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1 mecanismo
m.1 mechanism.2 mechanism (procedimiento).* * *1 mechanism2 figurado (funcionamiento) working, mechanism\mecanismo de dirección steering mechanism* * *noun m.mechanism, device* * *SM1) [de reloj, cerradura, fusil] mechanism2) (=procedimiento) mechanism* * *a) (Mec) mechanismun mecanismo que cierra las puertas — a door-locking device o mechanism
b) (de proceso, sistema) mechanism* * *= device, mechanics, mechanism, provision, rig, gearing.Ex. The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.Ex. However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.Ex. This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.Ex. Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.Ex. An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.Ex. The bronze gearing was far too corroded to be taken to bits, cleaned up, and made to work.----* activar un mecanismo de control = set + control.* desactivar un mecanismo = disable + mechanism.* mecanismo de absorción = absorber.* mecanismo de apertura = opening mechanism.* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.* mecanismo de control = watchdog.* mecanismo de cuerda = clockwork.* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.* mecanismo de integración = integrator.* mecanismo de presión = impression assembly.* mecanismo de reclamación = appeals process, appeals mechanism, appeals procedure.* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.* mecanismo de relojería = clockwork.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* montado sobre un mecanismo giratorio = pivoted.* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.* * *a) (Mec) mechanismun mecanismo que cierra las puertas — a door-locking device o mechanism
b) (de proceso, sistema) mechanism* * *= device, mechanics, mechanism, provision, rig, gearing.Ex: The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.
Ex: However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.Ex: This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.Ex: Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.Ex: An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.Ex: The bronze gearing was far too corroded to be taken to bits, cleaned up, and made to work.* activar un mecanismo de control = set + control.* desactivar un mecanismo = disable + mechanism.* mecanismo de absorción = absorber.* mecanismo de apertura = opening mechanism.* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.* mecanismo de control = watchdog.* mecanismo de cuerda = clockwork.* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.* mecanismo de integración = integrator.* mecanismo de presión = impression assembly.* mecanismo de reclamación = appeals process, appeals mechanism, appeals procedure.* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.* mecanismo de relojería = clockwork.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* montado sobre un mecanismo giratorio = pivoted.* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.* * *1 ( Mec) mechanismmecanismo de apertura retardada time lock mechanismmecanismo de relojería clockwork mechanismel mecanismo de dirección the steering gearun mecanismo que bloquea las ruedas a device o mechanism that stops the wheels from moving2 (de un proceso, sistema) mechanismel mecanismo administrativo the administrative mechanismse espera encontrar soluciones aceptables a través de los mecanismos de negociación it is hoped that acceptable solutions will be found through the negotiating processa través de otros mecanismos diferentes al de las armas by means other than the use of armsCompuestos:● mecanismo de cambio europeo or de cambiosEuropean Exchange Rate Mechanismdefense* mechanismExchange Rate Mechanism* * *
mecanismo sustantivo masculino
mechanism;
mecanismo sustantivo masculino mechanism
' mecanismo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
freno
- maquinaria
- pedal
- propulsor
- propulsora
- regir
- rueda
- accionar
- atascar
- bloquear
- botón
- desarmable
- desarmar
- desbaratar
- desbloquear
- desequilibrado
- desequilibrar
- deshacer
- desmontable
- desmontar
- dirección
- dispositivo
- efecto
- enganche
- estropear
- fastidiar
- fiar
- funcionamiento
- imperfección
- obedecer
- picaporte
- probar
- seguro
English:
clockwork
- device
- failsafe
- mechanics
- mechanism
- movement
- time-saving
- work
- clock
- machinery
- works
* * *mecanismo nm1. [estructura] mechanism;acordaron un mecanismo automático de revisión salarial they agreed on a procedure o system for automatic salary reviewsPsi mecanismo de defensa defence mechanism; Fin mecanismo de los tipos de cambio exchange rate mechanism2. [funcionamiento] mechanism;conoce muy bien el mecanismo electoral she's very familiar with the electoral procedure o process* * *m mechanism* * *mecanismo nm: mechanism* * *mecanismo n mechanism -
2 mecanismo de fijación
(n.) = locking/releasing mechanismEx. Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.* * *(n.) = locking/releasing mechanismEx: Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.
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3 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 -
4 consultar el catálogo
(v.) = consult + catalogueEx. Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.* * *(v.) = consult + catalogueEx: Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.
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5 de un modo seguro
= securelyEx. Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.* * *= securelyEx: Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.
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6 firmemente
adv.1 firmly, strongly, unmovably.2 firmly, faithfully, steadily, constantly.3 staunchly, steadfastly (lealmente).4 securely, immovably, rigidly.* * *► adverbio1 firmly* * *adv.* * *ADV (=con firmeza) firmly; (=bien sujeto) securely* * *= firmly, steadily, strongly, uncompromisingly, unshakably, staunchly, solidly, robustly, steadfastly, securely.Ex. It is, however, essential to keep the historical context of UDC firmly in mind when studying and using the scheme.Ex. Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.Ex. The student is strongly recommended to examine the guiding provided in any libraries to which he has access.Ex. For the first time the stress was uncompromisingly vertical, while the italic was intended to be a mechanically sloped roman, quite unconnected with calligraphy.Ex. He inspired intense lasting loyalties, but also made many enemies, being unshakably confident in his own judgement, stubborn, and racially prejudiced against Jews.Ex. However, even though public libraries lack adequate funding and are typically small, Costa Ricans staunchly support their continuation.Ex. New information studies curricula should be solidly based on principles of information management.Ex. Exports of manufacturing goods to former communist countries have declined sharply, but exports to the European Community across an array of goods -- including heavy machinery -- have grown robustly.Ex. The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything.Ex. Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.----* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.* * *= firmly, steadily, strongly, uncompromisingly, unshakably, staunchly, solidly, robustly, steadfastly, securely.Ex: It is, however, essential to keep the historical context of UDC firmly in mind when studying and using the scheme.
