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1 More
[mɔː(r)] 1.quantisostantivo femminile1)2) more and more sempre più2.more and more work, time — sempre più lavoro, tempo
1) (larger amount or number) piùmany were disappointed, more were angry — le persone deluse erano molte, ma ancora di più erano le persone arrabbiate
2) (additional amount, number) (di) più3.in Mexico, of which more later — in Messico, di cui riparleremo più avanti
2) (to a greater extent) di più, piùyou must work, rest more — devi lavorare, riposare di più
the more you think of it, the harder it will seem — più ci pensi, più ti sembrerà difficile
3) (longer)4) (again)5) (rather)6) more and more sempre (di) più7) more or less più o meno8) more so ancora di piùin York, and even more so in Oxford — a York, e ancor di più a Oxford
it is interesting, made (even) more so because — è interessante, ancor più perché
he is just as active as her, if not more so o or even more so è attivo quanto lei, se non di più; (all) the more so because ancora di più perché; they are all disappointed, none more so than him sono tutti delusi, ma nessuno quanto lui; no more so than usual — non più del normale
9) more than (greater amount or number) più di••••he's nothing more (nor less) than a thief he's a thief, neither more nor less è semplicemente un ladro, niente di più e niente di meno; he's nothing o no o not much more than a servant è soltanto un servo; and what is more e per di più, e come se non bastasse; there's more where that came from — non è che l'inizio
Note:When used as a quantifier to indicate a greater amount or quantity of something, more is very often translated by più, in più or ancora: more cars than people = più auto che persone; some more books = qualche libro in più / ancora qualche libro. For examples and further uses, see I.1 below.- When used to modify an adjective or an adverb to form the comparative, more is very often translated by più: more expensive = più caro; more beautiful = più bello; more easily = più facilmente; more regularly = più regolarmente. For examples and further uses, see III.1 below* * *[mo:]comparative; = much* * *(Surnames) More /mɔ:(r)/* * *[mɔː(r)] 1.quantisostantivo femminile1)2) more and more sempre più2.more and more work, time — sempre più lavoro, tempo
1) (larger amount or number) piùmany were disappointed, more were angry — le persone deluse erano molte, ma ancora di più erano le persone arrabbiate
2) (additional amount, number) (di) più3.in Mexico, of which more later — in Messico, di cui riparleremo più avanti
2) (to a greater extent) di più, piùyou must work, rest more — devi lavorare, riposare di più
the more you think of it, the harder it will seem — più ci pensi, più ti sembrerà difficile
3) (longer)4) (again)5) (rather)6) more and more sempre (di) più7) more or less più o meno8) more so ancora di piùin York, and even more so in Oxford — a York, e ancor di più a Oxford
it is interesting, made (even) more so because — è interessante, ancor più perché
he is just as active as her, if not more so o or even more so è attivo quanto lei, se non di più; (all) the more so because ancora di più perché; they are all disappointed, none more so than him sono tutti delusi, ma nessuno quanto lui; no more so than usual — non più del normale
9) more than (greater amount or number) più di••••he's nothing more (nor less) than a thief he's a thief, neither more nor less è semplicemente un ladro, niente di più e niente di meno; he's nothing o no o not much more than a servant è soltanto un servo; and what is more e per di più, e come se non bastasse; there's more where that came from — non è che l'inizio
Note:When used as a quantifier to indicate a greater amount or quantity of something, more is very often translated by più, in più or ancora: more cars than people = più auto che persone; some more books = qualche libro in più / ancora qualche libro. For examples and further uses, see I.1 below.- When used to modify an adjective or an adverb to form the comparative, more is very often translated by più: more expensive = più caro; more beautiful = più bello; more easily = più facilmente; more regularly = più regolarmente. For examples and further uses, see III.1 below -
2 further
I 1. ['fɜːðə(r)]1) (to or at a greater distance) (anche farther) più lontanoI can't go any further — non posso più andare avanti, oltre
further back, forward — più indietro, avanti
further away o off più lontano, più in là; further on ancora più lontano, in là; I'll go so far but no further fig. più in là di così non vado; we're further forward than we thought fig. siamo più avanti di quanto pensassimo; nothing could be further from the truth — niente potrebbe essere più lontano dalla verità
2) (in time)3) (to a greater extent) ulteriormente4) (furthermore) inoltre, in più5) further to form. facendo seguito a2.1) (additional)a further 10%, 50 people — un altro 10%, altre 50 persone
to have no further use for sth. — non avere più bisogno di qcs.
