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1 closed
closed adj cerradotr[kləʊzd]1 (gen) cerrado,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLclosed circuit circuito cerradoadj.• cerrado, -a adj.• parado, -a adj.kləʊzd1) <door/book/flower> cerrado2) (not operating, trading) cerrado4) <case/matter> cerrado[klǝʊzd]1.ADJ (gen) cerrado; [hearing, meeting] a puerta cerrada•
sociology is a closed book to me — la sociología es un misterio para mí•
the case is closed — (Jur) el caso está cerrado•
behind closed doors — (fig) a puerta cerrada•
to have a closed mind — ser de miras estrechas, ser de mente cerrada•
it's closed on Sundays — los domingos está cerrado, cierra los domingos•
the road is closed to traffic — la carretera está cerrada al tráficothe door was closed to us — (fig) para nosotros las puertas estaban cerradas
2.CPDclosed primary N — (US) (Pol) elección primaria reservada a los miembros de un partido
closed season N — (Hunting, Fishing) veda f ; (Ftbl, Rugby) temporada f de descanso (de la liga de fútbol)
closed session N — (Jur) sesión f a puerta cerrada
closed shop N — (Ind) empresa con todo el personal afiliado obligatoriamente a un solo sindicato
* * *[kləʊzd]1) <door/book/flower> cerrado2) (not operating, trading) cerrado4) <case/matter> cerrado -
2 закрываться
закрыться1. close, shut*, be closed, be shutзанавес закрылся — the curtain was closed, the curtain dropped / fell
крышка закрылась — the lid fell off, или down
2. ( накрываться) cover oneself up3. (переставать действовать, существовать и т. п.) be closed (down), be overзакрылось много предприятий (фабрик и т. п.) — many enterprises (factories, etc.) were closed / shut down
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3 face
His hatchet face was ageless. — Моложавого, продолговатого лица, казалось, не коснулись годы. A maid with a sullen face — Хмурая служанка He didn’t look at old Candy, who still faced the wall. — Он не смотрел на Огрызка, который все еще лежал, отвернувшись к стене. The big face was covered with blood. — Широкое лицо Ленни было залито кровью. George slapped him in the face again and again. — Джордж влепил ему пощечину, потом другую. Scowl came on his face — Сердито уставился на незваного гостя Lennie’s face wrinkled with apprehension. — Лицо Ленни исказилось от напряжения. Candy’s face had grown redder and redder. — Лицо Огрызка побагровело. She looked from one face to another, and they were all closed. — Она переводила взгляд с одного лица на другое, и все они были замкнуты. Crooks stood up from his bunk and faced her. — Горбун встал и повернулся к ней. His face was as hard and tight as wood, and his eyes were hard. — Лицо у него было каменное, а взгляд застывший. His face grew very still. — Его лицо окаменело. But there was a funny look on his face, as if she had told him something.|Но по его лицу ясно читалось: что-то она ему да говорила. -
4 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 -
5 ojo
intj.look out, beware, watch out.m.1 eye (anatomy).mírame a los ojos cuando te hablo look at me when I'm speaking to youojo morado black eyeojos rasgados almond eyesojos saltones bulging eyes2 eye (agujero) (de aguja).ojo de la cerradura keyholeel ojo del huracán the eye of the stormel ministro está en el ojo del huracán (figurative) the minister is at the center of the controversy3 hole.* * *1 eye2 (agujero) hole; (de aguja) eye3 (cuidado, precaución) care■ ¡ojo! careful!, watch out!■ ojo con lo que hacéis behave yourselves!4 (perspicacia) insight, eye5 (enjabonado) wash\a ojos vistas visiblyandar con cien ojos to keep one's wits about oneandarse con ojo to be very carefulcostar un ojo de la cara to cost an arm and a legcuatro ojos ven más que dos two heads are better than oneechar el ojo a algo to lay eyes on somethingen un abrir y cerrar de ojos in the twinkling of an eyeestar con cien ojos to keep one's wits about onemirar con buenos ojos to look favourably on, approve ofno pegar ojo familiar not to sleep a winkojos que no ven, corazón que no siente out of sight, out of mindponer los ojos en blanco to swoonsaltar a los ojos to be evidentsaltarle un ojo a alguien to poke somebody's eye outtener buen ojo (para algo) to have a good eye (for something)tenerle el ojo echado a algo to have one's eye on something¡dichosos los ojos que te ven! it's so great to see you!cuatro ojos familiar four-eyesojo a la virulé familiar black eyeojo de buey MARÍTIMO portholeojo de la cerradura keyholeojo morado black eyeojos saltones bulging eyes* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Anat) eyea ojo (de buen cubero) —
calculé a ojo (de buen cubero) cuántas personas había — I roughly calculated o made a rough guess at how many people were there
no hace falta medir la harina, échala a ojo — there's no need to weigh out the flour, just add roughly the right amount
- abrir los ojos a algoveían con malos ojos que se hubiese nacionalizado español — they disapproved of him adopting Spanish nationality
- tener buen ojo para algoojo a la virulé * —
ojo a la pava — * shiner *
ojo de pez — (Fot) fish-eye lens
avizor 1., dichoso 2), niñaojo en compota — Cono Sur * shiner *
2) pl ojos (=vista)entrar por los ojos —
irse los ojos tras algo/algn —
3) (=cuidado)¡ojo! — careful!, look out!
¡ojo! es muy mentiroso — be careful! he's an awful liar
hay que tener mucho ojo con los carteristas — one must be very careful of o beware pickpockets
4) (=orificio) [de aguja] eye; [de queso] hole; [de puente] spanel ojo de la cerradura o LAm llave — the keyhole
ojo de buey — (Náut) porthole
ojo del culo — ** hole **, arsehole ***, asshole (EEUU) ***
el presidente vuelve a estar en el ojo del huracán — the president is once again at the centre of a controversy
5) LAm (=depósito natural)ojo de agua — pool, natural pool
* * *1)a) (Anat) eyedichosos los ojos (que te ven)! — it's wonderful o lovely to see you!
cerrar los ojos a algo — to close one's mind to something
¿con qué ojos, divina tuerta? — (Méx fam) where do you expect me to get the money from?
cuatro ojos ven más que dos — two heads are better than one; ver tb cuatro I
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos — in the twinkling of an eye
no pegué (el or un) ojo en toda la noche — I didn't sleep a wink
salir por or costar un ojo de la cara — (fam) to cost an arm and a leg (colloq)
ser el ojo derecho de alguien — to be the apple of somebody's eye
ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente — out of sight, out of mind
b) ( vista)toda América tiene los ojos puestos en él — the eyes of all America are on him; parche a)
a ojo de buen cubero or a ojo or (AmS) al ojo — at a guess
es novato, se nota a ojos vistas — he's new, you can see it a mile off (colloq)
comer con los ojos — to ask for/take more than one can eat
comerse a alguien con los ojos — to devour somebody with one's eyes
echar un ojo a algo/alguien — (fam) to have o take a (quick) look at something/somebody
entrar por los ojos: a Pepe le entra la comida por los ojos Pepe will only eat his food if it looks nice; hay que estar or andar con cuatro ojos (fam) you need eyes in the back of your head; írsele los ojos a alguien: se le van los ojos detrás de las mujeres he's always eyeing up women (colloq); mirar algo/a alguien con otros ojos to look at something/somebody through different eyes; tener a alguien entre ojos (fam) to have it in for somebody (colloq); tener ojo de lince or de águila to have eyes like a hawk; ver algo con malos ojos — to take a dim view of something
2) ( perspicacia)vaya ojo que tiene! — he's pretty sharp o on the ball!
una mujer con ojo para los negocios — a clever o sharp businesswoman
tener (un) ojo clínico — to be sharp o clever
3) (fam) (cuidado, atención)hay que andar or ir con mucho ojo — you have to keep your eyes open
ojo! que viene un coche — watch out! o be careful! there's a car coming
4) ( de aguja) eye5) (de tormenta, huracán) eye6) (Agr) ( en tubérculo) eye* * *= eye, face, eyeball.Ex. An important feature of the scheme in its creator's eyes was the relative index.Ex. He lifted about five lines from the top of the nearest page on a setting rule and balanced it on his left hand, with the face of the letter towards him and the last line uppermost.Ex. Researchers in Japan say they have succeeded in growing an artificial eyeball by removing cells from frog embryos.----* abrir los ojos a = open + Posesivo + eyes to.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* andarse con mucho ojo = keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* ante + Posesivo + propios ojos = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes, before + Posesivo + very eyes.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* apartarse el pelo de los ojos = flick + Posesivo + hair out of + Posesivo + eyes.* aprobar con los ojos cerrados = sail through + exam.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* blanco del ojo = white of + Posesivo + eye.* cegar + los ojos = dazzle + eye.* comerse con los ojos = ogle.* con entusiasmo en los ojos = bright-eyed.* con lagañas en los ojos = bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* con legañas en los ojos = bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* con los ojos empañados = misty-eyed.* con los ojos hinchados = bleary-eyed.* con los ojos llorosos = misty-eyed, bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* con los ojos nublados = misty-eyed.* con los ojos vendados = blindfold, blindfolded.* con ojos azules = blue-eyed.* con ojos brillantes = bright-eyed.* con ojos de lince = eagle-eyed, sharp-eyed.* con ojos vivarachos = bright-eyed.* con un solo ojo = one-eyed.* costar un ojo de la cara = cost + the earth, cost + an arm and a leg, cost + a pretty penny, cost + a fortune.* cría cuervos y te sacarán los ojos = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.* cuentagotas para los ojos = eyedropper.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* delante de + Posesivo + propios ojos = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes, before + Posesivo + very eyes.* de los ojos = optical.* de ojos azules = blue-eyed.* de un solo ojo = one-eyed.* dichosos los ojos que te ven = a sight for sore eyes.* dolor de ojos = eyestrain [eye strain].* echar chispas por los ojos = glower, scowl (at).* echarle el ojo a = eye.* echar un ojo = keep + an eye on, have + a look.* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the hurricane.* entrecerrar los ojos = squint.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, at the drop of a hat, 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.* ir con mucho ojo = keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mirar a los ojos = make + eye contact, look + Nombre + in the eyes.* mirar con malos ojos = glower, scowl (at).* mirar fijamente a los ojos = eyeball.* niña de + Posesivo + ojos, la = apple of + Posesivo + eye, the.* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + ojos = not believe + Posesivo + eyes.* no ver con buenos ojos = not take + kindly to.* ojo de cristal = glass eye.* ojo de la cerradura = keyhole.* ojo de la tormenta, el = eye of the storm, the.* ojo del huracán, el = eye of the hurricane, the.* ojo de patio = light well.* ojo descubierto = naked eye.* ojo humano sin ayuda de lente, el = unaided eye, the.* ojo lloroso = runny eye, watery eye.* ojo medio = x-height.* ojo por ojo, diente por diente = tit-for-tat.* ojos + brillar de rabia = eyes + glint with + rage.* ojos curiosos = prying eyes.* ojos de lince = eagle eyes.* ojos inquisidores = prying eyes.* ojos irritados = bloodshot eyes.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind, ignorance is bliss.* ojos vidriosos = glazed eyes.* pagar un ojo de la cara = pay through + the nose.* parche para el ojo = eye patch [eyepatch].* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* reconocedor del movimiento de los ojos = eye tracker.* regalarse los ojos con = feast + Posesivo + eyes on.* revelarse ante + Posesivo + ojos = unfold before + Posesivo + eyes.* sacar un ojo = gouge + eye out.* sombra de ojos = eye shadow.* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.* tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.* torcer los ojos = squint.* valer un ojo de la cara = cost + the earth, cost + an arm and a leg, cost + a pretty penny, cost + a fortune.* vendar los ojos = blindfold.* ver Algo a través de los ojos de Alguien = look at + Nombre + through + Posesivo + eyes.* ver con los mismos ojos = see + eye to eye (with/on).* ver con un ojo crítico = view with + a critical eye.* ver + Nombre + con nuevos ojos = view + Nombre + through fresh eyes.* vista a ojo de pájaro = bird's eye view.* * *1)a) (Anat) eyedichosos los ojos (que te ven)! — it's wonderful o lovely to see you!
cerrar los ojos a algo — to close one's mind to something
¿con qué ojos, divina tuerta? — (Méx fam) where do you expect me to get the money from?
cuatro ojos ven más que dos — two heads are better than one; ver tb cuatro I
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos — in the twinkling of an eye
no pegué (el or un) ojo en toda la noche — I didn't sleep a wink
salir por or costar un ojo de la cara — (fam) to cost an arm and a leg (colloq)
ser el ojo derecho de alguien — to be the apple of somebody's eye
ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente — out of sight, out of mind
b) ( vista)toda América tiene los ojos puestos en él — the eyes of all America are on him; parche a)
a ojo de buen cubero or a ojo or (AmS) al ojo — at a guess
es novato, se nota a ojos vistas — he's new, you can see it a mile off (colloq)
comer con los ojos — to ask for/take more than one can eat
comerse a alguien con los ojos — to devour somebody with one's eyes
echar un ojo a algo/alguien — (fam) to have o take a (quick) look at something/somebody
entrar por los ojos: a Pepe le entra la comida por los ojos Pepe will only eat his food if it looks nice; hay que estar or andar con cuatro ojos (fam) you need eyes in the back of your head; írsele los ojos a alguien: se le van los ojos detrás de las mujeres he's always eyeing up women (colloq); mirar algo/a alguien con otros ojos to look at something/somebody through different eyes; tener a alguien entre ojos (fam) to have it in for somebody (colloq); tener ojo de lince or de águila to have eyes like a hawk; ver algo con malos ojos — to take a dim view of something
2) ( perspicacia)vaya ojo que tiene! — he's pretty sharp o on the ball!
una mujer con ojo para los negocios — a clever o sharp businesswoman
tener (un) ojo clínico — to be sharp o clever
3) (fam) (cuidado, atención)hay que andar or ir con mucho ojo — you have to keep your eyes open
ojo! que viene un coche — watch out! o be careful! there's a car coming
4) ( de aguja) eye5) (de tormenta, huracán) eye6) (Agr) ( en tubérculo) eye* * *= eye, face, eyeball.Ex: An important feature of the scheme in its creator's eyes was the relative index.
