was ich machen soll
    8. eine Biegung machen (Straße, Wasserlauf etc)
    9. sich krümmen oder winden: → worm A 1
    10. zurückschlagen oder -prallen oder fig -fallen ( alle:
    on auf akk)
    11. sich umdrehen:
    a) sich um 180° drehen
    b) zurückschauen
    12. sich umdrehen oder umwenden (lassen), sich umstülpen:
    my umbrella turned inside out mein Regenschirm stülpte sich um;
    my stomach turned at this sight, this sight made my stomach turn bei diesem Anblick drehte sich mir der Magen um
    13. my head is turning mir dreht sich alles im Kopf;
    his head turned with the success der Erfolg stieg ihm zu Kopf
    14. sich (ver)wandeln (into, to in akk), umschlagen (besonders Wetter):
    15. blass, kalt etc werden:
    turn blue blau anlaufen;
    turn (sour) sauer werden (Milch);
    turn traitor zum Verräter werden
    16. sich verfärben (Blätter, Laub)
    17. sich wenden (Gezeiten): → tide1 A 1
    18. TECH sich drehen oder drechseln oder (ver)formen lassen
    turn2 [tɜrn] v/i SPORT US turnen
    * * *
    1. noun
    1)

    it is somebody's turn to do something — jemand ist an der Reihe, etwas zu tun

    it's your turn [next] — du bist als nächster/nächste dran (ugs.) od. an der Reihe

    wait one's turn — warten, bis man an der Reihe ist

    your turn will come — du kommst auch [noch] an die Reihe

    he gave it to her, and she in turn passed it on to me — er gab es ihr, und sie wiederum reichte es an mich weiter

    out of turn — (before or after one's turn) außer der Reihe; (fig.) an der falschen Stelle [lachen]

    excuse me if I'm talking out of turn — (fig.) entschuldige, wenn ich etwas Unpassendes sage

    take [it in] turns — sich abwechseln

    take turns at doing something, take it in turns to do something — etwas abwechselnd tun

    2) (rotary motion) Drehung, die

    give the handle a turn — den Griff [herum]drehen

    [done] to a turn — genau richtig [zubereitet]

    3) (change of direction) Wende, die

    take a turn to the right/left, do or make or take a right/left turn — nach rechts/links abbiegen

    ‘no left/right turn’ — "links/rechts abbiegen verboten!"

    the turn of the year/century — die Jahres-/Jahrhundertwende

    take a favourable turn — (fig.) sich zum Guten wenden

    4) (deflection) Biegung, die
    5) (bend) Kurve, die; (corner) Ecke, die

    at every turn — (fig.) (con- z stantly) ständig

    6) (short performance on stage etc.) Nummer, die

    turn of the tide — Gezeitenwechsel, der

    be of a mechanical/speculative turn — technisch begabt sein/einen Hang zum Spekulativen haben

    9) (literary): (formation) Rundung, die

    an elegant turn of speech/phrase — eine elegante Ausdrucksweise

    do somebody a good/bad turn — jemandem einen guten/schlechten Dienst erweisen

    one good turn deserves another — (prov.) hilfst du mir, so helf ich dir

    12) (coll.): (fright)
    2. transitive verb
    1) (make revolve) drehen
    2) (reverse) umdrehen; wenden [Pfannkuchen, Matratze, Auto, Heu, Teppich]; umgraben [Erde]

    turn something upside down or on its head — (lit. or fig.) etwas auf den Kopf stellen

    3) (give new direction to) drehen, wenden [Kopf]

    turn a hose/gun on somebody/something — einen Schlauch/ein Gewehr auf jemanden/etwas richten

    turn one's attention/mind to something — sich/seine Gedanken einer Sache (Dat.) zuwenden

    turn one's thoughts to a subject — sich [in Gedanken] mit einem Thema beschäftigen

    turn a car into a road — [mit einem Auto] in eine Straße einbiegen

    turn the tide [of something] — [bei etwas] den Ausschlag geben

    turn somebody loose on somebody/something — jemanden auf jemanden/etwas loslassen

    turn somebody from one's door/off one's land — jemanden von seiner Tür/von seinem Land verjagen

    5) (cause to become) verwandeln

    turn a play/book into a film — ein Theaterstück/Buch verfilmen

    6) (make sour) sauer werden lassen [Milch]
    7)
    8)

    turn somebody's head — (make conceited) jemandem zu Kopf steigen

    9) (shape in lathe) drechseln [Holz]; drehen [Metall]
    10) drehen [Pirouette]; schlagen [Rad, Purzelbaum]

    turn 40 — 40 [Jahre alt] werden

    12)

    it's just turned 12 o'clock/quarter past 4 — es ist gerade 12 Uhr/viertel nach vier vorbei