Ex: Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.Ex: The student is strongly recommended to examine the guiding provided in any libraries to which he has access.Ex: For the first time the stress was uncompromisingly vertical, while the italic was intended to be a mechanically sloped roman, quite unconnected with calligraphy.Ex: He inspired intense lasting loyalties, but also made many enemies, being unshakably confident in his own judgement, stubborn, and racially prejudiced against Jews.Ex: However, even though public libraries lack adequate funding and are typically small, Costa Ricans staunchly support their continuation.Ex: New information studies curricula should be solidly based on principles of information management.Ex: Exports of manufacturing goods to former communist countries have declined sharply, but exports to the European Community across an array of goods -- including heavy machinery -- have grown robustly.Ex: The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything.Ex: Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.* * *firmly* * *
firmemente adverbio firmly
' firmemente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
coja
- cojo
English:
fast
- firmly
- lash down
- securely
- steadfastly
- clasp
- clutch
- solidly
* * *firmemente advfirmly;me aseguró firmemente que vendría he assured me he would definitely be coming* * *firmemente adv: firmly* * *firmemente adv firmly / securely -
7 permanecer fijo
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8 seguir activo
(v.) = remain + in being, remain + in placeEx. Proposals for revision are considered by the Joint Steering Committee which remains in being.Ex. Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.* * *(v.) = remain + in being, remain + in placeEx: Proposals for revision are considered by the Joint Steering Committee which remains in being.
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9 cierre2
2 = 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. -
10 fijación1
1 = commitment, fixing.Ex. But the formulation of standards and their commitment to printed form do not mean that they will always be noted.Ex. The latter are the day-to-day, usually temporary, regulations for the practical management of the CAP, for example the fixing of import levies and export refunds, etc.----* cuña de fijación = quoin.* de fijación de normas = standard(s) setting.* fijación de objetivos = objective setting, direction-setting, goal setting.* fijación de políticas = policy making [policy-making/policymaking].* fijación de precio de venta = pricing.* fijación de precios = fixing.* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.* política de fijación de precios = pricing policy. -
11 fijación
f.1 fixing, fastening, setting.2 fixation, obsession, fixedness, onemindedness.3 fixed idea, fixation, obsession.4 anchorage, binding.5 attachment, bonding.* * *1 (colocación) setting, fixing2 (sujeción) fastening3 (obsesión) obsession1 (esquí) bindings* * *SF1) (Psic) fixationtener (una) fijación con o por algo/algn — to have a fixation about sth/sb, be fixated on sth/sb
¡qué fijación tiene con su madre! — he's got a real mother fixation!
2) (=acto) [gen] fixing; [con clavos] securingse responsabiliza al grupo de la fijación de carteles — the group is believed to be responsible for putting up posters
3) pl fijaciones (Esquí) (safety) bindings* * *1) (Psic) fixation, obsession2) fijaciones femenino plural ( en esquí) (safety) bindings (pl)* * *1) (Psic) fixation, obsession2) fijaciones femenino plural ( en esquí) (safety) bindings (pl)* * *fijación11 = commitment, fixing.Ex: But the formulation of standards and their commitment to printed form do not mean that they will always be noted.
Ex: The latter are the day-to-day, usually temporary, regulations for the practical management of the CAP, for example the fixing of import levies and export refunds, etc.* cuña de fijación = quoin.* de fijación de normas = standard(s) setting.* fijación de objetivos = objective setting, direction-setting, goal setting.* fijación de políticas = policy making [policy-making/policymaking].* fijación de precio de venta = pricing.* fijación de precios = fixing.* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.* política de fijación de precios = pricing policy.fijación22 = fixation, obsession.Ex: By conscious or unconscious fixation on this single, already passé, facet of data processing technology we risk totally ignoring the other functions of a catalog.
Ex: The article concludes that the recent obsession with image and stereotype extends beyond librarianship.* tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).* * *A ( Psic) fixation, obsession¡vaya fijación tienes con ese tema! you're obsessed with that subject!tiene como una fijación con estas cosas he's got some sort of fixation with these thingsB ( Fot) fixingCompuesto:(legal) price setting, (ilegal) price fixing* * *
fijación sustantivo femenino (Psic) fixation, obsession;◊ ¡que fijación tienes con ese tema! you're obsessed with that subject!
' fijación' also found in these entries:
English:
fixation
* * *fijación nf1. [sujección] fixing;[de cartel] sticking up, posting2. [de horario, salario, precios] fixing3. Fot fixing4. [obsesión] fixation;tiene una fijación con esa actriz he's obsessed with that actress5.[en ciclismo] clipless pedalsfijaciones [en esquí] bindings;6. Gram fixation* * *f1 acción fixing2 ( obsesión) fixation* * *1) : fixation, obsession2) : fixing, establishing3) : fastening, securing
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