Ex: He lifted about five lines from the top of the nearest page on a setting rule and balanced it on his left hand, with the face of the letter towards him and the last line uppermost.Ex: Researchers in Japan say they have succeeded in growing an artificial eyeball by removing cells from frog embryos.* abrir los ojos a = open + Posesivo + eyes to.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* andarse con mucho ojo = keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* ante + Posesivo + propios ojos = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes, before + Posesivo + very eyes.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* apartarse el pelo de los ojos = flick + Posesivo + hair out of + Posesivo + eyes.* aprobar con los ojos cerrados = sail through + exam.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* blanco del ojo = white of + Posesivo + eye.* cegar + los ojos = dazzle + eye.* comerse con los ojos = ogle.* con entusiasmo en los ojos = bright-eyed.* con lagañas en los ojos = bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* con legañas en los ojos = bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* con los ojos empañados = misty-eyed.* con los ojos hinchados = bleary-eyed.* con los ojos llorosos = misty-eyed, bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* con los ojos nublados = misty-eyed.* con los ojos vendados = blindfold, blindfolded.* con ojos azules = blue-eyed.* con ojos brillantes = bright-eyed.* con ojos de lince = eagle-eyed, sharp-eyed.* con ojos vivarachos = bright-eyed.* con un solo ojo = one-eyed.* costar un ojo de la cara = cost + the earth, cost + an arm and a leg, cost + a pretty penny, cost + a fortune.* cría cuervos y te sacarán los ojos = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.* cuentagotas para los ojos = eyedropper.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* delante de + Posesivo + propios ojos = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes, before + Posesivo + very eyes.* de los ojos = optical.* de ojos azules = blue-eyed.* de un solo ojo = one-eyed.* dichosos los ojos que te ven = a sight for sore eyes.* dolor de ojos = eyestrain [eye strain].* echar chispas por los ojos = glower, scowl (at).* echarle el ojo a = eye.* echar un ojo = keep + an eye on, have + a look.* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the hurricane.* entrecerrar los ojos = squint.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, at the drop of a hat, 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.* ir con mucho ojo = keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mirar a los ojos = make + eye contact, look + Nombre + in the eyes.* mirar con malos ojos = glower, scowl (at).* mirar fijamente a los ojos = eyeball.* niña de + Posesivo + ojos, la = apple of + Posesivo + eye, the.* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + ojos = not believe + Posesivo + eyes.* no ver con buenos ojos = not take + kindly to.* ojo de cristal = glass eye.* ojo de la cerradura = keyhole.* ojo de la tormenta, el = eye of the storm, the.* ojo del huracán, el = eye of the hurricane, the.* ojo de patio = light well.* ojo descubierto = naked eye.* ojo humano sin ayuda de lente, el = unaided eye, the.* ojo lloroso = runny eye, watery eye.* ojo medio = x-height.* ojo por ojo, diente por diente = tit-for-tat.* ojos + brillar de rabia = eyes + glint with + rage.* ojos curiosos = prying eyes.* ojos de lince = eagle eyes.* ojos inquisidores = prying eyes.* ojos irritados = bloodshot eyes.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind, ignorance is bliss.* ojos vidriosos = glazed eyes.* pagar un ojo de la cara = pay through + the nose.* parche para el ojo = eye patch [eyepatch].* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* reconocedor del movimiento de los ojos = eye tracker.* regalarse los ojos con = feast + Posesivo + eyes on.* revelarse ante + Posesivo + ojos = unfold before + Posesivo + eyes.* sacar un ojo = gouge + eye out.* sombra de ojos = eye shadow.* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.* tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.* torcer los ojos = squint.* valer un ojo de la cara = cost + the earth, cost + an arm and a leg, cost + a pretty penny, cost + a fortune.* vendar los ojos = blindfold.* ver Algo a través de los ojos de Alguien = look at + Nombre + through + Posesivo + eyes.* ver con los mismos ojos = see + eye to eye (with/on).* ver con un ojo crítico = view with + a critical eye.* ver + Nombre + con nuevos ojos = view + Nombre + through fresh eyes.* vista a ojo de pájaro = bird's eye view.* * *A1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) eyeun niño de ojos azules/verdes/negros a boy with blue/green/dark eyestiene los ojos rasgados or achinados she has slanting eyesde ojos saltones bug-eyedojos de cordero degollado calf's eyes, doe eyesse le llenaron los ojos de lágrimas her eyes filled with tearsme miró con aquellos ojazos negros she looked at me with those big dark eyesle guiñó or ( Col) picó el ojo he winked at herme miraba fijamente a los ojos he was staring straight into my eyesno me quita los ojos de encima he won't take his eyes off mese le salían los ojos de las órbitas his eyes were popping out of their sockets o out of his headme miró con los ojos como platos she looked at me with eyes as big as saucersaceptaría con los ojos cerrados I'd accept without a second thought o I wouldn't think twice about ithay que ir con los ojos bien abiertos you have to keep your eyes openlo vi con mis propios ojos I saw it myself o with my own two eyes¡dichosos los ojos (que te ven)! it's wonderful o lovely to see you!a los ojos de la sociedad in the eyes of societyabrirle los ojos a algn to open sb's eyesabrir los ojos to open one's eyescerrar los ojos a algo to close one's mind to sthen un abrir y cerrar de ojos in the twinkling of an eye, in a flash«persona» to be disappointedno era nada lo del ojo (y lo llevaba en la mano) there was nothing to it o it was nothing serious ( iro)no pegué/pegó (el or un) ojo en toda la noche I/he didn't sleep a winkno ver algo con buenos ojos: sus padres no veían la relación con buenos ojos her parents did not approve of the relationship o did not view the relationship favorablyno ven con buenos ojos que te quites la chaqueta they don't approve of you taking your jacket offregalarse los ojos con algo to feast one's eyes on sthsacarse un ojo ( Col fam): me saqué un ojo tratando de entenderlo I nearly went crazy trying to make sense of itno te vayas a sacar un ojo there's no need to overdo it o ( colloq) to kill yourselfser el ojo derecho de algn to be the apple of sb's eyevolverse or hacerse ojo de hormiga ( Méx fam); to do a vanishing trick ( colloq), to make oneself scarce ( colloq)cuatro ojos ven más que dos two heads are better than oneojo por ojo y diente por diente an eye for an eye and a tooth for a toothojos que no ven, corazón que no siente out of sight, out of mind2(vista): tenía los ojos clavados en el crucifijo her eyes were fixed on the crossbajó los ojos avergonzada she lowered her eyes in shamesin levantar los ojos del libro without looking up from her bookalzó los ojos al cielo he lifted his eyes heavenward(s)toda América tiene los ojos puestos en él the eyes of all America are on himno tiene ojos más que para ella he only has eyes for hera ojo de buen cubero or a ojo or (Col, CS) al ojo at a guessle eché el azúcar y la nata a ojo I just put the sugar and cream in without measuring ita ojos vista(s) visiblyes novato, se nota a ojos vistas he's new, you can see it a mile off ( colloq)comer con los ojos to ask for/take more than one can eattú comes con los ojos your eyes are bigger than your bellycomerse a algn con los ojos to devour sb with one's eyesle tengo echado el ojo a ese vestido I have my eye on that dressechar un ojo a algo/algn ( fam); to have o take a (quick) look at sth/sbengordar or distraer el ojo ( Chi fam): engordé el ojo en la fiesta I had a great time eying up the talent at the party ( colloq)entrar por los ojos: a Pepe le entra la comida por los ojos Pepe will only eat his food if it looks niceestar con un ojo al gato y el otro al garabato ( Méx fam); to have one's mind on two things at the same timehay que estar or andar con cuatro ojos ( fam); you have to keep your wits about you, you need eyes in the back of your headírsele los ojos a algn: se le van los ojos detrás de las mujeres he's always eyeing up women ( colloq)estaban comiendo helados y al pobre niño se le iban los ojos they were eating ice creams and the poor kid was looking on longinglymirar algo/a algn con otros ojos to look at sth/sb through different eyes o differentlytener ojos de lince or ojo de águila to have eyes like a hawktener ojos en la nuca to have eyes in the back of one's headver algo con malos ojos to take a dim view of sthCompuestos:● ojo a la funerala or a la viruléir/estar con ojo avizor to be alerthay que estar con ojo avizor you have to keep your wits about you o be alert( Méx) springporthole( Esp) glass eyecornkeyhole( Méx) cornfish-eye lenstiger's eye( AmL) glass eye( fam) ojo morado( AmL) spyhole, peepholeblack eye, shiner ( colloq)le puse un ojo morado I gave him a black eye o a shiner● ojo moro( Méx) ojo moradoB(perspicacia): ¡vaya ojo que tiene! he's pretty clever o sharp o on the ball!una mujer con mucho ojo para los negocios a very clever o sharp businesswomanC ( fam)(cuidado, atención): mucho ojo con lo que haces be careful what you dohay que andar or ir con mucho ojo you have to keep your eyes open, you have to have your wits about you¡ojo! que aquí te puedes confundir watch out o be careful, it's easy to make a mistake here¡ojo! que viene un coche watch out! o be careful! there's a car coming[ S ] ojo, mancha or pinta wet paintE (de una tormenta, un huracán) eyeestar en el ojo del ciclón or del huracán to be in the thick of thingsF1 ( Agr) (en un tubérculo) eye2 (en el queso) holeG1 (en el caldo) layer of fat2 (de espuma) suds (pl), latherH (de un arco) archway; (de un puente) span* * *
ojo sustantivo masculino
1
mirar fijamente a los ojos to stare straight into sb's eyes;
no me quita los ojos de encima he won't take his eyes off me;
a los ojos de la sociedad in the eyes of society;
ojo de la cerradura keyhole;
ojo de buey porthole;
ojo de vidrio or (Esp) cristal glass eye;
ojo mágico (AmL) spyhole, peephole;
ojo morado or (Méx) moro or (CS fam) en tinta black eye;
costar un ojo de la cara (fam) to cost an arm and a leg (colloq);
cuatro ojos ven más que dos two heads are better than one;
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos in the twinkling of an eye;
ojo por ojo an eye for an eyeb) ( vista):
sin levantar los ojos del libro without looking up from her book;
a ojo (de buen cubero) or (AmS) al ojo at a guess;
echar un ojo a algo/algn (fam) to have o take a (quick) look at sth/sb;
tener ojo de lince or de águila to have eyes like a hawk
2 ( perspicacia):◊ ¡vaya ojo que tiene! he's pretty sharp o on the ball!;
tener ojo para los negocios to have a good eye for business
3 (fam) (cuidado, atención): hay que andar or ir con mucho ojo you have to keep your eyes open;◊ ¡ojo! que viene un coche watch out! o be careful! there's a car coming
ojo
I sustantivo masculino
1 eye: mírame a los ojos, look into my eyes
tiene los ojos negros, she has black eyes
ojos rasgados/llorosos, almond/tearful eyes
2 (mirada) no levantaba los ojos del suelo, she didn't raise her eyes from the floor
3 (de aguja) eye
(de cerradura) keyhole
4 (de un puente) span
5 (precaución) ten mucho ojo al cruzar la calle, be very careful when you cross the street
6 (tino, acierto) ¡qué ojo tienes para las tallas!, you're such a good judge of sizes!
II exclamación careful!, watch out!
♦ Locuciones: a ojo (de buen cubero), at a guess: así, a ojo, creo que tiene unos 50 metros de alto, at a guess I'd say it's about 50 metres tall
a ojos vistas, visibly, clearly, openly: está envejeciendo a ojos vistas, she's clearly getting older
costar algo un ojo de la cara, to cost an arm and a leg
echar el ojo a algo, to have one's eye on sthg
echarle un ojo a algo/alguien, to keep an eye on sthg/sb
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, in the blink of an eye
mirar con buenos ojos, to approve of sthg
familiar no pegar ojo, not to sleep a wink
ver algo con malos ojos, to look unfavourably on sthg
' ojo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arcada
- blanca
- blanco
- enchufada
- enchufado
- extraña
- extraño
- mal
- pegar
- pestaña
- rabillo
- amoratado
- cerradura
- cuenca
- derecho
- derrame
- guiñar
- lagrimal
- meter
- morado
- parpadear
- pasar
- sacar
- tuerto
- visión
English:
black
- bomb
- cost
- dodgy
- evil eye
- eye
- gleam
- in
- keyhole
- lid
- look out
- open
- patch
- poke out
- red
- socket
- steady
- swell up
- tit for tat
- watch
- wear
- white
- wink
- cat
- critically
- eyeful
- key
- poke
- port
- untrained
- wet
* * *♦ nm1. [órgano] eye;una chica de ojos azules a girl with blue eyes;lleva un parche en el ojo he has an eyepatch;mírame a los ojos cuando te hablo look at me when I'm speaking to you;no me atrevía a mirarla a los ojos I didn't dare look her in the eye;me pican los ojos my eyes are stinging;a los ojos de la ley/de la sociedad in the eyes of the law/of society;también Figponer los ojos en blanco to roll one's eyes;lo vi con mis propios ojos I saw it with my own eyes;abrir (bien) los ojos [estar atento] to keep one's eyes open;habrá que tener los ojos bien abiertos we'll have to keep our eyes open;Figabrirle los ojos a alguien to open sb's eyes;cerré los ojos y me decidí a comprar una casa I decided to ignore the consequences and buy a house anyway;cerrar los ojos ante algo [ignorar] to close one's eyes to sth;con los ojos cerrados [sin dudarlo] blindly, with one's eyes closed;sabría ir allí con los ojos cerrados o [m5] vendados I could find my way there blindfolded o with my eyes closed;Fammirar algo/a alguien con los ojos como platos to stare at sth/sb wide-eyed;cuatro ojos ven más que dos four eyes are better than two;Fam¡dichosos los ojos que te ven! long time no see!;en un abrir y cerrar de ojos in the twinkling of an eye;Ammeter el ojo to pry, to snoop;no pegar ojo not to get a wink of sleep;CAm, Méx, Venpelar los ojos to keep one's eyes peeled;ser el ojo derecho de alguien to be the apple of sb's eye;¿es que no tienes ojos en la cara? are you blind?;tener entre ojos a alguien to detest sb;tener ojos de lince to have eyes like a hawk;RPtener ojos en la nuca [profesor] to have eyes in the back of one's head;[partido político] to be stuck in the past, to be always looking backwards;sólo tiene ojos para él she only has eyes for him;ojo por ojo, diente por diente an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth;ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve overRP ojo en compota [ojo morado] black eye; Esp ojo de cristal glass eye; Esp Fam ojo a la funerala shiner;ponerle a alguien un ojo a la funerala to give sb a shiner;ojo morado black eye;ponerle a alguien un ojo morado to give sb a black eye;ojos rasgados almond eyes;una niña de ojos saltones a girl with bulging eyes;Am ojo de vidrio glass eye; Fam ojo a la virulé shiner; Famponerle a alguien un ojo a la virulé to give sb a shiner2. [mirada, vista]los ojos expertos del relojero enseguida detectaron el problema the watchmaker's expert eye spotted the problem immediately;bajar los ojos to lower one's eyes o gaze, to look down;los ojos se le iban detrás del muchacho/de la tarta she couldn't keep her eyes off the boy/the cake;come más con los ojos que con la boca his eyes are bigger than his stomach;mirar a alguien con ojos tiernos to look fondly at sb;poner los ojos en alguien to set one's sights on sb;a ojo (de buen cubero) roughly, approximately;echo los ingredientes a ojo I just add roughly the right amount of each ingredient without measuring them all out;a ojos vistas visibly;Famcomerse a alguien con los ojos to drool over sb;echar el ojo a alguien/algo: le he echado un ojo a una compañera de clase I've got my eye on a girl in my class;le tenía el ojo echado a aquella moto I had my eye on that motorbike;echar un ojo a algo to keep an eye on sth;entrar por los ojos: esos pasteles entran por los ojos those cakes look really mouthwatering;mirar algo/a alguien con otros ojos to look differently at sth/sb;no quitarle ojo a algo/alguien, no quitar los ojos de encima a algo/alguien not to take one's eyes off sth/sb;donde pone el ojo, pone la bala he's a dead shot;puso ojos de cordero degollado she looked at me with pleading eyes3. [cuidado](ten) mucho ojo con lo que haces/al cruzar la calle be very careful what you do/when crossing the road;hay que andar(se) con (mucho) ojo you need to be (very) careful;hay que andar(se) con cien ojos you really have to keep your eyes open o be on your guard;estar ojo avizor to be on the lookout4. [habilidad, perspicacia]es un tipo con mucho ojo o [m5] con buen ojo para los negocios he has an eye for a good deal, he has great business acumen;tener (un) ojo clínico para algo to be a good judge of sth5. [agujero, hueco] [de aguja] eye;[de puente] span; [de arco] archway;el ojo de la cerradura the keyhole;el ojo de la escalera the stairwell;el ojo del huracán the eye of the hurricane;Figel ministro está en el ojo del huracán the minister is at the centre of the controversyojo de buey [ventana] porthole; Vulg ojo del culo Br arsehole, US asshole; Am ojo mágico peephole♦ interjbe careful!, watch out!* * *m ANAT eye;abrir los ojos open one’s eyes;abrir los ojos como platos open one’s eyes really wide;con mis propios ojos with my own eyes;en un abrir y cerrar de ojos in an instant;¡ojo! fam watch out!, mind! fam ;andar con ojo fam keep one’s eyes open fam ;a ojo roughly;a ojos vistas visibly;abrir los ojos a alguien fig open s.o.’s eyes;cerrar los ojos ante algo turn a blind eye to sth;no tener ojos en la cara fig be blind;costar un ojo de la cara fam cost an arm and a leg fam ;no pegar ojo fam not sleep a wink fam ;echar el ojo a algo/alguien eye sth/s.o. up;no quitar ojo de not take one’s eyes off;comer(se) a alguien con los ojos fig devour s.o. with one’s eyes, ogle s.o.;se le iban los ojos fig his/her eyes wandered;mirar a algo con otros ojos fig look at sth differently;no ver con buenos ojos have a low opinion of, not approve of;tener mucho ojo para hacer algo be very good at doing sth;tener ojo clínico have a good eye;mucho ojo para descubrir errores have a good eye for mistakes, be good at spotting mistakes;ojo por ojo y diente por diente an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth;ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente what you don’t see won’t hurt you* * *ojo nm1) : eye2) : judgment, sharpnesstener buen ojo para: to be a good judge of, to have a good eye for3) : hole (in cheese), eye (in a needle), center (of a storm)4) : span (of a bridge)5)a ojos vistas : openly, publicly6)andar con ojo : to be careful7)8)¡ojo! : look out!, pay attention!* * *ojo1 interj look out! / be careful!¡ojo con esas copas! be careful with those glasses!ojo2 n1. (órgano) eye2. (agujero) hole -
6 cerrado
adj.closed, locked, shut, not open.past part.past participle of spanish verb: cerrar.* * *1→ link=cerrar cerrar► adjetivo1 shut, closed2 LINGÚÍSTICA close, closed3 (acento) broad, thick4 (curva) tight, sharp5 (ovación) thunderous6 (barba) bushy, thick9 figurado (persona introvertida) uncommunicative, reserved10 figurado (intransigente) intransigent, unyielding\a ojos cerrados figurado with one's eyes closedser cerrado,-a de mollera familiar to be pig-headed* * *(f. - cerrada)adj.1) closed, shut2) thick3) reserved* * *ADJ1) (=no abierto) [puerta, ventana, boca] closed; [puño] clenched; [curva] sharp, tight"cerrado por vacaciones" — "closed for holidays", "closed for vacation" (EEUU)
puerta 3)¿está el grifo bien cerrado? — is the tap turned off properly?