    3. intransitive verb
    1) (revolve) sich drehen; [Wasserhahn, Schlüssel:] sich drehen lassen
    2) (reverse direction) [Person:] sich herumdrehen; [Auto:] wenden
    3) (take new direction) sich wenden; (turn round) sich umdrehen

    his thoughts/attention turned to her — er wandte ihr seine Gedanken/Aufmerksamkeit zu

    left/right turn! — (Mil.) links/rechts um!

    turn into a road/away from the river — in eine Straße einbiegen/vom Fluss abbiegen

    turn to the left — nach links abbiegen/[Schiff, Flugzeug:] abdrehen

    turn up/down a street — in eine Straße einbiegen

    when the tide turns — wenn die Ebbe/Flut kommt

    not know where or which way to turn — (fig.) keinen Ausweg [mehr] wissen

    my luck has turned — (fig.) mein Glück hat sich gewendet

    4) (become) werden

    turn traitor/statesman/Muslim — zum Verräter/zum Staatsmann/Moslem werden

    turn [in]to something — zu etwas werden; (be transformed) sich in etwas (Akk.) verwandeln

    her face turned green — sie wurde [ganz] grün im Gesicht

    5) (change colour) [Laub:] sich [ver]färben
    6) (become sour) [Milch:] sauer werden
    7)
    Phrasal Verbs:
    * * *
    (over) v.
    wenden v.
    (§ p.,pp.: wandte (wendete), gewandt (gewendet)) (round) to face (look at)
    someone expr.
    = jemandem das Gesicht zuwenden ausdr. v.
    drehen v.
    rotieren v.
    umwenden v. n.
    Drehbewegung f.
    Drehung -en f.
    Umdrehung f.
    Wendung -en f.

    English-german dictionary > turn

  • 16 poner

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

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

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

    • ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • ponlo [más alto] — turn it up

    10) (=adoptar)

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

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

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

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

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

    12) (=servir)

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

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

    13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through

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

    14) (=exhibir)

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

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

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

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

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

    17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    24) (=criticar, alabar)

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

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

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

    25) (=tildar)

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

    26) (=suponer)

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

    poniendo que... — supposing that...

    27)

    • poner a algn [a] + infin —

    28)

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

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

    29) [en trabajo]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    4) <inyección/supositorio> to give
    5)

    poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    b)

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

    21) ( suponer)

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

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

    ponerle — (esp AmL)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    6)
    a) ( empezar)

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

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

    b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

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

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

    7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    4) <inyección/supositorio> to give
    5)

    poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    b)

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

    21) ( suponer)

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

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

    ponerle — (esp AmL)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    6)
    a) ( empezar)

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

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

    b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

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

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

    7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

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

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

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

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

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

     

    poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
    1


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

    c) ‹ ropa› (+ me/te/le etc):


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

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

    b) ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

    c) ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

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

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

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

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

    ‹examen/problema› to set;



    c) ( adjudicar) ‹ nota› to give

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

    (Esp):

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

    Spanish-English dictionary > poner

  • 17 прислушиваться

    1) General subject: hark, listen, listen (к совету), listen for something, strain ears, heed (heed someone's advice - прислушиваться к чьему-либо совету / советам), respect
    3) Idiomatic expression: bend an ear to, give ear to

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > прислушиваться

  • 18 give

    I 1. [gɪv]
    verbo transitivo (pass. gave; p.pass. given)
    1) (hand over) dare [object, money, prize, hand]; offrire [present, drink, sandwich]

    to give sb. sth. to give sth. to sb. dare qcs. a qcn.; (politely, as gift) offrire qcs. a qcn.; how much will you give me for it? quanto mi dai per questo? what wouldn't I give for...! — che cosa non darei per...!

    to give sb. [sth.] to give [sth.] to sb. fare venire a qcn. [headache, nightmares]; attaccare o trasmettere a qcn. [ disease]; to give sb. pleasure — dare o fare piacere a qcn

    3) (provide, produce) dare [milk, flavour, result, answer, sum]; fornire [heat, nutrient]
    4) (allow, accord) affidare [ custody]; concedere, accordare [ grant]; cedere [ seat]

    to give sb. time — dare o concedere tempo a qcn.

    to give sb. enough room — dare o lasciare a qcn. spazio sufficiente

    it's original, I'll give you that — è originale, te lo concedo

    5) med.

