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1 process ***** pro·cess
I ['prəʊsɛs]1. n1) processoin the process of restoring the picture he discovered... — stava restaurando il quadro quando ha scoperto...
we are in the process of moving to... — stiamo per trasferirci a...
2) (specific method) procedimento, sistema m, metodo3) (Law: action) processo, (summons) mandato di comparizione, citazione f in giudizio2. vtII [prə'sɛs] vi Brit(frm: go in procession) sfilare, procedere in corteo -
2 expedite
['ekspɪdaɪt]* * *(to hasten or speed up (a work process etc).) accelerare- expeditiously* * *['ekspɪdaɪt] -
3 stop
I 1. [stɒp]1) (halt, pause) arresto m., interruzione f., pausa f.; (short stay) breve pausa f., fermata f.; aer. mar. scalo m.our next stop will be (in) Paris — (on tour, trip) la nostra prossima fermata o tappa sarà Parigi
to bring sth. to a stop — arrestare o fermare qcs.
to come to a stop — [vehicle, work] arrestarsi, fermarsi
to put a stop to — mettere fine a, porre termine a
2) (stopping place) (for bus) fermata f.; (for train, tube) stazione f.3) (punctuation mark) (in telegram) stop m.; (in dictation) punto m.4) (on organ) (pipes) registro m.; (knob) tasto m. di registro2.modificatore [button, lever, signal] d'arresto••II 1. [stɒp]to pull out all the stops — fare l'impossibile ( to do per fare)
stop it! — fermati! (that's enough) basta! smettila!
2) (bring to a halt) (completely) [person, mechanism] fermare [person, vehicle, process, match]; [strike, power cut] fermare, arrestare, bloccare [activity, production]; (temporarily) [person, rain] interrompere, sospendere [process, match]; [strike, power cut] interrompere, bloccare [activity, production]to stop a bullet — colloq. essere colpito da una pallottola
to stop sb. (from) doing — impedire a qcn. di fare
4) (refuse to provide) (definitively) abolire [ allowance]; bloccare [payments, deliveries, subscription]; tagliare [gas, water]; (suspend) sospendere, bloccare [grant, payment]to stop a cheque — fermare o bloccare un assegno
2.to stop Ј 50 out of sb.'s pay — BE trattenere 50 sterline dallo stipendio di qcn
1) (halt) [person, vehicle, heart] fermarsi2) (cease) [person, discussion, bleeding] fermarsi, smettere, cessare; [pain, worry, battle] finire, cessare; [noise, rain] smettere3) BE colloq. (stay) fermarsi, rimanere3.to stop oneself — (restrain oneself) trattenersi
- stop by- stop in- stop off- stop out- stop up* * *[stop] 1. past tense, past participle - stopped; verb1) (to (make something) cease moving, or come to rest, a halt etc: He stopped the car and got out; This train does not stop at Birmingham; He stopped to look at the map; He signalled with his hand to stop the bus.) fermare, fermarsi2) (to prevent from doing something: We must stop him (from) going; I was going to say something rude but stopped myself just in time.) fermare, fermarsi, impedire3) (to discontinue or cease eg doing something: That woman just can't stop talking; The rain has stopped; It has stopped raining.) fermarsi, smettere4) (to block or close: He stopped his ears with his hands when she started to shout at him.) tappare, chiudere5) (to close (a hole, eg on a flute) or press down (a string on a violin etc) in order to play a particular note.) premere; chiudere6) (to stay: Will you be stopping long at the hotel?) fermarsi, restare2. noun1) (an act of stopping or state of being stopped: We made only two stops on our journey; Work came to a stop for the day.) fermata, interruzione2) (a place for eg a bus to stop: a bus stop.) fermata3) (in punctuation, a full stop: Put a stop at the end of the sentence.) punto4) (a device on a flute etc for covering the holes in order to vary the pitch, or knobs for bringing certain pipes into use on an organ.) registro, chiave5) (a device, eg a wedge etc, for stopping the movement of something, or for keeping it in a fixed position: a door-stop.) stop, fermo•- stoppage- stopper
- stopping
- stopcock
- stopgap
- stopwatch
- put a stop to
- stop at nothing
- stop dead
- stop off
- stop over
- stop up* * *I 1. [stɒp]1) (halt, pause) arresto m., interruzione f., pausa f.; (short stay) breve pausa f., fermata f.; aer. mar. scalo m.our next stop will be (in) Paris — (on tour, trip) la nostra prossima fermata o tappa sarà Parigi
to bring sth. to a stop — arrestare o fermare qcs.
to come to a stop — [vehicle, work] arrestarsi, fermarsi
to put a stop to — mettere fine a, porre termine a
2) (stopping place) (for bus) fermata f.; (for train, tube) stazione f.3) (punctuation mark) (in telegram) stop m.; (in dictation) punto m.4) (on organ) (pipes) registro m.; (knob) tasto m. di registro2.modificatore [button, lever, signal] d'arresto••II 1. [stɒp]to pull out all the stops — fare l'impossibile ( to do per fare)
stop it! — fermati! (that's enough) basta! smettila!
2) (bring to a halt) (completely) [person, mechanism] fermare [person, vehicle, process, match]; [strike, power cut] fermare, arrestare, bloccare [activity, production]; (temporarily) [person, rain] interrompere, sospendere [process, match]; [strike, power cut] interrompere, bloccare [activity, production]to stop a bullet — colloq. essere colpito da una pallottola
to stop sb. (from) doing — impedire a qcn. di fare
4) (refuse to provide) (definitively) abolire [ allowance]; bloccare [payments, deliveries, subscription]; tagliare [gas, water]; (suspend) sospendere, bloccare [grant, payment]to stop a cheque — fermare o bloccare un assegno
2.to stop Ј 50 out of sb.'s pay — BE trattenere 50 sterline dallo stipendio di qcn
1) (halt) [person, vehicle, heart] fermarsi2) (cease) [person, discussion, bleeding] fermarsi, smettere, cessare; [pain, worry, battle] finire, cessare; [noise, rain] smettere3) BE colloq. (stay) fermarsi, rimanere3.to stop oneself — (restrain oneself) trattenersi
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4 reverse
I 1. [rɪ'vɜːs]1) (opposite)2) (back)the reverse — (of coin, fabric) il rovescio; (of banknote) il verso; (of picture) il retro
3) (setback) rovescio m.4) aut. (anche reverse gear) marcia f. indietro, retromarcia f.2.1) (opposite) [ effect] contrario; [ direction] opposto; [ trend] inverso2) (other)the reverse side — (of medal, fabric) il rovescio; (of picture) la parte dietro
3) (backwards) [ somersault] (all')indietro4) aut.reverse gear — marcia indietro, retromarcia
5)II 1. [rɪ'vɜːs]in reverse — [do, function] al contrario
1) (invert) invertire [trend, process]3) aut.4) tel.2.verbo intransitivo [driver, car] fare marcia indietro, fare retromarciato reverse down the lane, into a parking space — percorrere la strada, parcheggiare in retromarcia
* * *[rə'və:s] 1. verb1) (to move backwards or in the opposite direction to normal: He reversed (the car) into the garage; He reversed the film through the projector.) invertire; (far fare retromarcia)2) (to put into the opposite position, state, order etc: This jacket can be reversed (= worn inside out).) rovesciare, rivoltare3) (to change (a decision, policy etc) to the exact opposite: The man was found guilty, but the judges in the appeal court reversed the decision.) riformare2. noun1) (( also adjective) (the) opposite: `Are you hungry?' `Quite the reverse - I've eaten far too much!'; I take the reverse point of view.) contrario, opposto2) (a defeat; a piece of bad luck.) sfortuna3) ((a mechanism eg one of the gears of a car etc which makes something move in) a backwards direction or a direction opposite to normal: He put the car into reverse; ( also adjective) a reverse gear.) retromarcia4) (( also adjective) (of) the back of a coin, medal etc: the reverse (side) of a coin.) rovescio•- reversal- reversed
