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  • 1 reduce

    1. I
    coll. I am reducing я худею /сбрасываю вес/; do you wish to reduce? вы хотите похудеть?
    2. II
    reduce in some manner I've reduced a lot since I've been on a diet я сильно похудел с тех пор, как сижу на диете
    3. III
    1) reduce smth. reduce costs (smb.'s income, the output, supplies, the length of a lecture, the term of imprisonment, smb.'s chances, etc.) сокращать /уменьшать/ расходы и т.д., reduce the price (the value of smth., taxes, wages, profits, speed, temperature, pressure, etc.) снижать /понижать/ цену и т.д.; reduce one's weight сбрасывать вес; reduce pace убавить шаг; reduce smb.'s sight (powers of hearing) ослаблять зрение (слух); old age reduces one's power to remember names and figures с возрастом ослабевает память на имена и цифры; reduce the length of a skirt укоротить /подкоротить/ юбку; reduce vitality понижать жизнеспособность
    2) reduce smth., smb. reduce a city (a people, revolted towns and provinces, rebellious tribes, etc.) покорять /усмирять/ город и т.д.
    4. IV
    reduce smth. in some manner reduce smth. sharply (radically, drastically, substantially, materially, markedly, deliberately, etc.) резко и т.д. сокращать /уменьшать/ что-л.
    5. XI
    1) be reduced in some manner his temperature was much reduced this morning сегодня утром температура у него сильно упала; be reduce d in smth. the team was materially reduced in number число членов команды было значительно уменьшено /сокращено/
    2) be reduced to smth. I was reduced to silence я был вынужден замолчать; she is easily reduced to tears ее нетрудно довести до слез; his clothes were reduced to rags его одежда превратилась в лохмотья; his efforts were reduced to almost nothing его усилия были сведены почти что на нет; she was reduced to a shadow она превратилась в тень, от нее осталась тень; he was reduced to stealing он вынужден был воровать
    3) be reduced to smth. the facts may be reduced to three heads факты могут быть разбиты на три группы /расклассифицированы по трем рубрикам/
    6. XVI
    reduce for some time coll. I have been reducing for six weeks я худею /стараюсь похудеть/ уже шесть недель
    7. XXI1
    1) reduce smb. to smth. reduce the whole family to despair (the inhabitants to terror, the poor people to beggary, them to the level of beasts, etc.) приводить всю семью в состояние отчаяния, довести всю семью до отчаяния и т.д.; reduce the children to obedience добиться от детей послушания; reduce the pupils to discipline приучать учеников к дисциплине; reduce smb. to submission принуждать кого-л. к повиновению; he reduced them to silence он заставил их замолчать; the question reduced them to silence вопрос поверг их в молчание; reduce the population to starvation довести население до голода; reduce smth. (in)to smth. reduce clothes to rags (rags to pulp, this substance into paste, the old book to dust, etc.) превращать одежду в тряпье и т.д.; reduce the house (the town, etc.) to ashes сжечь дом и т.д. дотла; reduce stone to powder стереть камень в порошок; reduce meat to charcoal сжечь мясо до угольев; he reduced irony to art он довел иронию до [уровня] искусства
    2) reduce smth. to smth. reduce pounds to shillings and pence (yards to feet, a more, complex form to a simpler one, etc.) переводить фунты в шиллинги и пенсы и т.д., reduce an equation to its simplest form упростить уравнение; reduce fractions to the same denominator привести дроби к одному знаменателю; reduce smth. to formulas (to graphs, to charts, to diagrams, to curves and statistical tables, etc.) выражать что-л. формулами и т.д.; представлять что-л. в виде формул и т.д.; reduce smth. to basic principles сводить что-л. к основным принципам; the whole difficulty reduces itself to the question [of] whether he can come вся трудность заключается в том, сможет ли он прийти
    3) reduce smth. to smth. reduce smth. to a lesser amount уменьшать объем чего-л.; reduce liquid to two thirds of its bulk доводить объем жидкости до двух третей первоначального объема, уменьшать объем жидкости на одну треть; reduce a staff of servants to one сократить штат прислуги до одного человека; reduce smth. by smth. reduce the amount by one half (the party by half the number, the price by 10 per cent, the journey to A by one and a half days, etc.) сокращать /уменьшать/ количество на половину и т.д.
    4) || reduce smb. to the ranks разжаловать кого-л. в рядовые; reduce a corporal (ни officer, an N. С. О., etc.) to the ranks разжаловать капрала и т.д. в рядовые
    5) reduce smth. by smth. reduce a fort by a sudden attack взять крепость внезапной атакой
    8. XXII
    reduce smb. to doing smth. reduce them to begging (her to borrowing clothes, etc.) доводить их до нищенства /до того, что они станут просить милостыню/ и т.д.

