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1 close
أَقْفَلَ \ close: to shut: Close your eyes. When does this shop close?. lock: to close with a lock: Lock the door. padlock: to fasten with a padlock: Always padlock your bicycle when you leave it in the street. shut: to close (a door, one’s eyes, a box, etc.); close a shop for the night, etc.: Shut the window. The door shut behind him. The post office shuts at 5:00. -
2 close
أَغْلَقَ \ block: to prevent movement by putting sth. in the way: Sand was blocking the pipe. close: to shut: Close your eyes. When does this shop close?, to (cause to) be out of use: This road is closed. On his death, his business had to be closed (or closed down). shut: to close (a door, one’s eyes, a box, etc.); close a shop for the night, etc.: Shut the windows. \ See Also سد (سَدَّ) -
3 To stop talking shop
mil.sl. Close the hangar doorsУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > To stop talking shop
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4 empresa en la que sólo pueden trabajar empleados que pertenezcan a un sindica
(n.) = close shopEx. The closed shop (an industry or organization in which employers may hire only union members) is illegal, as is the union shop (where union membership is mandatory for all employees included in a bargaining unit).* * *(n.) = close shopEx: The closed shop (an industry or organization in which employers may hire only union members) is illegal, as is the union shop (where union membership is mandatory for all employees included in a bargaining unit).
Spanish-English dictionary > empresa en la que sólo pueden trabajar empleados que pertenezcan a un sindica
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5 Bude
f; -, -n2. umg., oft pej. (Haus) place; (auch Lokal) joint Sl.; Wohnung: digs Pl.; (Zimmer) pad, place allg.; er wohnt in einer elenden Bude he lives in an awful hole; die Bude zumachen shut up shop; jemandem die Bude einrennen badger ( oder keep pestering) s.o. ( mit with); er rennt mir bald die Bude ein he just won’t leave me in peace; jemandem auf die Bude rücken crash in on s.o.; komm auf meine Bude come to my place; Kopf 5, Leben, sturmfrei* * *die Bude(Marktstand) booth; stall;(Verkaufsstand) kiosk;* * *Bu|de ['buːdə]f -, -n1) (= Bretterbau) hut; (= Baubude) (workmen's) hut; (= Marktbude, Verkaufsbude) stall, stand, booth; (= Zeitungsbude) kioskLeben in die Búde bringen — to liven or brighten up the place
jdm die Búde einrennen or einlaufen — to pester or badger sb
jdm auf die Búde rücken (als Besucher) — to drop in on sb, to land on sb (inf); (aus einem bestimmten Grund) to pay sb a visit, to go/come round to sb's place (inf)
jdm die Búde auf den Kopf stellen — to turn sb's place upside down (inf)
* * *die1) (a tent or stall, especially at a fair: the fortuneteller's booth.) booth2) (a private room for working in etc.) den3) (a roughly-built hut or shack.) shanty* * *Bu·de<-, -n>[ˈbu:də]f1. (Hütte aus Brettern) [wooden] cabin [or hut]; (Baubude) [builder's] hut BRIT, trailer [on a construction site] AM; (Kiosk) kiosk2. (fam: Studentenbude) [student] digs npl [or dated fam pad]; (Wohnung) digs npl BRIT, pad dated fam[eine] sturmfreie \Bude haben (fam) to have the place to oneself, to be able to do as one pleases (without interference or objection from parents or landlord/-lady)die \Bude dichtmachen to shut up [or close] shop4.▶ jdm die \Bude einrennen [o einlaufen] (fam) to buy everything in sight in sb's shop BRIT [or AM store] fam, to clear out sb's shop BRIT [or AM store]▶ [jdm] die \Bude auf den Kopf stellen (fam: bei einer Feier) to have a good old rave-up [in sb's house] BRIT sl, to trash sb's house AM sl; (beim Durchsuchen) to turn the house upside-down* * *die; Bude, Buden1) kiosk; (MarktBude) stall; (JahrmarktsBude) booth2) (BauBude) hut5) (ugs. abwertend): (Laden, Lokal) outfit (coll.)* * *er wohnt in einer elenden Bude he lives in an awful hole;die Bude zumachen shut up shop;jemandem die Bude einrennen badger ( oder keep pestering) sb (mit with);er rennt mir bald die Bude ein he just won’t leave me in peace;jemandem auf die Bude rücken crash in on sb;* * *die; Bude, Buden1) kiosk; (MarktBude) stall; (JahrmarktsBude) booth2) (BauBude) hut5) (ugs. abwertend): (Laden, Lokal) outfit (coll.)* * *-n f.booth n.diggings n.joint n.market stall n.shack n.shanty n.shebang n.stall n. -
6 закрывать лавочку
сов. в. - закрыть (прикрыть) лавочкупрост.close shop; shut up shop; shut <up> one's shop window; put the shutters up- А если серьёзно, то я бы прикрыл эту лавочку. Ни черта он, по-моему, не понял и не собирается понимать. Наломает он там дров, в этом своём клубе, вот попомните моё слово. (Б. Никольский, Воскрешение из мёртвых) — 'Joking apart, I'd rather shut his shop window. He did not understand a thing and has no intention of growing wiser. He's sure to make a lot of blunders in his club, mark my words!'
Русско-английский фразеологический словарь > закрывать лавочку
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7 Bude
Bu·de <-, -n> [ʼbu:də] f1) ( Hütte aus Brettern) [wooden] cabin [or hut]; ( Baubude) [builder's] hut ( Brit), trailer [on a construction site] (Am); ( Kiosk) kiosk[eine] sturmfreie \Bude haben ( fam) to have the place to oneself, to be able to do as one pleases (without interference or objection from parents or landlord/- lady)die \Bude dichtmachen to shut up [or close] shopWENDUNGEN:jdm fällt die \Bude auf den Kopf ( fam) sb feels claustrophobic;[jdm] die \Bude auf den Kopf stellen (fam bei einer Feier) to have a good old rave-up [in sb's house] ( Brit) (sl), to trash sb's house (Am) (sl) ( beim Durchsuchen) to turn the house upside-down; -
8 empresa1
1 = business [businesses, -pl.], commercial firm, company, corporation, firm, business enterprise, outfit, business interest, business firm, industrial firm, commercial enterprise, operating company.Nota: Perteneciente a un grupo.Ex. To a small or mid-sized business, information is critical for effective planning, growth and development.Ex. Difficulties over access to these can arise when research project has been financed by a scientific organization or commercial firm who have an interest in maintaining security.Ex. Among the companies offering 'Mice' are Microsoft, Vision and Apple, but more are anticipated.Ex. The main form of knowledge transfer and the basis for decision making within corporations has not been a paper, a document or a detailed report, but a set of overhead slides and the discussions around them.Ex. The European Development Fund finances projects in overseas countries for which European-based firms can supply equipment and know-how.Ex. The 'Books at work' project in Kalmar in southern Sweden is the result of collaboration between trade unions, business enterprises and the public library.Ex. The author compares the advantages and disadvantages of buying from the larger established companies and smaller outfits.Ex. As an example, the University of Hawaii libraries have installed an online catalogue on which they will hang a special assortment of databases that are needed by Hawaii and Pacific business interests.Ex. Collection and preservation of records is an expensive pursuit and the task of persuading cost conscious business firms that they ought to preserve their records is an unenviable one.Ex. In libraries serving industrial firms, for example, the cost of not finding information may be high; this is why 'hard headed businessmen' add to their overheads by paying for extensive library services.Ex. Some commercial enterprises subsidise satellite communications for academic institutions.Ex. In the future, these files will be made readily accessible to other Glaxo operating companies through the use of computers.----* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* administración de empresas = business administration.* admnistrador de empresa = firm administrator.* archivo de empresa = business archives.* biblioteca de empresa = commercial library, industrial library, corporate library, company library, business library.* bibliotecario de empresa = industrial librarian.* comida de empresa = company dinner.* como las empresas = business-like.* conglomerado de empresas = conglomerate.* contratación de personal cualificado de otras empresas = lateral hiring.* curso mixto de clases y práctica en la empresa = sandwich course.* dejar la empresa = jump + ship.* de la propia empresa = company-owned.* de toda la empresa = systemwide.* director de empresa = company director.* directorio de empresas en base de datos = corporate directory database, company directory database.* documentación de empresas = business record.* empresa afiliada = sister company.* empresa comercial = commercial agency, commercial vendor, commercial business, business firm.* empresa con solera = established player.* empresa consolidada = established player.* empresa constructora = property developer.* empresa consumada = established player.* empresa de búsqueda personalizada de ejecutivos = headhunter.* empresa de cobro de deudas = debt collection agency.* empresa de contabilidad = accounting firm.* empresa dedicada a la venta por correo = mail order company.* empresa dedicada al desarrollo de productos = product developer.* empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm, polling agency.* empresa dedicada al proceso del cereal = corn processor.* empresa de grandes derroches = high roller.* empresa de investigación = research firm.* empresa de la limpieza = cleaning firm.* empresa de liempza = cleaning business.* empresa de limpieza = janitorial business.* empresa de medios de comunicación = media company.* empresa de mudanzas = mover.* empresa de nuestro grupo = sister company, sister organisation.* empresa de nueva creación = this sort of thing, startup [start-up].* empresa de ordenadores = computer company.* empresa de reparto de paquetes = package delivery company.* empresa de seguridad = security firm.* empresa de servicios = service organisation, service agency, service company.* empresa de servicios de información = information broker, broker, information broking.* empresa de servicio social = social utility.* empresa de servicios públicos = public utility, utility company.* empresa de solera = established player.* empresa de telecomunicaciones = computer bureau.* empresa de trabajo = industrial affiliation.* empresa de un grupo = operating company.* empresa de viajes = travel company.* empresa en la que sólo pueden trabajar empleados que pertenezcan a un sindic = close shop.* empresa farmacéutica = drug company.* empresa filial = subsidiary company.* empresa hipotecaria = mortgage company.* empresa industrial = industrial firm.* empresa organizadora de congresos = conference organiser.* empresa privada = private vendor, private company, private business, private firm.* empresa pública = civilian employer, public firm.* empresas americanas, las = corporate America.* empresa sindicada = union shop.* empresa televisiva = television company.* empresa transportadora = shipper, shipping agent.* en toda la empresa = company-wide, systemwide.* específico de las empresas = company-specific.* fusión de empresas = consolidation.* gasto de empresa = business expense.* gestión de empresas = business management.* grupo de empresas = business group.* guardería de la empresa = workplace crêche.* información sobre empresas = business intelligence.* intranet de empresa = corporate intranet.* libro de empresa = organisation manual.* mercado de la empresa = corporate market.* mundo de la empresa = business world.* mundo de la empresa, el = corporate world, the.* mundo de las empresas = business environment.* página web de empresa = business site, corporate site.* para toda la empresa = company-wide, enterprise-wide.* partícipe en la empresa = corporate insider.* patrocinado por la propia empresa = company-sponsored.* pequeña empresa = small business.* persona de la propia empresa = insider.* programa de prácticas en la empresa = internship program(me), internship.* programa mixto de clases y práctica en la empresa = sandwich programme.* propiedad de la empresa = company-owned.* PYME (Pequeña y Mediana Empresa) = SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise).* que afecta a toda la empresa = enterprise-wide.* sitio web de empresa = business site, corporate site.* trabajador cualificado contratado de otra empresa = lateral hire.* ya parte de la empresa = on board. -
9 empresa
f.1 company.pequeña y mediana empresa small and medium-sized businesslibre empresa free enterpriseempresa conjunta joint ventureempresa filial subsidiaryempresa matriz parent companyempresa privada private companyla empresa privada the private sectorempresa pública public sector firmla empresa pública the public sectorempresa de trabajo temporal temping agencyempresa de transportes haulage firm2 enterprise, undertaking.se embarcó en una peligrosa empresa he embarked on a risky enterprise o undertaking* * *1 (compañía) firm, company2 (dirección) management3 (acción) undertaking, venture\empresa filial subsidiary companyempresa matriz parent companyempresa multinacional multinational companyempresa naviera shipping companylibre empresa free enterprise* * *noun f.1) company, corporation, firm, business2) undertaking, venture* * *SF1) (=tarea) enterprise2) (Com, Econ) (=compañía) firm, companyempresa funeraria — undertaker's, mortician's (EEUU)
3) (=dirección) managementla empresa lamenta que... — the management regrets that...