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- reverse the charges* * *reverse /rɪˈvɜ:s/A a.1 inverso; opposto: in reverse order, in ordine inverso; the reverse side of a coin, il lato opposto (o il rovescio) d'una moneta; in the reverse direction, nella direzione opposta; a reverse «T», una «T» rovesciataB n.1 – the reverse, il rovescio ( di una stoffa, ecc.); il retro ( di un foglio, ecc.); the reverse of the medal, il rovescio della medaglia; the reverse of a page, il retro di una pagina2 – the reverse, il contrario; l'opposto: Quite the reverse!, proprio il contrario!; The reverse is true, è vero il contrario3 [uc] (mecc.) marcia indietro; retromarcia: The car was in reverse, l'automobile era in retromarcia; to put the car in(to) reverse, mettere la retromarcia● (cinem., TV) reverse-angle shot, controcampo □ (econ.) reverse auction, asta inversa □ (elettron.) reverse bias, polarizzazione inversa □ (ingl., telef.) reverse-charge call, telefonata a carico del destinatario □ (elettr.) reverse current, corrente inversa □ (comput., tecn.) reverse engineering, reverse engineering ( analisi di un sistema per individuarne i meccanismi di funzionamento) □ (geol.) reverse fault, faglia inversa □ (mil.) reverse fire, fuoco sulla retroguardia; fuoco alle spalle □ (autom., mecc.) reverse gear, marcia indietro; retromarcia □ (elettr.) reverse key, tasto d'inversione □ (mecc.) reverse motion, marcia indietro; retromarcia □ (biol.) reverse mutation, mutazione inversa, retromutazione □ ( grafica) reverse process, inversione □ (comput.) reverse proxy, proxy inverso □ ( USA) reverse racism, razzismo a rovescio ( contro i bianchi) □ (mecc.) reverse rotation, rotazione inversa □ (comput.) reverse slash, backslash (); barra inversa □ (fin.) reverse takeover, acquisizione di controllo inversa ( di una società quotata da parte di una non quotata) □ (market.) reverse vending, vendita ( di bevande) con contenitori da restituire infilandoli nel distributore ( che, in compenso, emette buoni o moneta) □ (fig.) to go into reverse, avere un'inversione di tendenza.♦ (to) reverse /rɪˈvɜ:s/A v. t.1 invertire; ribaltare: to reverse the roles, invertire i ruoli; to reverse a difficult situation, ribaltare una situazione difficile; to reverse the order, invertire l'ordine; (elettr.) to reverse the current, invertire la corrente; to reverse a cup [a glass], capovolgere una tazza [un bicchiere]; to reverse one's policy, invertire la linea (politica, ecc.)2 (leg.) ribaltare ( una sentenza: per ragioni di diritto; cfr. to recall, def. 3): The judges of the higher court reversed the judgement, i giudici del tribunale superiore hanno ribaltato la sentenza3 (mecc.) invertire il movimento di; far andare in senso contrario: to reverse machinery, invertire il movimento d'un macchinarioB v. i.● (telef.) to reverse the charges, fare una telefonata a carico del destinatario □ (mil.) Reverse arms!, rovesciat'arm!* * *I 1. [rɪ'vɜːs]1) (opposite)2) (back)the reverse — (of coin, fabric) il rovescio; (of banknote) il verso; (of picture) il retro
3) (setback) rovescio m.4) aut. (anche reverse gear) marcia f. indietro, retromarcia f.2.1) (opposite) [ effect] contrario; [ direction] opposto; [ trend] inverso2) (other)the reverse side — (of medal, fabric) il rovescio; (of picture) la parte dietro
3) (backwards) [ somersault] (all')indietro4) aut.reverse gear — marcia indietro, retromarcia
5)II 1. [rɪ'vɜːs]in reverse — [do, function] al contrario
1) (invert) invertire [trend, process]3) aut.4) tel.2.verbo intransitivo [driver, car] fare marcia indietro, fare retromarciato reverse down the lane, into a parking space — percorrere la strada, parcheggiare in retromarcia
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5 into
['ɪntʊ, 'ɪntə]1) (indicating change of position, location)to put sth. into — mettere qcs. in [ container]
to come, go into — entrare in [ place]
to move sth. into the shade — spostare qcs. all'ombra
to go into town, into the office — andare in città, in ufficio
to get into the car, a train — salire in macchina, su un treno
to help sb. into bed — aiutare qcn. a mettersi a letto
to cut sth. into triangles — tagliare qcs. in o a triangoli
to break sth. into pieces — fare a pezzi qcs.
to translate sth. into Greek — tradurre qcs. in greco
to turn into — trasformarsi in [ frog]
to roll sth. into a ball — fare una palla di qcs
we were well into 1988 when... — il 1988 era già iniziato da un pezzo quando...
6) colloq. (keen on)to be into — interessarsi di, essere (un) appassionato di [jazz, athletics]
7) (indicating impact) in, controto run into sth. — sbattere contro qcs.
to bang into sb., sth. — urtare (contro) qcn., qcs
8) mat.••••to be into everything — [ child] toccare tutto
Note:Into is used after certain nouns and verbs in English ( change into, stray into etc.). For translations, consult the appropriate noun or verb entry ( change, stray etc.). - Into is also used in the structure verb + somebody + into + doing something ( to bully somebody into doing something, to fool somebody into doing something). For translations of these structures see the appropriate verb entry ( bully, fool etc.). - For translations of expressions like get into trouble, go into details, get into debt etc., you should consult the appropriate noun entry ( trouble, detail, debt etc.)* * *['intu]1) (to or towards the inside of; to within: The eggs were put into the box; They disappeared into the mist.) in2) (against: The car ran into the wall.) in3) (to the state or condition of: A tadpole turns into a frog; I've sorted the books into piles.) in4) (expressing the idea of division: Two into four goes twice.) in* * *['ɪntʊ, 'ɪntə]1) (indicating change of position, location)to put sth. into — mettere qcs. in [ container]
to come, go into — entrare in [ place]
to move sth. into the shade — spostare qcs. all'ombra
to go into town, into the office — andare in città, in ufficio
to get into the car, a train — salire in macchina, su un treno
to help sb. into bed — aiutare qcn. a mettersi a letto
to cut sth. into triangles — tagliare qcs. in o a triangoli
to break sth. into pieces — fare a pezzi qcs.
to translate sth. into Greek — tradurre qcs. in greco
to turn into — trasformarsi in [ frog]
to roll sth. into a ball — fare una palla di qcs
we were well into 1988 when... — il 1988 era già iniziato da un pezzo quando...
6) colloq. (keen on)to be into — interessarsi di, essere (un) appassionato di [jazz, athletics]
7) (indicating impact) in, controto run into sth. — sbattere contro qcs.
to bang into sb., sth. — urtare (contro) qcn., qcs
8) mat.••••to be into everything — [ child] toccare tutto
Note:Into is used after certain nouns and verbs in English ( change into, stray into etc.). For translations, consult the appropriate noun or verb entry ( change, stray etc.). - Into is also used in the structure verb + somebody + into + doing something ( to bully somebody into doing something, to fool somebody into doing something). For translations of these structures see the appropriate verb entry ( bully, fool etc.). - For translations of expressions like get into trouble, go into details, get into debt etc., you should consult the appropriate noun entry ( trouble, detail, debt etc.) -
6 wash
I 1. [wɒʃ] [AE wɔːʃ]1) (by person)to give [sth.] a wash — lavare, dare una lavata a [window, floor, object]; lavarsi, dare una lavata a [hands, face]
to give sb. a wash — dare una lavata a o lavare qcn.