    to give sb. sth. to give sth. to sb. — dare qcs. a qcn. [treatment, medicine]; trapiantare qcs. a qcn. [ organ]; mettere qcs. a qcn. [ pacemaker]; fare qcs. a qcn. [injection, massage]

    6) (communicate) dare [advice, information]
    7) tel.

    to give sb. sth. — passare a qcn. [number, department]

    give me the sales manager, please — mi passi il direttore commerciale, per favore

    2.
    verbo intransitivo (pass. gave; p.pass. given)
    1) (contribute) dare, donare

    "please give generously" — "donate con generosità"

    2) (bend) [mattress, sofa] infossarsi; [shelf, floorboard, fabric] cedere; [ branch] piegarsi
    3) (yield) [person, side] cedere
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    don't give me that! — colloq. non cercare di darmela a bere!

    give or take an inch (or two) — centimetro più, centimetro meno

    if this is the big city, give me a village every time — colloq. se questa è la grande città, preferisco mille volte i paesini

    "I give you the bride and groom!" — = formula che si usa al termine di un discorso per brindare agli sposi

    I'll give you something to complain about! — colloq. te la do io una ragione per lamentarti!

    to give it all one's got — colloq. metterci l'anima

    to give sb. what for — colloq. dare a qcn. una lavata di capo

    what gives? — colloq. che cosa succede?

    II [gɪv]
    nome elasticità f.
    * * *
    (to dismiss (someone) or to be dismissed (usually from a job): He got the boot for always being late.) licenziare; essere licenziato
    * * *
    give /gɪv/
    n. [u]
    3 cedevolezza; elasticità: The give of this material is excellent, questo materiale ha un'ottima elasticità.
    ♦ (to) give /gɪv/
    (pass. gave, p. p. given)
    A v. t.
    1 dare; donare; regalare; consegnare; fruttare, rendere; concedere; accordare; elargire; emettere; assegnare; attribuire: They gave the singer some flowers, diedero dei fiori alla cantante; I gave it to him, glielo diedi; (telef.) Give me the Fire Brigade, mi dia i pompieri!; to give (sb.) one's word, dare la propria parola (a q.); to give the all-clear, dare il segnale di via libera; to give a cry, dare un grido; to give no sign of life, non dare segno di vita; They gave a concert, diedero un concerto; to give a sigh, emettere (o mandare) un sospiro NOTA D'USO: - to give o to get?-; I gave him a scarf for Christmas, gli ho regalato una sciarpa per Natale
    2 pagare: How much did you give ( them) for that car?, quanto hai pagato (loro) quell'automobile?
    3 porgere; offrire; portare; trasmettere: Give my regards to your mother, porgi (o porta) i miei saluti a tua madre; (comm.) to give a discount, offrire (o fare) uno sconto
    5 fare: to give sb. 's name, fare il nome di q.; menzionare q.; The doctor gave the patient an injection, il dottore ha fatto un'iniezione al paziente
    6 dare; rappresentare; rendere ( artisticamente): to give a play, dare una commedia; rappresentare un dramma
    7 dedicare: He has given his life to this company, ha dedicato la vita a questa ditta
    8 (mat.) dare come risultato; fare: Ten plus five gives fifteen, dieci più cinque fa quindici
    9 ( di un orologio, uno strumento) segnare: My watch doesn't give the right time, il mio orologio non segna l'ora giusta
    10 (med., fam.) attaccare, trasmettere ( una malattia): The little girl has given me her cold, la bambina mi ha attaccato il raffreddore
    11 proporre un brindisi a (q.): Gentlemen, I give you the chairman, signori, propongo di brindare al presidente
    B v. i.
    1 dare (o fare) doni (o elargizioni): to give to charity, dare in beneficenza
    2 cedere; piegarsi; essere cedevole; essere elastico: The floor gave under their weight, il pavimento cedette sotto il loro peso
    3 ( del tempo) addolcirsi; farsi mite
    5 (fam.) accadere; succedere: What gives?, che succede?
    ● to give oneself airs, darsi delle arie □ to give and take, fare concessioni reciproche; fare un compromesso □ to give birth to, dare alla luce, mettere al mondo ( anche fig.); dare origine a, essere la patria di: New Orleans gave birth to jazz, New Orleans fu la patria del jazz □ (pop.) to give sb. a bit of one's mind, dire a q. il fatto suo; dirne quattro a q. □ (leg.) to give the case (o to give it) for sb., pronunciarsi in favore di q. □ to give chase, dare la caccia □ to give ear, ascoltare; prestare orecchio □ to give an eye to, dare un'occhiata a; badare a □ to give ground, cedere terreno; ritirarsi; ripiegare; ( di prezzi, ecc.) cedere, segnare una flessione □ to give sb. a hand, dare una mano a q.; ( anche) applaudire (q.) □ ( slang volg.) to give sb. head, fare un pompino a q. (volg.) □ to give heed to, fare attenzione a (qc.); dare retta a (q.) □ (fam., arc.) to give it to sb. ( spesso: to give it to sb. hot), dare una (bella) lavata di capo a q.; punire q. (spec. un bambino) □ to give one's name, dare il (proprio) nome; declinare le generalità □ to give oneself, darsi, dedicarsi (a qc.): She gave herself to the study of palaeontology, si diede allo studio della paleontologia □ give or take, più o meno; all'incirca: It will take two hours, give or take a few minutes, ci vorranno due ore, minuto più minuto meno □ (telef.) to give sb. a ring, dare un colpo di telefono a q. □ to give rise to, dare origine a; cagionare; causare □ (fam.) to give sb. the sack, licenziare q.; mandar via q. □ ( slang) to give sb. the slip, sfuggire a q. ( una persona sgradita, ecc.); seminare q. ( un inseguitore, ecc.) □ to give the time of day, (fig.) rivolgere la parola: He wouldn't even give me the time of day, non volle neanche rivolgermi la parola □ to give thought to, pensare a, riflettere su; curarsi di: He gives no thought to his mother's feelings, non si cura dei sentimenti di sua madre □ to give tongue to, esprimere, manifestare □ to give vent to, sfogare; dare sfogo a □ to give voice to, esprimere ( opinioni, ecc.) □ to give way, cedere, rompersi, spezzarsi; cedere terreno, ritirarsi, ripiegare; abbandonarsi, lasciarsi andare ( a un sentimento); cedere il passo (a qc. di nuovo); ( anche autom.) dare la precedenza: The bridge gave way, il ponte si è spezzato □ (fam.) to give sb. what for, darle a q.; picchiare q.; sgridare q. □ to give weight to, avvalorare ( un fatto, una previsione); rafforzare ( una richiesta, ecc.); integrare ( una domanda).
    * * *
    I 1. [gɪv]
    verbo transitivo (pass. gave; p.pass. given)
    1) (hand over) dare [object, money, prize, hand]; offrire [present, drink, sandwich]