2) (=apretado) [barba] thick, full; [bosque] dense, thick; [ambiente, atmósfera] stuffydescarga 3)el candidato fue recibido con una cerrada ovación — the presidential candidate was given a rapturous welcome
3) [cielo] cloudy, overcast; [noche] dark, black4) (Ling) [acento] broad, strong; [vocal] closedtiene un acento muy cerrado — she has a very broad o strong accent
hablaba con cerrado acento gallego — he spoke with a broad o strong o thick Galician accent
5) [persona]a) (=intransigente)c) (=reservado) reserved6) (Com) [precio] fixed* * *- da adjetivo1)a) <puerta/ventana/ojos/boca> closed, shut; <mejillones/almejas> closed; <sobre/carta> sealed; < puño> clenched; < cortinas> drawn, closed2) <tienda/restaurante/museo> closed, shutcerrado por defunción/reformas — closed owing to bereavement/for alterations
3)a) <espacio/recinto> enclosedc) < grupo> closedd) (Mat) <serie/conjunto> closed4) (Ling) < vocal> close, closed; <acento/dialecto> broad5) < curva> sharp6) ( nublado) overcast; ( referiéndose a la noche)7) < barba> thick8) ( enérgico)9)a) (poco receptivo, intransigente) set in one's waysestar cerrado a algo: está cerrado a todo cambio his mind is closed to change; el país ha estado cerrado a influencias externas — the country has been shut off from outside influence
b) ( poco comunicativo) uncommunicativec) (fam) ( torpe) dense (colloq), thick (colloq)10) (Esp) (Fin)apartamentos de lujo, precio cerrado — apartments, price guaranteed
* * *- da adjetivo1)a) <puerta/ventana/ojos/boca> closed, shut; <mejillones/almejas> closed; <sobre/carta> sealed; < puño> clenched; < cortinas> drawn, closed2) <tienda/restaurante/museo> closed, shutcerrado por defunción/reformas — closed owing to bereavement/for alterations
3)a) <espacio/recinto> enclosedc) < grupo> closedd) (Mat) <serie/conjunto> closed4) (Ling) < vocal> close, closed; <acento/dialecto> broad5) < curva> sharp6) ( nublado) overcast; ( referiéndose a la noche)7) < barba> thick8) ( enérgico)9)a) (poco receptivo, intransigente) set in one's waysestar cerrado a algo: está cerrado a todo cambio his mind is closed to change; el país ha estado cerrado a influencias externas — the country has been shut off from outside influence
b) ( poco comunicativo) uncommunicativec) (fam) ( torpe) dense (colloq), thick (colloq)10) (Esp) (Fin)apartamentos de lujo, precio cerrado — apartments, price guaranteed
* * *cerrado1= closed, static, enclosed, bolt-on.Ex: In order to be able to calculate due dates, DOBIS/LIBIS must know what days the library is open so that it does not make a book due on a closed day.
Ex: The list or thesaurus cannot be static.Ex: Book clubs need not be enclosed, much less ingrown = Los clubs de lectores no deben ser cerrados y cuanto mucho menos conservadores.Ex: These may be perceived as unimportant ' bolt-on' courses about irrelevant systems.* aprobar con los ojos cerrados = sail through + exam.* a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.* con olor a cerrado = musty [mustier -comp., mustiest -sup.], mousy [mousier -comp., mousiest -sup.].* curva muy cerrada = hairpin bend, hairpin curve, hairpin turn.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en lugares cerrados = indoors.* espacio cerrado = closed space.* formando un circuito cerrado = looped.* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.* pregunta cerrada = closed-ended question.* puño cerrado = clenched fist.* recinto cerrado = walled garden.cerrado22 = cliquish, insular, cliquey [cliquy].Ex: Book clubs do not have to be cliquish, pretentious, stuffily self-inflated, or bolt-holes for ethereal literary spirits.
Ex: Within that chummy, insular world of imperial elites, Senator Jaguaribe recoiled in horror at the prospect of a permanent pauper class supported by public funds.Ex: She worked at a local clothing company for a while and found the other staff and managers to all be very cliquey, bitchy and rather shallow.* círculo cerrado de gente = clique.* coto cerrado = closed shop.cerrado33 = bushy [bushier -comp., bushiest -sup.].Ex: Whether short and thin or long and bushy, applying a fake mustache is often the best solution to create the look of a character.
* * *cerrado -daA1 ‹puerta/ventana› closed, shut; ‹ojos/boca› closed, shut; ‹mejillones/almejas› closedla puerta estaba cerrada con llave the door was lockedtenía los ojos cerrados she had her eyes closed o shutel frasco no está bien cerrado the top ( o lid etc) isn't on properly, the jar isn't closed properlyun sobre cerrado a sealed envelopelas cortinas estaban cerradas the curtains were drawn o closednormalmente tenemos la mesa cerrada we usually keep the table closed/down2 ‹válvula› closed, shut offlos grifos están cerrados the taps are turned offB ‹tienda/restaurante/museo› closed, shut[ S ] cerrado closed[ S ] cerrado por defunción/reformas closed owing to bereavement/for alterationsC1 (confinado, limitado) ‹espacio/recinto› enclosed2 (cargado) ‹ambiente› stuffy3 ‹grupo›un círculo de amigos muy cerrado a very closed circle of friendsun club de ambiente cerrado y snob a club with a very exclusive and snobbish atmosphereD ( Ling)1 ‹vocal› close, closed2 ‹acento/dialecto› broadtiene un acento andaluz cerrado he has a broad o thick Andalusian accentE ‹curva› sharpF1 (nublado) overcast2(referiéndose a la noche): ya era noche cerrada cuando salimos when we left it was already completely darkG ‹barba› thickH(enérgico): lo recibieron con una cerrada ovación he was given an ecstatic receptionmantienen una cerrada pugna por el título they are engaged in a fierce fight for the titleI ‹persona›1(poco receptivo, intransigente): son muy cerrados y no se adaptan a estas novedades they're very set in their ways and they won't adapt to these new ideasno lo vas a convencer, es muy cerrado you'll never persuade him, he's very stubborn o he's very set in his waysestar cerrado A algo:está cerrado a todo lo que signifique cambiar his mind is closed to o he's against anything that involves changeel país ha estado cerrado durante años a todo tipo de influencias externas the country has, for years, been shut off from all outside influence2 (poco comunicativo) uncommunicativees muy cerrado de mollera he's very dense ( colloq), he's as thick as two short planks ( BrE colloq)J* * *
Del verbo cerrar: ( conjugate cerrar)
cerrado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
cerrado
cerrar
cerrado◊ -da adjetivo
1
‹mejillones/almejas› closed;
‹sobre/carta› sealed;
‹ puño› clenched;
‹ cortinas› drawn, closed;
‹grifo/llave› turned off
2 ‹tienda/restaurante/museo› closed, shut
3 ‹espacio/recinto› enclosed;
‹ curva› sharp
4 ‹acento/dialecto› broad
5 ‹ persona› ( poco comunicativo) uncommunicative;
cerrado a influencias externas shut off from outside influence
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
cerrado,-a adjetivo
1 closed, shut
(recinto) enclosed ➣ Ver nota en cerrar
2 (intransigente) uncompromising, unyielding
(a las novedades, etc) narrow minded
3 (tímido) reserved
4 (un acento, una forma de hablar) broad
5 (curva) tight, sharp
6 (tupido) bushy
♦ Locuciones: a puerta cerrada, behind closed doors
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
' cerrado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agobiante
- cal
- cerrada
- concesión
- cuadriculada
- cuadriculado
- defunción
- herméticamente
- reforma
- cuadrado
- estacionamiento
- mollera
- televisión
- tufo
English:
cliquey
- closed
- hermetically
- musty
- secure
- sharp
- shut
- small-minded
- to
- broad
- enclose
- insular
- loop
- narrow
- repair
- small
- stock
- unlock
* * *cerrado, -a♦ participiover cerrar♦ adj1. [puerta, boca, tienda] closed, shut;[con llave, pestillo] locked; [puño] clenched; [sobre] closed;la botella no está bien cerrada the top of the bottle isn't on properly;en esta habitación huele a cerrado this room smells stuffy;la puerta estaba cerrada con llave the door was locked;cerrado por obras/vacaciones [en letrero] closed for alterations/holidays;cerrado los fines de semana [en letrero] closed at weekends2. [curva] sharp, tight3. [circuito] closed4. [aplauso, ovación] rapturous5. [lucha] bitter;una cerrada lucha por el liderazgo a bitter leadership struggle7. [acento, deje] broad, thick;habla con un acento gallego cerrado she speaks with a broad o thick Galician accent8. [mentalidad, sociedad] closed (a to);tiene una actitud muy cerrada she has a very closed mentality;es muy cerrado he's very narrow-minded;está cerrado al cambio he is not open to change9. [tiempo, cielo] overcast;la noche era cerrada it was a dark night10. [rodeado] surrounded;[por montañas] walled in;no se adaptan a espacios cerrados they aren't suited to living in confined spaces;una terraza cerrada a glazed balcony11. [vegetación, bosque] thick, dense;[barba] thick12. [poco claro, difícil] abstruse;su estilo es muy cerrado his style is very abstruse13. [introvertido, tímido] reserved;le cuesta hacer amigos porque es muy cerrado he finds making friends difficult because he's very reserved14. [estricto] strict;el colegio tiene criterios muy cerrados de admisión the school has very strict entrance requirements15. [torpe] dense, stupid;es un poco cerrado, hay que explicarle todo varias veces he's rather dense o stupid, you have to explain everything to him over and over again;Famser cerrado de mollera to be thick in the head16. [obstinado] obstinate, stubborn♦ nmfenced-in garden* * *adj1 closed;oler a cerrado smell stuffy2 persona narrow-minded3 ( tímido) introverted4 cielo overcast5 acento broad6:curva cerrada tight curve* * *cerrado, -da adj1) : closed, shut2) : thick, broadtiene un acento cerrado: she has a thick accent3) : cloudy, overcast4) : quiet, reserved5) : dense, stupid* * *cerrado adj1. (en general) closed / shut2. (con llave) locked3. (acento) broad4. (curva) sharp -
7 occhio
m (pl -cchi) eyea occhio nudo to the naked eyea occhio e croce roughlydare nell'occhio attract attention, be noticeda quattr'occhi in private* * *occhio s.m.1 eye: occhi a mandorla, almond-shaped (o slanting) eyes; occhi sporgenti, bulging (o protruding) eyes; bianco dell'occhio, white of the eye; con le lacrime agli occhi, with tears in one's eyes; dagli occhi neri, black-eyed; sollevare, abbassare gli occhi, to raise, to lower one's eyes; mi piange un occhio, my eye is watering; mi fanno male gli occhi, my eyes ache (o are sore); aveva gli occhi rossi di pianto, her eyes were red with crying; sfregarsi gli occhi, to rub one's eyes; strizzare gli occhi, to squint, ( per luce forte) to screw up one's eyes; strizzar l'occhio a qlcu., to wink at s.o.; affaticarsi, consumarsi gli occhi, to strain one's eyes; avere gli occhi storti, to be cross-eyed; guardare dritto negli occhi, to look straight in the eye // occhio per occhio, dente per dente, (prov.) an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth // occhio non vede, cuore non duole, (prov.) what the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't grieve over // occhio di vetro, glass eye // banca degli occhi, eye bank // non posso crederci finché non lo vedo con i miei occhi, I can't believe it until I see it with my own eyes // ormai non le sono rimasti che gli occhi per piangere, she has cried her eyes out // ho ancora davanti agli occhi la scena, I can still see the scene2 ( sguardo) look; glance: mi guardò con l'occhio assente, he looked at me absently; sotto gli occhi di qlcu., under s.o.'s eyes; cercare qlcu. con gli occhi, to look round for s.o.; distogliere gli occhi, to look away; interrogare qlcu. con gli occhi, to give s.o. a questioning look (o to look at s.o. inquiringly) // mi è caduto l'occhio su un errore, my eye fell on a mistake3 ( cosa a forma d'occhio): occhi del brodo, blobs of fat floating on the soup; gli occhi del formaggio, the holes in (gruyère) cheese; gli occhi delle penne del pavone, the eyes on a peacock's feathers5 (bot.) eye, bud, eyespot9 (tip.) typeface10 (tecn.) eye: occhio del martello, eye of the hammer; (mecc.) occhio della molla, spring eye; (arch.) occhio della voluta, eye of the volute; (edil., fot.) occhio di bue, bull's eye // (mar.): occhio di coperta, deck light; occhio di cubia, hawse-hole; (rad. fam.) occhio magico, magic eye◆ FRASEOLOGIA: occhio!, mind! (o watch out! o look out!); occhio al portafoglio!, watch your wallet! // non bisogna comprare niente a occhi chiusi, never buy anything with your eyes closed; saprei andarci, farlo a occhi chiusi, I could go there, do it blindfold; di lui ti puoi fidare a occhi chiusi, you can trust him blindly // la nuova stella è troppo piccola per poterla vedere a occhio nudo, the new star is too small to be seen with the naked eye; si vede a occhio nudo che è falso, you can tell at a glance that it is false // quattr'occhi, (scherz.) ( persona con gli occhiali) four-eyes; quattro occhi vedono meglio di due, two pairs of eyes are better than one; a quattr'occhi, in private (o in confidence): una conversazione a quattr'occhi, a tête-à-tête // la pianura si estende a perdita d'occhio, the plain stretches out as far as the eye can see; crescere a vista d'occhio, to grow by leaps and bounds (o visibly) // in un batter d'occhio, in a trice (o in the twinkling of an eye) // agli occhi miei ha ragione, in my opinion he is right // aveva gli occhi fuori dalla testa, his eyes were popping out of his head // darei un occhio ( della testa) per avere quell'auto, I'd give anything (in the world) to have that car // ma dove hai gli occhi?, watch what you're doing // non l'ha fatto certo per i suoi begli occhi!, he didn't do it for love! (o for nothing!) // la notte scorsa non ho potuto chiudere occhio, I didn't sleep a wink last night // quello che è successo mi ha aperto gli occhi, what happened (really) opened my eyes; quando aprirai gli occhi capirai che ti sta prendendo in giro, when you open your eyes you'll understand he's pulling your leg // avere gli occhi dappertutto, to have eyes in the back of one's head // avere occhio per qlco., to have an eye for sthg. // avere gli occhi pesanti, to be drowsy (o sleepy) // avere, tenere gli, stare a occhi aperti, to keep one's eyes open (o skinned o peeled); sognare a occhi aperti, to daydream // chiudere un occhio su qlco., (fig.) to turn a blind eye to sthg.: non può chiudere un occhio per questa volta?, couldn't you turn a blind eye (just) for this time? // mi si chiudono gli occhi, ( dal sonno) I can hardly keep my eyes open // dormire con gli occhi aperti, to sleep with one eye open; ( avere il sonno leggero) to sleep very lightly // essere tutt'occhi e tutt'orecchie, to be all eyes and ears // fare gli occhi neri, un occhio nero a qlcu., to give s.o. a black eye // c'è da cavarsi gli occhi a leggere con questa luce, reading in this light would ruin your eyesight; gli caverei gli occhi a quello!, (fam.) I'd scratch that fellow's eyes out! // guardare qlcu. con la coda dell'occhio, to look at s.o. out of the corner of one's eye // leggo nei tuoi occhi che stai mentendo, I can tell by your eyes that you are lying // mettere qlco. sotto gli occhi a qlcu., to bring (o to draw) sthg. to s.o.'s attention // sgranare gli occhi, to open one's eyes wide (o to goggle) // lo vedo come il fumo negli occhi, I can't bear the sight of him // vedere qlco. di buon occhio, di mal occhio, to look favourably, unfavourably on sthg. // la differenza salta all'occhio, the difference leaps out at you; salta all'occhio che non ha voglia di venire, it's clear as crystal that he doesn't want to come // dare nell'occhio, to attract attention: ci mescolammo agli invitati senza dare nell'occhio, we mingled with the guests without attracting attention // fare l'occhio a qlco., to get used to sthg. // perdere d'occhio qlcu., qlco., to lose sight of s.o., sthg. // tenere d'occhio qlcu., to keep an eye on s.o. // a colpo d'occhio, at first sight: ho capito la situazione al primo colpo d'occhio, I took the situation in at a glance; vedere qlco. al primo colpo d'occhio, to see sthg. at a glance // a occhio ( e croce), roughly (o about o approximately) // misurare qlco. a occhio, to measure sthg. by sight (o at a glance) // mettere gli occhi addosso a qlco., qlcu., to have one's eye on sthg., s.o.; non aveva occhi che per lei, non le toglieva gli occhi di dosso, he couldn't take his eyes off her // dare un occhio a qlco., to have a look at sthg. // fare gli occhi dolci a qlcu., to make (sheep's) eyes at s.o. // gettare l'occhio su qlco., to run (o to cast) one's eyes over sthg. (o to glance at sthg.) // mangiarsi qlco., qlcu. con gli occhio, to devour sthg., s.o. with one's eyes // la cucina cinese mi esce dagli occhi, I'm fed up to the back teeth with Chinese cooking.* * *1) eye- chi a mandorla — almond o slanting eyes
-chi chiari, scuri — light-coloured, dark eyes
un bambino dagli o con gli -chi blu a blue-eyed child; non riesco a tenere gli -chi aperti I can't keep my eyes open; sognare a occhio aperti to daydream; aprire gli -chi to open one's eyes; fig. to get wise; tenere gli -chi bene aperti fig. to keep one's eyes skinned o peeled; aprire gli -chi a qcn. su qcs. to awaken sb. to sth.; apri gli -chi! wake up! chiudere un occhio su qcs. fig. to turn a blind eye to sth.; trovare la strada a -chi chiusi fig. to find the way blindfold o with one's eyes closed; potrei farlo a -chi chiusi fig. I could do it in my sleep o with my eyes closed; non ho chiuso occhio (tutta la notte) I didn't sleep a wink (all night); tenere d'occhio qcn. to keep an eye on sb.; visibile a occhio nudo visible to the naked eye; ce l'ho sotto gli -chi I have it in front of me; sotto gli -chi di tutti for all the world to see; proprio davanti ai nostri -chi before our very eyes; non credevo ai miei -chi I couldn't believe my eyes; cercare qcs. con gli -chi to look around for sth.; mettere gli -chi su o addosso a qcn., qcs. to have one's eye on sb., sth., to set one's sights on sb., sth.; non staccare o togliere gli -chi di dosso a qcn. not to take one's eyes off sb.; non avere -chi che per qcn. to only have eyes for sb.; guardarsi negli -chi to gaze into each other's eyes; dare nell'occhio to attract attention, to be showy, to stand out a mile; guardare qcn. con la coda dell'occhio to see sb. out of the corner of one's eye; a colpo d'occhio at a glance; vedere qcn., qcs. di buon occhio to look with favour on sb., sth., to look on sb., sth. with favour o favourably; sotto l'occhio vigile di under the watchful eye of; guardare qcn. dritto negli -chi to look sb. straight in the eye o face; guardare qcs. con occhio critico to take a critical look at sth.; dove hai gli -chi? are you blind? agli -chi del mondo in the eyes of the world; vedere qcs. con altri -chi to take a different view of sth.; a occhio e croce avrà 30 anni roughly speaking I would say that he is about 30; dimagrisce a vista d'occhio he's getting thinner before our very eyes; in un batter d'occhio — in the bat of an eye, in less than no time
•occhio di bue — arch bull's-eye; fot. snoot
all'occhio di bue — [ uovo] sunny side up
occhio clinico — discerning o expert eye
occhio di pernice — (tessuto) bird's eye pattern; (callo) = small corn between toes
occhio di pesce — tecn. fisheye
••fare gli -chi dolci a qcn. — to make eyes o flutter one's eyelashes at sb., to make sheep's eyes at sb.