    English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > reduce

  • 2 time

    n
    время; период; срок; момент

    - active time
    - actual time
    - additional time
    - administrative time
    - allowed time
    - application time
    - appointed time
    - arrival time
    - assembly time
    - attendance time
    - average time
    - bad time
    - base time
    - basic time
    - break time
    - busy time
    - calculating time
    - calendar time
    - changeover time
    - check time
    - closing time
    - computing time
    - critical time
    - customer waiting time
    - cycle time
    - dead time
    - delay time
    - delivery time
    - demand usage time
    - demurrage time
    - departure time
    - detention time
    - disbursement time
    - disbursement float time
    - discharging time
    - dispatch time
    - down time
    - effective time
    - estimated time
    - execution time
    - exhibition time
    - expired time
    - external idle time
    - forwarding time
    - free time
    - free storage time
    - full time
    - guarantee time
    - handling time
    - idle time
    - improvement time
    - in-commission time
    - in-service time
    - interest time
    - interrepair time
    - job time
    - labour time
    - lay time
    - lead time
    - leisure time
    - lie time
    - life time
    - loading time
    - local time
    - long time
    - lost time
    - lunch time
    - machine time
    - machine idle time
    - machining time
    - maintenance time
    - make-ready time
    - manual time
    - maximum time
    - mean time
    - necessary labour time
    - net time
    - net working time
    - nonproductive time
    - normal time
    - off time
    - opening time
    - operating time
    - operation time
    - order time
    - outage time
    - overall time
    - part time
    - payback time
    - payoff time
    - processing time
    - procurement time
    - production time
    - productive time
    - programming time
    - queueing time
    - random time
    - readiness time
    - real time
    - reasonable time
    - reference time
    - repair time
    - running time
    - scheduled time
    - service time
    - servicing time
    - setup time
    - setting-up time
    - shipping time
    - short time
    - slack time
    - spare time
    - standard time
    - standby time
    - standing time
    - startup time
    - stopping time
    - storage time
    - straight time
    - subsidized time
    - swing time
    - throughput time
    - total time
    - transit time
    - travel time
    - turnaround time
    - uninterrupted working time
    - unproductive time
    - usable time
    - usage time
    - waiting time
    - warming-up time
    - work time
    - working time
    - time for acceptance
    - time for appeal
    - time for application
    - time for complaint
    - time for consideration
    - time for delivery
    - time for dispatch
    - time for loading
    - time for payment
    - time for presentation
    - time for protesting
    - time for repayment
    - time of arrival
    - time of circulation
    - time of delivery
    - time of departure
    - time of dispatch
    - time of execution
    - time of loading
    - time of manufacture
    - time of maturity
    - time of nonuse
    - time of operation
    - time of payment
    - time of performance of a contract
    - time of presentation
    - time of production
    - time of redemption
    - time of shipment
    - time of transportation
    - time of turnover
    - time of validity
    - time of a visit
    - time of waiting
    - ahead of time
    - at the appointed time
    - at the fixed time
    - at a more opportune time
    - at the present time
    - for some time
    - for the time being
    - in time
    - in due time
    - in good time
    - on time
    - out of time
    - time out
    - time required
    - time worked
    - adhere to the time of delivery
    - allow time
    - buy on time
    - change the time
    - charge time
    - curtail the time
    - exceed the time
    - extend the time
    - fix a time
    - keep the time
    - make up for lost time
    - mark time
    - observe the time
    - pay ahead of time
    - pay on time
    - postpone the delivery time
    - reduce the time
    - revise the time
    - save time
    - set a time
    - specify a time
    - stipulate a time
    - take time
    - take time out
    - waste time
    - work half time

    English-russian dctionary of contemporary Economics > time

  • 3 modular data center

    1. модульный центр обработки данных (ЦОД)

     

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    Параллельные тексты EN-RU

    [ http://loosebolts.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/our-vision-for-generation-4-modular-data-centers-one-way-of-getting-it-just-right/]

    [ http://dcnt.ru/?p=9299#more-9299]

    Data Centers are a hot topic these days. No matter where you look, this once obscure aspect of infrastructure is getting a lot of attention. For years, there have been cost pressures on IT operations and this, when the need for modern capacity is greater than ever, has thrust data centers into the spotlight. Server and rack density continues to rise, placing DC professionals and businesses in tighter and tougher situations while they struggle to manage their IT environments. And now hyper-scale cloud infrastructure is taking traditional technologies to limits never explored before and focusing the imagination of the IT industry on new possibilities.

    В настоящее время центры обработки данных являются широко обсуждаемой темой. Куда ни посмотришь, этот некогда малоизвестный аспект инфраструктуры привлекает все больше внимания. Годами ИТ-отделы испытывали нехватку средств и это выдвинуло ЦОДы в центр внимания, в то время, когда необходимость в современных ЦОДах стала как никогда высокой. Плотность серверов и стоек продолжают расти, все больше усложняя ситуацию для специалистов в области охлаждения и организаций в их попытках управлять своими ИТ-средами. И теперь гипермасштабируемая облачная инфраструктура подвергает традиционные технологии невиданным ранее нагрузкам, и заставляет ИТ-индустрию искать новые возможности.

    At Microsoft, we have focused a lot of thought and research around how to best operate and maintain our global infrastructure and we want to share those learnings. While obviously there are some aspects that we keep to ourselves, we have shared how we operate facilities daily, our technologies and methodologies, and, most importantly, how we monitor and manage our facilities. Whether it’s speaking at industry events, inviting customers to our “Microsoft data center conferences” held in our data centers, or through other media like blogging and white papers, we believe sharing best practices is paramount and will drive the industry forward. So in that vein, we have some interesting news to share.

    В компании MicroSoft уделяют большое внимание изучению наилучших методов эксплуатации и технического обслуживания своей глобальной инфраструктуры и делятся результатами своих исследований. И хотя мы, конечно, не раскрываем некоторые аспекты своих исследований, мы делимся повседневным опытом эксплуатации дата-центров, своими технологиями и методологиями и, что важнее всего, методами контроля и управления своими объектами. Будь то доклады на отраслевых событиях, приглашение клиентов на наши конференции, которые посвящены центрам обработки данных MicroSoft, и проводятся в этих самых дата-центрах, или использование других средств, например, блоги и спецификации, мы уверены, что обмен передовым опытом имеет первостепенное значение и будет продвигать отрасль вперед.