2) (laundry process) bucato m.in the wash — (about to be cleaned) nella biancheria sporca o da lavare; (being cleaned) a lavare, nel bucato
3) (from boat) scia f.4) (coating) mano f. (di colore)2.••II 1. [wɒʃ] [AE wɔːʃ]it will all come out in the wash — (be revealed) verrà tutto a galla; (be resolved) si risolverà tutto
2) (carry along) trasportare [silt, debris]to wash sb., sth. overboard — trascinare qcn., qcs. a mare
3) lett. (lap against) lambire [rock, shore]2.1) (clean oneself) [ person] lavarsi; [ animal] leccarsi2) (clean clothes) fare il bucato3) (become clean) [ clothes] lavarsi, essere lavabile4) colloq. (be believed)3.to wash oneself — [ person] lavarsi; [ animal] leccarsi
- wash off- wash out- wash up••to wash one's hands of — lavarsi le mani di [ matter]; disinteressarsi di [ person]
* * *[woʃ] 1. verb1) (to clean (a thing or person, especially oneself) with (soap and) water or other liquid: How often do you wash your hair?; You wash (the dishes) and I'll dry; We can wash in the stream.) lavare, lavarsi2) (to be able to be washed without being damaged: This fabric doesn't wash very well.) lavarsi3) (to flow (against, over etc): The waves washed (against) the ship.) sciabordare4) (to sweep (away etc) by means of water: The floods have washed away hundreds of houses.) spazzare via2. noun1) (an act of washing: He's just gone to have a wash.) lavata, bagno2) (things to be washed or being washed: Your sweater is in the wash.) bucato, (biancheria da lavare)3) (the flowing or lapping (of waves etc): the wash of waves against the rocks.) sciabordio4) (a liquid with which something is washed: a mouthwash.) liquido5) (a thin coat (of water-colour paint etc), especially in a painting: The background of the picture was a pale blue wash.) colore6) (the waves caused by a moving boat etc: The rowing-boat was tossing about in the wash from the ship's propellers.) ondulazione, mulinello•- washable- washer
- washing
- washed-out
- washerwoman
- washerman
- washcloth
- wash-basin
- washing-machine
- washing-powder
- washing-up
- washout
- washroom
- wash up* * *wash (1) /wɒʃ/n.1 [cu] lavata; lavatina; abluzione; ( di automobile, ecc.) lavaggio: Go and have a wash, va' a darti una lavatina!; Give the car a good wash, fa un bel lavaggio alla macchina!2 [u] biancheria ( da lavare o lavata); bucato: to send the wash to the laundry, mandare la biancheria alla lavanderia; to hang out the wash, stendere il bucato; Your socks are in the wash, i tuoi calzini sono nel bucato (o sono a lavare)6 (tecn.) strato di metallo; metallizzazione13 (geogr., naut.) barra di marea14 (geogr.) area soggetta a inondazioni; terreno golenale; zona paludosa: (in GB) – the Wash, il Wash ( baia situata tra il Norfolk e il Lincolnshire)● wash-and-wear, ( di tessuto) wash-and-wear; «lava e indossa»; «non stiro» □ wash boiler, caldaia del bucato □ (chim.) wash-bottle, spruzzetta □ ( arte) wash drawing, pittura a tempera; acquerello; guazzo □ wash-house, lavanderia □ wash-leather, pelle scamosciata lavabile.wash (2) /wɒʃ/a. attr.♦ (to) wash /wɒʃ/A v. t.1 lavare: to wash one's hands [one's face], lavarsi le mani [la faccia]; This soap will wash silks, questo sapone è adatto per lavare la seta NOTA D'USO: - to clean o to wash?-2 ( delle onde, del mare, ecc.) bagnare: The Atlantic Ocean washes the northern coasts of Cornwall, l'Oceano Atlantico bagna le coste settentrionali della Cornovaglia5 ( dell'acqua, della pioggia) scavare: The rain has washed gullies in the bank, la pioggia ha scavato solchi sulla sponda8 (tecn.) metallizzare in bagno galvanico; ricoprire di un leggero strato di metalloB v. i.1 lavarsi ( il viso, le mani, ecc.); darsi una lavata: I must wash before going out, devo lavarmi prima di uscire● to wash st. clean, pulire qc. lavando; pulire a fondo qc.; (fig.) pulire, riciclare □ (fig.) to wash one's dirty linen in public, lavare i panni sporchi in pubblico; mettere in piazza i propri affari privati □ ( USA) to wash the dishes, lavare i piatti; rigovernare □ to wash oneself, lavarsi (da solo o a fondo): Jo is old enough to wash herself, Jo è abbastanza grande per lavarsi da sola; You're absolutely filthy, Tom! Go and wash yourself!, Sei sporco da fare schifo, Tom! Vai a lavarti! □ (fig.) I wash my hands of it, me ne lavo le mani.* * *I 1. [wɒʃ] [AE wɔːʃ]1) (by person)to give [sth.] a wash — lavare, dare una lavata a [window, floor, object]; lavarsi, dare una lavata a [hands, face]
to give sb. a wash — dare una lavata a o lavare qcn.
2) (laundry process) bucato m.in the wash — (about to be cleaned) nella biancheria sporca o da lavare; (being cleaned) a lavare, nel bucato
3) (from boat) scia f.4) (coating) mano f. (di colore)2.••II 1. [wɒʃ] [AE wɔːʃ]it will all come out in the wash — (be revealed) verrà tutto a galla; (be resolved) si risolverà tutto
2) (carry along) trasportare [silt, debris]to wash sb., sth. overboard — trascinare qcn., qcs. a mare
3) lett. (lap against) lambire [rock, shore]2.1) (clean oneself) [ person] lavarsi; [ animal] leccarsi2) (clean clothes) fare il bucato3) (become clean) [ clothes] lavarsi, essere lavabile4) colloq. (be believed)3.to wash oneself — [ person] lavarsi; [ animal] leccarsi
- wash off- wash out- wash up••to wash one's hands of — lavarsi le mani di [ matter]; disinteressarsi di [ person]
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7 stall
I 1. [stɔːl]1) (at market, fair) banco m., bancarella f.; (newspaper stand) chiosco m. dei giornali2) (in stable) posta f.3) equit. gabbia f. di partenza4) arch. (in church) stallo m., scanno m.5) (cubicle) (for shower) box m. doccia6) AE (parking space) posto m. auto2. II 1. [stɔːl] 2.1) [car, driver] fermarsi; [ engine] arrestarsi2) [ plane] andare in stallo3) (stagnate) [ market] fermarsi; [ talks] arrivare a un punto mortoIII 1. [stɔːl] 2.verbo intransitivo (play for time) temporeggiare* * *I [sto:l] noun1) (a compartment in a cowshed etc: cattle stalls.)2) (a small shop or a counter or table on which goods are displayed for sale: He bought a newspaper at the bookstall on the station; traders' stalls.)•- stallsII 1. [sto:l] verb1) ((of a car etc or its engine) to stop suddenly through lack of power, braking too quickly etc: The car stalled when I was halfway up the hill.)2) ((of an aircraft) to lose speed while flying and so go out of control: The plane stalled just after take-off and crashed on to the runway.)3) (to cause (a car etc, or aircraft) to do this: Use the brake gently or you'll stall the engine.)2. noun(a dangerous loss of flying speed in an aircraft, causing it to drop: The plane went into a stall.)III [sto:l] verb(to avoid making a definite decision in order to give oneself more time.)* * *[stɔːl]1. n1) (Agr: stable) stalla, box m inv, (Brit: in market) bancarella, banco, (at exhibition, fair) stand m inva newspaper/flower stall — chiosco del giornalaio/del fioraio
2) Theatre3) Aer stallo2. vt(plane) far andare in stallo3. vi1) (car, engine) bloccarsi, (plane) andare in stallo2)(
fig: delay) to stall for time — prendere tempo, temporeggiare* * *I 1. [stɔːl]1) (at market, fair) banco m., bancarella f.; (newspaper stand) chiosco m. dei giornali2) (in stable) posta f.3) equit. gabbia f. di partenza4) arch. (in church) stallo m., scanno m.5) (cubicle) (for shower) box m. doccia6) AE (parking space) posto m. auto2. II 1. [stɔːl] 2.1) [car, driver] fermarsi; [ engine] arrestarsi2) [ plane] andare in stallo3) (stagnate) [ market] fermarsi; [ talks] arrivare a un punto mortoIII 1. [stɔːl] 2.verbo intransitivo (play for time) temporeggiare -
8 control
I 1. [kən'trəʊl]1) U (domination) controllo m. (of di); (of operation, project) controllo m., direzione f. (of di); (of life, fate) dominio m. (of, over su); (of disease, social problem) lotta f. (of contro), contenimento m. (of di)to be in control of — controllare [ territory]; controllare, dirigere [operation, organization]; avere padronanza di, avere sotto controllo [ problem]
to have control over — controllare [ territory]; avere autorità su [ person]; essere padrone o arbitro di [fate, life]
to take control of — assumere il controllo di [territory, operation]; prendere in mano [ situation]
to be under sb.'s control — [ person] essere sotto il controllo o in balia di qcn.; [organization, party] essere sotto il controllo di qcn.