* * *1)a) ( compañía) company, firm (BrE)b) ( dirección) management2) (tarea, labor) venture, undertaking* * *1)a) ( compañía) company, firm (BrE)b) ( dirección) management2) (tarea, labor) venture, undertaking* * *empresa11 = business [businesses, -pl.], commercial firm, company, corporation, firm, business enterprise, outfit, business interest, business firm, industrial firm, commercial enterprise, operating company.Nota: Perteneciente a un grupo.Ex: To a small or mid-sized business, information is critical for effective planning, growth and development.
Ex: Difficulties over access to these can arise when research project has been financed by a scientific organization or commercial firm who have an interest in maintaining security.Ex: Among the companies offering 'Mice' are Microsoft, Vision and Apple, but more are anticipated.Ex: The main form of knowledge transfer and the basis for decision making within corporations has not been a paper, a document or a detailed report, but a set of overhead slides and the discussions around them.Ex: The European Development Fund finances projects in overseas countries for which European-based firms can supply equipment and know-how.Ex: The 'Books at work' project in Kalmar in southern Sweden is the result of collaboration between trade unions, business enterprises and the public library.Ex: The author compares the advantages and disadvantages of buying from the larger established companies and smaller outfits.Ex: As an example, the University of Hawaii libraries have installed an online catalogue on which they will hang a special assortment of databases that are needed by Hawaii and Pacific business interests.Ex: Collection and preservation of records is an expensive pursuit and the task of persuading cost conscious business firms that they ought to preserve their records is an unenviable one.Ex: In libraries serving industrial firms, for example, the cost of not finding information may be high; this is why 'hard headed businessmen' add to their overheads by paying for extensive library services.Ex: Some commercial enterprises subsidise satellite communications for academic institutions.Ex: In the future, these files will be made readily accessible to other Glaxo operating companies through the use of computers.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* administración de empresas = business administration.* admnistrador de empresa = firm administrator.* archivo de empresa = business archives.* biblioteca de empresa = commercial library, industrial library, corporate library, company library, business library.* bibliotecario de empresa = industrial librarian.* comida de empresa = company dinner.* como las empresas = business-like.* conglomerado de empresas = conglomerate.* contratación de personal cualificado de otras empresas = lateral hiring.* curso mixto de clases y práctica en la empresa = sandwich course.* dejar la empresa = jump + ship.* de la propia empresa = company-owned.* de toda la empresa = systemwide.* director de empresa = company director.* directorio de empresas en base de datos = corporate directory database, company directory database.* documentación de empresas = business record.* empresa afiliada = sister company.* empresa comercial = commercial agency, commercial vendor, commercial business, business firm.* empresa con solera = established player.* empresa consolidada = established player.* empresa constructora = property developer.* empresa consumada = established player.* empresa de búsqueda personalizada de ejecutivos = headhunter.* empresa de cobro de deudas = debt collection agency.* empresa de contabilidad = accounting firm.* empresa dedicada a la venta por correo = mail order company.* empresa dedicada al desarrollo de productos = product developer.* empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm, polling agency.* empresa dedicada al proceso del cereal = corn processor.* empresa de grandes derroches = high roller.* empresa de investigación = research firm.* empresa de la limpieza = cleaning firm.* empresa de liempza = cleaning business.* empresa de limpieza = janitorial business.* empresa de medios de comunicación = media company.* empresa de mudanzas = mover.* empresa de nuestro grupo = sister company, sister organisation.* empresa de nueva creación = this sort of thing, startup [start-up].* empresa de ordenadores = computer company.* empresa de reparto de paquetes = package delivery company.* empresa de seguridad = security firm.* empresa de servicios = service organisation, service agency, service company.* empresa de servicios de información = information broker, broker, information broking.* empresa de servicio social = social utility.* empresa de servicios públicos = public utility, utility company.* empresa de solera = established player.* empresa de telecomunicaciones = computer bureau.* empresa de trabajo = industrial affiliation.* empresa de un grupo = operating company.* empresa de viajes = travel company.* empresa en la que sólo pueden trabajar empleados que pertenezcan a un sindic = close shop.* empresa farmacéutica = drug company.* empresa filial = subsidiary company.* empresa hipotecaria = mortgage company.* empresa industrial = industrial firm.* empresa organizadora de congresos = conference organiser.* empresa privada = private vendor, private company, private business, private firm.* empresa pública = civilian employer, public firm.* empresas americanas, las = corporate America.* empresa sindicada = union shop.* empresa televisiva = television company.* empresa transportadora = shipper, shipping agent.* en toda la empresa = company-wide, systemwide.* específico de las empresas = company-specific.* fusión de empresas = consolidation.* gasto de empresa = business expense.* gestión de empresas = business management.* grupo de empresas = business group.* guardería de la empresa = workplace crêche.* información sobre empresas = business intelligence.* intranet de empresa = corporate intranet.* libro de empresa = organisation manual.* mercado de la empresa = corporate market.* mundo de la empresa = business world.* mundo de la empresa, el = corporate world, the.* mundo de las empresas = business environment.* página web de empresa = business site, corporate site.* para toda la empresa = company-wide, enterprise-wide.* partícipe en la empresa = corporate insider.* patrocinado por la propia empresa = company-sponsored.* pequeña empresa = small business.* persona de la propia empresa = insider.* programa de prácticas en la empresa = internship program(me), internship.* programa mixto de clases y práctica en la empresa = sandwich programme.* propiedad de la empresa = company-owned.* PYME (Pequeña y Mediana Empresa) = SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise).* que afecta a toda la empresa = enterprise-wide.* sitio web de empresa = business site, corporate site.* trabajador cualificado contratado de otra empresa = lateral hire.* ya parte de la empresa = on board.empresa22 = enterprise, scheme, venture, quest, operation, undertaking.Ex: Only those who have attempted to edit the proceedings of a conference can appreciate the magnitude and scope of such an enterprise.
Ex: There are forty-six centres in twenty-five countries participating in the scheme.Ex: However rudimentary or advanced the system, and no matter what the age of the children involved, certain matters should be considered before setting out on the venture.Ex: It is a quest without a satisfactory conclusion - a holy grail of librarianship.Ex: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex: Since the file from 1966-1975 contains some 2,500,000 references, a search of the complete data base is a fairly large-scale undertaking.* empresa descabellada = fool's errand.* empresa próspera = success story.* * *A1 (compañía) company, firm ( BrE)empresa filial subsidiary company2 (dirección) managementla empresa no se hace responsable de … the management cannot accept liability for …Compuestos:start-uppublic utility company, public utilitysponsors (pl) ( of an artistic event)private sector companypublic sector companyraiderB (tarea, labor) venture, undertakingnos hemos embarcado en una arriesgada empresa we've undertaken a risky venture* * *
empresa sustantivo femenino
1 ( compañía) company, firm (BrE);
2 (tarea, labor) venture, undertaking
empresa sustantivo femenino
1 Com Ind company, firm
empresa pública, state-owned company
2 (proyecto, tarea) undertaking, task: es una empresa muy arriesgada, it's a very risky venture
' empresa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
administración
- ámbito
- amenaza
- asegurar
- bacalao
- casa
- CEPYME
- compañía
- constructor
- constructora
- contabilidad
- contrata
- dar
- decorar
- deficitaria
- deficitario
- definitivamente
- departamento
- depurar
- dirección
- dirigir
- diversificarse
- económica
- económico
- ejecutiva
- ensalzar
- entablar
- escala
- escáner
- espaldarazo
- estatal
- estructuración
- forjar
- gestión
- hipotecar
- hostelería
- imagen
- imposición
- inspección
- juez
- lanzamiento
- ligarse
- llevar
- mecánica
- nacional
- negocio
- negrera
- negrero
- patrón
- patrona
English:
administration
- amount to
- association
- audit
- backbone
- bankrupt
- base
- be
- being
- boss
- branch out
- builder
- business
- by-law
- carrier
- climb down
- cock-up
- collapse
- come in
- company
- creativity
- credit bureau
- dark horse
- deal with
- department
- developer
- disorganized
- division
- do
- down-market
- effective
- engineer
- enter
- enterprise
- equal
- established
- exploit
- firm
- fixture
- float
- flourish
- go down
- go under
- head
- house
- in-house
- insider
- intimidate
- launch
- launching
* * *empresa nf1. [sociedad] company;pequeña y mediana empresa small and medium-sized business;prohibido fijar carteles: responsable la empresa anunciadora [en letrero] post o stick no bills: advertisers will be held liableempresa común joint venture;empresa conjunta joint venture;empresa filial subsidiary;empresa funeraria undertaker's;empresa júnior junior enterprise, = firm set up and run by business studies students;empresa libre, libre empresa free enterprise;empresa matriz parent company;empresa mixta mixed company;empresa privada private company;empresa pública public sector firm;empresa punto com dot.com (company);empresa de seguridad security firm;empresa de servicio público public utility, US public service corporation;empresa de servicios service company;Urug empresa unipersonal sole trader, one person business2. [dirección] management;las negociaciones con la empresa the negotiations with management3. [acción] enterprise, undertaking;se embarcó en una peligrosa empresa he embarked on a risky enterprise o undertaking* * *f1 company;gran empresa large company;pequeña empresa small business;mediana empresa medium-sized business2 figventure, undertaking* * *empresa nf1) compañía, firma: company, corporation, firm2) : undertaking, venture* * *empresa n -
10 chiudere