    to give sb. sth. to give sth. to sb. dare qcs. a qcn.; (politely, as gift) offrire qcs. a qcn.; how much will you give me for it? quanto mi dai per questo? what wouldn't I give for...! — che cosa non darei per...!

    to give sb. [sth.] to give [sth.] to sb. fare venire a qcn. [headache, nightmares]; attaccare o trasmettere a qcn. [ disease]; to give sb. pleasure — dare o fare piacere a qcn

    3) (provide, produce) dare [milk, flavour, result, answer, sum]; fornire [heat, nutrient]
    4) (allow, accord) affidare [ custody]; concedere, accordare [ grant]; cedere [ seat]

    to give sb. time — dare o concedere tempo a qcn.

    to give sb. enough room — dare o lasciare a qcn. spazio sufficiente

    it's original, I'll give you that — è originale, te lo concedo

    5) med.

    to give sb. sth. to give sth. to sb. — dare qcs. a qcn. [treatment, medicine]; trapiantare qcs. a qcn. [ organ]; mettere qcs. a qcn. [ pacemaker]; fare qcs. a qcn. [injection, massage]

    6) (communicate) dare [advice, information]
    7) tel.

    to give sb. sth. — passare a qcn. [number, department]

    give me the sales manager, please — mi passi il direttore commerciale, per favore

    2.
    verbo intransitivo (pass. gave; p.pass. given)
    1) (contribute) dare, donare

    "please give generously" — "donate con generosità"

    2) (bend) [mattress, sofa] infossarsi; [shelf, floorboard, fabric] cedere; [ branch] piegarsi
    3) (yield) [person, side] cedere
    •
    ••

    don't give me that! — colloq. non cercare di darmela a bere!

    give or take an inch (or two) — centimetro più, centimetro meno

    if this is the big city, give me a village every time — colloq. se questa è la grande città, preferisco mille volte i paesini

    "I give you the bride and groom!" — = formula che si usa al termine di un discorso per brindare agli sposi

    I'll give you something to complain about! — colloq. te la do io una ragione per lamentarti!

    to give it all one's got — colloq. metterci l'anima

    to give sb. what for — colloq. dare a qcn. una lavata di capo

    what gives? — colloq. che cosa succede?

    II [gɪv]
    nome elasticità f.

    English-Italian dictionary > give

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