    Today we are sharing our Generation 4 Modular Data Center plan. This is our vision and will be the foundation of our cloud data center infrastructure in the next five years. We believe it is one of the most revolutionary changes to happen to data centers in the last 30 years. Joining me, in writing this blog are Daniel Costello, my director of Data Center Research and Engineering and Christian Belady, principal power and cooling architect. I feel their voices will add significant value to driving understanding around the many benefits included in this new design paradigm.

    Сейчас мы хотим поделиться своим планом модульного дата-центра четвертого поколения. Это наше видение и оно будет основанием для инфраструктуры наших облачных дата-центров в ближайшие пять лет. Мы считаем, что это одно из самых революционных изменений в дата-центрах за последние 30 лет. Вместе со мной в написании этого блога участвовали Дэниел Костелло, директор по исследованиям и инжинирингу дата-центров, и Кристиан Белади, главный архитектор систем энергоснабжения и охлаждения. Мне кажется, что их авторитет придаст больше веса большому количеству преимуществ, включенных в эту новую парадигму проектирования.

    Our “Gen 4” modular data centers will take the flexibility of containerized servers—like those in our Chicago data center—and apply it across the entire facility. So what do we mean by modular? Think of it like “building blocks”, where the data center will be composed of modular units of prefabricated mechanical, electrical, security components, etc., in addition to containerized servers.

    Was there a key driver for the Generation 4 Data Center?

    Наши модульные дата-центры “Gen 4” будут гибкими с контейнерами серверов – как серверы в нашем чикагском дата-центре. И гибкость будет применяться ко всему ЦОД. Итак, что мы подразумеваем под модульностью? Мы думаем о ней как о “строительных блоках”, где дата-центр будет состоять из модульных блоков изготовленных в заводских условиях электрических систем и систем охлаждения, а также систем безопасности и т.п., в дополнение к контейнеризованным серверам.
    Был ли ключевой стимул для разработки дата-центра четвертого поколения?


    If we were to summarize the promise of our Gen 4 design into a single sentence it would be something like this: “A highly modular, scalable, efficient, just-in-time data center capacity program that can be delivered anywhere in the world very quickly and cheaply, while allowing for continued growth as required.” Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, keep in mind that these concepts have been in initial development and prototyping for over a year and are based on cumulative knowledge of previous facility generations and the advances we have made since we began our investments in earnest on this new design.

    Если бы нам нужно было обобщить достоинства нашего проекта Gen 4 в одном предложении, это выглядело бы следующим образом: “Центр обработки данных с высоким уровнем модульности, расширяемости, и энергетической эффективности, а также возможностью постоянного расширения, в случае необходимости, который можно очень быстро и дешево развертывать в любом месте мира”. Звучит слишком хорошо для того чтобы быть правдой, не так ли? Ну, не забывайте, что эти концепции находились в процессе начальной разработки и создания опытного образца в течение более одного года и основываются на опыте, накопленном в ходе развития предыдущих поколений ЦОД, а также успехах, сделанных нами со времени, когда мы начали вкладывать серьезные средства в этот новый проект.

    One of the biggest challenges we’ve had at Microsoft is something Mike likes to call the ‘Goldilock’s Problem’. In a nutshell, the problem can be stated as:

    The worst thing we can do in delivering facilities for the business is not have enough capacity online, thus limiting the growth of our products and services.

    Одну из самых больших проблем, с которыми приходилось сталкиваться Майкрософт, Майк любит называть ‘Проблемой Лютика’. Вкратце, эту проблему можно выразить следующим образом:

    Самое худшее, что может быть при строительстве ЦОД для бизнеса, это не располагать достаточными производственными мощностями, и тем самым ограничивать рост наших продуктов и сервисов.

    The second worst thing we can do in delivering facilities for the business is to have too much capacity online.

    А вторым самым худшим моментом в этой сфере может слишком большое количество производственных мощностей.

    This has led to a focus on smart, intelligent growth for the business — refining our overall demand picture. It can’t be too hot. It can’t be too cold. It has to be ‘Just Right!’ The capital dollars of investment are too large to make without long term planning. As we struggled to master these interesting challenges, we had to ensure that our technological plan also included solutions for the business and operational challenges we faced as well.
    So let’s take a high level look at our Generation 4 design

    Это заставило нас сосредоточиваться на интеллектуальном росте для бизнеса — refining our overall demand picture. Это не должно быть слишком горячим. И это не должно быть слишком холодным. Это должно быть ‘как раз, таким как надо!’ Нельзя делать такие большие капиталовложения без долгосрочного планирования. Пока мы старались решить эти интересные проблемы, мы должны были гарантировать, что наш технологический план будет также включать решения для коммерческих и эксплуатационных проблем, с которыми нам также приходилось сталкиваться.
    Давайте рассмотрим наш проект дата-центра четвертого поколения

    Are you ready for some great visuals? Check out this video at Soapbox. Click here for the Microsoft 4th Gen Video.

    It’s a concept video that came out of my Data Center Research and Engineering team, under Daniel Costello, that will give you a view into what we think is the future.

    From a configuration, construct-ability and time to market perspective, our primary goals and objectives are to modularize the whole data center. Not just the server side (like the Chicago facility), but the mechanical and electrical space as well. This means using the same kind of parts in pre-manufactured modules, the ability to use containers, skids, or rack-based deployments and the ability to tailor the Redundancy and Reliability requirements to the application at a very specific level.