close, shuta chiave lockstrada close offgas, luce turn offfabbrica, negozio per sempre close down, shut downfig chiudere un occhio turn a blind eyefinance chiudere in pareggio break evenchiudere in perdita/in attivo show a loss/a profit* * *chiudere v.tr.1 to shut*, to close; ( sbarrare) to bar: chiudere a catenaccio, to bolt; chiudere a chiave, to lock; chiudere un cancello, una finestra, una porta, to shut a gate, a window, a door; chiudere un cassetto, to shut a drawer; chiudere con lucchetto, to padlock; chiudere il gas, un rubinetto, to turn off the gas, a tap; chiudere la radio, to switch off the radio; chiudere una busta, to seal an envelope; chiudere un libro, to shut a book; chiudere un passaggio, to bar a passage; chiudere violentemente, to slam (o to bang); chiudere il pugno, to clench one's fist // non ho chiuso occhio la notte scorsa, I did not sleep a wink last night // chiudere al traffico, to close to traffic // chiudere le frontiere, to close the borders // chiudere la bocca, to shut one's mouth; chiudere la bocca a qlcu., ( impedirgli di parlare) to gag s.o. // chiudere gli occhi, ( morire) to end one's days // chiudere un occhio su qlco., to turn a blind eye to sthg. (o to pretend not to see sthg.)2 ( recingere) to enclose, to fence (in), to surround: chiudere un giardino con un muro, to enclose a garden with a wall3 ( concludere) to conclude, to close; ( finire) to end, to finish; (fam.) to wind up: è ora che tu chiuda il tuo discorso, it's time you wound up your speech; chiudere una conferenza con un motto di spirito, to close a lecture with a joke; chiudere un dibattito al Parlamento, to close (o to wind up) a debate in Parliament; chiudere una lettera, to close a letter; la banda chiudeva il corteo, the band brought up the rear (of the procession)4 (comm.) to close: chiudere un conto, to close an account; chiudere i conti, to balance (o to close the books); chiudere il bilancio, to balance accounts (o to strike a final balance); (banca) chiudere il credito, to stop credit5 ( rinchiudere) to shut up: dovresti chiudere i gioielli nella cassaforte, you ought to shut up your jewels in your safe; ti chiuderò nella tua stanza, I'll shut you up in your room; chiudere ( il bestiame) in un recinto, to corral (cattle)6 ( un negozio, un ufficio, una fabbrica) ( temporaneamente) to close; ( permanentemente) to shut down, to close down7 ( delimitare) to shut in: due catene di montagne chiudono la valle, two ranges of mountains shut in (o enclose) the valley9 ( un circuito elettrico) to close // (elettr.) chiudere un motore in corto circuito, to close a motor in a short circuit◆ v. intr.1 to close: la finestra non chiude, the window won't close (o shut); i negozi chiudono alle sei in questa città, the shops close at six in this town; questa porta chiude bene?, does this door close well?2 ( finire) to close: la riunione chiuse alle sei, the meeting closed at six // (cinem.) chiudere in dissolvenza, to fade out3 (comm.) chiudere in pareggio, to balance: il bilancio chiuse in pareggio l'anno scorso, the budget balanced last year; chiudere in attivo, to show a profit (o a credit balance) // chiudere con prezzi fermi, to close firm.◘ chiudersi v.rifl. o intr.pron.1 to close: le acque si chiusero sulla nave che affondava, the waters closed over the sinking ship; la porta si chiuse senza rumore, the door closed noiselessly; questi fiori si chiudono di sera, these flowers close at night2 ( di tempo) to close in, to get* cloudy: il tempo si chiude, the weather is closing in (o getting cloudy)3 ( rinchiudersi) to shut oneself up4 ( ritirarsi, concentrarsi) to withdraw: chiudere in se stesso, to withdraw into oneself; chiudere nel dolore, to withdraw into one's sufferings; chiudere nel silenzio, to withdraw into silence5 ( finire, terminare) to close, to shut*, to end: l'incontro si è chiuso con un discorso del primo ministro, the meeting closed with a speech by the Prime Minister; l'anno finanziario si chiude il 30 giugno, the financial year ends on June 30th.* * *1. ['kjudere]vb irreg vt1) to close, shut, (pugno, lista, caso) to close, (busta, lettera) to seal, (giacca, camicia) to do up, fasten, (gas, rubinetto) to turn offchiudi la bocca! o il becco! fam — shut up!
chiudi la finestra, per favore — close the window please
2) (strada) to block off, (frontiera) to close, (aeroporto, negozio, scuola) to close (down), shut (down), (definitivamente: fabbrica) to close down, shut down3) (recingere) to enclose4) (terminare) to end2. vi3. vip (chiudersi)(porta, ombrello) to close, shut, (fiore, ferita) to close up, (periodo lungo, vacanze) to finish4. vr (chiudersi)chiudersi in casa — to shut o.s. up in the house
chiudersi in se stesso — to withdraw into o.s.
* * *['kjudere] 1.verbo transitivo1) to close, to shut* [occhi, bocca, finestra, scatola, cassetto, libro]; to fasten [ valigia]; to seal [ busta]; (tirando) to draw*, to pull, to close [tende, porta]; (piegando) to fold [sedia, ventaglio, ombrello, coltellino, ali]; (abbottonando, allacciando) to fasten, to do* up [ vestito]; to tie up [ scarpe]2) (spegnere) to turn off [rubinetto, gas, acqua]; to switch off [luce, radio]3) (sbarrare) to close (off), to bar, to block [passaggio, accesso, frontiera]chiudere fuori qcn. — to lock sb. out, to turn the key on sb. (anche fig.)
chiudere qcn. in o dentro (a) una stanza to to lock sb. in a room; chiudere qcs. in cassaforte — to lock sth. away o up
5) (recingere) to surround, to enclose, to fence [giardino, terreno]6) (sospendendo un'attività) (temporaneamente) to close, to shut*; (definitivamente) to close (down), to shut* (down) [fabbrica, negozio]7) (terminare, concludere) to close, to conclude [ dibattito]; to close, to end [udienza, festival, giornata]; to complete [stagione, progetto, inchiesta]; (venendo per ultimo) to bring* up the rear of [marcia, corteo]chiudere il caso — dir. to rest one's case
9) banc. comm. to close [ conto bancario]10) inform. to close [ file]2.1) [fabbrica, negozio, teatro] (temporaneamente) to close, to shut*; (definitivamente) to close (down), to shut* (down)chiudere bene — [porta, valigia] to close properly
3) econ. [mercato, azione] to closechiudere in rialzo, ribasso — to close up, down
4) fig.3.verbo pronominale chiudersi1) [porta, finestra, scatola, occhi, bocca] to close, to shut*; [ fiore] to close up; [cappotto, braccialetto, valigia] to fasten; [sedia, ombrello] to fold (up)- rsi dentro — to lock oneself in [stanza, auto]
- rsi in se stesso — to become withdrawn, to withdraw into oneself
2) (concludersi) [serata, festival, discorso] to end, to finish ( con with)3) (rimarginarsi) [ ferita] to heal over, to heal up4) colloq. (schiacciarsi)- rsi un dito nella porta — to get one's finger caught o trapped in the door
••chiudere bottega — to shut up shop, to put up the shutters
* * *chiudere/'kjudere/ [11]1 to close, to shut* [occhi, bocca, finestra, scatola, cassetto, libro]; to fasten [ valigia]; to seal [ busta]; (tirando) to draw*, to pull, to close [tende, porta]; (piegando) to fold [sedia, ventaglio, ombrello, coltellino, ali]; (abbottonando, allacciando) to fasten, to do* up [ vestito]; to tie up [ scarpe]; chiudere il pugno to clench one's fist; chiudere a chiave to lock; chiudere la porta con un calcio to kick the door shut2 (spegnere) to turn off [rubinetto, gas, acqua]; to switch off [luce, radio]3 (sbarrare) to close (off), to bar, to block [passaggio, accesso, frontiera]; chiudere al traffico to close to traffic; chiudere fuori qcn. to lock sb. out, to turn the key on sb. (anche fig.)4 (rinchiudere) chiudere qcn. in o dentro (a) una stanza to to lock sb. in a room; chiudere qcs. in cassaforte to lock sth. away o up5 (recingere) to surround, to enclose, to fence [giardino, terreno]6 (sospendendo un'attività) (temporaneamente) to close, to shut*; (definitivamente) to close (down), to shut* (down) [fabbrica, negozio]7 (terminare, concludere) to close, to conclude [ dibattito]; to close, to end [udienza, festival, giornata]; to complete [stagione, progetto, inchiesta]; (venendo per ultimo) to bring* up the rear of [marcia, corteo]; chiudere il caso dir. to rest one's case10 inform. to close [ file](aus. avere)1 [fabbrica, negozio, teatro] (temporaneamente) to close, to shut*; (definitivamente) to close (down), to shut* (down)2 (stare chiuso) chiudere bene [porta, valigia] to close properly; il coperchio non chiude bene the lid won't go on properly3 econ. [mercato, azione] to close; chiudere a 45 euro to close at 45 euros; chiudere in rialzo, ribasso to close up, down; chiudere in pareggio to break even; chiudere in attivo to show a profit4 fig. con te ho chiuso I'm through with youIII chiudersi verbo pronominale1 [porta, finestra, scatola, occhi, bocca] to close, to shut*; [ fiore] to close up; [cappotto, braccialetto, valigia] to fasten; [sedia, ombrello] to fold (up); - rsi dentro to lock oneself in [stanza, auto]; - rsi fuori to lock oneself out of [ casa]; - rsi in casa to shut oneself up at home; - rsi in se stesso to become withdrawn, to withdraw into oneself2 (concludersi) [serata, festival, discorso] to end, to finish ( con with)3 (rimarginarsi) [ ferita] to heal over, to heal upchiudere bottega to shut up shop, to put up the shutters; chiudi il becco! shut up! -
11 serrare
closedenti, pugni clenchserrare il ritmo step up the pace* * *serrare v.tr.1 ( chiudere) to shut*, to close; ( a chiave) to lock; ( con chiavistello) to bolt: serrare la porta, to lock the door // serrare bottega, to close down (o to shut up shop)2 ( stringere) to tighten; ( con le mani, tra le braccia) to clasp; ( pugni, denti) to clench: serrare un dado, to tighten a nut; serrare il laccio intorno al collo di qlcu., (anche fig.) to tighten the noose around s.o.'s neck; serrò il bicchiere nella mano, he clasped (o clenched) the glass in his hand; serrare le braccia al petto, to clasp one's arms to one's breast; serrare gli occhi, to screw up one's eyes, ( morire) to close one's eyes; il bimbo serrò le labbra, the child's mouth tightened; serrare le labbra, (fig.) ( ammutolirsi) to clam up // si sentì serrare il cuore dal dolore, (fig.) he felt his heart torn by grief // il pianto le serrava la gola, (fig.) she was choked by sobs // (mil.) serrare le file, to close ranks5 (non com.) ( rinchiudere) to close (s.o., sthg.) in, to shut* (s.o. sthg.) up: serrare il cane nel recinto, to shut the dog up inside the pen6 (non com.) ( sbarrare) to block: serrare il letto del fiume, to block a river; serrare una strada, to block a road◆ v.intr.pron. ( stringersi) to tighten; (di denti, pugni) to clench: la mano si serrò intorno al bicchiere, his hand tightened about the glass; le sue labbra si serrarono, his lips tightened.* * *[ser'rare] 1.verbo transitivo1) to lock [porta, cassetto]2) (stringere) to tighten [ labbra]; to clamp, to clench [ denti]; to clench [ pugni]; to tighten up [ vite]serrare qcs. in una morsa — to clamp sth. in a vice
3)4) mar.serrare le vele — to take in sail, to furl the sails
5) to speed up [ritmo, passo]2.* * *serrare/ser'rare/ [1]1 to lock [porta, cassetto]2 (stringere) to tighten [ labbra]; to clamp, to clench [ denti]; to clench [ pugni]; to tighten up [ vite]; serrare qcs. in una morsa to clamp sth. in a vice3 serrare le file o i ranghi to close ranks (anche fig.)4 mar. serrare le vele to take in sail, to furl the sails5 to speed up [ritmo, passo]II serrarsi verbo pronominale[persone, truppe] to close in; - rsi gli uni agli altri to huddle together. -
12 suspender operación
• close down• close up shop• suspend operation -
13 schließen
(beenden) to end; to close;(folgern) to conclude; to infer; to gather;(vereinbaren) to form; to come to;(zumachen) to close; to shut; to fasten; to close down;sich schließento close up* * *schlie|ßen ['ʃliːsn] pret schlo\#ss [ʃlɔs] ptp geschlo\#ssen [gə'ʃlɔsn]1. vt1) (= zumachen) to close, to shut; (= verriegeln) to bolt; (= Betrieb einstellen) to close or shut down; Stromkreis to closeseine Pforten schlíéßen — to close its doors
eine Lücke schlíéßen (lit) — to close a gap; (fig auch) to fill a gap
die Reihen schlíéßen (Mil) — to close ranks
2) (= beenden) Versammlung to close, to conclude, to wind up; Brief to conclude, to close; (COMPUT) Datei, Programm to close4)jdn in die Arme schlíéßen — to embrace sb
lass dich in die Arme schlíéßen — let me embrace you
jdn/etw in sein Herz schlíéßen — to take sb/sth to one's heart
5)(= befestigen)
schlíéßen — to fasten sth to sth2. vr(= zugehen) to close, to shut; (Wunde) to close; (fig geh Wunde) to healsich um etw schlíéßen — to close around sth
3. vi"geschlossen" — "closed"
2) (= enden) to close, to conclude; (ST EX) to closeleider muss ich jetzt schlíéßen (in Brief) — I'm afraid I must conclude or close now
die Börse schloss fester/schwächer — the market closed stronger/weaker