fare l'occhio a qcs. — to get used to sth.
fare un occhio nero a qcn. — to black BE o blacken AE sb.'s eye
cavare gli -chi a qcn. — to claw o gouge sb.'s eyes out
anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte — = you should also please the eye
saltare o balzare agli -chi to leap out at sb., to stand out a mile; buttare o gettare l'occhio su to clap eyes on, to have o take a look-see; rifarsi gli -chi con qcs. to feast one's eyes on sth.; avere occhio per to have an eye for [dettagli, colore]; avere gli -chi foderati di prosciutto to go around with one's eyes shut; a perdita d'occhio as far as the eye can see; a quattr'-chi [discutere, parlare] face to face, one-to-one; costare un occhio (della testa) to cost the earth, to cost an arm and a leg; avere -chi di lince to be lynx-eyed; occhio per occhio, dente per dente prov. an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; lontano dagli -chi, lontano dal cuore prov. out of sight, out of mind; occhio non vede cuore non duole prov. what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over; essere nell'occhio del ciclone — to be in the eye of the storm
* * *occhiopl. - chi /'ɔkkjo, ki/ ⇒ 4sostantivo m.1 eye; - chi a mandorla almond o slanting eyes; -chi chiari, scuri light-coloured, dark eyes; avere gli -chi storti to be cross-eyed; un bambino dagli o con gli -chi blu a blue-eyed child; non riesco a tenere gli -chi aperti I can't keep my eyes open; sognare a occhio aperti to daydream; aprire gli -chi to open one's eyes; fig. to get wise; tenere gli -chi bene aperti fig. to keep one's eyes skinned o peeled; aprire gli -chi a qcn. su qcs. to awaken sb. to sth.; apri gli -chi! wake up! chiudere un occhio su qcs. fig. to turn a blind eye to sth.; trovare la strada a -chi chiusi fig. to find the way blindfold o with one's eyes closed; potrei farlo a -chi chiusi fig. I could do it in my sleep o with my eyes closed; non ho chiuso occhio (tutta la notte) I didn't sleep a wink (all night); tenere d'occhio qcn. to keep an eye on sb.; visibile a occhio nudo visible to the naked eye; ce l'ho sotto gli -chi I have it in front of me; sotto gli -chi di tutti for all the world to see; proprio davanti ai nostri -chi before our very eyes; non credevo ai miei -chi I couldn't believe my eyes; cercare qcs. con gli -chi to look around for sth.; mettere gli -chi su o addosso a qcn., qcs. to have one's eye on sb., sth., to set one's sights on sb., sth.; non staccare o togliere gli -chi di dosso a qcn. not to take one's eyes off sb.; non avere -chi che per qcn. to only have eyes for sb.; guardarsi negli -chi to gaze into each other's eyes; dare nell'occhio to attract attention, to be showy, to stand out a mile; guardare qcn. con la coda dell'occhio to see sb. out of the corner of one's eye; a colpo d'occhio at a glance; vedere qcn., qcs. di buon occhio to look with favour on sb., sth., to look on sb., sth. with favour o favourably; sotto l'occhio vigile di under the watchful eye of; guardare qcn. dritto negli -chi to look sb. straight in the eye o face; guardare qcs. con occhio critico to take a critical look at sth.; dove hai gli -chi? are you blind? agli -chi del mondo in the eyes of the world; vedere qcs. con altri -chi to take a different view of sth.; a occhio e croce avrà 30 anni roughly speaking I would say that he is about 30; dimagrisce a vista d'occhio he's getting thinner before our very eyes; in un batter d'occhio in the bat of an eye, in less than no time2 (come esclamazione) occhio! watch out! mind!fare gli -chi dolci a qcn. to make eyes o flutter one's eyelashes at sb., to make sheep's eyes at sb.; fare l'occhio a qcs. to get used to sth.; fare un occhio nero a qcn. to black BE o blacken AE sb.'s eye; cavare gli -chi a qcn. to claw o gouge sb.'s eyes out; anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte = you should also please the eye; la pasta mi esce dagli -chi I've had it up to here with pasta; saltare o balzare agli -chi to leap out at sb., to stand out a mile; buttare o gettare l'occhio su to clap eyes on, to have o take a look-see; rifarsi gli -chi con qcs. to feast one's eyes on sth.; avere occhio per to have an eye for [dettagli, colore]; avere gli -chi foderati di prosciutto to go around with one's eyes shut; a perdita d'occhio as far as the eye can see; a quattr'-chi [discutere, parlare] face to face, one-to-one; costare un occhio (della testa) to cost the earth, to cost an arm and a leg; avere -chi di lince to be lynx-eyed; occhio per occhio, dente per dente prov. an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; lontano dagli -chi, lontano dal cuore prov. out of sight, out of mind; occhio non vede cuore non duole prov. what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over; essere nell'occhio del ciclone to be in the eye of the storm\occhio di bue arch bull's-eye; fot. snoot; all'occhio di bue [ uovo] sunny side up; occhio clinico discerning o expert eye; occhio di pernice (tessuto) bird's eye pattern; (callo) = small corn between toes; occhio di pesce tecn. fisheye; occhio di tigre tiger's eye; occhio di vetro glass eye. -
8 eye
1. noun1) Auge, dasthe sun/light is [shining] in my eyes — die Sonne/das Licht blendet mich
out of the corner of one's eye — aus den Augenwinkeln
with one's own or very eyes — mit eigenen Augen
paint/draw something by eye — etwas nach der Natur malen/zeichnen
look somebody in the eye — jemandem gerade in die Augen sehen
be unable to take one's eyes off somebody/something — die Augen od. den Blick nicht von jemandem/etwas abwenden können
keep an eye on somebody/something — auf jemanden/etwas aufpassen
have [got] an eye or one's eye[s] on somebody/something — ein Auge auf jemanden/etwas geworfen haben
I've got my eye on you! — ich lasse dich nicht aus den Augen!
keep an eye open or out [for somebody/something] — [nach jemandem/etwas] Ausschau halten
keep one's eyes open or (coll.) peeled or (coll.) skinned for something — nach etwas Ausschau halten
with one's eyes open — (fig.) mit offenen Augen
with one's eyes shut — (fig.) (without full awareness) blind; (with great ease) im Schlaf
[an] eye for [an] eye — Auge um Auge
have an eye to something/doing something — auf etwas (Akk.) bedacht sein/darauf bedacht sein, etwas zu tun
that was one in the eye for him — (coll.) das war ein Schlag ins Kontor (ugs.) für ihn
see eye to eye [on something with somebody] — [mit jemandem] einer Meinung [über etwas (Akk.)] sein
be up to one's eyes — (fig.) bis über beide Ohren drinstecken (ugs.)
be up to one's eyes in work/debt — bis über beide Ohren in der Arbeit/in Schulden stecken (ugs.)
have a keen/good eye for something — einen geschärften/einen sicheren od. den richtigen Blick für etwas haben
2. transitive verb,make eyes at somebody — jemandem [schöne] Augen machen
* * *1. noun2) (anything like or suggesting an eye, eg the hole in a needle, the loop or ring into which a hook connects etc.) das Öhr, die Öse3) (a talent for noticing and judging a particular type of thing: She has an eye for detail/colour/beauty.) der Blick2. verb(to look at, observe: The boys were eyeing the girls at the dance; The thief eyed the policeman warily.) ansehen- academic.ru/26034/eyeball">eyeball- eyebrow
- eye-catching
- eyelash
- eyelet
- eyelid
- eye-opener
- eye-piece
- eyeshadow
- eyesight
- eyesore
- eye-witness
- before/under one's very eyes
- be up to the eyes in
- close one's eyes to
- in the eyes of
- keep an eye on
- lay/set eyes on
- raise one's eyebrows
- see eye to eye
- with an eye to something
- with one's eyes open* * *[aɪ]I. nas far as the \eye can see so weit das Auge reichtto blink one's \eyes [in amazement/disbelief] [erstaunt/ungläubig] [drein]schauen, [große] Augen machento close one's \eyes tightly die Augen zu[sammen]kneifento cross one's \eyes schielento roll one's \eyes mit den Augen rollen, die Augen verdrehento rub one's \eyes [in amazement/disbelief] sich dat [erstaunt/ungläubig] die Augen reiben\eye of a needle Nadelöhr ntthe \eye of a storm das Zentrum eines Sturmsthe \eye of the hurricane das Auge des Orkans6.▶ to be all \eyes ganz aufmerksam zusehen▶ to not bat an \eye nicht mit der Wimper zucken▶ to not believe one's \eyes seinen Augen nicht trauen▶ to catch sb's \eye, to clap [or lay] [or set] \eyes on sb/sth ( fam) jdn/etw zu Gesicht bekommen fam▶ to have one's \eye on sb/sth ( fam: watch) jdn/etw im Auge behalten, ein [wachsames] Auge auf jdn/etw haben; (desire) ein Auge auf jdn/etw geworfen habenI have my \eye on her for the vacant position ich habe sie für die freie Stelle im Auge▶ to have an \eye for the main chance BRIT, AUS ( fam) [immer nur] auf den eigenen Vorteil bedacht sein▶ in sb's \eyes [or in the \eyes of sb] in jds Augenin the \eyes of the people/public in den Augen der Leute/Öffentlichkeit▶ to keep an [or one's] \eye on sb/sth ( fam) ein [wachsames] Auge auf jdn/etw haben, jdn/etw im Auge behalten▶ there's more to her/it than meets the \eye in ihr/dahinter steckt mehr, als es zunächst den Anschein hat▶ to be one in the \eye for sb BRIT ( fam) ein Schlag ins Kontor [o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ Gesicht] für jdn sein famto be able to do sth with one's \eyes shut ( fam) etw mit geschlossenen Augen [o fam im Schlaf] tun könnento go around with one's \eyes shut blind durch die Gegend laufen▶ to be a sight for sore \eyes ein erfreulicher [o wohltuender] Anblick seinhe can't take his \eyes off her er kann kein Auge [o seine Augen nicht] von ihr abwenden; (watch)you can't take your \eyes off her for one minute man kann sie keine Minute aus den Augen lassen▶ to sb's \eye in jds Augen▶ [right] before [or under] sb's very \eyes [direkt] vor [o unter] jds Augen▶ to be up to one's \eyes in work ( fam) bis über beide Ohren [o bis zum Hals] in Arbeit stecken fam\eye specialist Augenarzt, -ärztin m, fIII. vt<-d, -d, -ing or eying>▪ to \eye sb/sthto \eye sb/sth curiously/suspiciously/thoughtfully jdn/etw neugierig/argwöhnisch/nachdenklich betrachtento \eye sb up and down jdn von oben bis unten musternto \eye sb/sth appreciatively jdm/etw anerkennende Blicke zollen geh* * *[aɪ]1. n1) (of human, animal, electronic) Auge ntan eye for an eye —
eyes right! (Mil) eyes front! (Mil) — (die) Augen rechts! Augen geradeaus!
as far as the eye can see — so weit das Auge reicht
that's one in the eye for him (inf) — da hat er eins aufs Dach gekriegt (inf)
to cast or run one's eye over sth —
to rest one's eye on sth — seine Augen or den Blick auf etw (dat) ruhen lassen
to look sb ( straight) in the eye — jdm in die Augen sehen
eyes on sb/sth — jdn/etw zu Gesicht bekommen
a strange sight met our eyes — ein seltsamer Anblick bot sich uns
it was there all the time right in front of my eyes — es lag schon die ganze Zeit da, direkt vor meiner Nase
under the watchful eye of the guard/their mother — unter der Aufsicht des Wächters/ihrer Mutter
you need eyes in the back of your head — da muss man hinten und vorne Augen haben
to keep one's eye on the ball/main objective — sich auf den Ball/die Hauptsache konzentrieren
to take one's eyes off sb/sth — die Augen or den Blick von jdm/etw abwenden
don't take your eye off the ball —
don't take your eyes off the magician's left hand — lassen Sie die linke Hand des Zauberkünstlers nicht aus den Augen
to open sb's eyes to sb/sth — jdm die Augen über jdn/etw öffnen
to close or shut one's eyes to sth — die Augen vor etw (dat) verschließen
the dress caught my eye —
she would buy anything that caught her eye he was a monster in their eyes — sie kaufte alles, was ihr ins Auge fiel in ihren Augen war er ein Scheusal
through sb's eyes —
to look at a question through the eyes of an economist — eine Frage mit den Augen or aus der Sicht eines Volkswirts betrachten
with a critical/an uneasy eye — mit kritischem/besorgtem Blick
with an eye to buying sth — in der Absicht, etw zu kaufen
the eyes of the world or all eyes are on the police/the conference — die Polizei/die Konferenz steht im Blickpunkt der Öffentlichkeit
I only have eyes for you — ich habe nur Augen für dich
to have a keen eye for sth —
she has an eye for a bargain he has no eye for beauty — sie hat einen Blick or ein Auge für günstige Käufe ihm fehlt der Blick für Schönheit
you need an eye for detail —
to get one's eye in (shooting) (playing tennis etc) — sich einschießen sich einspielen
to be up to one's eyes in work ( Brit inf ) — in Arbeit ersticken (inf)
dry your eyes ( Brit inf ) — hör auf rumzujammern (inf)
the minister in the eye of the storm (fig) — der Minister im Mittelpunkt der Kontroverse
See:2. vtanstarren* * *eye [aı]A s1. Auge n:the eyes are the mirror of the soul die Augen sind der Spiegel der Seele;an eye for an eye BIBEL Auge um Auge;all my eyes (and Betty Martin)! sl so ein Blödsinn!;my eye(s)! umga) ach, du Schreck!,b) von wegen!, dass ich nicht lache!;all eyes were on her alle Augen ruhten auf ihr oder waren auf sie gerichtet;do sb in the eye sl jemanden reinlegen, jemanden übers Ohr hauen;haven’t you got eyes in your head? hast du keine Augen im Kopf?;as far as the eye can see so weit das Auge reicht;with one’s eyes shut mit geschlossenen Augen (a. fig); → cast A 5, meet B 2, mind A 2, open B 1, peel1 A 1, skin C 12. fig Gesichtssinn m, Blick m, Auge(nmerk) n:with an eye to im Hinblick auf (akk);be all eyes ganz Auge sein, gespannt zusehen;wait all eyes gespannt warten;cast an eye over einen Blick werfen auf (akk);give an eye to ein Auge werfen auf (akk), etwas anblicken;have no eyes for kein Auge haben für;he had eyes only for her er hatte nur Augen für sie;a) ein Auge haben auf (akk), es abgesehen haben auf (akk),b) achten auf (akk);if he had half an eye wenn er nicht völlig blind wäre;keep an eye on ein (wachsames) Auge haben auf (akk), etwas im Auge behalten;see sth with half an eye etwas mit einem Blick sehen;you can see that with half an eye! das sieht doch ein Blinder!;set ( oder lay) eyes on sth etwas erblicken oder zu Gesicht bekommen; → catch B 5, clap1 B 4, strike B 8for für):4. Ansicht f:in my eyes in meinen Augen, aus meiner Sicht, meiner Ansicht nach, (so) wie ich es sehe;in the eyes of the law in den Augen des Gesetzes, vom Standpunkt des Gesetzes aus ( → A 1);see eye to eye with sb (in sth) mit jemandem völlig (in einer Sache) übereinstimmen5. fig (einladender) Blick:make eyes at sb jemandem (schöne) Augen machen, mit jemandem kokettieren;give sb the (glad) eye jemandem einen einladenden Blick zuwerfen6. fig Brennpunkt m:the eye of day poet die Sonne;eye of a hurricane Auge n oder windstilles Zentrum eines Wirbelsturms7. ZOOL Krebsauge n (Kalkkörper im Krebsmagen)8. a) Öhr n:eye of a needle Nadelöhrb) Auge n, Öhr n, Stielloch n (eines Hammers etc)c) Öse f (am Kleid)d) BOT Auge n, Knospe fe) ZOOL Auge n (Fleck auf einem Schmetterling, Pfauenschweif etc)g) Loch n (im Käse, Brot)h) Hahnentritt m, Narbe f (im Ei)i) ARCH rundes Fensterj) SCHIFF Auge n:eye of an anchor Ankerauge;the eyes of a ship die Klüsen (am Bug)k) Zentrum n (der Zielscheibe)B v/t ppr eyeing, eying anschauen, betrachten, (scharf) beobachten, ins Auge fassen:eye sb up and down jemanden von oben bis unten musternC v/i obs erscheinen* * *1. noun1) Auge, daseyes — (look, glance, gaze) Blick, der
the sun/light is [shining] in my eyes — die Sonne/das Licht blendet mich
with one's own or very eyes — mit eigenen Augen
paint/draw something by eye — etwas nach der Natur malen/zeichnen
be unable to take one's eyes off somebody/something — die Augen od. den Blick nicht von jemandem/etwas abwenden können
keep an eye on somebody/something — auf jemanden/etwas aufpassen
have [got] an eye or one's eye[s] on somebody/something — ein Auge auf jemanden/etwas geworfen haben
keep an eye open or out [for somebody/something] — [nach jemandem/etwas] Ausschau halten
keep one's eyes open or (coll.) peeled or (coll.) skinned for something — nach etwas Ausschau halten
with one's eyes open — (fig.) mit offenen Augen
with one's eyes shut — (fig.) (without full awareness) blind; (with great ease) im Schlaf
[an] eye for [an] eye — Auge um Auge
have an eye to something/doing something — auf etwas (Akk.) bedacht sein/darauf bedacht sein, etwas zu tun
that was one in the eye for him — (coll.) das war ein Schlag ins Kontor (ugs.) für ihn
see eye to eye [on something with somebody] — [mit jemandem] einer Meinung [über etwas (Akk.)] sein
be up to one's eyes — (fig.) bis über beide Ohren drinstecken (ugs.)