without further delay — senza ulteriori ritardi, senza indugio
2) (more distant) (anche farther)II ['fɜːðə(r)]* * *['fə:ðə] 1. adverb((sometimes farther) at or to a great distance or degree: I cannot go any further.) più lontano, oltre2. adverb, adjective(more; in addition: I cannot explain further; There is no further news.) oltre, ulteriore3. verb(to help (something) to proceed or go forward quickly: He furthered our plans.) agevolare, favorire- furthest* * *I 1. ['fɜːðə(r)]1) (to or at a greater distance) (anche farther) più lontanoI can't go any further — non posso più andare avanti, oltre
further back, forward — più indietro, avanti
further away o off più lontano, più in là; further on ancora più lontano, in là; I'll go so far but no further fig. più in là di così non vado; we're further forward than we thought fig. siamo più avanti di quanto pensassimo; nothing could be further from the truth — niente potrebbe essere più lontano dalla verità
2) (in time)3) (to a greater extent) ulteriormente4) (furthermore) inoltre, in più5) further to form. facendo seguito a2.1) (additional)a further 10%, 50 people — un altro 10%, altre 50 persone
to have no further use for sth. — non avere più bisogno di qcs.
without further delay — senza ulteriori ritardi, senza indugio
2) (more distant) (anche farther)II ['fɜːðə(r)] -
3 credit
I 1. ['kredɪt]1) (approval) merito m., onore m. ( for di)to take the credit prendersi il merito; to be a credit to sb., sth. fare onore a qcn., qcs.; it does you credit ti fa onore; it is to your credit that va a tuo merito che; she has two medals to her credit ha due medaglie al suo attivo; he is more intelligent than he is given credit for è più intelligente di quanto gli si riconosca; credit where credit is due — onore al merito
2) (credence) credito m.3) comm. econ. (borrowing) credito m.to buy sth. on credit — comprare qcs. a credito
to give sb. credit — fare credito a qcn.
her credit is good — ha un buon fido, gode di un buon fido
4) econ. (positive balance) credito m., attivo m.2.nome plurale credits cinem. telev. (at the beginning) titoli m. di testa; (at the end) titoli m. di codaII ['kredɪt]1) (attribute)to credit sb. with — attribuire a qcn. [ achievement]
to credit sb. with intelligence — ritenere che qcn. sia intelligente
2) econ.to credit sth. to an account — accreditare qcs. su un conto
3) (believe) credere, prestare fede a* * *['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) credito2) (money loaned (by a bank).) credito3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) solvibilità4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) credito5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) credito, saldo bancario6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) credibilità7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) certificato di promozione2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) accreditare2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) attribuire3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) prestare fede•- creditably
- creditor
- credits
- credit card
- be a credit to someone
- be a credit to
- do someone credit
- do credit
- give someone credit for something
- give credit for something
- give someone credit
- give credit
- on credit
- take the credit for something
- take credit for something
- take the credit
- take credit* * *I 1. ['kredɪt]1) (approval) merito m., onore m. ( for di)to take the credit prendersi il merito; to be a credit to sb., sth. fare onore a qcn., qcs.; it does you credit ti fa onore; it is to your credit that va a tuo merito che; she has two medals to her credit ha due medaglie al suo attivo; he is more intelligent than he is given credit for è più intelligente di quanto gli si riconosca; credit where credit is due — onore al merito
2) (credence) credito m.3) comm. econ. (borrowing) credito m.to buy sth. on credit — comprare qcs. a credito
to give sb. credit — fare credito a qcn.