    Посмотрите это видео, перейдите по ссылке для просмотра видео о Microsoft 4th Gen:

    Это концептуальное видео, созданное командой отдела Data Center Research and Engineering, возглавляемого Дэниелом Костелло, которое даст вам наше представление о будущем.

    С точки зрения конфигурации, строительной технологичности и времени вывода на рынок, нашими главными целями и задачами агрегатирование всего дата-центра. Не только серверную часть, как дата-центр в Чикаго, но также системы охлаждения и электрические системы. Это означает применение деталей одного типа в сборных модулях, возможность использования контейнеров, салазок, или стоечных систем, а также возможность подстраивать требования избыточности и надежности для данного приложения на очень специфичном уровне.

    Our goals from a cost perspective were simple in concept but tough to deliver. First and foremost, we had to reduce the capital cost per critical Mega Watt by the class of use. Some applications can run with N-level redundancy in the infrastructure, others require a little more infrastructure for support. These different classes of infrastructure requirements meant that optimizing for all cost classes was paramount. At Microsoft, we are not a one trick pony and have many Online products and services (240+) that require different levels of operational support. We understand that and ensured that we addressed it in our design which will allow us to reduce capital costs by 20%-40% or greater depending upon class.


    Нашими целями в области затрат были концептуально простыми, но трудно реализуемыми. В первую очередь мы должны были снизить капитальные затраты в пересчете на один мегаватт, в зависимости от класса резервирования. Некоторые приложения могут вполне работать на базе инфраструктуры с резервированием на уровне N, то есть без резервирования, а для работы других приложений требуется больше инфраструктуры. Эти разные классы требований инфраструктуры подразумевали, что оптимизация всех классов затрат имеет преобладающее значение. В Майкрософт мы не ограничиваемся одним решением и располагаем большим количеством интерактивных продуктов и сервисов (240+), которым требуются разные уровни эксплуатационной поддержки. Мы понимаем это, и учитываем это в своем проекте, который позволит нам сокращать капитальные затраты на 20%-40% или более в зависимости от класса.

    For example, non-critical or geo redundant applications have low hardware reliability requirements on a location basis. As a result, Gen 4 can be configured to provide stripped down, low-cost infrastructure with little or no redundancy and/or temperature control. Let’s say an Online service team decides that due to the dramatically lower cost, they will simply use uncontrolled outside air with temperatures ranging 10-35 C and 20-80% RH. The reality is we are already spec-ing this for all of our servers today and working with server vendors to broaden that range even further as Gen 4 becomes a reality. For this class of infrastructure, we eliminate generators, chillers, UPSs, and possibly lower costs relative to traditional infrastructure.

    Например, некритичные или гео-избыточные системы имеют низкие требования к аппаратной надежности на основе местоположения. В результате этого, Gen 4 можно конфигурировать для упрощенной, недорогой инфраструктуры с низким уровнем (или вообще без резервирования) резервирования и / или температурного контроля. Скажем, команда интерактивного сервиса решает, что, в связи с намного меньшими затратами, они будут просто использовать некондиционированный наружный воздух с температурой 10-35°C и влажностью 20-80% RH. В реальности мы уже сегодня предъявляем эти требования к своим серверам и работаем с поставщиками серверов над еще большим расширением диапазона температур, так как наш модуль и подход Gen 4 становится реальностью. Для подобного класса инфраструктуры мы удаляем генераторы, чиллеры, ИБП, и, возможно, будем предлагать более низкие затраты, по сравнению с традиционной инфраструктурой.

    Applications that demand higher level of redundancy or temperature control will use configurations of Gen 4 to meet those needs, however, they will also cost more (but still less than traditional data centers). We see this cost difference driving engineering behavioral change in that we predict more applications will drive towards Geo redundancy to lower costs.

    Системы, которым требуется более высокий уровень резервирования или температурного контроля, будут использовать конфигурации Gen 4, отвечающие этим требованиям, однако, они будут также стоить больше. Но все равно они будут стоить меньше, чем традиционные дата-центры. Мы предвидим, что эти различия в затратах будут вызывать изменения в методах инжиниринга, и по нашим прогнозам, это будет выражаться в переходе все большего числа систем на гео-избыточность и меньшие затраты.

    Another cool thing about Gen 4 is that it allows us to deploy capacity when our demand dictates it. Once finalized, we will no longer need to make large upfront investments. Imagine driving capital costs more closely in-line with actual demand, thus greatly reducing time-to-market and adding the capacity Online inherent in the design. Also reduced is the amount of construction labor required to put these “building blocks” together. Since the entire platform requires pre-manufacture of its core components, on-site construction costs are lowered. This allows us to maximize our return on invested capital.

    Еще одно достоинство Gen 4 состоит в том, что он позволяет нам разворачивать дополнительные мощности, когда нам это необходимо. Как только мы закончим проект, нам больше не нужно будет делать большие начальные капиталовложения. Представьте себе возможность более точного согласования капитальных затрат с реальными требованиями, и тем самым значительного снижения времени вывода на рынок и интерактивного добавления мощностей, предусматриваемого проектом. Также снижен объем строительных работ, требуемых для сборки этих “строительных блоков”. Поскольку вся платформа требует предварительного изготовления ее базовых компонентов, затраты на сборку также снижены. Это позволит нам увеличить до максимума окупаемость своих капиталовложений.
    Мы все подвергаем сомнению

    In our design process, we questioned everything. You may notice there is no roof and some might be uncomfortable with this. We explored the need of one and throughout our research we got some surprising (positive) results that showed one wasn’t needed.