be up to one's eyes in work/debt — bis über beide Ohren in der Arbeit/in Schulden stecken (ugs.)
have a keen/good eye for something — einen geschärften/einen sicheren od. den richtigen Blick für etwas haben
2. transitive verb,make eyes at somebody — jemandem [schöne] Augen machen
* * *n.Auge -n n.Knospe -n f. v.betrachten v. -
9 close
{klolis}
I. 1. тесен, затворен
CLOSE vowel фон. затворена гласна
2. душен, задушен, тежък, спарен, непроветрен
aCLOSE smell миризма на застоял въздух
3. скрит, потаен, мълчалив, прикрит
to keep/lie CLOSE крия се. спотайвам се
4. стиснат, свидлив, затворен, ограничен, за ограничена категория хора/кандидати/състезатели и пр
5. под възбрана
6. строг (за арест и пр.)
7. близък, интимен, сърдечен
8. гъст, плътен, сбит (за тъкан, почерк, редици и пр.)
9. близък, непосредствен (по време, място и пр.), тесен (и прен.), (at) CLOSE intervals (на) малки/чести/близкй интервали
CLOSE resemblance голяма прилика
CLOSE combat воен. ръкопашен бой
10. внимателен, подробен, щателен, точен (за изследване и пр.), съередоточен (за внимание)
11. почти равен, много оспорван (за шанс, изгледи за успех-при състезания, игра, избери и пр.)
12. рядък, дефицитен
II. 1. близо, наблизо, в непосредствена близост
to be/follow CLOSE behind следвам отблизо, вървя по петите на
to keep CLOSE to something /someone стоя/държа се близо до нещо/някого
to keep CLOSE to the text придържам се (строго) към текста
to flt CLOSE прилягам плътно/точно
CLOSE together близо един до друг, на гъсто
sit closer together сгъстете се
CLOSEat hand недалеч
CLOSE by, CLOSE on, CLOSE to съвсем наблизо
CLOSE (up) on близо, почти
he is CLOSE on fifty той e почти петдесетгодишен
it is CLOSE (up) on midnight вече e почти полунощ
CLOSE to the wind мор. почти срещу вятъра, прен. на границата на законното/моралното
to shave CLOSE бръсна се/избръсвам се гладко
to cut CLOSE изрязвам/подрязвам ниско/до корена
2. отблизо, внимателно, щателно
III. 1. оградено място
2. ограден двор на катедрала, училищен двор/игрище
3. задънена/сляпа улица
IV. 1. затварям (се), затискам, запушвам, запълвам (дута, цепнатина и пр.)
2. приключвам работа, затварям магазин и пр
3. прен. затварям
to CLOSE one's eyes to something правя се, че не виждам нещо, умишлено замижавам пред нещо
my mouth is CLOSEd не мога/не смея/не бива да говоря
4. завършвам, привършвам, приключвам, свършвам
закривам (дебати, сметка и пр.) -, the day is closing денят преваля, смрачава се
5. затягам, ссъстявам, сплотявам
close about ограждам, обкръжавам, обгръщам
the mists CLOSEd about us мъглата ни обгърна/обви (напълно)
close down затварям, закривам, бивам затворен/закрит, прекратявам работа, спирам производство, рад., телев. прекратявам предаването за деня/до следващия ден
close in стеснявам кръга, заграждам, обграждам
падам, спущам се, сгъстявам се (за мрак и пр.) (on, upon)
ставам по-къс, намалявам (за дни), CLOSE in upon приближавам се и нападам
close out ам. продавам, ликвидирам, правя пълна разпродажба на стоки
close up придвижвам се по-наблизо (to до), изпълвам, запълвам, слепвам се, сраствам се, зараствам, сгъстявам (се), сплотявам (се), приключвам, свършвам, закривам се (породи фалит-за фирма и пр.)
close with съгласявам се с условията на, сключвам сделка/споразумение с, сбивам се, счепквам се, скопчвам се в борба с (някого)
V. 1. край, завършък (на период и пр.), приключване (на дейност и пр.), закриване, заключение, край
2. муз. завършък на музикална фраза, каденца* * *{klolis} а 1. тесен, затворен; close vowel фон. затворена гласна; 2(2) adv 1. близо, наблизо; в непосредствена близост; to be/f{3} n 1. оградено място; 2. ограден двор на катедрала; учили{4} {klouz} v 1. затварям (се); затискам; запушвам, запълвам (д{5} n 1. край, завършък (на период и пр.), приключване (на д* * *често; щателен; спарен; уединен; тесен; сгъстявам; свидлив; отблизо; ограничен; потаен; приключване; приключвам; близък; близо до; душен; гъст; затварям; запушвам; завършек; закриване; задушен; запарен; заключение; интимен; край;* * *1. 1 почти равен, много оспорван (за шанс, изгледи за успех-при състезания, игра, избери и пр.) 2. 1 рядък, дефицитен 3. aclose smell миризма на застоял въздух 4. close (up) on близо, почти 5. close about ограждам, обкръжавам, обгръщам 6. close by, close on, close to съвсем наблизо 7. close combat воен. ръкопашен бой 8. close down затварям, закривам, бивам затворен/закрит, прекратявам работа, спирам производство, рад., телев. прекратявам предаването за деня/до следващия ден 9. close in стеснявам кръга, заграждам, обграждам 10. close out ам. продавам, ликвидирам, правя пълна разпродажба на стоки 11. close resemblance голяма прилика 12. close to the wind мор. почти срещу вятъра, прен. на границата на законното/моралното 13. close together близо един до друг, на гъсто 14. close up придвижвам се по-наблизо (to до), изпълвам, запълвам, слепвам се, сраствам се, зараствам, сгъстявам (се), сплотявам (се), приключвам, свършвам, закривам се (породи фалит-за фирма и пр.) 15. close vowel фон. затворена гласна 16. close with съгласявам се с условията на, сключвам сделка/споразумение с, сбивам се, счепквам се, скопчвам се в борба с (някого) 17. closeat hand недалеч 18. he is close on fifty той e почти петдесетгодишен 19. i. тесен, затворен 20. ii. близо, наблизо, в непосредствена близост 21. iii. оградено място 22. it is close (up) on midnight вече e почти полунощ 23. iv. затварям (се), затискам, запушвам, запълвам (дута, цепнатина и пр.) 24. my mouth is closed не мога/не смея/не бива да говоря 25. sit closer together сгъстете се 26. the mists closed about us мъглата ни обгърна/обви (напълно) 27. to be/follow close behind следвам отблизо, вървя по петите на 28. to close one's eyes to something правя се, че не виждам нещо, умишлено замижавам пред нещо 29. to cut close изрязвам/подрязвам ниско/до корена 30. to flt close прилягам плътно/точно 31. to keep close to something /someone стоя/държа се близо до нещо/някого 32. to keep close to the text придържам се (строго) към текста 33. to keep/lie close крия се. спотайвам се 34. to shave close бръсна се/избръсвам се гладко 35. v. край, завършък (на период и пр.), приключване (на дейност и пр.), закриване, заключение, край 36. близък, интимен, сърдечен 37. близък, непосредствен (по време, място и пр.), тесен (и прен.), (at) close intervals (на) малки/чести/близкй интервали 38. внимателен, подробен, щателен, точен (за изследване и пр.), съередоточен (за внимание) 39. гъст, плътен, сбит (за тъкан, почерк, редици и пр.) 40. душен, задушен, тежък, спарен, непроветрен 41. завършвам, привършвам, приключвам, свършвам 42. задънена/сляпа улица 43. закривам (дебати, сметка и пр.) -, the day is closing денят преваля, смрачава се 44. затягам, ссъстявам, сплотявам 45. муз. завършък на музикална фраза, каденца 46. ограден двор на катедрала, училищен двор/игрище 47. отблизо, внимателно, щателно 48. падам, спущам се, сгъстявам се (за мрак и пр.) (on, upon) 49. под възбрана 50. прен. затварям 51. приключвам работа, затварям магазин и пр 52. скрит, потаен, мълчалив, прикрит 53. ставам по-къс, намалявам (за дни), close in upon приближавам се и нападам 54. стиснат, свидлив, затворен, ограничен, за ограничена категория хора/кандидати/състезатели и пр 55. строг (за арест и пр.)* * *close [klous] I. adj 1. predic близо, наблизо, непосредствено; ( follow) \close behind следвам наблизо, съм (вървя) по петите (на); to be \close to signing a contract близо съм до (предстои ми скоро) подписване на договор; the tables were pushed \close together масите бяха доближени (подредени) една до друга; to fit \close прилягам плътно; \close together близо един до друг, нагъсто; sit \closer together! сгъстете се! \close at hand, \close by, \close to съвсем наблизо, на две крачки; \close (up)on почти, близо; he is \close on 50 той е почти 50-годишен; they are \close on us настигат ни, по петите ни са; \close to the wind мор. с нос почти срещу вятъра; прен. леко незаконен, мошенически; • to keep ( lie) \close спотайвам се, крия се, дебна; 2. близък (по време, място, вид); тесен (и прен.); \close intervals малки (близки) интервали; a \close relative близък роднина; \close combat воен. ръкопашен бой, мор. бой отблизо, кораб до кораб; to come to \close quarters разг. счепкваме се, хващаме се за гушите; at \close quarters отблизо; \close quarters тясно жилище, теснина; at \close range отблизо, в упор; in \close proximity непосредствена близост; to keep a \close eye ( watch) on наблюдавам внимателно (отблизо); a \close shave ( thing, call) рисковано измъкване, оттърване на косъм (от нещастие); 3. близък, интимен, сърдечен; 4. внимателен, подробен, щателен; точен; съсредоточен (за внимание); a \close copy ( translation) точен препис (превод); a \close observer внимателен наблюдател; \close inspection внимателно (щателно) проучване (изучаване); 5. почти равен; равностоен (за шанс, изгледи за успех); много оспорван; \close election избори, при които кандидатите имат почти изравнени шансове; a \close finish сп. равен финал, при който състезателите стигат почти едновременно; 6. душен, задушен, тежък, спарен, запарен; open the window, it is very \close in here отвори прозореца, много е задушно; a \close smell миризма на спарено; 7. уединен, самотен; прикрит, потаен, мълчалив; to keep o.s. \close живея уединено (самотно); to play a \close game прикривам картите си (и прен.); 8. стиснат, свидлив; he is very \close with his money той е много стиснат; 9. ограничен (само за избрани хора); 10. строг; добре пазен; keep s.th. a \close secret добре пазена тайна; \close confinement строг тъмничен затвор; a \close prisoner затворник под силна охрана; 11. забранен (сезон за лов); 12. гъст, плътен (за тъкан, редица, дъжд и пр.); сбит (за почерк, текст и пр.); a \close formation сбито формирувание; in \close order в гъсти редици; 13. стегнат, добре прилягащ, тесен (за дреха); прилепнал; 14. ост. затворен; a \close vowel ез. затворена гласна; II. adv отблизо, внимателно, щателно; to shave ( cut) \close избръсвам се гладко; изрязвам ниско (до корена); to look at s.th. \close up (to) разглеждам отблизо; III. n оградено място.IV [klouz] v 1. затварям (се); запушвам, затискам, запълвам (дупка, цепнатина); сгъвам ( чадър); they \close the office early те рано затварят офиса; to \close the door on s.th. прен. не позволявам нищо повече да се разисква; to \close s.o.'s eyes затварям очите на някого (при смъртта); to have o.'s eyes \closed не виждам, не желая да видя; his eyes are \closed той е мъртъв; 2. свършвам, завършвам, привършвам; приключвам; the speaker \closed the meeting говорителят закри събранието; to consider the matter \closed считам въпроса за уреден (приключен); to \close o.'s days завършвам земния си път, умирам; to \close a deal приключвам сделка; 3. закривам ( сметка); 4. фин. затварям (на дадена стойност); the US dollar \closed higher in Tokyo today щатската валута затвори на по-високи стойности днес в Токио; 5. затягам, сгъстявам (редици); 6. скъсявам, намалявам; the distance between the two runners is beginning to \close разстоянието между двамата бегачи започва да намалява; • behind \closed doors при затворени врати; a \closed book нещо напълно непознато; \close o.'s mind to s.th. не искам и да чуя за; \close o.'s ranks 1) обединявам се; in times of crisis party members should \close в кризисен момент членовете на партията трябва да се обединят; 2) воен. сгъстявам редиците; V. n 1. край, завършек, заключение, приключване; закриване; at the \close of на края на; at the \close of day ост. привечер; to draw to a \close наближавам края си, завършвам; to bring to a \close довършвам, завършвам; 2. вкопчване, клинч (в бокса); to come to a \close вкопчваме се един в друг; 3. муз. каденца. -
10 eye
Lennie’s eyes moved down over her body. — Ленни оглядел ее с головы до ног. George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, Godlike eyes fastened on him. — Джордж поглядел на Рослого и встретил его спокойный независимый взгляд. Slim’s eyes were level and unwinking. — Рослый спокойно, не мигая, смотрел на Джорджа. His calm eyes followed Lennie out the door. — Он посмотрел Ленни вслед. a lean negro head, lined with pain, the eyes patient — Это была черная голова с печальным изможденным лицом и покорными глазами. Well, stick around an’ keep your eyes open. — Так вот, не зевай, гляди в оба. Eyes were wet and shining. — Глаза влажно сияли. Eyes met and brushed like bird’s wing. — Взгляды встретились, точно птицы задели друг друга крылом. George half-closed his eyes. — Джордж прищурился. His eyes lay deep in his head, and because of their depth seemed to glitter with intensity — Глубоко посаженные глаза смотрели пристально и остро Suddenly Lennie’s eyes centered and grew quiet, and mad. — Глаза Ленни вдруг помутились, в них сквозила ярость. He dropped his eyes in embarrassment. — Он в смущении потупился. His face was as hard and tight as wood, and his eyes were hard. — Лицо у него было каменное, а взгляд застывший. Eyes still leaking — По щекам все еще катились слезы -
11 على
عَلَى \ against: touching (usually sth. upright): The rain beat against the window. He pressed his nose against the glass. on: showing where sb. or sth. is placed: He lay on his back on the bed. The picture hung on a nail on the wall. Your name is on the list. He hit me on the nose. The boat is on the river (in the water). The house is on the river (beside the water), as in the previous meaning, but with movement (often with to) He jumped on (to) his horse. The book fell on (to) the floor. onto: on to: He sprang onto the table. over: lying across; resting on; covering: A cloud was over the sun. She spread a cloth over the table, across the surface of Ships sail over the sea, above (in rank, etc.) He rules over a proud people, about; concerning They quarrelled over the resutl of the race. You need not hurry over your dinner. upon: on. \ عَلَى \ on shore, ashore: on dry land; not on the sea; on or to the shore: Sailors are unhappy ashore. We swam ashore from the boat. \ See Also نَحْوَ البَرّ، اليابسة (اليَابِسَة) \ عَلَى \ ashore: on or to the shore: Sailors are unhappy ashore. We swam ashore from the boat. on shore, ashore: on dry land; not on the sea. \ See Also نَحْوَ الشّاطِئ \ عَلَى اتِّصَال (عكس مُنْقَطع عن) \ in touch: (the opposite is out of touch) giving or receiving news: I’ve been in touch with my brother by telephone. The radio keeps us in touch with world events. \ عَلَى أتَمّ ما يكُون من التَّرتيب والهِنْدام \ spick and span: (as a predic. phrase) neat, clean and bright: Sailors usually keep their boats spick and span. \ عَلَى الأَثير \ on the air: being sent out on the radio or television. \ عَلَى أَحْسَن وَجْه \ best, well, better: in the best way: Peter played best last week. \ عَلَى أرْبَع \ on all fours: on hands and knees: She went down on all fours to look for the needle. \ عَلَى الأرض \ over: from an upright (or straight) position to a flat (or bent) position: I fell over. He knocked me over. She bent over to pick it up. \ عَلَى استعداد \ content: willing: I’m content to wait for my turn. \ عَلَى أشُدِّه \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ عَلَى الإطلاق \ little: (coming just before the verb) not at all: I little knew (or Little did I know) that next day he would be dead. not in the least: not at all: It doesn’t matter in the least. whatever: at all: I have no money whatever. whatsoever: a strong form of whatever; at all: Tell him nothing whatsoever!. \ عَلَى الأَغْلَب \ for the most part: mostly: He is old and for the most part he stays at home. \ عَلَى أَقْصَى ما تستطيع رؤيتَه \ in the distance: far