her credit is good — ha un buon fido, gode di un buon fido
4) econ. (positive balance) credito m., attivo m.2.nome plurale credits cinem. telev. (at the beginning) titoli m. di testa; (at the end) titoli m. di codaII ['kredɪt]1) (attribute)to credit sb. with — attribuire a qcn. [ achievement]
to credit sb. with intelligence — ritenere che qcn. sia intelligente
2) econ.to credit sth. to an account — accreditare qcs. su un conto
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4 handicap
I ['hændɪkæp]1) (disability) handicap m., menomazione f.2) (disadvantage) svantaggio m., ostacolo m.II ['hændɪkæp]1) ostacolare, handicappare [person, development]* * *['hændikæp] 1. noun1) (something that makes doing something more difficult: The loss of a finger would be a handicap for a pianist.) svantaggio, handicap2) ((in a race, competition etc) a disadvantage of some sort (eg having to run a greater distance in a race) given to the best competitors so that others have a better chance of winning.) svantaggio3) (a race, competition etc in which this happens.) handicap4) ((a form of) physical or mental disability: children with physical handicaps.) handicap2. verb(to make something (more) difficult for: He wanted to be a pianist, but was handicapped by his deafness.) svantaggiare, ostacolare* * *handicap /ˈhændɪkæp/n.3 (fig.) intralcio; ostacolo; svantaggio; handicap● ( sport) handicap race, corsa handicapAVVISO: Nel significato medico oggi si preferisce disability. (to) handicap /ˈhændɪkæp/v. t.* * *I ['hændɪkæp]1) (disability) handicap m., menomazione f.2) (disadvantage) svantaggio m., ostacolo m.II ['hændɪkæp]1) ostacolare, handicappare [person, development] -
5 beyond
I [bɪ'jɒnd]1) (in space) al di là di, oltre [border, region, sea, mountain range]beyond the city walls — (but close) fuori le mura; (covering greater distance) oltre le mura della città
2) (in time) oltre, dopoto go beyond a deadline — andare oltre o non rispettare una scadenza
4) (above)to be beyond sb.'s ability — [task, activity] essere al di sopra delle proprie capacità
to be beyond sb. — [task, activity] superare le capacità o possibilità di qcn.
5) (other than) eccetto, salvo, oltre aII [bɪ'jɒnd]1) (in space)in the room beyond — nella stanza accanto, di là
2) (in time) oltreIII [bɪ'jɒnd]congiunzione a parteIV [bɪ'jɒnd]there was little I could do beyond reassuring him that — non ho potuto fare molto tranne rassicurarlo che
••••in the back of beyond — in capo al mondo, a casa del diavolo
Note:Beyond is often used with a noun to produce expressions like beyond doubt, beyond a joke, beyond the bounds of etc. For translations of these and similar expressions where beyond means outside the range of, consult the appropriate noun entry ( doubt, joke, bounds etc.). See also 3 below* * *[bi'jond]1) (on the farther side of: My house is just beyond those trees.) oltre, al di là di2) (farther on than (something) in time or place: I cannot plan beyond tomorrow.) al di là di3) (out of the range, power etc of: beyond help.) oltre4) (other than: What is there to say beyond what's already been said?) oltre, più di•- beyond expectation
- beyond one's means* * *I [bɪ'jɒnd]1) (in space) al di là di, oltre [border, region, sea, mountain range]beyond the city walls — (but close) fuori le mura; (covering greater distance) oltre le mura della città
2) (in time) oltre, dopoto go beyond a deadline — andare oltre o non rispettare una scadenza
4) (above)to be beyond sb.'s ability — [task, activity] essere al di sopra delle proprie capacità
to be beyond sb. — [task, activity] superare le capacità o possibilità di qcn.
