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['əʊvədraɪv]1) aut. overdrive m., marcia f. sovramoltiplicata2) fig. attività f. frenetica* * *overdrive /ˈəʊvədraɪv/n.1 [u] (mecc., autom.) overdrive2 [u] (fig.) stato di grande attività; lavorio frenetico● to get (o to go) into overdrive, (autom.) inserire (o mettere) l'overdrive; (fig.) darsi un gran daffare; partire in quarta (fig.).(to) overdrive /əʊvəˈdraɪv/(pass. overdrove, p. p. overdriven)A v. t.B v. i.prendere tempo; temporeggiare; tirarla per le lunghe.* * *['əʊvədraɪv]1) aut. overdrive m., marcia f. sovramoltiplicata2) fig. attività f. frenetica -
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♦ switch /swɪtʃ/n.2 bacchettata; vergata; frustata3 treccia di capelli posticci; posticcio; parrucchino4 (elettr., radio) interruttore; chiavetta; commutatore: master switch, interruttore generale; lever switch, interruttore a leva; band switch (o wave-change switch) commutatore d'onda; to flick a switch, azionare un interruttore5 (elettron.) commutatore7 (fin.) scambio di titoli; transazione triangolare● ( USA) switch-blade knife, coltello a serramanico □ switch-hitter, ( baseball) battitore ambidestro; ( slang USA) ambidestro, bisessuale, bisex □ (market.) switch selling, vendite effettuate facendo uso di articoli civetta ( illegale in GB) □ (ferr., USA) switch signal, segnale dello scambio □ (ferr., USA) switch tongue, ago dello scambio.♦ (to) switch /swɪtʃ/A v. t.2 agitare; dimenare; scuotere; sferzare l'aria con: The cat switched its tail in anger, il gatto dimenava stizzosamente la coda5 cambiare; mutare; spostare; volgere ( il pensiero, ecc.) in un'altra direzione: We switched the conversation, abbiamo cambiato discorso; ( tennis, ecc.) to switch one's line of attack, cambiare linea di attacco6 afferrare; agguantare; strappareB v. i.● to switch one's allegiance, cambiare partito; passare al nemico □ to switch hats, passare da un ruolo a un altro, da un'attività a un'altra ( temporaneamente); cambiare ruolo □ to switch into overdrive, (autom.) inserire l'overdrive; (fig.) accelerare il ritmo, mettere la quarta (fig.) □ (fig.) to switch things, cambiare le carte in tavola; fare un imbroglio □ ( in pista) to switch tracks, cambiare corsia.
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into overdrive — into a condition of hard work and effectiveness. The staff went into overdrive, trying to get the software ready for release on Monday. There are times when you think this show is going to shift into overdrive, but it never does. Usage notes:… … New idioms dictionary
go into overdrive — go/move/into overdrive phrase to become very active or excited, usually more than is necessary or healthy Production has gone into overdrive. Thesaurus: to try hard to do or get somethingsynonym Main entry: overdrive * * * … Useful english dictionary
move into overdrive — go/move/into overdrive phrase to become very active or excited, usually more than is necessary or healthy Production has gone into overdrive. Thesaurus: to try hard to do or get somethingsynonym Main entry: overdrive … Useful english dictionary
go into overdrive — to start working very hard, or to start doing something in an excited way. With her exams only two weeks away, she s gone into overdrive and is studying ten hours a day. The tabloid press went into overdrive at the news that the princess was… … New idioms dictionary
overdrive — o ver*drive , n. 1. (Machinery) A gearing device which causes the drive shaft of an automobile or other machine to rotate at a speed greater than that of the engine crankshaft. [PJC] 2. (Automotive) The gear setting of a motor vehicle at which… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Overdrive (mechanics) — For other uses, see Overdrive. An overdrive is sometimes a separate unit that fits into the back of a gearbox, as with this Fairey unit. A plate warns to only engage the unit in third and fourth gears … Wikipedia
overdrive — [[t]o͟ʊvə(r)draɪv[/t]] overdrives 1) N COUNT: usu sing, oft N n The overdrive in a vehicle is a very high gear that is used when you are driving at high speeds. The overdrive switch was on the steering column. 2) PHRASE: PHR after v If you go… … English dictionary
overdrive — o|ver|drive [ˈəuvədraıv US ˈouvər ] n [U] 1.) an additional ↑gear which allows a car to go fast while its engine produces the least power necessary 2.) go into overdrive/be in overdrive to start being very active or working very hard ▪ Her career … Dictionary of contemporary English
overdrive — noun (U) 1 an additional gear 1 (2) which allows a car to go fast while its engine produces the least power necessary: Put the car in overdrive when you hit 50 mph. 2 go into overdrive to become very excited or active: You could see his… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
overdrive — o|ver|drive [ ouvər,draıv ] noun uncount an extra GEAR in a car that allows it to continue to travel fast while using less power go/move into overdrive to become very active or excited, usually more than is necessary or healthy: Production has… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
overdrive — UK [ˈəʊvə(r)ˌdraɪv] / US [ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv] noun [uncountable] an extra gear in a car that allows it to continue to travel fast while using less power • go/move into overdrive to become very active or excited, usually more than is necessary or… … English dictionary