3) (= schlussfolgern) to inferschlíéßen — to infer sth from sth
schlíéßen lassen — to indicate sth, to suggest sth
von sich auf andere schlíéßen — to judge others by one's own standards
See:→ auch geschlossen* * *1) (to fix or join (together): Fasten the gate!; She fastened a flower to the front of her dress; He fastened his eyes upon her face.) fasten2) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) close3) (to come or bring to an end: to conclude a meeting; He concluded by thanking everyone.) conclude4) (to promise (in marriage).) contract5) (to move (a door, window, lid etc) so that it covers or fills an opening; to move (a drawer, book etc) so that it is no longer open: Shut that door, please!; Shut your eyes and don't look.) shut6) (to close and usually lock (a building etc) eg at the end of the day or when people no longer work there: The shops all shut at half past five; There's a rumour that the factory is going to be shut.) shut7) (to close and lock: It's time to shut up the shop.) shut up8) (to argue; to work out after some thought: She reasoned that if he had caught the 6.30 p.m. train, he would not be home before 8.00.) reason9) (to end: I think it's time to wind the meeting up.) wind up* * *schlie·ßen<schloss, geschlossen>[ˈʃli:sn̩]I. vi1. (zugehen) to closedie Tür schließt nicht richtig the door doesn't close properly2. (Geschäftsstunden unterbrechen) to close, to shut3. (Betrieb einstellen) to close [or shut] [down]4. (enden)der Vorsitzende schloss mit den Worten... the chairman closed by saying...▪ von jdm auf jdn \schließen to judge sb by sb's standardsdu solltest nicht immer von dir auf andere \schließen! you shouldn't project your character on othersvom Besonderen auf das Allgemeine \schließen to proceed inductively6. BÖRSE to closefest/schwächer \schließen to finish higher/lowerflau \schließen to leave off flatdie Börse schloss heute freundlich the stock exchange closed up on the dayII. vt▪ etw \schließen to close [or shut] stheine geschlossene Anstalt a top-security mental hospitalein hinten geschlossenes Kleid a dress that fastens at the back▪ etw \schließen to close sth▪ etw \schließen to close stheinen Betrieb/Laden \schließen to close down a factory/shopdie Verhandlung ist geschlossen! the proceedings are closed!6. (eingehen)[mit jdm] ein Abkommen \schließen to come to an agreement [with sb]ein Bündnis \schließen to enter into [or form] an allianceeine Ehe \schließen to get marriedFreundschaft \schließen to become friendsFrieden \schließen to make peaceeinen Kompromiss \schließen to reach a compromiseeinen Pakt \schließen to make a pact7. (auffüllen)▪ etw \schließen to fill stheine Lücke \schließen to fill a gapdie Reihen \schließen MIL to close ranks10. (einschließen)11. (befestigen)er schließt das Fahrrad immer mit einer Kette an einen Baum he always chains his bike to a tree12. (folgen lassen)13. (umfassen)jdn in die Arme \schließen to take sb in one's armsIII. vr1. (zugehen)die Türen \schließen sich automatisch the doors close automaticallyan die Filmvorführung schloss sich eine Diskussion mit dem Regisseur an after the showing there was a discussion with the film's director* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (zumachen) close; shut; put the top on < bottle>; turn off < tap>; fasten <belt, bracelet>; do up <button, zip>; close <street, route, electrical circuit>; close off < pipe>; (fig.) close < border>; fill, close < gap>2) (unzugänglich machen) close, shut <shop, factory>; (außer Betrieb setzen) close [down] <shop, school>etwas/jemanden/sich in etwas (Akk.) schließen — lock something/somebody/oneself in something
4) (beenden) close <meeting, proceedings, debate>; end, conclude <letter, speech, lecture>5) (befestigen)etwas an etwas (Akk.) schließen — connect something to something; (mit Schloss) lock something to something
6) (eingehen, vereinbaren) conclude <treaty, pact, ceasefire, agreement>; reach <settlement, compromise>; enter into < contract>7) (umfassen)jemanden in die Arme schließen — take somebody in one's arms; embrace somebody
8) (folgern)2.etwas aus etwas schließen — infer or conclude something from something
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) close; shutder Schlüssel/das Schloss schließt schlecht — the key won't turn properly/the lock doesn't work properly
3) (enden) end; conclude4) (urteilen)3.[aus etwas] auf etwas (Akk.) schließen — infer or conclude something [from something]
unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb <door, window> close, shut; <wound, circle> close; < flower> close [up]* * *schließen; schließt, schloss, hat geschlossenA. v/t1. (zumachen) close, shut;das Kleid/die Bluse/den Reißverschluss schließen do up one’s dress/one’s blouse/the zip(per); → Lückejemanden in eine Zelle schließen shut sb up in a cell;einen Hund an die Kette schließen put a dog on the chain;3. (Betrieb, Laden, Schule etc) close; für immer oder langfristig: auch shut ( oder close) down; (Stromkreis) closeeine Ehe schließen als Paar: get married (mit to); als Priester etc (trauen) marry a couple;Freundschaft schließen mit make friends with;Frieden schließen make peace;lass uns Frieden schließen let’s make peace, let’s let bygones be bygones;mit den Worten by saying); (Debatte, Versammlung) close6. (anschließen):etwas an etwas schließen fig follow sth up with sthB. v/itut mir leid - wir schließen gleich I am sorry - we are about to close; Schloss, Schlüssel: close, shut;der Schlüssel schließt nicht the key won’t turn properly;das Schloss schließt etwas schwer the lock’s a bit stiff;das Fenster schließt schlecht the window won’t close properly;die Tür schließt von selbst the door closes automatically ( oder by itself);Vorsicht, Türen schließen automatisch BAHN Caution automatic doorsdamit möchte ich schließen that is all I have to say;schließen mit BÖRSE close at3. (folgern) conclude;ich schließe daraus, dass … I conclude ( oder take it) from this that …;kann ich daraus schließen, dass … auch do I take it (from this) that …;von etwas auf etwas schließen infer ( oder deduce) sth from sth;von sich auf andere schließen judge others by o.s.;auf etwas schließen lassen suggest ( oder point to) sth;es lässt darauf schließen, dass … it would suggest ( oder point to the fact) that …C. v/rdie Tür schließt sich automatisch the door closes automatically;seine Hände schlossen sich um i-n Hals his hands closed around her throat2.an den Vortrag schloss sich ein Dokumentarfilm the lecture was followed by a documentary;an das Grundstück schließt sich ein Parkplatz there is a car park (US parking lot) adjoining ( oder next to) the site; → Kreis 1* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (zumachen) close; shut; put the top on < bottle>; turn off < tap>; fasten <belt, bracelet>; do up <button, zip>; close <street, route, electrical circuit>; close off < pipe>; (fig.) close < border>; fill, close < gap>2) (unzugänglich machen) close, shut <shop, factory>; (außer Betrieb setzen) close [down] <shop, school>etwas/jemanden/sich in etwas (Akk.) schließen — lock something/somebody/oneself in something
4) (beenden) close <meeting, proceedings, debate>; end, conclude <letter, speech, lecture>5) (befestigen)etwas an etwas (Akk.) schließen — connect something to something; (mit Schloss) lock something to something
6) (eingehen, vereinbaren) conclude <treaty, pact, ceasefire, agreement>; reach <settlement, compromise>; enter into < contract>7) (umfassen)jemanden in die Arme schließen — take somebody in one's arms; embrace somebody
8) (folgern)2.etwas aus etwas schließen — infer or conclude something from something
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) close; shutder Schlüssel/das Schloss schließt schlecht — the key won't turn properly/the lock doesn't work properly
3) (enden) end; conclude4) (urteilen)3.[aus etwas] auf etwas (Akk.) schließen — infer or conclude something [from something]
unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb <door, window> close, shut; <wound, circle> close; < flower> close [up]* * *n.closing n. -
14 cerrar
v.1 to close (object) (en general).María cerró la puerta Mary closed the door.2 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations3 to close.4 to close the door (person).¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!5 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?6 to turn off (grifo, llave de gas).Ricardo cerró el agua Richard turned off the water.7 to fill, to block (up) (agujero, hueco).8 to block (carretera, calle).la policía cerró la calle the police closed off the streetcerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way9 to close.la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession10 to fence (off), to enclose.11 to heal, to close up.12 to close down, to close, to lock up, to shut.Ellos cierran de noche They close at night.13 to block off, to blank off.Los huelguistas bloquearon el edificio The strikers blanked off the building14 to balance out, to match correctly, to check out correctly, to close.Mi contador cierra mis cuentas My accountant balances out my accounts.* * *1 to close, shut2 (grifo, gas) to turn off; (luz) to turn off, switch off3 (cuenta) to close4 (cremallera) to zip (up)5 (un negocio) to close; (- definitivamente) to close down6 (carta) to seal7 (discusión) to end, finish8 (compra) to close, conclude10 (paraguas) to close, shut, put down11 (los puños) to clench, close12 (frontera, puerto) to close; (camino) to block13 (en dominó) to block1 to close, shut2 (punto) to cast off3 (una herida) to close up, heal1 to close, shut2 (una herida) to close up, heal4 METEREOLOGÍA to cloud over5 figurado (obstinarse) to dig one's heel in, stand fast; (ponerse en actitud intransigente) to close one's mind (a, to)\cerrar con cerrojo to boltcerrar con llave to lockcerrar con siete llaves figurado to lock and double-lockcerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way, bar somebody's waycerrar el pico familiar to shut one's trapcerrar la boca to shut upcerrar la puerta en las narices figurado to shut the door in somebody's facecerrar las filas figurado to close rankscerrarse de golpe to slam shut* * *verb1) to close, shut2) lock3) turn off4) seal•- cerrarse* * *1. VT1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [+ puerta, ventana, boca] to close, shut; [+ cremallera] to do up; [+ camisa] to button, do up; [+ cortina] to draw; [+ paraguas, válvula] to close; [+ carta] to seal; [+ costura, herida] to sew upno puedo cerrar esta maleta — I can't close o shut this suitcase
cierra los ojos — close o shut your eyes
cerró el libro de golpe — she banged o slammed the book shut
fila 3), b)•
cierra el pico — * shut your trap **2) (=desconectar) [+ gas, grifo, radiador] to turn off3) (=bloquear) [+ agujero, brecha, tubo] to block (up); [+ frontera, puerto] to close•
cerrar el paso a algn — to block sb's waytrató de entrar, pero le cerraron el paso — he tried to get in, but they blocked o barred his way
4) [+ tienda, negocio] [al final de la jornada] to close, shut; [para siempre] to close, close down5) [+ jardín, terreno] [con cerca] to fence in; [con muro] to wall in6) (=poner fin a)a) [+ debate, narración, programa] to close, endcerrar el sistema — (Inform) to shut down the system
b) [+ desfile] to bring up the rear ofcierra la cabalgata la carroza de Santa Claus — the last float in the procession is the one with Santa Claus
7)• cerrar un trato — to seal a deal
2. VI1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [puerta, ventana] to close, shut; [bragueta] to do up; [paraguas, válvula] to close; [herida] to close upla puerta cierra mal — the door won't close o shut properly
2) [persona]cierra, que se va a escapar el gato — close o shut the door or the cat will get out
3) [tienda, negocio] to close, shut¿a qué hora cierran las tiendas el sábado? — what time do the shops close o shut on Saturday?