5) (other than) eccetto, salvo, oltre aII [bɪ'jɒnd]1) (in space)in the room beyond — nella stanza accanto, di là
2) (in time) oltreIII [bɪ'jɒnd]congiunzione a parteIV [bɪ'jɒnd]there was little I could do beyond reassuring him that — non ho potuto fare molto tranne rassicurarlo che
••••in the back of beyond — in capo al mondo, a casa del diavolo
Note:Beyond is often used with a noun to produce expressions like beyond doubt, beyond a joke, beyond the bounds of etc. For translations of these and similar expressions where beyond means outside the range of, consult the appropriate noun entry ( doubt, joke, bounds etc.). See also 3 below -
6 stimulus
['stɪmjʊləs](pl. -i) nome1) fisiol. stimolo m.2) fig. (boost) stimolo m., impulso m., sprone m.3) fig. (incentive) stimolo m., incentivo m.* * *['stimjuləs]plural - stimuli; noun1) (something that causes a reaction in a living thing: Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open.) stimolo2) (something that rouses or encourages a person etc to action or greater effort: Many people think that children need the stimulus of competition to make them work better in school.) stimolo* * *stimulus /ˈstɪmjʊləs/ (lat.)n. [cu] (pl. stimuli)stimolo ( anche scient.); pungolo; incitamento; incentivo; impulso: the stimulus of hunger, lo stimolo della fame; a stimulus to competition, un incentivo alla concorrenza; to give stimulus to industry, dare impulso all'industria.* * *['stɪmjʊləs](pl. -i) nome1) fisiol. stimolo m.2) fig. (boost) stimolo m., impulso m., sprone m.3) fig. (incentive) stimolo m., incentivo m. -
7 exaggerate
[ɪg'zædʒəreɪt] 1.verbo transitivo esagerare, ingrandire [ problem]2.verbo intransitivo esagerare* * *[iɡ'zæ‹əreit]1) (to make (something) appear to be, or describe it as, greater etc than it really is: You seem to be exaggerating his faults; That dress exaggerates her thinness.) esagerare2) (to go beyond the truth in describing something etc: You can't trust her. She always exaggerates.) esagerare•* * *[ɪg'zædʒəreɪt] 1.verbo transitivo esagerare, ingrandire [ problem]2.verbo intransitivo esagerare -
8 excess
[ɪk'ses] 1.1) eccesso m.to be (far) in excess of — eccedere, superare (di gran lunga)
2) BE (in insurance) franchigia f.2.* * *[ik'ses] 1. noun1) (the (act of) going beyond normal or suitable limits: He ate well, but not to excess.) eccesso2) (an abnormally large amount: He had consumed an excess of alcohol.) dismisura3) (an amount by which something is greater than something else: He found he had paid an excess of $5.00 over what was actually on the bill.) eccedenza2. adjective(extra; additional (to the amount needed, allowed or usual): He had to pay extra for his excess baggage on the aircraft.) in eccedenza- excessively
- excessiveness
- in excess of* * *[ɪk'ses] 1.1) eccesso m.to be (far) in excess of — eccedere, superare (di gran lunga)
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9 overestimate
[ˌəʊvər'estɪmeɪt]verbo transitivo sopravvalutare, sovrastimare* * *[əuvər'estimeit](to estimate, judge etc (something) to be greater, larger or more important than it is: He overestimates his own ability.) sopravvalutare* * *overestimate /əʊvərˈɛstɪmət/n.1 stima in eccesso; valutazione esagerata; supervalutazione2 calcolo per eccesso.(to) overestimate /əʊvərˈɛstɪmeɪt/v. t.1 sopravvalutare; supervalutare: Don't overestimate your abilities, non sopravvalutare le tue capacità!overestimationn. [uc]supervalutazione; stima per eccesso.* * *[ˌəʊvər'estɪmeɪt]verbo transitivo sopravvalutare, sovrastimare -
10 emphasis
['emfəsɪs]to lay o place o put the emphasis on sth. dare rilevo a qcs.; to shift the emphasis from sth. to sth. spostare l'accento o l'attenzione da qcs. a qcs.; the emphasis is on sth. — è dato risalto a qcs
* * *['emfəsis]plural - emphases; noun1) (stress put on certain words in speaking etc; greater force of voice used in words or parts of words to make them more noticeable: In writing we sometimes underline words to show emphasis.) accento2) (force; firmness: `I do not intend to go,' he said with emphasis.) forza3) (importance given to something: He placed great emphasis on this point.) enfasi, importanza, rilievo•- emphasise
- emphatic
- emphatically* * *['emfəsɪs]to lay o place o put the emphasis on sth. dare rilevo a qcs.; to shift the emphasis from sth. to sth. spostare l'accento o l'attenzione da qcs. a qcs.; the emphasis is on sth. — è dato risalto a qcs
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11 import
I 1. ['ɪmpɔːt]2) (cultural borrowing) prestito m.3) form. (meaning) significato m.4) (importance) importanza f.2.modificatore [ban, price] d'importazione; [ increase] delle importazioniII [ɪm'pɔːt]1) comm. econ. importare (to in)2) inform. importare [data, file]* * *1. [im'po:t] verb(to bring in (goods etc) from abroad usually for sale: We import wine from France.) importare2. ['impo:t] noun1) (something which is imported from abroad: Our imports are greater than our exports.) importazione2) (the act of bringing in goods from abroad: the import of wine.) importazione•- importer* * *I 1. ['ɪmpɔːt]2) (cultural borrowing) prestito m.3) form. (meaning) significato m.4) (importance) importanza f.2.modificatore [ban, price] d'importazione; [ increase] delle importazioniII [ɪm'pɔːt]1) comm. econ. importare (to in)2) inform. importare [data, file] -
12 most
[məʊst] 1.quantisostantivo femminile1) (the majority of, nearly all) la maggior parte di2) (superlative: more than all the others)he got the most votes, money — ha ottenuto il più alto numero di voti, la somma più alta
3) for the most part per la maggior parte; (most of the time) per la maggior parte del tempo; (basically) soprattuttofor the most part, they... — per lo più, loro...