away (from the point where one is): In the distance he could see the mountains. \ عَلَى الأَقَلّ \ a good: (with numbers) at least: He lives a good 3 miles away. at least: (showing that sth. is true, necessary, etc., even if sth. else is not) in spite of what has just been said or is just going to be said: He may be lazy but at least he’s honest. You can at least be polite even if you don’t like him, not less than It cost at least $100. quite: at least; not less than: The journey took quite three hours. \ عَلَى الأَكثَر \ largely: mostly: The accident was largely his own fault. mainly: chiefly; mostly. \ عَلَى انفِراد \ private: (only in the phrase in private) privately; where nobody can hear except those concerned: May I speak to you in private. \ عَلَى أُهْبَة الاستعداد \ stand by: to be ready, in case one may be needed: The soldiers were told to stand by. \ عَلَى أَيّ حال \ anyhow: in any case: I don’t really need this; anyhow, it costs too much. anyway: in any case: I may be late; anyway, don’t wait for me, in any case I don’t really need this; anyhow, it costs too much. at all events, in any event: in any case; whatever may happen or has happened: He didn’t win but, at all events, he did try hard. at any rate: at least; in any case: He wasn’t there; at any rate, I don’t think he was. I may not succeed; but I’ll try, at any rate. in any case: no matter what else may be considered, anyhow: It costs too much. In any case, I don’t really need it. \ عَلَى أيَّة حال \ all the same, at the same time: (only at the start of a sentence; comparing points that are for and against) in spite of this: He’s not clever; all the same, he does try hard. however: all the same; in spite of what has just been said: I’m very tired; however, I’ll come and help you. \ عَلَى بُعد \ away: at a distance: Brighton is 60 miles away. Keep away from the wet paint. beyond: further; on or to the farther side: I looked across the river to the hills beyond. \ عَلَى التَّخْصِيص \ in particular: especially: I enjoyed his first song in particular. \ عَلَى التَّوَالي \ respectively: separately, in that order: Boys and girls will be examined on Monday and Tuesday respectively (the boys on Monday, the girls on Tuesday). \ عَلَى جَانِب \ up: along (up and down are both used like this, although the course may be quite level): He lives just up the road. \ عَلَى الجميع \ round: to everyone: He handed the coffee round. There were not enough cups to go round. \ عَلَى حَدٍّ \ as far as, so far as: (showing a limit): As far as I know, he’s not here. \ عَلَى حَدٍّ سَواء \ alike: in the same way: He treats us all alike. \ عَلَى حَدِّ عِلْمي \ to the best knowledge: as far as I know: To the best of my knowledge, he is honest (I have no reason to doubt his honesty). \ عَلَى حِدَة \ private: (only in the phrase in private) privately; where nobody can hear except those concerned: May I speak to you in private?. separate: not joined or shared; apart: Keep the new milk separate from the old. \ عَلَى حَقّ (مُحِقّ) \ be in the right: not be at fault: Although they said she’d made a mistake, they discovered she was in the right. \ عَلَى حِين غِرَّة \ all of a sudden: in a sudden manner. suddenly: in a sudden manner: The door opened suddenly. \ عَلَى خَطَأ \ in the wrong: mistaken (in one’s judgement, behaviour etc.). \ عَلَى الدَّوام \ always: at all times. \ عَلَى رؤوس الأصابِع \ on tiptoe: on the tips of one’s toes: I can reach that if I stand on tiptoe. \ عَلَى الرّاجح \ likely: (usu. with very, most, more or quite) probably: She’s very likely right. \ عَلَى الرُّغْم مِن \ despite: in spite of: Despite his age, the old man walks several miles every day. for all: in spite of: For all his strength, he could not lift it. much as: although: Much as I admire him, I could not work with him. spite, in spite of: (of sth. that fails) even with: In spite of his efforts, he could not save her life, without regard to; not caring about (a difficulty) In spite of his illness, he attended the ceremony. \ عَلَى الرُّغْم مِنْ أَنَّ \ although: in spite of the fact that; (without a verb) in spite of being: Although (he was) ill, he went to work. \ عَلَى الرُّغْم من ذلك \ even so: in spite of that: He may be foolish; even so, you should help him. just the same: (showing one thing that is not the natural result of another) in spite of this: He’s a thief, but I like him just the same. nevertheless: in spite of that: I told him it would be dangerous, but nevertheless he did it. still: in spite of that: We rarely win; but still, we enjoy playing. \ عَلَى سَبيل المِثال \ for instance: as an example: He’s often late. Yesterday, for instance, he came home after midnight. \ عَلَى السَّطح كلِّه \ over: (esp. with all) across a surface: The table was wet all over. He rubbed it over with a dry cloth. \ عَلَى سَوِيَّة \ level: equal in height or position: His eyes were level with my shoulder. I soon drew level with the leading runner. \ عَلَى سَوِيَّة \ flush: exactly on a level with; not sticking out from; meeting exactly at the edges: The door is flush with the wall when it is closed. \ See Also مستوى (مُسْتَوًى) \ عَلَى سَوِيَّة واحدة \ even: equal: The table legs were not of even length. He shared the money evenly among them. \ عَلَى شاكِلَة \ like: the same as: What is he like (in appearance and character)? He’s just like his father., What does it feel (or look or taste or smell or sound) like?. in the same way as:: He swims like a fish. \ عَلَى شَرْط \ provide (that), also providing (that): if; on condition that: I’ll go, provided (that) you’ll go too. \ عَلَى شَفَا \ on the brink of: close to (sth. dangerous or exciting): on the brink of war. on the point of doing sth.: starting to do sth.: I was on the point of telephoning you, when I got your letter. on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. on the verge of: close to: She was on the verge of tears. \ See Also شفير (الموت أو الإفلاس، إلخ)، عَلى وَشْك \ عَلَى صَهْوَةِ الجَوَاد \ on horseback: on a horse: He travelled on horseback. \ عَلَى ضِغْن \ grudgingly: unwillingly. \ See Also على غير رَغْبَة \ عَلَى طُولِ \ along: following the line of: He ran along the road. down: along (without regard to level): We raced down the street. My friend lives just down the road. \ عَلَى ظَهْر \ on deck: on an uncovered deck, in the open air. \ See Also سَطْح السفينة \ عَلَى ظَهْر الحِصان \ on horseback: on a horse: He travelled on horseback. \ عَلَى ظَهْر السَّفينة \ on board: on (or on to) a ship or aeroplane: There are 70 men on board. Can I go on board the aircraft?. \ عَلَى ظَهْر الصَّفْحَة \ overleaf: on the back of the page: Please fill in this paper, and sign your name overleaf. \ عَلَى عَرْض \ across: over; from one side to the other of: He ran across the street. There is a bridge across the stream. \ عَلَى العَكْس \ on the contrary: (expressing disagreement) the opposite is true: It’s not worn out - on the contrary, it’s quite new. \ عَلَى عِلْم بِـ \ familiar with: knowing; accustomed to: I’m not familiar with English law. \ عَلَى عُلُوّ \ high: (in compounds) to the height of: The grass was waist-high. \ عَلَى الغالِب \ probably: almost certainly; with little doubt: You’re probably right. \ عَلَى غَيْر انتظار \ surprisingly: unexpectedly: a surprisingly good result. \ عَلَى غَيْر رَغْبَة \ grudgingly: unwillingly. \ عَلَى غَيْر هُدًى \ adrift: (of boats) loose; floating about with no control: Our ship was wrecked and we were left adrift in a small boat on the ocean. \ عَلَى فَتَرات مُنْتَظِمة \ periodically: from time to time. \ عَلَى فَرض أنّ \ (conj.) supposing: if: Supposing he’s late, shall we wait for him? Even supposing the lorry comes, it will still be too late. \ عَلَى الفِطْرة \ na]ve: too simple to be sensible; lacking wisdom and experience: a na]ve question; a na]ve young girl. \ عَلَى فِكْرَة \ by the way: used to show that the speaker is about to change the subject: Thank you for your help. By the way, would you like to come to our party next week?. \ عَلَى الفَوْر \ directly: at once: He arrived directly after me. instantly: at once. off-hand: without thought or preparation: I can’t say off-hand what it cost, but it was over $1000. \ عَلَى قافية واحدة \ rhyme: (of word endings) to have the same sound: ‘Consideration’ rhymes with ‘nation’, ‘Port’ rhymes with ‘thought’. ‘Pleasure’ rhymes with ‘measure’ but not with ‘pressure’. \ عَلَى قَدْر \ according to: in the proper way for; depending on: Each man was paid according to his skill. \ عَلَى قَدَم وَسَاق \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ عَلَى قَيْد الحَيَاة \ alive: living: He was buried alive when part of a cliff fell on him. \ عَلَى كُلّ حال \ at any rate: at least; in any case: He wasn’t there; at any rate, I don’t think he was. I may not succeed; but I’ll try, at any rate. \ عَلَى مَا يَبْدُو \ apparently: it seems (from what people say): I thought she was 15, but apparently is older. \ عَلَى ما يَصِل إليه عِلْمي \ to the best of my knowledge: as far as I know: To the best of my knowledge, my son has never met her. \ See Also على مَبْلَغ علمي \ عَلَى المَدَى الطَّويل \ in the long run: after a period of time; in the end: It’ll be cheaper in the long run to buy good quality shoes. \ عَلَى مسؤوليَّته الشخصيّة \ at one’s own risk: agreeing that any troube will be one’s own fault: The bridge is unsafe but you can cross it at your own risk. \ عَلَى مسافة قريبة مِن \ off: a short distance from: an island off the English coast. \ عَلَى مُسْتَوًى \ level: equal in height or position: His eyes were level with my shoulder. \ عَلَى مِصْرَاعَيْه (فَتَحَ الباب) \ wide: (with open) fully: open the door wide. Leave it wide open. \ عَلَى نَحْو مماثِل \ similarly: in the same way: They were similarly dressed. \ عَلَى نَسَق \ on the lines of: in the general form of: We’re planning some sports on the lines of the Olympic Games, but for schoolboys only. \ عَلَى نَفْس الوَتيرة \ even: (of movement) regular; steady: Her heart was not beating evenly. \ عَلَى نَوبات \ fits and starts: in short bursts; starting and stopping: The engine only goes in fits and starts. \ See Also فترات \ عَلَى هذا المُعَدَّل \ at that rate: if those conditions continue: He keeps stopping for a rest; at that rate, he won’t finish the job today. \ عَلَى هذا النَّحْو \ so: in this way; in that way: Don’t shout so!. thus: in this way. \ عَلَى الهَوَاء \ on the air: being sent out on the radio or television. \ عَلَى وَتِيرَة واحدة \ monotonous: (of a voice, a job, a way of life, etc.) dull, never changing and therefore uninteresting. \ عَلَى وَجْهٍ \ unusually: (with an adj.) very; strangely: It is unusually cold in here today. \ See Also بشكل غير عاديّ \ عَلَى وَجْهِ التَّقْريب \ roughly: (with numbers and amounts) not exactly; about: roughly 50 trees; roughly a mile away. \ عَلَى وَجْهِ الخُصُوص \ particularly: especially: a particularly nasty smell. \ عَلَى الوَجهِ الصحيح \ duly: properly; as expected: The bill was duly paid. The train duly arrived. \ عَلَى وَجْهِ العُمُوم \ in general: in most cases: Men in general are taller than women. \ عَلَى وَجْهٍ ما \ somehow: in some way or other, by some means or other: I’ll pay for it somehow, even if I have to ask someone to lend me the money. \ عَلَى وَجْهٍ مُسْتَهْجَن \ oddly: strangely: She behaved very oddly last night. \ عَلَى مِقْدار عِلْمي \ for all I know: as far as I know: For all I know, you may have stolen this. \ عَلَى مَقْرُبةٍ \ near: close to, in position: His house is near my own. \ عَلَى مَقرُبة مِن \ about: around; near There’s a lot of illness about. I went out early, when no one was about (when no one else was out). \ عَلَى مَهْل \ leisurely: without haste: He likes a leisurely walk in the evening. \ عَلَى نَحْو أسوأ \ worse: more bad; more badly: Murder is worse than stealing. It is a worse crime. You write even worse than I do. \ عَلَى نَحْوٍ أَفْضَل \ better, well, best: in a better way: He drives better than I do. \ عَلَى نَحْو تامّ \ strictly: exactly: Strictly speaking (If I tell you the exact truth) this ticket is out of date; but I’ll let you travel with it. \ See Also كامل (كامِل) \ عَلَى نَحْو خَطير \ badly: seriously: He was badly wounded. \ عَلَى نَحْو رَخْو \ loosely: in a loose way: a loosely tied knot. \ See Also غير مُحْكَم \ عَلَى نَحْو رَدِيء \ badly: in a bad manner: badly dressed; badly made. \ عَلَى نَحْو صارم \ strictly: very firmly: Smoking in this cinema is strictly forbidden. \ See Also دَقيق \ عَلَى نَحْو صَحيح \ right: correctly: You guessed right. \ عَلَى نَحْو صَحيح \ rightly: justly; correctly: You acted rightly. \ See Also ملائم (مُلائم) \ عَلَى نَحْوٍ كَامِل \ absolutely: without conditions: You must agree absolutely and not to try to change matters later. \ عَلَى نَحو مألوف \ ordinarily: usually. \ عَلَى نَحْو مُرْضٍ \ well: (the adv. form of the adj. good; see better, best) in a good and pleasing way: Well done! You played very well. \ عَلَى نَحْو مُلحّ \ badly: (with need, want) very much: They need money badly. \ عَلَى وَشْك \ on the point of doing sth.: starting to do sth.: I was on the point of telephoning you, when I got your letter. \ عَلَى وَشْك أَنْ \ be about to do sth.: to be ready to do it; be just going to do it: I was about to go when he arrived. on the verge of: close to: She was on the verge of tears. \ عَلَى يَد (مِن قِبَل) \ by: (showing who or what did sth.): He was bitten by a dog. \ عَلَى اليدين والرِّجلين \ on all fours: on hands and knees: She went down on all fours to look for the needle. -
12 cerrado
Del verbo cerrar: ( conjugate cerrar) \ \
cerrado es: \ \el participioMultiple Entries: cerrado cerrar
cerrado
◊ -da adjetivo1 ‹mejillones/almejas› closed; ‹sobre/carta› sealed; ‹ puño› clenched; ‹ cortinas› drawn, closed; ‹grifo/llave› turned off 2 ‹tienda/restaurante/museo› closed, shut 3 ‹espacio/recinto› enclosed; ‹ curva› sharp 4 ‹acento/dialecto› broad 5 ‹ persona› ( poco comunicativo) uncommunicative; cerrado a influencias externas shut off from outside influence
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) 3d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an endverbo 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
cerrado,-a adjetivo
1 closed, shut (recinto) enclosed ➣ Ver nota en cerrar
2 (intransigente) uncompromising, unyielding (a las novedades, etc) narrow minded
3 (tímido) reserved
4 (un acento, una forma de hablar) broad
5 (curva) tight, sharp
6 (tupido) bushy Locuciones: a puerta cerrada, behind closed doors
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 ' cerrado' also found in these entries: Spanish: agobiante - cal - cerrada - concesión - cuadriculada - cuadriculado - defunción - herméticamente - reforma - cuadrado - estacionamiento - mollera - televisión - tufo English: cliquey - closed - hermetically - musty - secure - sharp - shut - small-minded - to - broad - enclose - insular - loop - narrow - repair - small - stock - unlock -
13 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 -
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1. past part vedere socchiudere2. adj half-closedporta ajar* * *socchiuso agg. ( semiaperto) half-open; ( semichiuso) half-closed; (detto di porta, finestra ecc.) ajar.* * *[sok'kjuso] socchiuso (-a)1. ppSee:2. agg(porta, finestra) ajar, (occhi) half-closed* * *[sok'kjuso] 1.participio passato socchiudere2.essere socchiuso — [ porta] to be ajar o slightly open o half-open
* * *socchiuso/sok'kjuso/II aggettivo(semiaperto) half-open; (semichiuso) half-closed; essere socchiuso [ porta] to be ajar o slightly open o half-open; lascia la porta -a leave the door ajar. -
15 тоже мне...