to be under control — [fire, problem] essere sotto controllo
to bring o get o keep [sth.] under control tenere sotto controllo [animals, riot]; circoscrivere [fire, problem]; to be out of control [crowd, riot] essere incontrollabile; [ fire] non essere più controllabile, essere ingovernabile; to lose control of sth. perdere il controllo di qcs.; the situation is out of o beyond control la situazione è sfuggita di mano; due to circumstances beyond our control — per circostanze al di là del nostro controllo o indipendenti dalla nostra volontà
2) U (restraint) (of self, emotion, urge) controllo m., dominio m., freno m.to have control over sth. controllare o dominare qcs.; to keep control of oneself o to be in control of oneself controllarsi, dominarsi; to lose control (of oneself) — perdere il controllo
3) U (physical mastery) (of vehicle, machine, ball, body) controllo m.to keep, lose control of a car — mantenere, perdere il controllo di un'automobile
to take control — (of car) mettersi al o prendere il volante; (of plane) prendere i comandi
4) spesso pl. (lever, switch) (on vehicle, equipment) comando m., controllo m.brightness, volume control — telev. regolatore della luminosità, del volume
to be at the controls — essere ai comandi; fig. avere il comando
5) amm. econ. (regulation) controllo m., regolamentazione f. (on di)6) (in experiment) controllo m., verifica f.2.modificatore [button, switch] di comandoII 1. [kən'trəʊl]1) (dominate) controllare, tenere sotto controllo [situation, market, territory]; controllare, dirigere [traffic, project]2) (discipline) tenere sotto controllo [person, animal, temper, riot]; controllare, circoscrivere [ fire]; contenere [pain, inflation]; arginare [disease, epidemic]; controllare, dominare [emotion, impulse]; trattenere, frenare [laughter, tears]3) (operate) controllare, manovrare [machine, system]; azionare [lever, process]; manovrare [boat, vehicle]; pilotare [ plane]; controllare [ ball]4) (regulate) regolare [speed, volume, temperature]; regolamentare, controllare [immigration, prices]2.* * *[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) controllo, autorità2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) controllo3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) dispositivo di comando4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) controllo2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) controllare, tenere sotto il proprio controllo2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) controllarsi3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) controllare•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
- under control* * *I 1. [kən'trəʊl]1) U (domination) controllo m. (of di); (of operation, project) controllo m., direzione f. (of di); (of life, fate) dominio m. (of, over su); (of disease, social problem) lotta f. (of contro), contenimento m. (of di)to be in control of — controllare [ territory]; controllare, dirigere [operation, organization]; avere padronanza di, avere sotto controllo [ problem]
to have control over — controllare [ territory]; avere autorità su [ person]; essere padrone o arbitro di [fate, life]
to take control of — assumere il controllo di [territory, operation]; prendere in mano [ situation]
to be under sb.'s control — [ person] essere sotto il controllo o in balia di qcn.; [organization, party] essere sotto il controllo di qcn.
to be under control — [fire, problem] essere sotto controllo
to bring o get o keep [sth.] under control tenere sotto controllo [animals, riot]; circoscrivere [fire, problem]; to be out of control [crowd, riot] essere incontrollabile; [ fire] non essere più controllabile, essere ingovernabile; to lose control of sth. perdere il controllo di qcs.; the situation is out of o beyond control la situazione è sfuggita di mano; due to circumstances beyond our control — per circostanze al di là del nostro controllo o indipendenti dalla nostra volontà
2) U (restraint) (of self, emotion, urge) controllo m., dominio m., freno m.to have control over sth. controllare o dominare qcs.; to keep control of oneself o to be in control of oneself controllarsi, dominarsi; to lose control (of oneself) — perdere il controllo
3) U (physical mastery) (of vehicle, machine, ball, body) controllo m.to keep, lose control of a car — mantenere, perdere il controllo di un'automobile
to take control — (of car) mettersi al o prendere il volante; (of plane) prendere i comandi
4) spesso pl. (lever, switch) (on vehicle, equipment) comando m., controllo m.brightness, volume control — telev. regolatore della luminosità, del volume
to be at the controls — essere ai comandi; fig. avere il comando
5) amm. econ. (regulation) controllo m., regolamentazione f. (on di)6) (in experiment) controllo m., verifica f.2.modificatore [button, switch] di comandoII 1. [kən'trəʊl]1) (dominate) controllare, tenere sotto controllo [situation, market, territory]; controllare, dirigere [traffic, project]2) (discipline) tenere sotto controllo [person, animal, temper, riot]; controllare, circoscrivere [ fire]; contenere [pain, inflation]; arginare [disease, epidemic]; controllare, dominare [emotion, impulse]; trattenere, frenare [laughter, tears]3) (operate) controllare, manovrare [machine, system]; azionare [lever, process]; manovrare [boat, vehicle]; pilotare [ plane]; controllare [ ball]4) (regulate) regolare [speed, volume, temperature]; regolamentare, controllare [immigration, prices]2. -
9 smooth
I [smuːð]1) (even) [stone, sea, skin, fabric] liscio; [ road] piano; [curve, line, breathing] regolare; [ sauce] omogeneo; [ movement] agevole, sciolto2) fig. (problem-free) [journey, flight, life] tranquillo, senza intoppithe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la legge è passata senza difficoltà in Parlamento
3) (pleasant) [taste, wine] amabile, rotondo••II [smuːð]the course of true love never did run smooth — = l'amore vero non è mai privo di difficoltà
1) (flatten out) lisciare [paper, hair, surface]; (get creases out) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [ fabric]•* * *[smu:ð] 1. adjective1) (having an even surface; not rough: Her skin is as smooth as satin.) liscio2) (without lumps: Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste.) omogeneo3) ((of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts: Did you have a smooth flight from New York?) tranquillo4) (without problems or difficulties: a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid.) facile; tranquillo5) ((too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc: I don't trust those smooth salesmen.) sdolcinato, mellifluo2. verb1) ((often with down, out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat: She tried to smooth the creases out.) appianare2) ((with into or over): to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck.) stendere•- smoothen- smoothly
- smoothness* * *I [smuːð]1) (even) [stone, sea, skin, fabric] liscio; [ road] piano; [curve, line, breathing] regolare; [ sauce] omogeneo; [ movement] agevole, sciolto2) fig. (problem-free) [journey, flight, life] tranquillo, senza intoppithe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la legge è passata senza difficoltà in Parlamento
3) (pleasant) [taste, wine] amabile, rotondo••II [smuːð]the course of true love never did run smooth — = l'amore vero non è mai privo di difficoltà
1) (flatten out) lisciare [paper, hair, surface]; (get creases out) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [ fabric]• -
10 stage
I 1. [steɪdʒ]1) (phase) (of illness) stadio m. (of, in di); (of development, project, process) stadio m., fase f. (of, in di); (of career, life, match, negotiations) fase f. (of, in di); (of journey) fase f., tappa f. (of, in di)at this stage — (at this point) a questo punto; (yet, for the time being) per il momento
at this stage in o of your career in questa fase della tua carriera; at a late stage a uno stadio avanzato; at an earlier, later stage in una fase precedente, seguente; at every stage in ogni fase; she ought to know that by this stage arrivati a questo punto dovrebbe saperlo; by stages per gradi; stage by stage passo dopo passo; in stages poco per volta; the project is still in its early stages il progetto è ancora allo stadio iniziale; she's going through a difficult stage — sta attraversando una fase difficile
2) (raised platform) palco m., piattaforma f.; teatr. palcoscenico m.to hold the stage — fig. tenere banco
to set the stage — teatr. allestire la scenografia
to set the stage for sth. — fig. fare i preparativi per qcs