2.his experience is, for the most part, in publishing — ha esperienza soprattutto in campo editoriale
the most you can expect is... — il massimo che tu possa sperare è...
the most I can do is... — il massimo che io possa fare è...
4) at (the) most (at the maximum) al massimo5) most of all soprattutto3.2) (very)most encouraging, odd — molto incoraggiante, strano
3) (more than all the rest) maggiormente, di più4) AE colloq. (almost) quasi••••to make the most of — sfruttare al massimo [opportunity, resources, situation, space]; godersi il più possibile [holiday, good weather]
Note:When used to form the superlative of adjectives, most is translated by il / la / i / le più depending on the gender and number of the noun: the most expensive hotel in Rome = il più costoso albergo di Roma / l'albergo più costoso di Roma; the most beautiful woman in the room = la più bella donna nella stanza / la donna più bella nella stanza; the most difficult problems = i problemi più difficili; the most profitable discussions = le discussioni più utili. Note that in the plural the adjective in the superlative form usually follows the noun it refers to. - For examples and further uses, see the entry below* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) più2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) la maggior parte di, la maggioranza di2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) più2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) più3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) molto4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) quasi3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) più2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) la maggior parte (di)•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *[məʊst] 1.quantisostantivo femminile1) (the majority of, nearly all) la maggior parte di2) (superlative: more than all the others)he got the most votes, money — ha ottenuto il più alto numero di voti, la somma più alta
3) for the most part per la maggior parte; (most of the time) per la maggior parte del tempo; (basically) soprattuttofor the most part, they... — per lo più, loro...
2.his experience is, for the most part, in publishing — ha esperienza soprattutto in campo editoriale
the most you can expect is... — il massimo che tu possa sperare è...
the most I can do is... — il massimo che io possa fare è...
4) at (the) most (at the maximum) al massimo5) most of all soprattutto3.2) (very)most encouraging, odd — molto incoraggiante, strano
3) (more than all the rest) maggiormente, di più4) AE colloq. (almost) quasi••••to make the most of — sfruttare al massimo [opportunity, resources, situation, space]; godersi il più possibile [holiday, good weather]
Note:When used to form the superlative of adjectives, most is translated by il / la / i / le più depending on the gender and number of the noun: the most expensive hotel in Rome = il più costoso albergo di Roma / l'albergo più costoso di Roma; the most beautiful woman in the room = la più bella donna nella stanza / la donna più bella nella stanza; the most difficult problems = i problemi più difficili; the most profitable discussions = le discussioni più utili. Note that in the plural the adjective in the superlative form usually follows the noun it refers to. - For examples and further uses, see the entry below -
13 put to shame
(to make feel ashamed of something or to make seem to be of poor quality by showing greater excellence: Your beautiful drawing puts me/mine to shame.) svergognare -
14 rise
I [raɪz]1) (increase) (in amount, number) crescita f. (in di); (in inflation) crescita f., salita f. (in di); (in rates, prices) aumento m., rialzo m., incremento m. (in di); (in pressure, temperature) aumento m. (in di); (in standards) miglioramento m. (in di)2) BE (anche payrise —, wage
rise —) aumento m. salariale, di stipendio
3) (progress) (of person) ascesa f.; (of company, empire) ascesa f., progresso m.; (of ideology) affermazione f.4) (slope) salita f.5) (hill) collina f., altura f.6) fig.to give rise to — dare origine o adito a [rumours, speculation]; suscitare [resentment, frustration]; causare [problem, unemployment]
••II [raɪz]to get a rise out of sb. — colloq. fare uscire qcn. dai gangheri
1) (become higher) [ water] salire (di livello); [price, temperature] aumentare, salire; [ voice] alzarsito rise above — [temperature, amount] superare
3) (get up) [ person] alzarsi; (after falling) tirarsi su, rialzarsi"rise and shine!" — "sveglia!"