пренебр., ирон.just look at that...; a nice..., to be sure!; my foot- Я не сплю. Я всё слышу. - Значит, мне показалось. У вас были закрыты глаза. - Веки тяжелы, - сказал Энэн, снова закрыл глаза и опустил голову. - Тоже мне Вий, - шепнула Элла. (И. Грекова, Кафедра) — 'I'm not asleep. I can hear everything.' 'Then I must have imagined it. Your eyes were closed.' 'My eye-lids are heavy,' NN said, closing his eyes again and dropping his head. 'Just look at that Vii,' Ella whispered.
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16 socchiuso
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17 erlöschen
I P.P. erlöschenII Adj.1. extinct2. Vertrag etc.: expired; Gesetz, Plan: defunct3. Blick, Gefühl etc.: dead4. Geschlecht etc.: extinct, defunct* * *das Erlöschenextinction* * *er|lọ̈|schen [ɛɐ'lœʃn] pres erli\#scht [ɛɐ'lɪʃt] pret erlo\#sch [ɛɐ'lɔʃ] ptp erlo\#schen [ɛɐ'lɔʃn]vi aux sein(Feuer) to go out; (Gefühle, Interesse) to die; (Vulkan) to become extinct; (Leben) to come to an end; (Vertrag, Anspruch etc) to expire, to lapse; (Garantie, Mandat) to expire; (Hirnfunktionen) to cease; (Geschlecht, Name) to die outein erloschener Vulkan —
mit erlöschender Stimme (liter) — in a dying voice
seine Augen waren erloschen (liter) — his eyes were lifeless
* * *((of a volcano) no longer active: That volcano was thought to be extinct until it suddenly erupted ten years ago.) extinct* * *Er·lö·schen<-s>nt kein pl JUR expiry BRIT, expiration AM; einer Firma extinction; eines Patents [patent] expiry, lapse; einer Schuld extinguishment\Erlöschen der Ansprüche expiration of claims\Erlöschen der Zollschuld extinction of customs debtbei \Erlöschen on expiry* * *2. Part. v. erlöschen* * *2. Anspruch, Gültigkeit: expire, lapse; Firma: cease to exist; Konto: be closed; Mitgliedschaft: lapse; Patent: expire, lapse; Vertrag etc: expire3. Geschlecht, Name etc: die out* * *2. Part. v. erlöschen* * *n.expiration n.expiry n. -
18 cerrar
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) 3d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an endverbo 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 -
19 close
I
1. kləus adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) cerca(de)2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) con estrechez
2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) íntimo2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) parecido, igualado3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) detallado4) (tight: a close fit.) ajustado5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) bochornoso6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) tacaño7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) reservado•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to
II
1. kləuz verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) cerrar2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) terminar3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) concluir
2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) fin, final- close up
close1 adj1. cerca / al lado2. íntimoclose2 adv cercaclose3 n finalclose4 vb cerrartr[kləʊs]1 (near) cercano,-a (to, a), próximo,-a (to, a)■ the houses are in close proximity to each other las casas están muy próximas las unas de las otras2 (friend) íntimo,-a, allegado,-a; (relation, family) cercano,-a; (link, tie, cooperation, collaboration) estrecho,-a; (contact) directo,-a4 (texture, weave) tupido,-a, cerrado,-a, compacto,-a; (print) apretado,-a5 (similar) parecido,-a6 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL (formation) cerrado,-a7 (weather) bochornoso,-a, sofocante; (room, air) cargado,-a8 (thorough, careful - study, examination, etc) detallado,-a, detenido,-a; (look) de cerca; (watch) atento,-a; (translation) fiel9 (game, contest, finish) reñido,-a; (result) apretado,-a10 (secretive) reservado,-a11 SMALLLINGUISTICS/SMALL (vowel) cerrado,-a1 (in position) cerca2 (in time) cerca\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLat close quarters de cercaat close range a quemarropaclose at/to hand al alcance de la mano, cercaclose by cercaclose on/to casi, cerca declose up de cercato be/have a close shave/call/thing salvarse por los pelosto be close to tears estar a punto de llorarto keep a close eye/watch on vigilar de cercato keep something a close secret mantener algo en el más riguroso secreto————————tr[kləʊz]2 (precincts) recinto1 (shut - gen) cerrar1 (gen) cerrar, cerrarse■ what time do you close? ¿a qué hora cierran?2 (end) concluir, terminar3 SMALLFINANCE/SMALL cerrar (at, a)\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto bring something to a close concluir algo, poner fin a algoto close ranks cerrar filasto close in on something/somebody rodear algo/a alguien, cercar algo/a alguiento close one's eyes to something cerrar los ojos a algoto close one's mind to something cerrarse a algoto come to a close / draw to a close tocar a su fin, llegar a su finclose season veda, época de veda: cerrarclose vi1) : cerrarse, cerrar2) terminate: concluirse, terminar3)to close in approach: acercarse, aproximarseclose ['klo:s] adv: cerca, de cerca1) confining: restrictivo, estrecho2) secretive: reservado3) strict: estricto, detallado4) stuffy: cargado, bochornoso (dícese del tiempo)5) tight: apretado, entallado, ceñidoit's a close fit: es muy apretado6) near: cercano, próximo7) intimate: íntimoclose friends: amigos íntimos8) accurate: fiel, exacto9) : reñidoa close election: una elección muy reñidaclose ['klo:z] n: fin m, final m, conclusión fadj.• angosto, -a adj.• apretado, -a adj.• aproximado, -a adj.• arrimado, -a adj.• cerca adj.• cercano, -a adj.• entrañable adj.• estrecho, -a adj.• minucioso, -a adj.• próximo, -a adj.• íntimo, -a adj.n.• conclusión s.f.• fenecimiento s.m.• fin s.m.v.• candar v.• cerrar v.• clausurar v.• finiquitar v.• tapar v.• terminar v.
I kləʊsadjective closer, closest1)a) ( near) próximo, cercanoat close range o quarters — de cerca
close TO something/somebody — próximo or cercano a algo/alguien, cerca de algo/alguien
b) < shave> al ras, apuradothat was a close shave o call — (colloq) se salvó (or me salvé etc) por un pelo or por los pelos (fam)
they are close friends — son muy amigos, son amigos íntimos
they've always been very close — siempre han sido or (Esp) estado muy unidos
sources close to the government — fuentes allegadas or cercanas al gobierno
3) ( in similarity)he bears a close resemblance to his brother — tiene un gran parecido a or con su hermano, se parece mucho a su hermano
4) < fit> ajustado, ceñido5) ( strictly guarded)it was kept a close secret — se mantuvo en el más absoluto or riguroso secreto
6) ( careful) < examination> detenido, detalladoto keep a close watch on something/somebody — vigilar algo/a alguien de cerca
7) <contest/finish> reñidohe finished a close second — llegó en segundo lugar, muy cerca del ganador
8) <weather/atmosphere> pesado, bochornoso
II kləʊsadverb closer, closest1) ( in position) cercato draw/get/come close — acercarse*
close TO something/somebody — cerca de algo/alguien
to hold somebody close — abrazar* a alguien
phew, that was close! — uf, nos salvamos por poco or por los pelos!
2) ( in intimacy)the tragedy brought them closer together o to each other — la tragedia los acercó or unió más
3) ( in approximation)it's not my favorite, but it comes pretty close — no es mi favorito pero casi
close TO something: the temperature is close to... la temperatura es de casi...; he must be close to 50 debe tener cerca de or casi 50 años; that's the closest to an apology you'll get eso es lo más parecido a una disculpa que vas a recibir; he was close to tears — estaba a punto de llorar
4) (in phrases)close on: there were close on 10,000 present había cerca de or casi 10.000 asistentes; close together ( physically) juntos; our birthdays are close together nuestros cumpleaños caen por las mismas fechas or muy cerca; close up — de cerca
III
1) noun2) kləʊz (conclusion, end) fin mto come/draw to a close — llegar*/acercarse* a su fin
to bring something to a close — poner* or dar* fin a algo
at the close of day — (liter) al caer el día (liter)
3) kləʊs ( in residential area) (BrE) calle f ( sin salida)
IV
1. kləʊz1) \<\<window/book/valve\>\> cerrar*he closed his mouth/eyes — cerró la boca/los ojos
2) ( block) \<\<road\>\> cerrar*3) (terminate, wind up) \<\<branch/file/account\>\> cerrar*4) ( conclude) \<\<deal\>\> cerrar*; \<\<debate/meeting\>\> cerrar*, poner* fin a
2.
close vi1) \<\<door/window\>\> cerrar(se)*; \<\<gap/wound\>\> cerrarse*2) \<\<shop/library/museum\>\> cerrar*3)a) (finish, end) \<\<lecture/book\>\> terminar, concluir*b) closing pres p último4) ( get closer) acercarse*to close ON something/somebody — acercarse* a algo/algn
•Phrasal Verbs:- close in- close up
I [klǝʊs]1.ADV(compar closer) (superl closest) cerca•
close by — muy cerca•
come closer — acércate máswe came very close to losing the match — estuvimos a punto de perder el partido, faltó poco para que perdiéramos el partido
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the runners finished very close — los corredores llegaron casi al mismo tiempo•
to fit close — ajustarse al cuerpo•
to follow close behind — seguir muy de cerca•
to hold sb close — abrazar fuertemente a algn•
to keep close to the wall — ir arrimado a la pared•
he must be close on 50 — debe andar cerca de los 50•
stay close to me — no te alejes or separes de mí•
close together — juntos, cerca uno del otro•
to look at sth close up — mirar algo de cerca2. ADJ1) (=near) [place] cercano, próximo; [contact] directo; [connection] estrecho, íntimo•
to come a close second to sb/sth — disputarle la primera posición a algn/algo•
he was the closest thing to a real worker among us — entre nosotros él tenía más visos de ser un obrero auténtico, de nosotros él era el que tenía más visos de ser un obrero2) (=intimate) [relative] cercano; [friend] íntimo3) (=almost equal) [result, election, fight] muy reñido; [scores] casi iguales•
to bear a close resemblance to — tener mucho parecido con4) (=exact, detailed) [examination, study] detallado; [investigation, questioning] minucioso; [surveillance, control] estricto; [translation] fiel, exacto•
to pay close attention to sb/sth — prestar mucha atención a algn/algo•
to keep a close watch on sb — mantener a algn bajo estricta vigilancia5) (=not spread out) [handwriting, print] compacto; [texture, weave] compacto, tupido; [formation] cerrado6) (=stuffy) [atmosphere, room] sofocante, cargado; [weather] pesado, bochornoso7) (=secretive) reservado; (=mean) tacaño8) (Ling) [vowel] cerrado3.N recinto m4.CPDclose company N — (Brit) (Econ) sociedad f exclusiva, compañía f propietaria
close corporation N (US) — = close company
close season N — (Hunting, Fishing) veda f ; (Ftbl) temporada f de descanso (de la liga de fútbol)
close work N — trabajo m minucioso
II [klǝʊz]1.N (=end) final m, conclusión f•
at the close — al final•
to bring sth to a close — terminar algo, concluir algo•
to draw to a close — tocar a su fin, estar terminando2. VI1) (=shut) [shop] cerrar; [door, window] cerrarse2) (=end) terminar, terminarse, concluir(Econ)3. VT1) (=shut) cerrar; [+ hole] taparplease close the door — cierra la puerta, por favor
to close one's eyes to sth — (=ignore) hacer la vista gorda a algo
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to close the gap between two things — llenar el hueco entre dos cosas•
close your mouth when you're eating! — ¡no abras la boca comiendo!2) (=end) [+ discussion, meeting] cerrar, poner fin a; [+ ceremony] clausurar, dar término a; [+ bank account] liquidar; [+ account] (Comm) saldar; [+ bargain, deal] cerrar- close in- close on- close up* * *
I [kləʊs]adjective closer, closest1)a) ( near) próximo, cercanoat close range o quarters — de cerca
close TO something/somebody — próximo or cercano a algo/alguien, cerca de algo/alguien
b) < shave> al ras, apuradothat was a close shave o call — (colloq) se salvó (or me salvé etc) por un pelo or por los pelos (fam)
they are close friends — son muy amigos, son amigos íntimos
they've always been very close — siempre han sido or (Esp) estado muy unidos
sources close to the government — fuentes allegadas or cercanas al gobierno
3) ( in similarity)he bears a close resemblance to his brother — tiene un gran parecido a or con su hermano, se parece mucho a su hermano
4) < fit> ajustado, ceñido5) ( strictly guarded)it was kept a close secret — se mantuvo en el más absoluto or riguroso secreto
6) ( careful) < examination> detenido, detalladoto keep a close watch on something/somebody — vigilar algo/a alguien de cerca
7) <contest/finish> reñidohe finished a close second — llegó en segundo lugar, muy cerca del ganador
8) <weather/atmosphere> pesado, bochornoso
II [kləʊs]adverb closer, closest1) ( in position) cercato draw/get/come close — acercarse*
close TO something/somebody — cerca de algo/alguien
to hold somebody close — abrazar* a alguien
phew, that was close! — uf, nos salvamos por poco or por los pelos!
2) ( in intimacy)the tragedy brought them closer together o to each other — la tragedia los acercó or unió más
3) ( in approximation)it's not my favorite, but it comes pretty close — no es mi favorito pero casi
close TO something: the temperature is close to... la temperatura es de casi...; he must be close to 50 debe tener cerca de or casi 50 años; that's the closest to an apology you'll get eso es lo más parecido a una disculpa que vas a recibir; he was close to tears — estaba a punto de llorar
4) (in phrases)close on: there were close on 10,000 present había cerca de or casi 10.000 asistentes; close together ( physically) juntos; our birthdays are close together nuestros cumpleaños caen por las mismas fechas or muy cerca; close up — de cerca
III
1) noun2) [kləʊz] (conclusion, end) fin mto come/draw to a close — llegar*/acercarse* a su fin
to bring something to a close — poner* or dar* fin a algo
at the close of day — (liter) al caer el día (liter)
3) [kləʊs] ( in residential area) (BrE) calle f ( sin salida)
IV
1. [kləʊz]1) \<\<window/book/valve\>\> cerrar*he closed his mouth/eyes — cerró la boca/los ojos
2) ( block) \<\<road\>\> cerrar*3) (terminate, wind up) \<\<branch/file/account\>\> cerrar*4) ( conclude) \<\<deal\>\> cerrar*; \<\<debate/meeting\>\> cerrar*, poner* fin a
2.
close vi1) \<\<door/window\>\> cerrar(se)*; \<\<gap/wound\>\> cerrarse*2) \<\<shop/library/museum\>\> cerrar*3)a) (finish, end) \<\<lecture/book\>\> terminar, concluir*b) closing pres p último4) ( get closer) acercarse*to close ON something/somebody — acercarse* a algo/algn
•Phrasal Verbs:- close in- close up -
20 close
1. adjective1) (near in space) dicht; nahebe close to something — nahe bei od. an etwas (Dat.) sein
you're too close to the fire — du bist zu dicht od. nah am Feuer
I wish we lived closer to your parents — ich wünschte, wir würden näher bei deinen Eltern wohnen
be close to tears/breaking point — den Tränen/einem Zusammenbruch nahe sein
at close quarters, the building looked less impressive — aus der Nähe betrachtet, wirkte das Gebäude weniger imposant
at close range — aus kurzer Entfernung
2) (near in time) nahe (to an + Dat.)3) eng [Freund, Freundschaft, Beziehung, Zusammenarbeit, Verbindung]; nahe [Verwandte, Bekanntschaft]be/become close to somebody — jemandem nahe stehen/nahekommen
4) (rigorous, painstaking) eingehend, genau [Untersuchung, Prüfung, Befragung usw.]5) (stifling) stickig [Luft, Raum]; drückend, schwül [Wetter]6) (nearly equal) hart [[Wett]kampf, Spiel]; knapp [Ergebnis]that was a close call or shave or thing — (coll.) das war knapp!