3) teatr.2.modificatore teatr. [ equipment] scenico; [ lighting] di scena; [play, performance, production, career] teatraleII [steɪdʒ]1) (organize) organizzare [event, strike, coup, rebellion]3) teatr. mettere in scena, rappresentare [play, performance]* * *I 1. [stei‹] noun(a raised platform especially for performing or acting on, eg in a theatre.)2. verb1) (to prepare and produce (a play etc) in a theatre etc: This play was first staged in 1928.)2) (to organize (an event etc): The protesters are planning to stage a demonstration.)•- staging- stage direction
- stage fright
- stagehand
- stage manager
- stagestruck II [stei‹]1) (a period or step in the development of something: The plan is in its early stages; At this stage, we don't know how many survivors there are.)2) (part of a journey: The first stage of our journey will be the flight to Singapore.)3) (a section of a bus route.)4) (a section of a rocket.)•* * *I 1. [steɪdʒ]1) (phase) (of illness) stadio m. (of, in di); (of development, project, process) stadio m., fase f. (of, in di); (of career, life, match, negotiations) fase f. (of, in di); (of journey) fase f., tappa f. (of, in di)at this stage — (at this point) a questo punto; (yet, for the time being) per il momento
at this stage in o of your career in questa fase della tua carriera; at a late stage a uno stadio avanzato; at an earlier, later stage in una fase precedente, seguente; at every stage in ogni fase; she ought to know that by this stage arrivati a questo punto dovrebbe saperlo; by stages per gradi; stage by stage passo dopo passo; in stages poco per volta; the project is still in its early stages il progetto è ancora allo stadio iniziale; she's going through a difficult stage — sta attraversando una fase difficile
2) (raised platform) palco m., piattaforma f.; teatr. palcoscenico m.to hold the stage — fig. tenere banco
to set the stage — teatr. allestire la scenografia
to set the stage for sth. — fig. fare i preparativi per qcs
3) teatr.2.modificatore teatr. [ equipment] scenico; [ lighting] di scena; [play, performance, production, career] teatraleII [steɪdʒ]1) (organize) organizzare [event, strike, coup, rebellion]3) teatr. mettere in scena, rappresentare [play, performance] -
11 ON
= log in* * *[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) su2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) in3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) a4) (about: a book on the theatre.) su5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) in6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) su7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) drogato; a dieta8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) in; a, su9) (towards: They marched on the town.) su10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) su11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) a12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) (da)13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) a14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) su, dopo2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) (su)2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) continuamente3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) acceso4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) in programma5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) a bordo3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) in corso2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) in programma•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto* * *abbr CanadaPost, (= Ontario)* * *ONabbr.* * *= log in -
12 approximation
[əˌprɒksɪ'meɪʃn]nome approssimazione f.* * *1) (a figure, answer etc which is not (intended to be) exact: This figure is just an approximation.) approssimazione2) (the process of estimating a figure etc: We decided on a price by a process of approximation.) approssimazione* * *approximation /əprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/n. [uc]1 approssimazione: a rough approximation, un'approssimazione a grandi linee; una valutazione molto approssimativa2 (mat.) valore approssimato3 avvicinamento.* * *[əˌprɒksɪ'meɪʃn]nome approssimazione f. -
13 subject
I ['sʌbdʒɪkt]1) (topic) soggetto m., argomento m.to change o drop the subject cambiare argomento, lasciare cadere l'argomento; to raise a subject sollevare una questione; while we're on the subject of... — visto che siamo in tema di
2) (at school, college) materia f.; (for research, study) soggetto m.3) art. fot. soggetto m.4) (focus)5) ling. soggetto m.6) (citizen) suddito m. (-a)II ['sʌbdʒɪkt]1) (subservient) [people, race] asservito, sottomessoto be subject to — essere soggetto a [law, rule]
3) (liable)to be subject to — essere soggetto a [flooding, fits]; essere assoggettabile a [ tax]
4) (dependent)to be subject to — dipendere da [ approval]
"subject to alteration" — "soggetto a variazioni"
III [səb'dʒekt]"subject to availability" — (of flights, tickets) "in base alla disponibilità"; (of goods) "salvo venduto"
1) (expose)to be subjected to — dover sopportare [ noise]; essere oggetto di [ attacks]; essere sottoposto a [ torture]
to subject sth. to heat — esporre qcs. al calore
2) lett. (subjugate) sottomettere [race, country]* * *1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) sottomesso2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) suddito2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) soggetto, argomento3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) materia4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) motivo5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) soggetto3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) assoggettare, sottomettere2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) sottoporre•- subjective
- subjectively
- subject matter
- change the subject
- subject to* * *subject (1) /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/a.1 soggetto; assoggettato; sottomesso; sottoposto; esposto: subject nations, nazioni soggette; subject tribes, tribù sottomesse; Even foreigners are subject to the laws of the country, anche gli stranieri sono soggetti alle leggi del paese; I'm subject to tremendous headaches, vado soggetto a tremende emicranie; to be subject to envy, essere esposto all'invidia● subject to, salvo: Subject to correction, these are the facts, salvo errore, i fatti sono questi □ (comm.: di un prodotto) subject to availability, se disponibile; salvo venduto □ ( banca, fin.) subject to collection, salvo incasso; salvo buon fine (abbr. S.B.F.) □ (comm.) subject to sale (o subject to goods being unsold), salvo venduto □ ( di un popolo, ecc.) to be held subject, essere assoggettato; essere tenuto in sudditanza □ (comm.) All prices ( are) subject to alteration, tutti i prezzi sono suscettibili di variazione.♦ subject (2) /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/n.1 soggetto ( anche gramm.); argomento; oggetto ( di esame, esperimento, ecc.): the subject of the speech [of the book], il soggetto del discorso [del libro]; (gramm.) Every verb has a subject, ogni verbo ha un soggetto; to change the subject, cambiare argomento; to drop the subject (o to let the subject drop) lasciar cadere l'argomento; on the subject of, a proposito di; to get onto a subject, arrivare a un argomento; entrare in un discorso; He's a subject for ridicule, è oggetto di scherno NOTA D'USO: - argument o topic?-2 materia ( di studio); disciplina: compulsory subjects, materie (di studio) obbligatorie; subsidiary subject, materia complementare ( all'università); Chemistry is my favourite subject, la chimica è la mia materia preferita; DIALOGO → - Before an exam- History's my weakest subject, and I'm worried, that's all, la storia è la materia in cui vado peggio e sono preoccupata, questo è tutto; DIALOGO → - School- What subjects did you have at school today?, che materie avevi oggi a scuola?3 suddito; cittadino: rulers and subjects, governanti e sudditi; He is a British subject, è cittadino britannico4 (form.) causa; motivo; occasione: a subject for great sorrow, una causa di grande dolore; I'll give you no subject for complaint, non vi darò motivo di lagnarvi di me5 (bot., zool.) esemplare● subject catalogue, catalogo per soggetto ( in una biblioteca) □ (fisc.) a subject for taxation, un soggetto d'imposta □ subject-heading, voce di indice □ subject matter, argomento; contenuto; oggetto; tema; materia □ (ass.) the subject matter insured, la cosa assicurata □ one's fellow-subjects, i propri concittadini.(to) subject /səbˈdʒɛkt/v. t.1 assoggettare; soggiogare; sottomettere: to subject a nation to one's rule, assoggettare una nazione al proprio potere; soggiogare una nazione2 ( anche tecn.) sottoporre; esporre: Iron must be subjected to a special process to become steel, il ferro deve essere sottoposto a un processo speciale per diventare acciaio; to subject sb. to ill-treatment, sottoporre q. a maltrattamenti3 (med.) predisporre: His weakness subjected him to many diseases, la sua debolezza lo predisponeva a molte malattie● to subject oneself, esporsi; sottomettersi: Don't subject yourself to ridicule [to criticism], non esporti al ridicolo [alle critiche].* * *I ['sʌbdʒɪkt]1) (topic) soggetto m., argomento m.to change o drop the subject cambiare argomento, lasciare cadere l'argomento; to raise a subject sollevare una questione; while we're on the subject of... — visto che siamo in tema di