    В своем процессе проектирования мы все подвергаем сомнению. Вы, наверное, обратили внимание на отсутствие крыши, и некоторым специалистам это могло не понравиться. Мы изучили необходимость в крыше и в ходе своих исследований получили удивительные результаты, которые показали, что крыша не нужна.
    Серийное производство дата центров


    In short, we are striving to bring Henry Ford’s Model T factory to the data center. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ford#Model_T. Gen 4 will move data centers from a custom design and build model to a commoditized manufacturing approach. We intend to have our components built in factories and then assemble them in one location (the data center site) very quickly. Think about how a computer, car or plane is built today. Components are manufactured by different companies all over the world to a predefined spec and then integrated in one location based on demands and feature requirements. And just like Henry Ford’s assembly line drove the cost of building and the time-to-market down dramatically for the automobile industry, we expect Gen 4 to do the same for data centers. Everything will be pre-manufactured and assembled on the pad.

    Мы хотим применить модель автомобильной фабрики Генри Форда к дата-центру. Проект Gen 4 будет способствовать переходу от модели специализированного проектирования и строительства к товарно-производственному, серийному подходу. Мы намерены изготавливать свои компоненты на заводах, а затем очень быстро собирать их в одном месте, в месте строительства дата-центра. Подумайте о том, как сегодня изготавливается компьютер, автомобиль или самолет. Компоненты изготавливаются по заранее определенным спецификациям разными компаниями во всем мире, затем собираются в одном месте на основе спроса и требуемых характеристик. И точно так же как сборочный конвейер Генри Форда привел к значительному уменьшению затрат на производство и времени вывода на рынок в автомобильной промышленности, мы надеемся, что Gen 4 сделает то же самое для дата-центров. Все будет предварительно изготавливаться и собираться на месте.
    Невероятно энергоэффективный ЦОД


    And did we mention that this platform will be, overall, incredibly energy efficient? From a total energy perspective not only will we have remarkable PUE values, but the total cost of energy going into the facility will be greatly reduced as well. How much energy goes into making concrete? Will we need as much of it? How much energy goes into the fuel of the construction vehicles? This will also be greatly reduced! A key driver is our goal to achieve an average PUE at or below 1.125 by 2012 across our data centers. More than that, we are on a mission to reduce the overall amount of copper and water used in these facilities. We believe these will be the next areas of industry attention when and if the energy problem is solved. So we are asking today…“how can we build a data center with less building”?

    А мы упоминали, что эта платформа будет, в общем, невероятно энергоэффективной? С точки зрения общей энергии, мы получим не только поразительные значения PUE, но общая стоимость энергии, затраченной на объект будет также значительно снижена. Сколько энергии идет на производство бетона? Нам нужно будет столько энергии? Сколько энергии идет на питание инженерных строительных машин? Это тоже будет значительно снижено! Главным стимулом является достижение среднего PUE не больше 1.125 для всех наших дата-центров к 2012 году. Более того, у нас есть задача сокращения общего количества меди и воды в дата-центрах. Мы думаем, что эти задачи станут следующей заботой отрасли после того как будет решена энергетическая проблема. Итак, сегодня мы спрашиваем себя…“как можно построить дата-центр с меньшим объемом строительных работ”?
    Строительство дата центров без чиллеров

    We have talked openly and publicly about building chiller-less data centers and running our facilities using aggressive outside economization. Our sincerest hope is that Gen 4 will completely eliminate the use of water. Today’s data centers use massive amounts of water and we see water as the next scarce resource and have decided to take a proactive stance on making water conservation part of our plan.

    Мы открыто и публично говорили о строительстве дата-центров без чиллеров и активном использовании в наших центрах обработки данных технологий свободного охлаждения или фрикулинга. Мы искренне надеемся, что Gen 4 позволит полностью отказаться от использования воды. Современные дата-центры расходуют большие объемы воды и так как мы считаем воду следующим редким ресурсом, мы решили принять упреждающие меры и включить экономию воды в свой план.

    By sharing this with the industry, we believe everyone can benefit from our methodology. While this concept and approach may be intimidating (or downright frightening) to some in the industry, disclosure ultimately is better for all of us.

    Делясь этим опытом с отраслью, мы считаем, что каждый сможет извлечь выгоду из нашей методологией. Хотя эта концепция и подход могут показаться пугающими (или откровенно страшными) для некоторых отраслевых специалистов, раскрывая свои планы мы, в конечном счете, делаем лучше для всех нас.

    Gen 4 design (even more than just containers), could reduce the ‘religious’ debates in our industry. With the central spine infrastructure in place, containers or pre-manufactured server halls can be either AC or DC, air-side economized or water-side economized, or not economized at all (though the sanity of that might be questioned). Gen 4 will allow us to decommission, repair and upgrade quickly because everything is modular. No longer will we be governed by the initial decisions made when constructing the facility. We will have almost unlimited use and re-use of the facility and site. We will also be able to use power in an ultra-fluid fashion moving load from critical to non-critical as use and capacity requirements dictate.