4) (Econ) [en la Bolsa] to close5) [en dominó] to block; [en Scrabble] to use one's tiles up¡cierro! — I'm out!
6) (=atacar)cerrar con o contra algn — to grapple with sb
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, closed) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off3)a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalizehan cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished
5)a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to endb) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear ofc) < circuito> to closed) <paréntesis/comillas> to close2.cerrar vi1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold
¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?
2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly
3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close3.cerrarse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, closela puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut
b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to closec) flor/almeja to close upd) herida to heal (up)2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in
cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change
* * *= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.Ex. The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.Ex. In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.Ex. In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.Ex. Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex. Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.Ex. By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.Ex. Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.----* cerrar con candado = padlock.* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cerrar con llave = lock.* cerrar con tablas = board up.* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.* cerrar de golpe = slam.* cerrar de un portazo = slam.* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.* cerrar filas = close + ranks.* cerrar herméticamente = seal.* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.* cerrar los postigos = shutter.* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, closed) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off3)a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalizehan cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished
5)a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to endb) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear ofc) < circuito> to closed) <paréntesis/comillas> to close2.cerrar vi1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold
¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?
2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly
3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close3.cerrarse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, closela puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut
b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to closec) flor/almeja to close upd) herida to heal (up)2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in
cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change
* * *= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.Ex: The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.
Ex: In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.Ex: In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.Ex: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex: Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.Ex: By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.Ex: Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.* cerrar con candado = padlock.* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cerrar con llave = lock.* cerrar con tablas = board up.* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.* cerrar de golpe = slam.* cerrar de un portazo = slam.* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.* cerrar filas = close + ranks.* cerrar herméticamente = seal.* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.* cerrar los postigos = shutter.* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* * *cerrar [A5 ]vtA1 ‹armario/puerta/ventana› to close, shutcerró la puerta de un portazo she slammed the doorcierra la puerta con llave lock the door2 ‹ojos/boca› to shut, close3 ‹maleta› to close; ‹sobre/paquete› to seal4 ‹botella› to put the top on/cork in; ‹frasco› to put the top ( o lid etc) onun frasco herméticamente cerrado an airtight container5 ‹paraguas› to close, put … down; ‹abanico› to close; ‹libro› to close, shut; ‹puño› to clench; ‹mano› to close6 ‹cortinas› to close, draw; ‹persianas› to lower, pull down; ‹abrigo› to fasten, button up, do up ( BrE)ciérrame la cremallera can you zip me up?, can you do my zip up? ( BrE)B ‹grifo› to turn off; ‹válvula› to close, shut off; ‹agua/gas› to turn offC1 ‹fábrica/comercio/oficina› (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close; (definitivamente) to close, close down2 ‹aeropuerto/carretera› to close; ‹frontera› to closela calle está cerrada al tráfico the street is closed to traffic3 ‹terreno› to fence offD1 (en labores de punto) to cast off; (en costura) to sew up2 ( fam) (al operar) to close … upE1 ‹plazo/matrícula›han cerrado el plazo de inscripción the enrollment period has closed o finished2 ‹cuenta bancaria› to close3 ‹caso/juicio› to close; ‹acuerdo/negociación› to finalizeF1 (poner fin a) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end; ‹jornada› to endantes de cerrar nuestra programación de hoy … before ending today's programs …, before bringing today's programs to a close …los trágicos acontecimientos que han cerrado el año the tragic events with which the year has endedestas declaraciones cerraron una jornada tensa these statements ended o came at the end of a tense day2 ‹desfile/cortejo› to bring up the rear of3 ‹circunferencia› to close up; ‹circuito› to close4 ‹paréntesis/comillas› to close■ cerrarviA(hablando de una puerta, ventana): cierra, que hace frío close o shut the door ( o window etc), it's cold¿cerraste con llave? did you lock the door?, did you lock up?B «puerta/ventana/cajón» to close, shut; «grifo/llave de paso» to turn off; «abrigo/vestido» to fasten, do up ( BrE)la puerta no cierra bien the door won't shut o close properly, the door doesn't shut o close properlyesta botella no cierra bien I can't get the top back on this bottle properly, the top won't go on properly¿la falda cierra por detrás o por el lado? does the skirt fasten at the back or at the side?C «comercio/oficina» (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; (definitivamente) to close, close down, shut down¿a qué hora cierran? what time do you close?no cerramos al mediodía we are open o we stay open at lunchtime, we don't close for lunch[ S ] cerramos los lunes closed Mondays, we are closed on MondaysD (en labores de punto) to cast offE ( Fin) to closeel dólar cerró a … the dollar closed at …F (en dominó) to block; (en naipes) to go out■ cerrarseA1«puerta/ventana» (+ compl): la puerta se cerró de golpe/sola the door slammed shut/closed by itself2 «ojos» (+ me/te/le etc) to closese me cierran los ojos de cansancio I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open3 «flor/almeja» to close up4 «herida» to heal, heal up, close upC (terminar) «acto/debate» to end, conclude; «jornada» to endel libro se cierra con unas páginas dedicadas a … the book ends o closes o concludes with a few pages on the subject of …otro año que se cierra sin que se resuelva another year ends o comes to an end without a solutionD(mostrarse reacio, intransigente): se cerró y no quiso saber nada más she closed her mind and refused to listen to any more about itse cerró en su actitud he dug his heels incerrarse A algo:sería cerrarse a la evidencia negar que … we would be turning our back on the evidence if we were to deny that …se cerró a todo lo nuevo she refused to consider anything new, she closed her mind to anything new* * *
cerrar ( conjugate cerrar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ojos/boca› to shut, close;
‹ frasco› to put the lid on;
‹ sobre› to seal
‹ libro› to close, shut;
‹ puño› to clench
‹ persianas› to lower, pull down;
‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
‹ válvula› to close, shut off
2
( definitivamente) to close (down)
3
d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end
verbo intransitivo
1 (hablando de puerta, ventana):
¿cerraste con llave? did you lock up?