2) (at school, college) materia f.; (for research, study) soggetto m.3) art. fot. soggetto m.4) (focus)5) ling. soggetto m.6) (citizen) suddito m. (-a)II ['sʌbdʒɪkt]1) (subservient) [people, race] asservito, sottomessoto be subject to — essere soggetto a [law, rule]
3) (liable)to be subject to — essere soggetto a [flooding, fits]; essere assoggettabile a [ tax]
4) (dependent)to be subject to — dipendere da [ approval]
"subject to alteration" — "soggetto a variazioni"
III [səb'dʒekt]"subject to availability" — (of flights, tickets) "in base alla disponibilità"; (of goods) "salvo venduto"
1) (expose)to be subjected to — dover sopportare [ noise]; essere oggetto di [ attacks]; essere sottoposto a [ torture]
to subject sth. to heat — esporre qcs. al calore
2) lett. (subjugate) sottomettere [race, country] -
14 derivation
[ˌderɪ'veɪʃn]1) (source) origine f., provenienza f.2) (process) derivazione f.* * *[deri-]1) (the source or origin (of a word etc).) derivazione2) (the process of deriving.) derivazione* * *derivation /dɛrɪˈveɪʃn/n.1 [uc] ( anche ling.) derivazione: the derivation of words, la derivazione delle parole; Latin derivations, derivazioni dal latino; Do you know the derivation of this phrase?, sai da dove deriva questa espressione?2 (elettr., mat.) derivazionederivationala.(ling.) derivazionale.* * *[ˌderɪ'veɪʃn]1) (source) origine f., provenienza f.2) (process) derivazione f. -
15 set
I [set]1) (collection) (of keys, spanners) set m., serie f.; (of stamps, coins) serie f.; (of golf clubs) set m.; (of cutlery) servizio m.; (of encyclopedias) raccolta f.; fig. (of data, rules, tests) serie f., insieme m.a set of fingerprints — = le impronte digitali di una persona schedate da un'autorità
2) (kit, game)3) (pair)4) sport (in tennis) set m.5) (television) apparecchio m.TV set, television set — televisione, televisore
6) (group) ambiente m., mondo m.7) (scenery) teatr. scenario m.; cinem. telev. set m.8) mat. insieme m.9) BE scol. (class, group) gruppo m.10) (hairdo) messa f. in piega11) mus. pièce f.12) (position) posizione f., atteggiamento m.••II 1. [set]to make a (dead) set at sb. — BE colloq. fare di tutto per conquistare qcn
passato, participio passato set III2.1) (fixed) attrib. [procedure, rule, task] determinato; [time, price] fisso; [ menu] a prezzo fisso; [ formula] tutto compreso; [ idea] radicatoset phrase set expression frase fatta, luogo comune; to be set in one's ways essere un abitudinario, avere le proprie abitudini; the weather is set fair — il tempo è sul bello stabile o si è messo al bello
2) (stiff) [expression, smile] fisso5) (determined)to be (dead) set against sth., doing — essere (del tutto, fermamente) contrario a qcs., al fare
to be set on sth., on doing — essere deciso a qcs., a fare
••III 1. [set]to be well set-up — colloq. (financially) stare bene, disporre di mezzi
to set sth. before sb. — mettere qcs. davanti a qcn. [food, plate]; fig. presentare qcs. a qcn. [proposals, findings]
to set sth. in the ground — piantare qcs. nel terreno
to set sth. into sth. — mettere o incastrare o infilare qcs. in qcs.
to set sth. straight — (align) raddrizzare qcs., mettere qcs. dritto [ painting]; fig. (tidy) mettere qcs. in ordine [papers, room]
to set matters o the record straight fig. mettere le cose in chiaro; his eyes are set very close together — ha gli occhi molto ravvicinati
to set one's mark o stamp on sth. — lasciare il segno su qcs
3) (affix, establish) fissare [date, deadline, place, price, target]; lanciare [ fashion]; dare [ tone]; stabilire [precedent, record]to set a good, bad example to sb. — dare il buon, il cattivo esempio a qcn.
to set one's sights on — mettere gli occhi su [ job]
4) (adjust) regolare [ clock]; mettere, puntare [ alarm clock]; programmare [timer, video]to set the oven to 180° — mettere il forno a 180°
5) (start)to set sth. going — mettere in marcia, avviare [ machine]
to set sb. laughing, thinking — fare ridere, riflettere qcn
to set a book for study — inserire o mettere un libro nel programma
to set sb. the task of doing — incaricare qcn. di fare
7) cinem. letter. teatr. telev. ambientare [book, film, play]8) mus.to set sth. to music — mettere qcs. in musica
9) tip. comporre [text, type]10) med. immobilizzare [ broken leg]11) (style)12) (cause to harden) fare rapprendere [ jam]; fare solidificare [ concrete]2.1) [ sun] tramontare3) med. [fracture, bone] saldarsi•- set back- set by- set down- set in- set off- set on- set out- set to- set up- set upon* * *[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) mettere2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) preparare3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) fissare, stabilire4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) dare5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) (provocare)6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) tramontare7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) indurirsi8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) rimettere, regolare9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) mettere in piega10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) incastonare11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) aggiustare2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) stabilito, prestabilito2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) deciso3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) saldo, determinato4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) fisso5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) fermo6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) tempestato, ornato3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) collezione, raccolta2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) apparecchio3) (a group of people: the musical set.) gruppo4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) messa in piega5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) scenario6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) set•- setting- setback
- set phrase
- set-square
- setting-lotion
- set-to
- set-up
- all set
- set about
- set someone against someone
- set against someone
- set someone against
- set against
- set aside
- set back
- set down
- set in
- set off
- set something or someone on someone
- set on someone
- set something or someone on
- set on
- set out
- set to
- set up
- set up camp
- set up house
- set up shop
- set upon* * *I [set]1) (collection) (of keys, spanners) set m., serie f.; (of stamps, coins) serie f.; (of golf clubs) set m.; (of cutlery) servizio m.; (of encyclopedias) raccolta f.; fig. (of data, rules, tests) serie f., insieme m.a set of fingerprints — = le impronte digitali di una persona schedate da un'autorità
2) (kit, game)3) (pair)4) sport (in tennis) set m.5) (television) apparecchio m.TV set, television set — televisione, televisore
6) (group) ambiente m., mondo m.7) (scenery) teatr. scenario m.; cinem. telev. set m.8) mat. insieme m.9) BE scol. (class, group) gruppo m.10) (hairdo) messa f. in piega11) mus. pièce f.12) (position) posizione f., atteggiamento m.••II 1. [set]to make a (dead) set at sb. — BE colloq. fare di tutto per conquistare qcn
passato, participio passato set III2.1) (fixed) attrib. [procedure, rule, task] determinato; [time, price] fisso; [ menu] a prezzo fisso; [ formula] tutto compreso; [ idea] radicatoset phrase set expression frase fatta, luogo comune; to be set in one's ways essere un abitudinario, avere le proprie abitudini; the weather is set fair — il tempo è sul bello stabile o si è messo al bello
2) (stiff) [expression, smile] fisso5) (determined)to be (dead) set against sth., doing — essere (del tutto, fermamente) contrario a qcs., al fare
to be set on sth., on doing — essere deciso a qcs., a fare
••III 1. [set]to be well set-up — colloq. (financially) stare bene, disporre di mezzi
to set sth. before sb. — mettere qcs. davanti a qcn. [food, plate]; fig. presentare qcs. a qcn. [proposals, findings]
to set sth. in the ground — piantare qcs. nel terreno
to set sth. into sth. — mettere o incastrare o infilare qcs. in qcs.