be the closest equivalent to something — einer Sache (Dat.) am ehesten entsprechen
8) eng [Schrift]2. adverb1) (near) nah[e]be close at hand — in Reichweite sein
close by the river — nahe am Fluss
close on 60 years — fast 60 Jahre
close on 2 o'clock — kurz vor 2 [Uhr]
close to somebody/something — nahe bei jemandem/etwas
don't stand so close to the edge of the cliff — stell dich nicht so nah od. dicht an den Rand des Kliffs
it brought them closer together — (fig.) es brachte sie einander näher
be/come close to tears — den Tränen nahe sein
2) fest [schließen]; genau [hinsehen]3. transitive verb1) (shut) schließen, (ugs.) zumachen [Augen, Tür, Fenster, Geschäft]; zuziehen [Vorhang]; (declare shut) schließen [Laden, Geschäft, Fabrik, Betrieb, Werk, Zeche]; stilllegen [Betrieb, Werk, Zeche, Bahnlinie]; sperren [Straße, Brücke]2) (conclude) schließen, beenden [Besprechung, Rede, Diskussion]; schließen [Versammlung, Sitzung]3) (make smaller) schließen (auch fig.) [Lücke]4. intransitive verb1) (shut) sich schließen; [Tür:] zugehen (ugs.), sich schließenthe door/lid doesn't close properly — die Tür/der Deckel schließt nicht richtig
2) [Laden, Geschäft, Fabrik:] schließen, (ugs.) zumachen; (permanently) [Betrieb, Werk, Zeche:] geschlossen od. stillgelegt werden; [Geschäft:] geschlossen werden, (ugs.) zumachen5. nouncome or draw to a close — zu Ende gehen
bring or draw something to a close — einer Sache (Dat.) ein Ende bereiten; etwas zu Ende bringen
2) (cul-de-sac) Sackgasse, diePhrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/13537/close_down">close down- close in- close up* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) nahe2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) eng2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) vertraut2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) knapp3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) genau4) (tight: a close fit.) eng5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) schwül7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) verschwiegen•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) schließen3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) abschließen2. noun- close down- close up* * *close1[kləʊs, AM kloʊs]1. (short distance) nah[e]let's go to the \closest pub lasst uns in das nächste Pub gehen!our guest-house was \close to the sea unsere Pension war nicht weit vom Meer entfernt\close combat Nahkampf m\close to the ground dicht über dem Bodenin \close proximity in unmittelbarer Näheat \close quarters aus der Nähe [betrachtet]at \close range aus kurzer Entfernung\close together nahe [o dicht] beieinander2. (near)to be \close to exhaustion total erschöpft seinto be \close to perfection so gut wie perfekt seinto be \close to tears den Tränen nahe sein3. (near in time) nahe [bevorstehend]it's \close to Christmas Weihnachten steht vor der Türwar is \close ein Krieg steht unmittelbar bevor\close together nahe [o dicht] beieinander4. (intimate)▪ to be \close to sb jdm [sehr] nahestehenmy brother and I have always been very \close mein Bruder und ich standen uns schon immer sehr nahe... because of their \close links with terrorist groups... wegen ihrer engen Verbindung zu Terrorgruppen\close bond enges Band\close co-operation enge Zusammenarbeitjust \close family nur die nächsten Verwandten\close friend enger Freund/enge Freundin\close friendship enge Freundschaft\close links eine enge Verbindung\close relatives nahe Verwandte5. (little space between) eng\close handwriting enge Schriftten pages of \close print zehn eng bedruckte Seiten\close ranks geschlossene Reihen\close weave dichtes Gewebe\close argument stichhaltiges Argument\close reasoning geschlossene Argumentation7. (almost equal) knappthe race is going to be a \close contest das wird ein Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen!the election was too \close to call der Ausgang der Wahl war völlig offen\close race Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen nt8. (similar)to be the \closest equivalent to sth etw dat am nächsten kommen\close resemblance große Ähnlichkeitto bear a \close resemblance to sb/sth jdm/etw sehr ähnlich sehen/sein9. (exact) genauto pay \close attention to sb jdm gut zuhörento pay \close attention to sth genau auf etw akk achtento keep a \close eye on sth etw gut im Auge behalten10. (secret) verschwiegenshe's very \close about her relationship was ihre Beziehung angeht, ist sie sehr verschwiegen\close secret großes Geheimnis13. (almost)\close to [or on] ... nahezu..., fast...\close to midnight kurz vor Mitternacht14. LING\close vowel geschlossener Vokal15.▶ to be \close to the bone der Wahrheit ziemlich nahekommen▶ that was a \close call! das war knapp!▶ to have had a \close shave gerade noch davongekommen seinplease come \closer kommen Sie doch näher!the election is getting \close die Wahlen stehen unmittelbar vor der Türshe came \close to getting that job fast hätte sie die Stelle bekommento come \close to blows beinahe handgreiflich werdento come \close to tears den Tränen nahekommento come \close to the truth der Wahrheit [ziemlich] nahekommento get \close to sb/sth jdm/etw nahekommento hold sb \close jdn fest an sich drückenon looking \closer bei genauerem Hinsehen▪ \close by in der Nähethe little child stood \close by his mother das kleine Kind stand dicht bei seiner Mutter▪ from \close up aus der Nähe▪ \close together dicht beieinanderplease stand \closer together können Sie vielleicht noch ein bisschen aufrücken?these appointments are too \close together diese Termine liegen einfach zu dicht aufeinanderIII. vi1. (move nearer)shares \closed at 15 dollars die Aktien erreichten eine Schlussnotierung von 15 DollarIV. n BRIT Hof m; (in street names) Straßenname für Sackgassen; (around cathedral) Domhof m; SCOT schmaler, meist offener Durchgang oder Hofclose2[kləʊz, AM kloʊz]I. vt1. (shut)▪ to \close sth etw schließento \close a book ein Buch zumachento \close a company/factory/shop einen Betrieb/eine Fabrik/einen Laden schließento \close the curtains die Vorhänge zuziehento \close the door/one's mouth/the window die Tür/seinen Mund/das Fenster zumachento \close one's eyes seine Augen zumachen [o schließen]to \close a plant/railway line ein Werk/eine Bahnstrecke stilllegento \close ranks die Reihen schließenthe party has \closed ranks on the issue die Partei nimmt dem Thema gegenüber eine geschlossene Stellung einto \close a road eine Straße sperren; ECON, FINto \close an account ein Konto auflösen2. (bring to an end)the matter is \closed der Fall ist abgeschlossenthe performance was \closed with ‘Auld Lang Syne’ die Aufführung endete mit dem Lied ‚Auld Lang Syne‘to \close a bank account ein Konto auflösento \close a case LAW einen Fall abschließento \close a deal einen Handel [ab]schließento \close a discussion eine Diskussion beendenlet's \close this discussion with a brief summary lassen Sie mich diese Diskussion mit einer kurzen Zusammenfassung abschließento \close a meeting eine Besprechung beenden▪ to \close sth etw schließento \close the gap between x and y die Kluft zwischen x und y überwinden4. ELECto \close a circuit einen Stromkreis schließen5. COMPUTto \close a file eine Datei zumachen [o schließen6.▶ to \close the stable door after the horse has bolted den Brunnen erst zudecken, wenn das Kind hineingefallen ist provII. viher eyes \closed in tiredness vor Müdigkeit fielen ihr die Augen zuthis box doesn't \close properly diese Kiste geht nicht richtig zuthe pound \closed at $1.62 das Pfund schloss mit 1,62 Dollarthe tanks \closed to within 50 metres of the frontline die Panzer kamen bis auf 50 Meter an die Front heranIII. nto come to a \close zu Ende gehen, endento draw to a \close sich dem Ende zuneigenat the \close of business bei Geschäftsschlussat the \close of trading bei Börsenschlussby the \close bei Börsenschluss3. (in cricket)* * *I [kləʊs]1. adj (+er)1) (= near) nahe (to +gen), in der Nähe ( to +gen, von)to +gen )the buildings which are close to the station — die Gebäude in der Nähe des Bahnhofs or in Bahnhofsnähe
in such close proximity (to one another) — so dicht zusammen
you're very close (in guessing etc) — du bist dicht dran
close combat — Nahkampf m
at close quarters —
he chose the closest cake — er nahm den Kuchen, der am nächsten lag
we use this pub because it's close/the closest — wir gehen in dieses Lokal, weil es in der Nähe/am nächsten ist
2) (in time) nahe (bevorstehend)nobody realized how close a nuclear war was — es war niemandem klar, wie nahe ein Atomkrieg bevorstand
they were very close (to each other) — sie waren or standen sich or einander (geh) sehr nahe
4) (= not spread out) handwriting, print eng; ranks dicht, geschlossen; (fig) argument lückenlos, stichhaltig; reasoning, game geschlossen5) (= exact, painstaking) examination, study eingehend, genau; translation originalgetreu; watch streng, scharfyou have to pay very close attention to the traffic signs —
to keep a close lookout for sb/sth — scharf nach jdm/etw Ausschau halten
7) (= almost equal) fight, result knappa close election — ein Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen nt, eine Wahl mit knappem Ausgang
the vote/election was too close to call — der Ausgang der Abstimmung/Wahl war völlig offen
8)close on sixty/midnight — an die sechzig/kurz vor Mitternacht
2. adv (+er)nahe; (spatially also) dichtclose to the water/ground —
the closer the exams came the more nervous he got —
this pattern comes close/closest to the sort of thing we wanted — dieses Muster kommt dem, was wir uns vorgestellt haben, nahe/am nächsten
what does it look like ( from) close up? —
if you get too close up... — wenn du zu nahe herangehst...
3. n(in street names) Hof m; (of cathedral etc) Domhof m; (Scot = outside passage) offener Hausflur II [kləʊz]1. vt1) (= shut) schließen; eyes, door, shop, window, curtains also zumachen; (permanently) business, shop etc schließen; factory stilllegen; (= block) opening etc verschließen; road sperren"closed" — "geschlossen"
sorry, we're closed — tut uns leid, wir haben geschlossen or zu
to close one's eyes/ears to sth — sich einer Sache gegenüber blind/taub stellen
to close ranks ( Mil, fig ) — die Reihen schließen
to close the gap between... — die Diskrepanz zwischen... beseitigen
2) (= bring to an end) church service, meeting schließen, beenden; affair, discussion also abschließen; bank account etc auflösen; sale abschließen2. vi1) (= shut, come together) sich schließen; (door, window, box, lid, eyes, wound also) zugehen; (= can be shut) schließen, zugehen; (shop, factory) schließen, zumachen; (factory permanently) stillgelegt werdenhis eyes closed — die Augen fielen ihm zu; (in death) seine Augen schlossen sich
2) (= come to an end) schließen; (tourist season) aufhören, enden, zu Ende gehen; (THEAT, play) auslaufen3) (= approach) sich nähern, näher kommen; (boxers etc) aufeinander losgehenthe battleship closed to within 100 metres — das Kriegsschiff kam bis auf 100 Meter heran
4) (COMM: accept offer) abschließen, zu einem Abschluss kommenthe shares closed at £5 — die Aktien erreichten eine Schlussnotierung von £ 5
3. nEnde nt, Schluss mto come to a close — enden, aufhören, zu Ende gehen
to draw to a close — sich dem Ende nähern, dem Ende zugehen
to draw or bring sth to a close —
at the close (of business) — bei Geschäfts- or (St Ex) Börsenschluss
* * *1. ver-, geschlossen, (nur präd) zu2. obs von Mauern etc umgeben3. zurückgezogen, abgeschieden4. verborgen, geheim5. dumpf, schwül, stickig, drückend6. fig verschlossen, verschwiegen, zurückhaltend7. geizig, knaus(e)rig8. knapp, beschränkt:money is close das Geld ist knapp9. nicht zugänglich, nicht öffentlich, geschlossen10. dicht, fest (Gewebe etc)11. eng, (dicht) gedrängt:close handwriting enge Schrift12. knapp, kurz, bündig (Stil etc)13. kurz (Haar)14. eng (anliegend) (Kleid etc)16. stark (Ähnlichkeit)17. nah, dicht:close together dicht beieinander;a) nahe oder dicht bei,c) fig (jemandem) nahestehend, vertraut mit,this subject is very close to me dieses Thema liegt mir sehr am Herzen;close to tears den Tränen nahe;a speed close to that of sound eine Geschwindigkeit, die dicht an die Schallgrenze herankommt; → bone1 A 1, proximity, range A 518. eng (Freunde):he was a close friend of mine, we were close friends wir waren eng befreundet19. nah (Verwandte)20. fig knapp:21. fig scharf, hart, knapp:close victory knapper Sieg;close election knapper Wahlausgang;close finish scharfer Endkampf22. gespannt (Aufmerksamkeit)23. gründlich, eingehend, scharf, genau:close investigation gründliche oder eingehende Untersuchung;close observer scharfer Beobachter;24. streng, scharf:close arrest strenge Haft;close prisoner streng bewachter Gefangener;in close custody unter scharfer Bewachung;keep a close watch on scharf im Auge behalten (akk)25. streng, logisch, lückenlos (Beweisführung etc)27. MUS eng:close harmony enger SatzB adv [kləʊs] eng, nahe, dicht:a) nahe oder dicht dabei, ganz in der Nähe,close at hand nahe bevorstehend;close on two hundred fast oder annähernd zweihundert;fly close to the ground dicht am Boden fliegen;cut close ganz kurz schneiden;keep close in der Nähe bleiben;press sb close jemanden hart bedrängen;run sb close jemandem dicht auf den Fersen sein;C s [kləʊz]1. (Ab)Schluss m, Ende n:bring to a close eine Versammlung etc beenden;2. Schlusswort n3. Briefschluss m5. Handgemenge n, Kampf m6. [kləʊs] Bra) Einfriedung f, Hof m (einer Kirche, Schule etc)b) Gehege n7. [kləʊs] Br (kurze, umbaute) Sackgasse8. [kləʊs] schott Hausdurchgang m zum HofD v/t [kləʊz]1. (ab-, ver-, zu)schließen, zumachen, COMPUT eine Datei etc schließen: → closed, door Bes Redew, eye A 1, gap 6, heart Bes Redew, mind A 2, rank1 A 72. ein Loch etc verstopfen3. a) einen Betrieb, die Schule etc schließenclose a road to traffic eine Straße für den Verkehr sperren6. die Sicht versperren8. fig beenden, be-, abschließen:close a case einen Fall abschließen;close the court JUR die Verhandlung schließen;close an issue eine (strittige) Sache erledigen;close a procession einen Zug beschließen;close one’s days seine Tage beschließen (sterben);the subject was closed das Thema war beendet9. WIRTSCHa) ein Konto auflösen10. einen Handel, ein Geschäft abschließen11. einen Abstand verringern12. SCHIFF näher herangehen an (akk):close the wind an den Wind gehenE v/i [kləʊz]1. allg sich schließen (auch Lücke, Wunde etc)2. geschlossen werden3. schließen, zumachen:the shop closes at 5 o’clock4. enden, aufhören, zu Ende gehen5. schließen ( with the words mit den Worten)7. heranrücken, sich nähern:on über akk)10. sich verringern (Abstand, Strecke)* * *1. adjective1) (near in space) dicht; nahebe close to something — nahe bei od. an etwas (Dat.) sein
you're too close to the fire — du bist zu dicht od. nah am Feuer
I wish we lived closer to your parents — ich wünschte, wir würden näher bei deinen Eltern wohnen
be close to tears/breaking point — den Tränen/einem Zusammenbruch nahe sein
at close quarters, the building looked less impressive — aus der Nähe betrachtet, wirkte das Gebäude weniger imposant
2) (near in time) nahe (to an + Dat.)3) eng [Freund, Freundschaft, Beziehung, Zusammenarbeit, Verbindung]; nahe [Verwandte, Bekanntschaft]be/become close to somebody — jemandem nahe stehen/nahekommen
4) (rigorous, painstaking) eingehend, genau [Untersuchung, Prüfung, Befragung usw.]5) (stifling) stickig [Luft, Raum]; drückend, schwül [Wetter]6) (nearly equal) hart [[Wett]kampf, Spiel]; knapp [Ergebnis]that was a close call or shave or thing — (coll.) das war knapp!
7) (nearly matching) wortgetreu [Übersetzung]; getreu, genau [Imitation, Kopie]; groß [Ähnlichkeit]be the closest equivalent to something — einer Sache (Dat.) am ehesten entsprechen
8) eng [Schrift]2. adverb1) (near) nah[e]close on 2 o'clock — kurz vor 2 [Uhr]
close to somebody/something — nahe bei jemandem/etwas
don't stand so close to the edge of the cliff — stell dich nicht so nah od. dicht an den Rand des Kliffs
it brought them closer together — (fig.) es brachte sie einander näher
be/come close to tears — den Tränen nahe sein
2) fest [schließen]; genau [hinsehen]3. transitive verb1) (shut) schließen, (ugs.) zumachen [Augen, Tür, Fenster, Geschäft]; zuziehen [Vorhang]; (declare shut) schließen [Laden, Geschäft, Fabrik, Betrieb, Werk, Zeche]; stilllegen [Betrieb, Werk, Zeche, Bahnlinie]; sperren [Straße, Brücke]2) (conclude) schließen, beenden [Besprechung, Rede, Diskussion]; schließen [Versammlung, Sitzung]3) (make smaller) schließen (auch fig.) [Lücke]4. intransitive verb1) (shut) sich schließen; [Tür:] zugehen (ugs.), sich schließenthe door/lid doesn't close properly — die Tür/der Deckel schließt nicht richtig
2) [Laden, Geschäft, Fabrik:] schließen, (ugs.) zumachen; (permanently) [Betrieb, Werk, Zeche:] geschlossen od. stillgelegt werden; [Geschäft:] geschlossen werden, (ugs.) zumachen3) (come to an end) zu Ende gehen; enden; (finish speaking) schließen5. nouncome or draw to a close — zu Ende gehen
bring or draw something to a close — einer Sache (Dat.) ein Ende bereiten; etwas zu Ende bringen
2) (cul-de-sac) Sackgasse, diePhrasal Verbs:- close in- close up* * *v.abschließen v.schließen v.(§ p.,pp.: schloß, geschlossen)zumachen v.
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