2 [puerta/ventana/cajón] to close, shut
3 [comercio/oficina] ( en el quehacer diario) to close, shut;
( definitivamente) to close (down)
cerrarse verbo pronominal
1
2 ( refl) ‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
3 [acto/debate/jornada] to end
cerrar
I verbo transitivo
1 to shut, close
(con llave) to lock
(un grifo abierto) to turn off
(el ordenador) to turn off, switch off
(subir una cremallera) to do up
(un sobre) to seal
(los puños) to clench
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
3 (un trato, un acuerdo) to finalize
(liquidar una cuenta bancaria) to close
4 (un acceso, un servicio de transporte) to close
(bloquear) cerrarle el paso a alguien, to block sb's way
II verbo intransitivo
1 to close, shut
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
♦ Locuciones: familiar cerrar el pico, to shut one's trap
' cerrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- abrochar
- cerrada
- cerrado
- cierre
- ojo
- pico
- sellar
- amabilidad
- bondad
- canilla
- cierra
- cierro
- correr
- cuenta
- doble
- grifo
- junta
- juntar
- llave
- paréntesis
- trato
English:
attendant
- bargain
- barricade
- block in
- bolt
- clinch
- close
- close down
- closed
- draw
- enter into
- fasten
- fasten down
- lock
- lock up
- padlock
- push to
- seal
- seal off
- seal up
- secure
- shut
- shut down
- shut up
- slam
- snap
- stick together
- strike
- tight
- to
- trice
- turn off
- twinkling
- wall in
- whisk away
- whisk off
- wind up
- zip up
- board
- business
- cast
- conclude
- fold
- main
- time
- turn
- will
- wind
- wrap
- zip
* * *♦ vt1. [en general] to close;[puerta, cajón, boca, tienda] to shut, to close; Informát [archivo] to close; [con llave] to lock; [grifo, llave de gas] to turn off; [botella] to put the top on; [tarro] to put the lid o top on; [carta, sobre] to seal; [cortinas] to draw, to close; [persianas] to pull down; [agujero, hueco] to fill, to block (up); [puños] to clench;cerrar una puerta con llave to lock a door;cierra el gas cuando salgas turn the gas off when you leave;una corriente de aire cerró la puerta a draught blew the door shut;Fam¡cierra el pico! shut your trap!2. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;[permanentemente] to close down;el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations3. [vallar] to fence (off), to enclose;cerraron el balcón para convertirlo en comedor they closed o walled off the balcony and converted it into a dining room4. [carretera, calle] to close off;también Figcerrar el paso a alguien to block sb's way;una valla les cerraba la salida a fence blocked their way out5. [manifestación, desfile] to bring up the rear of;cerrar la marcha [ir en última posición] to bring up the rear;la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession6. [gestiones, acuerdo] to finalize;han cerrado un trato para… they've reached an agreement o made a deal to…;cerraron el trato ayer they wrapped up the deal yesterday;cerraron las conversaciones sin ningún acuerdo they ended the talks without reaching an agreement7. [cicatrizar] to heal, to close up9. [circunferencia, círculo] to complete;10. [signo ortográfico] to close;cerrar comillas/paréntesis to close inverted commas/brackets11. [posibilidades] to put an end to;el último atentado cierra cualquier esperanza de acuerdo the most recent attack puts an end to any hopes of an agreement12. [terminar] to close;el discurso del Presidente cerró el año legislativo the President's speech brought the parliamentary year to a close;esta corrida cierra la temporada taurina this bullfight rounds off the bullfighting season;cerró su participación en el torneo con una derrota they lost their last game in the tournament13. [plegar] to close up;cerró el paraguas he closed his umbrella14. Prensael periódico cerró la edición más tarde de lo normal the newspaper went to press later than usual♦ vi1. [en general] to close;[tienda] to close, to shut; [con llave, pestillo] to lock up;este cajón no cierra bien this drawer doesn't shut properly;la Bolsa cerró con pérdidas the stock market closed down several points;RP Fam¡cerrá y vamos!: si no quieren ayudarnos, ¡cerrá y vamos! if they don't want to help us, let's not waste any more time over this2. [persona] to close the door;¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!;me olvidé de cerrar con llave I forgot to lock the door3. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;[definitivamente] to close down;¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?;la biblioteca cierra a las ocho the library closes at eight;cerramos los domingos [en letrero] closed on Sundays4. [en juego de cartas] to go out;[en dominó] to block5. [herida] to close up, to heal* * *I v/tcerrar con llave lock;cerrar de golpe slam;cerrar al tráfico close to traffic2 tubería block3 grifo turn off5 acuerdo closela puerta no cierra bien the door doesn’t shut properly;al cerrar el día at the end of the day* * *cerrar {55} vt1) : to close, to shut2) : to turn off3) : to bring to an endcerrar vi1) : to close up, to lock up2) : to close down* * *cerrar vb1. (en general) to close / to shut¿a qué hora cerráis? what time do you close?2. (con llave) to lock¿has cerrado la puerta con llave? have you locked the door?3. (gas, grifo) to turn off -
15 Betrieb
Betrieb m 1. COMP mode; 2. GEN concern, business, workplace, operation (Firma); 3. IND factory, works (Fabrik); operation (von Maschine); 4. PERS place of work, establishment, workplace (Arbeitsstelle) • außer Betrieb GEN out of order, out of action • außer Betrieb sein WIWI be down • außer Betrieb setzen GEN put out of action • Betrieb gründen GEN set up a business, start a (new) business, set up a new business, (infrml) set up shop • im Betrieb IND, PERS on the shop floor • im Betrieb sein GEN be at work • in Betrieb COMP, IND busy (Maschine) • in Betrieb gehen IND go into operation, come on stream • in Betrieb nehmen IND start up • in Betrieb sein IND be on stream, be in operation • in Betrieb setzen IND activate • viel Betrieb haben GEN be very busy* * *m 1. < Comp> mode; 2. < Geschäft> Firma concern, business, workplace, operation; 3. < Ind> Fabrik factory, works, von Maschine operation; 4. < Person> Arbeitsstelle place of work, establishment, workplace ■ außer Betrieb < Geschäft> out of order, out of action ■ außer Betrieb sein <Vw> be down ■ im Betrieb <Ind, Person> on the shop floor ■ im Betrieb sein < Geschäft> be at work ■ in Betrieb <Comp, Ind> Maschine busy ■ in Betrieb gehen < Ind> go into operation, come on stream ■ in Betrieb nehmen < Ind> start up ■ in Betrieb sein < Ind> be on stream, be in operation ■ in Betrieb setzen < Ind> activate* * *Betrieb
(Arbeitsgang) service, (Betreiben) working, running, operating, operation (US), (Betriebsanlage) factory, [manufacturing] plant, works, mill (Br.), (Geschäftsführung) management, (Herstellungsgang) manufacture, (Transport) service, (Unternehmen) firm, business [enterprise], commercial undertaking (establishment), [industrial] concern, company, corporation, (Werkstatt) workshop, shop (Br.);
• außer Betrieb standing idle, out [of commission], (Bahn) out of service (action), (el.) off, (Fahrstuhl) not working, out of order, (Hotel) not opening, (Maschine) out of blast (gear), idle, not operating, (nicht in Ordnung) out of order, disabled, not working, defunct;
• für mehrere Betriebe arbeitend consolidated (US);
• im Betrieb on the shop-floor;
• nicht im Betrieb inoperative, non-operating, (Fabrik) standing;
• im Betrieb stehen gelassen (Gewinn) retained in business;
• in Betrieb operating, operative, in operation, in blast, at work, working, going, running;
• in vollem Betrieb in full working order, in operation (action), going at full blast;
• arbeitender Betrieb going business (concern), operating property (US);
• billig arbeitender Betrieb low-cost plant;
• kostendeckend arbeitender Betrieb break-even company;
• für den Staat arbeitender Betrieb government client;
• bestreikter Betrieb struck shop;
• dezentralisierter Betrieb departmentalized business (factory) (US);
• durcharbeitender Betrieb all-night service, (ganze Woche) seven-day operation;
• durchgehender Betrieb continuous process, continuity of operations;
• Ein-Mann-Betrieb one-man business;
• einschichtiger Betrieb single-shift operation;
• einträglicher Betrieb profitable enterprise;
• an der Baustelle errichteter Betrieb on-site factory;
• erstklassiger Betrieb top plant;
• fahrplanmäßiger Betrieb scheduled operation (US);
• familienfreundlicher Betrieb family-friendly company;
• Fisch verarbeitender Betrieb fish-processing plant;
• forstwirtschaftlicher Betrieb forestry industry (company);
• an Preisabsprachen nicht gebundener Betrieb outsider;
• gefährlicher Betrieb dangerous premises;
• wissenschaftlich geführter Betrieb scientific management;
• gut gehender Betrieb prosperous enterprise;
• gemeinnütziger Betrieb non-profit enterprise, public service company (Br.) (corporation, US);
• gemeinsamer Betrieb joint working;
• genossenschaftlicher Betrieb cooperative enterprise;
• auf Gewinn gerichteter Betrieb profit-seeking enterprise;
• gesundheitsschädlicher Betrieb offensive trade;
• gewerbepolizeipflichtiger Betrieb trade subject to licence;
• gewerblicher Betrieb industrial enterprise, manufacturing establishment;
• gewerkschaftspflichtiger Betrieb closed (union) shop, agency shop (Br.);
• staatlich genehmigter gewerkschaftspflichtiger Betrieb approved closed shop (Br.);
• grafischer Betrieb commercial art company, printing establishment;
• halbautomatischer Betrieb semi-automatic working;
• handwerklicher Betrieb handicraft;
• industrieller Betrieb industrial enterprise;
• kapitalintensiver Betrieb high-cost plant;
• kriegswichtiger Betrieb essential industry;
• landwirtschaftlicher Betrieb agricultural enterprise (undertaking), ranch, farm;
• nicht landwirtschaftlicher Betrieb non-agricultural enterprise (establishment);
• laufender Betrieb going concern, current operation;
• auf Hochturen laufender Betrieb drive;
• reibungslos laufender Betrieb smooth-running entity;
• lebenswichtige Betrieb key industries, (Versorgung) public utilities;
• lebhafter Betrieb brisk state of trade;
• Milch verarbeitender Betrieb milk-processing enterprise;
• mittelgroßer (mittlerer) Betrieb medium-sized enterprise (business, US), small business (US);
• öffentlicher Betrieb public enterprise;
• ökologischer Betrieb organic farm;
• produzierender Betrieb production unit;
• rentabler (rentierlicher) Betrieb profitable enterprise (business), economic operation;
• sparsamer Betrieb economical operation;
• staatlicher (staatseigener) Betrieb state-owned enterprise (US);
• staatlich subventionierter Betrieb taxeater;
• im Gemeineigentum stehender Betrieb publicly-owned enterprise;
• stillgelegter Betrieb non-factory, mill out of work (Br.), nonoperating property (factory) (US);
• störungsfreier Betrieb uninterrupted operation;
• volkseigener Betrieb nationalized (Br.) (socialized) enterprise;
• rationell wirtschaftender Betrieb efficiently-run enterprise;
• wirtschaftlicher Betrieb economic operation;
• Betrieb mit Akkordsystem contract shop (US);
• Betrieb eines Berkwerkes exploitation of a mine;
• Betrieb einer Eisenbahnlinie operation of a railway (railroad, US) line;
• Betrieb mit übertariflicher Gehaltsskala high-paying outsider;
• Betrieb eines Geschäftes operation of a business;
• Betrieb an der Grenze der Rentabilität marginal producer (firm);
• Betrieb der öffentlichen Hand government (state) enterprise;
• Betrieb mit begrenzter Kapazität limited-capacity plant;
• Betrieb eines Ladengeschäfts shopkeeping;
• Betrieb mit geringem Lohnniveau low-wage unit;
• Betrieb mit betriebseigenen Programmierern (Computer) open shop;
• Betrieb eines Schiffes operation of a ship;
• Betrieb mit Staatsaufträgen government contractor;
• Betrieb eines Unternehmens working of a business;
• staatlicher Betrieb von Wirtschaftsunternehmen operation of business;
• Betrieb aufnehmen to begin working, to start running, (Geschäft) to open;
• Betrieb wieder aufnehmen to resume work (one’s activity);
• Betrieb ausdehnen to expand operations;
• Betrieb neu ausstatten to equip a shop with new tools;
• Betrieb zum Erfolg bringen to work up a business;
• ganzen Betrieb kostenmäßig durchforsten to cut costs throughout a company;
• Betrieb einstellen to stop a factory (business), to cease (suspend) operations (working), to shut down, (Bahn) to close a line;
• Betrieb vorübergehend einstellen to close down temporarily;
• Betrieb eröffnen to commence business;
• Betrieb eingestellt haben to have ceased running;
• in Betrieb halten to keep running (working);
• Betrieb aus den roten Zahlen herausbringen to administer a company from red to black (US coll.);
• Betrieb installieren to equip a shop with tools;
• Betrieb anlaufen lassen to put in (go into) operation, to begin working;
• Betrieb Fett ansetzen lassen to beef up a plant (sl.);
• Fabrik in Betrieb setzen lassen to give orders for the work to be started;
• Betrieb leiten to manage a business, (Werk) to run a plant;
• in Betrieb nehmen to set going, to set (put) into operation, to operate;
• automatisch in Betrieb nehmen (el.) to press the button;
• Bus in Betrieb nehmen to put a bus on the road;
• Betrieb schließen to close down;
• Betrieb infolge von Sparsamkeitsmaßnahmen schließen to close its doors for reasons of economy;
• Betrieb vorübergehend schließen to close temporarily;
• außer Betrieb sein (Fabrik) to be out of operation, (Maschine) to run idle, (Rundfunkstation) to be off the air;
• billig im Betrieb sein (Auto) to be run at small cost;
• in Betrieb sein (Bahnlinie) to be in operation (running), (Fabrik) to work, to be in operation, (Maschine) to run, to be operating, to be worked, (Bus) to be on the road, (Rundfunkstation) to be on the air;
• durchgehend in Betrieb sein to run full time;
• das ganze Jahr in Betrieb sein (Auto) to be in commission all the year round;
• nicht in Betrieb sein to be out of work (at a standstill);
• ständig in Betrieb sein to run full time;
• in vollem Betrieb sein to be going at full blast;
• wieder in Betrieb sein (Hotel) to be running (working) again;
• aus dem Betrieb gezogen sein (Auto) to be of service;
• Anlage außer Betrieb setzen to discard an asset;
• Bahnlinie außer Betrieb setzen to close a line;
• in Betrieb setzen to put (set) into operation (action), to start [running (working)], to set to work, to prime;
• wieder in Betrieb setzen to reopen, to restart;
• Eisenbahnstrecke in Betrieb setzen to open a railway line;
• Betrieb stilllegen to close down;
• Betrieb völlig umkrempeln to turn around a company;
• auf elektrischen Betrieb umstellen (Bahn) to electrify;
• Betrieb völlig auf Produkte für den Wohnungs- und Straßenbau umstellen to aim a company at totally environmental products;
• seinen Betrieb vergrößern to enlarge one’s business;
• Betrieb verlagern (verlegen) to move a plant to another locality, to relocate a plant;
• Betrieb in Vorstadtgebiete verlagern to go suburban;
• Betrieb in stark verkleinertem Umfang weiterführen to operate on a drastically reduced scale;
• in Betrieb genommen werden to go into operation, (Bahnlinie, Straße) to be opened to traffic;
• aus dem Betrieb ziehen to take out of service;
• Flugzeug aus dem Betrieb ziehen to ground a plane;
• Bus aus dem Betrieb ziehen to take a bus off the road.