to set sth. straight — (align) raddrizzare qcs., mettere qcs. dritto [ painting]; fig. (tidy) mettere qcs. in ordine [papers, room]
to set matters o the record straight fig. mettere le cose in chiaro; his eyes are set very close together — ha gli occhi molto ravvicinati
to set one's mark o stamp on sth. — lasciare il segno su qcs
3) (affix, establish) fissare [date, deadline, place, price, target]; lanciare [ fashion]; dare [ tone]; stabilire [precedent, record]to set a good, bad example to sb. — dare il buon, il cattivo esempio a qcn.
to set one's sights on — mettere gli occhi su [ job]
4) (adjust) regolare [ clock]; mettere, puntare [ alarm clock]; programmare [timer, video]to set the oven to 180° — mettere il forno a 180°
5) (start)to set sth. going — mettere in marcia, avviare [ machine]
to set sb. laughing, thinking — fare ridere, riflettere qcn
to set a book for study — inserire o mettere un libro nel programma
to set sb. the task of doing — incaricare qcn. di fare
7) cinem. letter. teatr. telev. ambientare [book, film, play]8) mus.to set sth. to music — mettere qcs. in musica
9) tip. comporre [text, type]10) med. immobilizzare [ broken leg]11) (style)12) (cause to harden) fare rapprendere [ jam]; fare solidificare [ concrete]2.1) [ sun] tramontare3) med. [fracture, bone] saldarsi•- set back- set by- set down- set in- set off- set on- set out- set to- set up- set upon -
16 stencil
I ['stensɪl]1) (card, pattern) stencil m.2) (in typing) matrice f. per ciclostileII ['stensɪl]* * *['stensl] 1. noun1) (a thin piece of metal or card in which a design etc has been cut which can be reproduced on another surface, eg paper, by printing or inking over the metal etc.) stampino2) (a piece of waxed paper into which words have been cut by a typewriter, to be reproduced by a similar process.) stencil2. verb(to produce (a design, pattern etc) by using a stencil.) (riprodurre con uno stampino)* * *stencil /ˈstɛnsl/n.2 disegno stampinato; stampinatura● stencil cutter, fabbricante di stampini □ stencil cutting, fabbricazione di stampini.(to) stencil /ˈstɛnsl/v. t.2 (fam.) ciclostilarestenciller, ( USA) stencilern.stencilling, ( USA) stencilingn. [u]stampinatura.* * *I ['stensɪl]1) (card, pattern) stencil m.2) (in typing) matrice f. per ciclostileII ['stensɪl] -
17 change
I [tʃeɪndʒ]1) (alteration) cambiamento m.a change for the better, worse — un cambiamento in meglio, peggio
to make changes in — fare (dei) cambiamenti in [text, room]
2) (substitution) cambio m., cambiamento m.change of government — pol. cambio di governo
3) (different experience) cambiamento m.it makes o is a change from staying at home è qualcosa di diverso dal rimanere sempre a casa; to make a change per cambiare un po'; that makes a nice o refreshing change è un bel cambiamento; to need a change of air fig. avere bisogno di cambiare aria; for a change per cambiare; the train was late, for a change — iron. tanto per cambiare, il treno era in ritardo
4) (of clothes) cambio m.5) (cash) moneta f., resto m."no change given" — (on machine) "non dà resto"
"exact change please" — (on bus) "preparare denaro contato, per favore"
you won't get much change out of Ј 20 — colloq. non avanzi molto da 20 sterline
II 1. [tʃeɪndʒ]to ring the changes — suonare il cambio d'ora; fig. introdurre dei cambiamenti
1) (alter) cambiareto change sb.'s mind — fare cambiare idea a qcn.
2) (exchange for sth. different) cambiare [clothes, name, car]if it's too big, we'll change it for you — se è troppo grande, glielo cambiamo
to change sth. from X to Y — (of numbers, letters, words) sostituire X con Y; (of building, area) trasformare X in Y
3) (replace) cambiare [bulb, linen, wheel]4) (exchange with sb.) scambiare [clothes, seats]to change places — cambiare di posto ( with con); fig. invertire i ruoli
5) (actively switch) cambiare [side, job, direction, TV channel, doctor]to change sb., sth. into — trasformare qcn., qcs. in [frog, prince]
7) (replace nappy of) cambiare [ baby]8) econ. cambiare [cheque, currency] (into, for in)2.1) (alter) cambiare2) (into different clothes) cambiarsito change into — infilarsi, mettersi [ different garment]
to change out of — togliersi [ garment]
3) (from bus, train) cambiare"change at Bologna for Bari" — "coincidenza a Bologna per Bari"
4) (become transformed) trasformarsi•* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) cambiare2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) scambiare3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) cambiarsi; sostituire4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) mutare, trasformare5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) cambiare2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) cambiamento2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) cambiamento3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) cambio4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) spiccioli5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) resto6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) cambiamento•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change* * *I [tʃeɪndʒ]1) (alteration) cambiamento m.a change for the better, worse — un cambiamento in meglio, peggio
to make changes in — fare (dei) cambiamenti in [text, room]
2) (substitution) cambio m., cambiamento m.change of government — pol. cambio di governo
3) (different experience) cambiamento m.it makes o is a change from staying at home è qualcosa di diverso dal rimanere sempre a casa; to make a change per cambiare un po'; that makes a nice o refreshing change è un bel cambiamento; to need a change of air fig. avere bisogno di cambiare aria; for a change per cambiare; the train was late, for a change — iron. tanto per cambiare, il treno era in ritardo
4) (of clothes) cambio m.5) (cash) moneta f., resto m."no change given" — (on machine) "non dà resto"
"exact change please" — (on bus) "preparare denaro contato, per favore"
you won't get much change out of Ј 20 — colloq. non avanzi molto da 20 sterline
II 1. [tʃeɪndʒ]to ring the changes — suonare il cambio d'ora; fig. introdurre dei cambiamenti
1) (alter) cambiareto change sb.'s mind — fare cambiare idea a qcn.