    Проект Gen 4 позволит уменьшить ‘религиозные’ споры в нашей отрасли. Располагая базовой инфраструктурой, контейнеры или сборные серверные могут оборудоваться системами переменного или постоянного тока, воздушными или водяными экономайзерами, или вообще не использовать экономайзеры. Хотя можно подвергать сомнению разумность такого решения. Gen 4 позволит нам быстро выполнять работы по выводу из эксплуатации, ремонту и модернизации, поскольку все будет модульным. Мы больше не будем руководствоваться начальными решениями, принятыми во время строительства дата-центра. Мы сможем использовать этот дата-центр и инфраструктуру в течение почти неограниченного периода времени. Мы также сможем применять сверхгибкие методы использования электрической энергии, переводя оборудование в режимы критической или некритической нагрузки в соответствии с требуемой мощностью.
    Gen 4 – это стандартная платформа

    Finally, we believe this is a big game changer. Gen 4 will provide a standard platform that our industry can innovate around. For example, all modules in our Gen 4 will have common interfaces clearly defined by our specs and any vendor that meets these specifications will be able to plug into our infrastructure. Whether you are a computer vendor, UPS vendor, generator vendor, etc., you will be able to plug and play into our infrastructure. This means we can also source anyone, anywhere on the globe to minimize costs and maximize performance. We want to help motivate the industry to further innovate—with innovations from which everyone can reap the benefits.

    Наконец, мы уверены, что это будет фактором, который значительно изменит ситуацию. Gen 4 будет представлять собой стандартную платформу, которую отрасль сможет обновлять. Например, все модули в нашем Gen 4 будут иметь общепринятые интерфейсы, четко определяемые нашими спецификациями, и оборудование любого поставщика, которое отвечает этим спецификациям можно будет включать в нашу инфраструктуру. Независимо от того производите вы компьютеры, ИБП, генераторы и т.п., вы сможете включать свое оборудование нашу инфраструктуру. Это означает, что мы также сможем обеспечивать всех, в любом месте земного шара, тем самым сводя до минимума затраты и максимальной увеличивая производительность. Мы хотим создать в отрасли мотивацию для дальнейших инноваций – инноваций, от которых каждый сможет получать выгоду.
    Главные характеристики дата-центров четвертого поколения Gen4

    To summarize, the key characteristics of our Generation 4 data centers are:

    Scalable
    Plug-and-play spine infrastructure
    Factory pre-assembled: Pre-Assembled Containers (PACs) & Pre-Manufactured Buildings (PMBs)
    Rapid deployment
    De-mountable
    Reduce TTM
    Reduced construction
    Sustainable measures

    Ниже приведены главные характеристики дата-центров четвертого поколения Gen 4:

    Расширяемость;
    Готовая к использованию базовая инфраструктура;
    Изготовление в заводских условиях: сборные контейнеры (PAC) и сборные здания (PMB);
    Быстрота развертывания;
    Возможность демонтажа;
    Снижение времени вывода на рынок (TTM);
    Сокращение сроков строительства;
    Экологичность;

    Map applications to DC Class

    We hope you join us on this incredible journey of change and innovation!

    Long hours of research and engineering time are invested into this process. There are still some long days and nights ahead, but the vision is clear. Rest assured however, that we as refine Generation 4, the team will soon be looking to Generation 5 (even if it is a bit farther out). There is always room to get better.


    Использование систем электропитания постоянного тока.

    Мы надеемся, что вы присоединитесь к нам в этом невероятном путешествии по миру изменений и инноваций!

    На этот проект уже потрачены долгие часы исследований и проектирования. И еще предстоит потратить много дней и ночей, но мы имеем четкое представление о конечной цели. Однако будьте уверены, что как только мы доведем до конца проект модульного дата-центра четвертого поколения, мы вскоре начнем думать о проекте дата-центра пятого поколения. Всегда есть возможность для улучшений.

    So if you happen to come across Goldilocks in the forest, and you are curious as to why she is smiling you will know that she feels very good about getting very close to ‘JUST RIGHT’.

    Generations of Evolution – some background on our data center designs

    Так что, если вы встретите в лесу девочку по имени Лютик, и вам станет любопытно, почему она улыбается, вы будете знать, что она очень довольна тем, что очень близко подошла к ‘ОПИМАЛЬНОМУ РЕШЕНИЮ’.
    Поколения эволюции – история развития наших дата-центров

    We thought you might be interested in understanding what happened in the first three generations of our data center designs. When Ray Ozzie wrote his Software plus Services memo it posed a very interesting challenge to us. The winds of change were at ‘tornado’ proportions. That “plus Services” tag had some significant (and unstated) challenges inherent to it. The first was that Microsoft was going to evolve even further into an operations company. While we had been running large scale Internet services since 1995, this development lead us to an entirely new level. Additionally, these “services” would span across both Internet and Enterprise businesses. To those of you who have to operate “stuff”, you know that these are two very different worlds in operational models and challenges. It also meant that, to achieve the same level of reliability and performance required our infrastructure was going to have to scale globally and in a significant way.

    Мы подумали, что может быть вам будет интересно узнать историю первых трех поколений наших центров обработки данных. Когда Рэй Оззи написал свою памятную записку Software plus Services, он поставил перед нами очень интересную задачу. Ветра перемен двигались с ураганной скоростью. Это окончание “plus Services” скрывало в себе какие-то значительные и неопределенные задачи. Первая заключалась в том, что Майкрософт собиралась в еще большей степени стать операционной компанией. Несмотря на то, что мы управляли большими интернет-сервисами, начиная с 1995 г., эта разработка подняла нас на абсолютно новый уровень. Кроме того, эти “сервисы” охватывали интернет-компании и корпорации. Тем, кому приходится всем этим управлять, известно, что есть два очень разных мира в области операционных моделей и задач. Это также означало, что для достижения такого же уровня надежности и производительности требовалось, чтобы наша инфраструктура располагала значительными возможностями расширения в глобальных масштабах.