durchforsten, Betrieb
to weed the garden;
• Regierungsstelle zwecks Einsparungen gründlich durchforsten to comb out a government department. -
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 Mariole pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam3 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 shopponer la mesa to lay the table7 to do up.han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style8 to put in.poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the businessponer algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bitponer mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) somethingPonga más sal Put in more salt.9 to suppose.pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happenedpon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five daysponiendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan10 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 Indicativepongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.Past IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativePast Participlepuesto,-a.* * *verb1) to put2) place3) set4) set up, establish5) add6) switch on, put on7) lay8) install•- 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 TRANSITIVO1) (=colocar, situar) to put¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?
ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is
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poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side•
ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on3) (=añadir) to addponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it
4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put5) (=disponer, preparar)•
poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table6) (=instalar)a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put inb) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish7) (=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 up10) (=adoptar)¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?
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¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!11) (=volver) + adj, adv to makepara 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 send16) (=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, setnos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work
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me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise•
le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything20) (=aportar, contribuir)[+ dinero]yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing
21) (=invertir) to put in22) (=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 you25) (=tildar)•
poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse26) (=suponer)•
pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lotteryponiendo que... — supposing that...
27)• poner a algn [a] + infin —
nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor
28)• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro
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poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro29) [en trabajo]•
poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant30)31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [aves] to lay (eggs)2) (=apostar)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( 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 give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (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)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)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
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (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 take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)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 onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)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 set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme 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.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( 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 give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (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)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)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
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (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 take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)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 onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)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 set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme 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 (verbo transitivo)A1 colocar2 poner: anuncio, avisoB agregarC ropa, calzado etcD ‹inyección/supositorio›E poner la mesaF1 instalar, montar2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc3 poner: cerradura etcG poner: huevosH servir, darA1 contribuir2 proporcionarB poner: atención, cuidadoC1 imponer2 oponer3 adjudicarD poner: nombreE enviarF escribirG1 expresar por escrito2 impersonalH exhibir, darI tardarA en un estado, una situaciónB poner: cara, voz, etcC1 hacer empezar2 poner a alguien de algoD suponerA1 conectar, encender2 ajustar, graduarB poner al teléfono■ poner (verbo intransitivo)A1 apostar2 contribuir dineroB poner: gallinasC México: vulg■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)A1 colocarse2 llegarB ponerse: el solC ponerse: calzado etcA en un estado, una situaciónB1 empezar2 esforzarse, esmerarse3 contribuir dineroSentido III ponerse al teléfonovtA1 (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 picturelo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced classponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the doorpon agua a calentar put some water on to boil2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, putpusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaperB (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 dressD ‹inyección/supositorio› to giveel dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injectionEponer la mesa to lay o set the tableF1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to openpuso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architectconsiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving schoolles ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o homepusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in stylele puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to installvan a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fitG «ave» ‹huevos› to layH( 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?A1 (contribuir):él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the laborpusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos eachque cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay onla empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the companyB ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to takepon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doingno ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of workpone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he doesC1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to setnos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questionsle pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding2(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objectionsa todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything3 (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 tenD (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'F (escribir) to putno has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents inno sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o writepuso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the listG ( esp Esp)1 (expresar por escrito) to sayel periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery2 ( impersonal):mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note saysallí 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 theaterno 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 Christmasel avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Airesde allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to SaltaA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me pones nerviosa you're making me nervousya 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 positionnos 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 meB (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like thatpuso cara de enfado he looked annoyedpuso voz de asustado he sounded scaredC1(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a dietponer a algn A + INF:tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to worklo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguezlo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions2 poner a algn DE algo:la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of departmentlo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angelsu padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boysiempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an exampleD(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 backpon 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 wrongponerle ( 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 $200A1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put onpon un disco put on a recordpuso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the enginetodavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet2(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 timeponer el motor a punto to tune up the engineBponer 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?■ ponerviA2 (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■ ponerseA1 ( refl)ponerse de pie to stand up, standponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's kneesponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the treeponérsele 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 mountaina ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head2B «sol» to setC ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put onponte el abrigo put your coat onno tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wearmi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothesponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadowme puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklaceA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me puse furiosa I got very angrycuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw itadelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortableno 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 wildla vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensiveB1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -INGse va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minutea ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start workingse puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effortsi 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 today3(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 youdile 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
2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table
5 (instalar, montar)
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
‹examen/problema› to set;
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
‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine
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):
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
* * *♦ vt1. [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 dog3. [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 kilo4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;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;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 faceme 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/sbponer pegas a algo to raise objections to sth8. [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 exam9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;[conferencia] to make; Esp¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;Espno cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second10. [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 it11. [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 Rialto12. [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;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 meadow13. [decorar] to do up;han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style14. [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¿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 lay18. RP [demorar] to take;el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there♦ vi[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)♦ v impersonalAm Fam [parecer]se me pone que… it seems to me that…* * *<part puesto> v/t1 put;poner en escena stage;poner en marcha set in motion;pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that2 ropa put on3 ( añadir) put in4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on5 la mesa set6 ( escribir) put downla crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews8 negocio set up9 telegrama send10 huevos lay12 dinero deposit13:poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.* * *poner {60} vt1) colocar: to put, to placepon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add3) : to put on (clothes)4) contribuir: to contribute5) escribir: to put in writingno le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it6) imponer: to set, to impose7) exponer: to put, to exposelo puso en peligro: she put him in danger8) : to prepare, to arrangeponer la mesa: to set the table9) : to namele pusimos Ana: we called her Ana10) establecer: to set up, to establishpuso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant11) instalar: to install, to put insiempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood13) : to turn on, to switch on14) suponer: to supposepongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come15) : to lay (eggs)poner a : to start (someone doing something)lo puse a trabajar: I put him to workponer de : to place asla pusieron de directora: they made her directorponer en : to put in (a state or condition)poner en duda: to call into questionponer vi1) : to contribute2) : to lay eggs* * *poner vb2. (ropa, etc) to put on3. (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?6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on7. (establecer) to open9. (comunicar) to put through¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good11. (proyectar) to be on¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?12. (dar un nombre) to call14. (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?pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say... -
17 cierre
m.1 closing, shutting.cierre patronal lockout2 fastener (mecanismo).cierre de combinación combination lock3 zip (fastener) (British), zipper (United States) (cremallera). (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), Mexican Spanish, River Plate)4 closedown, closing, closing down, closure.5 clasp, fastener, zip.6 lock, lock primitive.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: cerrar.* * *\cierre centralizado centralized locking systemcierre de seguridad safety lockcierre patronal lockout* * *noun m.1) closure, closing2) clasp, fastener* * *SM1) (=acto) [de verja, puerta] [gen] closing, shutting; [con llave] locking; [automático] central locking; [de edificio, establecimiento, frontera] closingun dispositivo especial controla el cierre de la puerta — the door is closed o shut by a special device
cuatro horas después del cierre de los colegios electorales — four hours after the polling stations closed
el mal tiempo obligó al cierre del aeropuerto — the airport was forced to close due to the bad weather
cierre empresarial, cierre patronal — lockout
2) (=fin) [de una emisión] closedown; [de campaña electoral] end, close; [de la Bolsa] close; [de año fiscal] end•
al cierre, al cierre de esta edición de noticias — at the end of this news bulletin•
precio de cierre — closing price3) [de negocio, carretera, instalaciones] closurelos vecinos piden el cierre de la factoría — local residents are demanding the closure of the factory
muchos comerciantes se verán obligados al cierre de sus comercios — many traders will find themselves having to close down their businesses
4) (=mecanismo) [de maleta, puerta] catch; [de collar, pulsera, libro] clasp; [de vestido] fastener, snap fastenercierre centralizado — (Aut) central locking
cierre de dirección — (Aut) steering lock
cierre eclair — Chile zip, zip fastener, zipper ( esp EEUU)
cierre metálico — (=persiana) metal shutter; (=cremallera) metal zip
cierre relámpago — Cono Sur, Perú zip, zip fastener, zipper ( esp EEUU)
5)•
echar el cierre —a) [a un local, comercio] [temporalmente] to close; [definitivamente] to close downestaba echando el cierre a la tienda — he was locking the shop up o locking up the shop
b) Esp* (=callar)¡echa el cierre! — give it a rest!
* * *1) ( acción)a) (de fábrica, empresa, hospital) closureb) ( de establecimiento) closingc) ( de frontera) closingd) ( de emisión) end, closehora de cierre — close, closedown
e) ( de negociación) endf) (Fin) close2)a) (de bolso, pulsera) clasp, fastener; (de puerta, ventana) lockb) ( cremallera) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE)•* * *1) ( acción)a) (de fábrica, empresa, hospital) closureb) ( de establecimiento) closingc) ( de frontera) closingd) ( de emisión) end, closehora de cierre — close, closedown
e) ( de negociación) endf) (Fin) close2)a) (de bolso, pulsera) clasp, fastener; (de puerta, ventana) lockb) ( cremallera) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE)•* * *cierre11 = closure, closing, shutdown.Ex: Some of the common auxiliaries are allocated notations in which the facet indicators possess both an opening and a closure sign.
Ex: This article argues that the closings of the University of Chicago Graduate Library School and the Columbia University School of Library Service do not signal a trend.Ex: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.* cierre de plazo = deadline, dateline.* cierre y despedida = sign-off.* fecha de cierre = closed date.* hora de cierre = closing hour, closing time.* horario de cierre = closing hour, closing time.cierre22 = fastener.Ex: Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.
* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cierre hermético = seal.* cierre metálico = shutter, security shutter.* dispositivo de cierre = fixing arrangement.* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.* sistema de cierre = locking system.* válvula de cierre = stop valve.* * *A (acción)1 (de una fábrica, empresa, hospital) closure2 (de un establecimiento) closingla hora de cierre closing time3 (de una frontera) closing4 (de una emisión) end, closeal cierre de esta edición at the time of going to presshora de cierre close, closedown5 (de una negociación) end6 ( Fin) closeprecio al cierre closing priceCompuesto:lockoutB1(dispositivo): ¿me abrochas el cierre del vestido? will you fasten/zip up my dress o ( BrE) do my dress up?el cierre de esta pulsera the clasp on this braceletfrasco con cierre hermético airtight containerCompuestos:central locking● cierre cler or eclairsteering lock* * *
Del verbo cerrar: ( conjugate cerrar)
cierre es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
cerrar
cierre
cerrar ( conjugate cerrar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ojos/boca› to shut, close;
‹ frasco› to put the lid on;
‹ sobre› to seal
‹ libro› to close, shut;
‹ puño› to clench
‹ persianas› to lower, pull down;
‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
‹ válvula› to close, shut off
2
( definitivamente) to close (down)
3
d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end
verbo intransitivo
1 (hablando de puerta, ventana):
¿cerraste con llave? did you lock up?
2 [puerta/ventana/cajón] to close, shut
3 [comercio/oficina] ( en el quehacer diario) to close, shut;
( definitivamente) to close (down)
cerrarse verbo pronominal
1
2 ( refl) ‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
3 [acto/debate/jornada] to end
cierre sustantivo masculino
1 ( acción)
e) (Fin) close
2a) (de bolso, pulsera) clasp, fastener;
(de puerta, ventana) lock
cierre relámpago (CS, Per) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE)
cerrar
I verbo transitivo
1 to shut, close
(con llave) to lock
(un grifo abierto) to turn off
(el ordenador) to turn off, switch off
(subir una cremallera) to do up
(un sobre) to seal
(los puños) to clench
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
3 (un trato, un acuerdo) to finalize
(liquidar una cuenta bancaria) to close
4 (un acceso, un servicio de transporte) to close
(bloquear) cerrarle el paso a alguien, to block sb's way
II verbo intransitivo
1 to close, shut
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
♦ Locuciones: familiar cerrar el pico, to shut one's trap
cierre sustantivo masculino
1 (acción de cerrar) closing, shutting
2 (cese de un negocio) shutdown, closing-down
3 (artefacto para cerrar un bolso) clasp
(una puerta) catch
(un collar) fastener
4 TV (final de emisión) close-down
5 cierre centralizado, central locking
cierre de seguridad, safety lock
cierre metálico, metal shutter
cierre patronal, lockout
♦ Locuciones: echar el cierre, to close down
' cierre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
clip
- corchete
- hermética
- hermético
- atorar
- automático
- definitivo
- seguro
- trabar
English:
clasp
- closing
- closing price
- closing time
- closure
- collapse
- fastener
- lockout
- mismanagement
- rundown
- seal
- self-closing
- should
- shutdown
- tight
- wedge
- catch
- lock
- press
- shut
- snap
- threat
- zip
- zipper
* * *cierre nm1. [de fábrica, tienda, colegio] [permanente, administrativo] closure;el juez ordenó el cierre del bar the judge ordered the closure of the bar, the judge ordered the bar to be closed;se encarga del cierre de la tienda al final del día he locks up the shop at the end of each day;el horario de cierre de las tiendas the shops' closing times;echar el cierre [a tienda] [cada día] to close up;[permanentemente] to close up shop, to call it a day Ind cierre patronal lockout3. Rad & TV [de emisión] Br closedown, US sign-off;la hora de cierre closedownprecio de cierre closing price5. [finalización] end;las elecciones supusieron el cierre de una época oscura en el país the elections brought to an end o a close a dark chapter in the country's history;al cierre del plazo se habían presentado cinco candidaturas by the closing date, five candidates had put their names forward;según los datos del cierre del ejercicio 1998… according to the figures for the end of the 1998 Br financial o US fiscal year…6. [mecanismo] fastenerAut cierre centralizado central locking;cierre de combinación combination lock;cierre metálico [de tienda] metal shutter7. Andes, Méx, RP [cremallera] Br zip (fastener), US zipperAndes, Méx cierre relámpago, Chile cierre eclair, Urug cierre metálico Br zip (fastener), US zipper8. [de herida] closing up9. [de fronteras] closing* * *mcierre de la Bolsa close of the stock exchange;al cierre de la edición at the time of going to press* * *cierre nm1) : closing, closure2) : fastener, clasp, zipper* * *cierre n1. (de collar, pulsera) clasp / fastener2. (de puerta, caja) lock3. (acción) closure -
18 zumachen
(trennb., hat -ge-) umg.I v/t1. shut, close; (Loch) stop up; (Umschlag) seal; (Mantel etc.) button (up), do up; (Schirm) put down; ich habe kein Auge zugemacht I didn’t sleep a winkII v/i* * *to fasten up; to shut; to close* * *zu|ma|chen sep1. vt(= schließen) to shut, to close; Flasche to close; Brief to seal; (inf = auflösen) Laden etc to close (down)die Augen zúmachen (lit, fig) — to close or shut one's eyes (fig: bei etw to sth)
2. vi (inf)1) (= den Laden zumachen) to close (down), to shut up shop; (fig) to pack or jack (Brit) it in (inf), to call it a day2) (inf = sich beeilen) to get a move on (inf), to step on it (inf)* * *zu|ma·chenI. vt1. (zuklappen)▪ etw \zumachen to close [or shut] sth▪ etw \zumachen to close stheine Flasche/ein Glas \zumachen to put the top on a bottle/jar3. (zukleben)einen Brief \zumachen to seal a letter4. (schließen)die Augen \zumachen to close one's eyesletzte Nacht habe ich kein Auge \zumachen können I didn't get a wink of sleep last night5. (zuknöpfen)den Laden \zumachen to shut up shopII. vi1. (den Laden schließen) to close, to shut* * *1.transitives Verb close; shut; fasten, do up < dress>; seal <envelope, letter>; turn off < tap>; put the top on < bottle>; (stilllegen) close or shut down <factory, mine, etc.>2.intransitives Verb1) close; shut* * *zumachen (trennb, hat -ge-) umgA. v/t1. shut, close; (Loch) stop up; (Umschlag) seal; (Mantel etc) button (up), do up; (Schirm) put down;ich habe kein Auge zugemacht I didn’t sleep a wink2. (Geschäft, auflösen) close down;das Geschäft zumachen auch shut up shopB. v/i2.mach zu! (beeil dich) get a move on!, step on it!* * *1.transitives Verb close; shut; fasten, do up < dress>; seal <envelope, letter>; turn off < tap>; put the top on < bottle>; (stilllegen) close or shut down <factory, mine, etc.>2.intransitives Verb1) close; shut* * *adj.shut adj. v.to close v.to shut v.(§ p.,p.p.: shut) -
19 Laden
m; -s, Läden1. shop, bes. Am. store2. umg. (Unternehmen) business; den Laden schmeißen run the show; fig. (es schaffen) swing it; den Laden dichtmachen shut (Am. close) up shop; (scheitern) auch fold; der Laden läuft geschäftlich: business is good; allg. everything’s hunky-dory; wie ich den Laden (so) kenne if you ask me; das ist ein müder Laden they’re a pretty lame ( oder feeble) outfit3. umg., fig. (Sache) business; den Laden hinschmeißen umg. give up the whole thing, chuck (Am. pack) it in* * *das Ladenlading; loading;der Ladenstore; retail outlet; shop* * *La|den I ['laːdn]m -s, -['lɛːdn] (= Geschäft) shop (esp Brit), store (US); (inf = Betrieb, Unternehmung) outfit (inf)der Láden läuft (inf) — business is good
es wird eine Zeit dauern, bis der Láden läuft (inf) — it will be some time before the business gets going or gets off the ground
dann kann er den Láden zumachen or dichtmachen (inf) — he might as well shut up shop (and go home) (inf)
den Láden schmeißen (inf) — to run the show
IIden (ganzen) Láden hinschmeißen (inf) — to chuck the whole thing in (inf)
m -s, - or -(= Fensterladen) shutter* * *1) (to make or become filled with electricity: Please charge my car battery.) charge2) (to make (a person) responsible for (a task etc): He was charged with seeing that everything went well.) charge3) (to put ammunition into (a gun): He loaded the revolver and fired.) load4) (a place where goods are sold: a baker's shop.) shop5) (a shop: The post office here is also the village store; a department store.) store* * *La·den1<-s, Läden>[ˈla:dn̩, pl ˈlɛ:dn̩]mder \Laden läuft (fam) business is going well3.notfalls können wir den \Laden alleine schmeißen if need be, we can run the show on our ownLa·den2<-s, Läden o ->[ˈla:dn̩, pl ˈlɛ:dn̩]m shutterLa·den3[ˈla:dn̩]nt TECH, INFORM booting, loadingautomatisches \Laden autoload* * *der; Ladens, Läden1) shop; store (Amer.)2) (ugs.): (Unternehmung)wie ich den Laden kenne — (fig.) if I know how things go in this outfit (coll.)
den Laden schmeißen — manage or handle everything with no problem
Laden — (FensterLaden) shutter
* * *1. shop, besonders US store2. umg (Unternehmen) business;den Laden schmeißen run the show; fig (es schaffen) swing it;wie ich den Laden (so) kenne if you ask me;das ist ein müder Laden they’re a pretty lame ( oder feeble) outfit3. umg, fig (Sache) business;* * *der; Ladens, Läden1) shop; store (Amer.)2) (ugs.): (Unternehmung)wie ich den Laden kenne — (fig.) if I know how things go in this outfit (coll.)
den Laden schmeißen — manage or handle everything with no problem
Laden — (FensterLaden) shutter
* * *¨-- m.joint (slang) n.shop n.store n. ¨-- n.downloading n.loading n. -
20 Ladenschluss
* * *der Ladenschlussshop-closing time; closing time; shutting up shop; legal closing time* * *La|den|schlussmnach/vor Ládenschluss — after/before the shops (esp Brit) or stores (US) shut
kurz vor Ládenschluss (lit, fig) — just before we/they shut up shop
um fünf Uhr ist Ládenschluss — the shops (esp Brit) or stores (US) shut at five o'clock
* * *La·den·schlussRRm kein pl closing timewann ist am Samstag bei Ihnen \Ladenschluss? when do you close on Saturdays?bei/nach/vor \Ladenschluss at/after/before closing time* * *der shop or (Amer.) store closing timekurz vor/nach Ladenschluss — shortly before/after the shops or (Amer.) stores close/closed
um 14 Uhr ist Ladenschluss — the shops or (Amer.) stores close at two o'clock
* * *Ladenschluss m closing time;nach Ladenschluss after the shop (US store) has closed, after hours* * *der shop or (Amer.) store closing timekurz vor/nach Ladenschluss — shortly before/after the shops or (Amer.) stores close/closed
um 14 Uhr ist Ladenschluss — the shops or (Amer.) stores close at two o'clock
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