to rise to — essere o mostrarsi all'altezza di [occasion, challenge]
5) (progress) [ person] fare carriera, farsi una posizioneto rise to — diventare [director, manager]
6) (slope upwards) [ road] salire; [ cliff] elevarsi, ergersi7) (appear over horizon) [sun, moon] sorgere, spuntare8) geogr. (have source)to rise in — [ river] nascere in [ area]
9) gastr. [ cake] lievitare10) amm. pol. [committee, parliament] sciogliersi, sospendere la seduta•- rise up* * *1. past tense - rose; verb1) (to become greater, larger, higher etc; to increase: Food prices are still rising; His temperature rose; If the river rises much more, there will be a flood; Her voice rose to a scream; Bread rises when it is baked; His spirits rose at the good news.) aumentare; alzarsi; crescere2) (to move upwards: Smoke was rising from the chimney; The birds rose into the air; The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.) alzarsi3) (to get up from bed: He rises every morning at six o'clock.) alzarsi4) (to stand up: The children all rose when the headmaster came in.) alzarsi5) ((of the sun etc) to appear above the horizon: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.) sorgere6) (to slope upwards: Hills rose in the distance; The ground rises at this point.) ergersi; salire, alzarsi7) (to rebel: The people rose (up) in revolt against the dictator.) sollevarsi, ribellarsi8) (to move to a higher rank, a more important position etc: He rose to the rank of colonel.) elevarsi9) ((of a river) to begin or appear: The Rhône rises in the Alps.) sorgere, nascere10) ((of wind) to begin; to become stronger: Don't go out in the boat - the wind has risen.) alzarsi11) (to be built: Office blocks are rising all over the town.) sorgere, spuntare, nascere12) (to come back to life: Jesus has risen.) risuscitare2. noun1) ((the) act of rising: He had a rapid rise to fame; a rise in prices.) ascesa, salita2) (an increase in salary or wages: She asked her boss for a rise.) aumento3) (a slope or hill: The house is just beyond the next rise.) altura4) (the beginning and early development of something: the rise of the Roman Empire.) nascita•- rising3. adjectivethe rising sun; rising prices; the rising generation; a rising young politician.) crescente, nascente- early- late riser
- give rise to
- rise to the occasion* * *I [raɪz]1) (increase) (in amount, number) crescita f. (in di); (in inflation) crescita f., salita f. (in di); (in rates, prices) aumento m., rialzo m., incremento m. (in di); (in pressure, temperature) aumento m. (in di); (in standards) miglioramento m. (in di)2) BE (anche payrise —, wage
rise —) aumento m. salariale, di stipendio
3) (progress) (of person) ascesa f.; (of company, empire) ascesa f., progresso m.; (of ideology) affermazione f.4) (slope) salita f.5) (hill) collina f., altura f.6) fig.to give rise to — dare origine o adito a [rumours, speculation]; suscitare [resentment, frustration]; causare [problem, unemployment]
••II [raɪz]to get a rise out of sb. — colloq. fare uscire qcn. dai gangheri
1) (become higher) [ water] salire (di livello); [price, temperature] aumentare, salire; [ voice] alzarsito rise above — [temperature, amount] superare
3) (get up) [ person] alzarsi; (after falling) tirarsi su, rialzarsi"rise and shine!" — "sveglia!"
to rise to — essere o mostrarsi all'altezza di [occasion, challenge]
5) (progress) [ person] fare carriera, farsi una posizioneto rise to — diventare [director, manager]
6) (slope upwards) [ road] salire; [ cliff] elevarsi, ergersi7) (appear over horizon) [sun, moon] sorgere, spuntare8) geogr. (have source)to rise in — [ river] nascere in [ area]
9) gastr. [ cake] lievitare10) amm. pol. [committee, parliament] sciogliersi, sospendere la seduta•- rise up
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