    It was that intense atmosphere of change that we first started re-evaluating data center technology and processes in general and our ideas began to reach farther than what was accepted by the industry at large. This was the era of Generation 1. As we look at where most of the world’s data centers are today (and where our facilities were), it represented all the known learning and design requirements that had been in place since IBM built the first purpose-built computer room. These facilities focused more around uptime, reliability and redundancy. Big infrastructure was held accountable to solve all potential environmental shortfalls. This is where the majority of infrastructure in the industry still is today.

    Именно в этой атмосфере серьезных изменений мы впервые начали переоценку ЦОД-технологий и технологий вообще, и наши идеи начали выходить за пределы общепринятых в отрасли представлений. Это была эпоха ЦОД первого поколения. Когда мы узнали, где сегодня располагается большинство мировых дата-центров и где находятся наши предприятия, это представляло весь опыт и навыки проектирования, накопленные со времени, когда IBM построила первую серверную. В этих ЦОД больше внимания уделялось бесперебойной работе, надежности и резервированию. Большая инфраструктура была призвана решать все потенциальные экологические проблемы. Сегодня большая часть инфраструктуры все еще находится на этом этапе своего развития.

    We soon realized that traditional data centers were quickly becoming outdated. They were not keeping up with the demands of what was happening technologically and environmentally. That’s when we kicked off our Generation 2 design. Gen 2 facilities started taking into account sustainability, energy efficiency, and really looking at the total cost of energy and operations.

    Очень быстро мы поняли, что стандартные дата-центры очень быстро становятся устаревшими. Они не поспевали за темпами изменений технологических и экологических требований. Именно тогда мы стали разрабатывать ЦОД второго поколения. В этих дата-центрах Gen 2 стали принимать во внимание такие факторы как устойчивое развитие, энергетическая эффективность, а также общие энергетические и эксплуатационные.

    No longer did we view data centers just for the upfront capital costs, but we took a hard look at the facility over the course of its life. Our Quincy, Washington and San Antonio, Texas facilities are examples of our Gen 2 data centers where we explored and implemented new ways to lessen the impact on the environment. These facilities are considered two leading industry examples, based on their energy efficiency and ability to run and operate at new levels of scale and performance by leveraging clean hydro power (Quincy) and recycled waste water (San Antonio) to cool the facility during peak cooling months.

    Мы больше не рассматривали дата-центры только с точки зрения начальных капитальных затрат, а внимательно следили за работой ЦОД на протяжении его срока службы. Наши объекты в Куинси, Вашингтоне, и Сан-Антонио, Техас, являются образцами наших ЦОД второго поколения, в которых мы изучали и применяли на практике новые способы снижения воздействия на окружающую среду. Эти объекты считаются двумя ведущими отраслевыми примерами, исходя из их энергетической эффективности и способности работать на новых уровнях производительности, основанных на использовании чистой энергии воды (Куинси) и рециклирования отработанной воды (Сан-Антонио) для охлаждения объекта в самых жарких месяцах.

    As we were delivering our Gen 2 facilities into steel and concrete, our Generation 3 facilities were rapidly driving the evolution of the program. The key concepts for our Gen 3 design are increased modularity and greater concentration around energy efficiency and scale. The Gen 3 facility will be best represented by the Chicago, Illinois facility currently under construction. This facility will seem very foreign compared to the traditional data center concepts most of the industry is comfortable with. In fact, if you ever sit around in our container hanger in Chicago it will look incredibly different from a traditional raised-floor data center. We anticipate this modularization will drive huge efficiencies in terms of cost and operations for our business. We will also introduce significant changes in the environmental systems used to run our facilities. These concepts and processes (where applicable) will help us gain even greater efficiencies in our existing footprint, allowing us to further maximize infrastructure investments.

    Так как наши ЦОД второго поколения строились из стали и бетона, наши центры обработки данных третьего поколения начали их быстро вытеснять. Главными концептуальными особенностями ЦОД третьего поколения Gen 3 являются повышенная модульность и большее внимание к энергетической эффективности и масштабированию. Дата-центры третьего поколения лучше всего представлены объектом, который в настоящее время строится в Чикаго, Иллинойс. Этот ЦОД будет выглядеть очень необычно, по сравнению с общепринятыми в отрасли представлениями о дата-центре. Действительно, если вам когда-либо удастся побывать в нашем контейнерном ангаре в Чикаго, он покажется вам совершенно непохожим на обычный дата-центр с фальшполом. Мы предполагаем, что этот модульный подход будет способствовать значительному повышению эффективности нашего бизнеса в отношении затрат и операций. Мы также внесем существенные изменения в климатические системы, используемые в наших ЦОД. Эти концепции и технологии, если применимо, позволят нам добиться еще большей эффективности наших существующих дата-центров, и тем самым еще больше увеличивать капиталовложения в инфраструктуру.

    This is definitely a journey, not a destination industry. In fact, our Generation 4 design has been under heavy engineering for viability and cost for over a year. While the demand of our commercial growth required us to make investments as we grew, we treated each step in the learning as a process for further innovation in data centers. The design for our future Gen 4 facilities enabled us to make visionary advances that addressed the challenges of building, running, and operating facilities all in one concerted effort.

    Это определенно путешествие, а не конечный пункт назначения. На самом деле, наш проект ЦОД четвертого поколения подвергался серьезным испытаниям на жизнеспособность и затраты на протяжении целого года. Хотя необходимость в коммерческом росте требовала от нас постоянных капиталовложений, мы рассматривали каждый этап своего развития как шаг к будущим инновациям в области дата-центров. Проект наших будущих ЦОД четвертого поколения Gen 4 позволил нам делать фантастические предположения, которые касались задач строительства, управления и эксплуатации объектов как единого упорядоченного процесса.