2) (exchange for sth. different) cambiare [clothes, name, car]if it's too big, we'll change it for you — se è troppo grande, glielo cambiamo
to change sth. from X to Y — (of numbers, letters, words) sostituire X con Y; (of building, area) trasformare X in Y
3) (replace) cambiare [bulb, linen, wheel]4) (exchange with sb.) scambiare [clothes, seats]to change places — cambiare di posto ( with con); fig. invertire i ruoli
5) (actively switch) cambiare [side, job, direction, TV channel, doctor]to change sb., sth. into — trasformare qcn., qcs. in [frog, prince]
7) (replace nappy of) cambiare [ baby]8) econ. cambiare [cheque, currency] (into, for in)2.1) (alter) cambiare2) (into different clothes) cambiarsito change into — infilarsi, mettersi [ different garment]
to change out of — togliersi [ garment]
3) (from bus, train) cambiare"change at Bologna for Bari" — "coincidenza a Bologna per Bari"
4) (become transformed) trasformarsi• -
18 maintenance
['meɪntənəns]1) (of machine, road) manutenzione f.2) (of standards etc.) mantenimento m.* * *[-tənəns]1) (the process of keeping something in good condition: car maintenance.) manutenzione2) (the act of maintaining (a point of view etc).) mantenimento* * *['meɪntənəns]1) (of machine, road) manutenzione f.2) (of standards etc.) mantenimento m. -
19 Long
I [lɒŋ] [AE lɔːŋ]1) (lengthy) [process, wait, journey, vowel] lungo; [ delay] prolungato, forte; [ sigh] lungo, grandeto get o grow o become longer [ days] allungarsi; a friend of long standing — un amico di vecchia data
it's been a long time since I saw you — è molto tempo che non ti vedo, è passato molto tempo dall'ultima volta che ti ho visto
six hours, that's a long time — sei ore, è tanto
to take a long time — [ person] metterci molto (tempo); [ task] richiedere molto tempo
3) (in measuring) [dress, hair, queue] lungo; [ grass] altoto get o grow long [grass, hair] crescere; [list, queue] allungarsi; she's growing her hair long si sta facendo crescere i capelli; to make [sth.] longer — allungare [ sleeve]
to live a long way away o off abitare lontano; July is a long way off luglio è ancora lontano; don't fall, it's a long way down non cadere, è molto alto; a long way down the list molto in fondo alla lista; I saw it a long way out l'ho visto (molto) in lontananza; he is a long way out in his calculations sta sbagliando di molto i suoi calcoli; it's a long way up to the tenth floor è lunga fino al decimo piano; we've come a long way abbiamo fatto molta strada; to go a long way [ person] (be successful) andare lontano; [ supply] (last long) durare a lungo; to have a long way to go fig. [ worker] dover fare ancora molta strada o molti sforzi; it's the best by a long way è di gran lunga il migliore; to take the long way round — fare un lungo giro o una lunga deviazione
••long time no see! — colloq. scherz. sono secoli che non ci vediamo!
II [lɒŋ] [AE lɔːŋ]to have a long memory — avere la memoria lunga, essere una persona che non dimentica
1) (a long time) molto tempo, moltoit's not that long since... — non è passato così tanto tempo da quando...
just long enough to... — giusto il tempo per...
longer than expected, than I thought — più (tempo) del previsto
before long — (in past) poco dopo, di lì a poco; (in future) fra breve, fra non molto, presto, di qui a poco
for long — a lungo, per molto tempo
it's long after o past your bedtime dovresti essere a letto già da molto tempo; long ago molto tempo fa; long before molto prima; no longer non più; I can't stand it a day longer non lo sopporterò un giorno di più; I can't stand it any longer non lo sopporto più; 5 minutes, no longer! — 5 minuti, non di più!
2) (for a long time) da molto (tempo)4) as long as, so long as (in time) finché, fintantoché; (provided that) purché, a condizione cheas long as you keep me informed — purché o a condizione che tu mi tenga informato
••III [lɒŋ] [AE lɔːŋ]so long! — colloq. ciao! arrivederci!
to long for — desiderare ardentemente, avere una gran voglia di, morire dalla voglia di
to long to do — (be impatient) non vedere l'ora o essere impaziente di fare; (desire sth. elusive) sognare di fare
* * *I 1. [loŋ] adjective1) (measuring a great distance from one end to the other: a long journey; a long road; long legs.)2) (having a great period of time from the first moment to the last: The book took a long time to read; a long conversation; a long delay.)3) (measuring a certain amount in distance or time: The wire is two centimetres long; The television programme was just over an hour long.)4) (away, doing or using something etc for a great period of time: Will you be long?)5) (reaching to a great distance in space or time: She has a long memory)2. adverb1) (a great period of time: This happened long before you were born.)2) (for a great period of time: Have you been waiting long?)•- longways- long-distance
- long-drawn-out
- longhand
- long house
- long jump
- long-playing record
- long-range
- long-sighted
- long-sightedness
- long-suffering
- long-winded
- as long as / so long as
- before very long
- before long
- in the long run
- the long and the short of it
- no longer
- so long! II [loŋ] verb((often with for) to wish very much: He longed to go home; I am longing for a drink.)- longing- longingly* * *(Surnames) Long /lɒŋ, USA lɔ:ŋ/* * *I [lɒŋ] [AE lɔːŋ]1) (lengthy) [process, wait, journey, vowel] lungo; [ delay] prolungato, forte; [ sigh] lungo, grandeto get o grow o become longer [ days] allungarsi; a friend of long standing — un amico di vecchia data
it's been a long time since I saw you — è molto tempo che non ti vedo, è passato molto tempo dall'ultima volta che ti ho visto
six hours, that's a long time — sei ore, è tanto
to take a long time — [ person] metterci molto (tempo); [ task] richiedere molto tempo
3) (in measuring) [dress, hair, queue] lungo; [ grass] altoto get o grow long [grass, hair] crescere; [list, queue] allungarsi; she's growing her hair long si sta facendo crescere i capelli; to make [sth.] longer — allungare [ sleeve]
to live a long way away o off abitare lontano; July is a long way off luglio è ancora lontano; don't fall, it's a long way down non cadere, è molto alto; a long way down the list molto in fondo alla lista; I saw it a long way out l'ho visto (molto) in lontananza; he is a long way out in his calculations sta sbagliando di molto i suoi calcoli; it's a long way up to the tenth floor è lunga fino al decimo piano; we've come a long way abbiamo fatto molta strada; to go a long way [ person] (be successful) andare lontano; [ supply] (last long) durare a lungo; to have a long way to go fig. [ worker] dover fare ancora molta strada o molti sforzi; it's the best by a long way è di gran lunga il migliore; to take the long way round — fare un lungo giro o una lunga deviazione
••long time no see! — colloq. scherz. sono secoli che non ci vediamo!
II [lɒŋ] [AE lɔːŋ]to have a long memory — avere la memoria lunga, essere una persona che non dimentica
1) (a long time) molto tempo, moltoit's not that long since... — non è passato così tanto tempo da quando...
just long enough to... — giusto il tempo per...
longer than expected, than I thought — più (tempo) del previsto
before long — (in past) poco dopo, di lì a poco; (in future) fra breve, fra non molto, presto, di qui a poco
for long — a lungo, per molto tempo
it's long after o past your bedtime dovresti essere a letto già da molto tempo; long ago molto tempo fa; long before molto prima; no longer non più; I can't stand it a day longer non lo sopporterò un giorno di più; I can't stand it any longer non lo sopporto più; 5 minutes, no longer! — 5 minuti, non di più!
2) (for a long time) da molto (tempo)4) as long as, so long as (in time) finché, fintantoché; (provided that) purché, a condizione cheas long as you keep me informed — purché o a condizione che tu mi tenga informato
••III [lɒŋ] [AE lɔːŋ]so long! — colloq. ciao! arrivederci!
to long for — desiderare ardentemente, avere una gran voglia di, morire dalla voglia di
to long to do — (be impatient) non vedere l'ora o essere impaziente di fare; (desire sth. elusive) sognare di fare
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20 speed up
speed up [car, train] accelerare; [athlete, walker] accelerare, aumentare l'andatura; [ worker] aumentare il ritmo, accelerare; speed up [sth.], speed [sth.] up accelerare [ process]; sveltire, snellire [ traffic]* * *past tense, past participle - speeded (-)1) (to increase speed: The car speeded up as it left the town.) accelerare2) (to quicken the rate of: We are trying to speed up production.) sveltire* * *speeded up pt, pp1. vi + adv(gen) andare più veloce, Auto accelerare, (walker/worker/train etc) camminare/lavorare/viaggiare più veloce, (engine, machine) girare più veloce, (production) accelerare2. vt + adv* * *
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