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  • 4 Historical Portugal

       Before Romans described western Iberia or Hispania as "Lusitania," ancient Iberians inhabited the land. Phoenician and Greek trading settlements grew up in the Tagus estuary area and nearby coasts. Beginning around 202 BCE, Romans invaded what is today southern Portugal. With Rome's defeat of Carthage, Romans proceeded to conquer and rule the western region north of the Tagus, which they named Roman "Lusitania." In the fourth century CE, as Rome's rule weakened, the area experienced yet another invasion—Germanic tribes, principally the Suevi, who eventually were Christianized. During the sixth century CE, the Suevi kingdom was superseded by yet another Germanic tribe—the Christian Visigoths.
       A major turning point in Portugal's history came in 711, as Muslim armies from North Africa, consisting of both Arab and Berber elements, invaded the Iberian Peninsula from across the Straits of Gibraltar. They entered what is now Portugal in 714, and proceeded to conquer most of the country except for the far north. For the next half a millennium, Islam and Muslim presence in Portugal left a significant mark upon the politics, government, language, and culture of the country.
       Islam, Reconquest, and Portugal Created, 714-1140
       The long frontier struggle between Muslim invaders and Christian communities in the north of the Iberian peninsula was called the Reconquista (Reconquest). It was during this struggle that the first dynasty of Portuguese kings (Burgundian) emerged and the independent monarchy of Portugal was established. Christian forces moved south from what is now the extreme north of Portugal and gradually defeated Muslim forces, besieging and capturing towns under Muslim sway. In the ninth century, as Christian forces slowly made their way southward, Christian elements were dominant only in the area between Minho province and the Douro River; this region became known as "territorium Portu-calense."
       In the 11th century, the advance of the Reconquest quickened as local Christian armies were reinforced by crusading knights from what is now France and England. Christian forces took Montemor (1034), at the Mondego River; Lamego (1058); Viseu (1058); and Coimbra (1064). In 1095, the king of Castile and Léon granted the country of "Portu-cale," what became northern Portugal, to a Burgundian count who had emigrated from France. This was the foundation of Portugal. In 1139, a descendant of this count, Afonso Henriques, proclaimed himself "King of Portugal." He was Portugal's first monarch, the "Founder," and the first of the Burgundian dynasty, which ruled until 1385.
       The emergence of Portugal in the 12th century as a separate monarchy in Iberia occurred before the Christian Reconquest of the peninsula. In the 1140s, the pope in Rome recognized Afonso Henriques as king of Portugal. In 1147, after a long, bloody siege, Muslim-occupied Lisbon fell to Afonso Henriques's army. Lisbon was the greatest prize of the 500-year war. Assisting this effort were English crusaders on their way to the Holy Land; the first bishop of Lisbon was an Englishman. When the Portuguese captured Faro and Silves in the Algarve province in 1248-50, the Reconquest of the extreme western portion of the Iberian peninsula was complete—significantly, more than two centuries before the Spanish crown completed the Reconquest of the eastern portion by capturing Granada in 1492.
       Consolidation and Independence of Burgundian Portugal, 1140-1385
       Two main themes of Portugal's early existence as a monarchy are the consolidation of control over the realm and the defeat of a Castil-ian threat from the east to its independence. At the end of this period came the birth of a new royal dynasty (Aviz), which prepared to carry the Christian Reconquest beyond continental Portugal across the straits of Gibraltar to North Africa. There was a variety of motives behind these developments. Portugal's independent existence was imperiled by threats from neighboring Iberian kingdoms to the north and east. Politics were dominated not only by efforts against the Muslims in
       Portugal (until 1250) and in nearby southern Spain (until 1492), but also by internecine warfare among the kingdoms of Castile, Léon, Aragon, and Portugal. A final comeback of Muslim forces was defeated at the battle of Salado (1340) by allied Castilian and Portuguese forces. In the emerging Kingdom of Portugal, the monarch gradually gained power over and neutralized the nobility and the Church.
       The historic and commonplace Portuguese saying "From Spain, neither a good wind nor a good marriage" was literally played out in diplomacy and war in the late 14th-century struggles for mastery in the peninsula. Larger, more populous Castile was pitted against smaller Portugal. Castile's Juan I intended to force a union between Castile and Portugal during this era of confusion and conflict. In late 1383, Portugal's King Fernando, the last king of the Burgundian dynasty, suddenly died prematurely at age 38, and the Master of Aviz, Portugal's most powerful nobleman, took up the cause of independence and resistance against Castile's invasion. The Master of Aviz, who became King João I of Portugal, was able to obtain foreign assistance. With the aid of English archers, Joao's armies defeated the Castilians in the crucial battle of Aljubarrota, on 14 August 1385, a victory that assured the independence of the Portuguese monarchy from its Castilian nemesis for several centuries.
       Aviz Dynasty and Portugal's First Overseas Empire, 1385-1580
       The results of the victory at Aljubarrota, much celebrated in Portugal's art and monuments, and the rise of the Aviz dynasty also helped to establish a new merchant class in Lisbon and Oporto, Portugal's second city. This group supported King João I's program of carrying the Reconquest to North Africa, since it was interested in expanding Portugal's foreign commerce and tapping into Muslim trade routes and resources in Africa. With the Reconquest against the Muslims completed in Portugal and the threat from Castile thwarted for the moment, the Aviz dynasty launched an era of overseas conquest, exploration, and trade. These efforts dominated Portugal's 15th and 16th centuries.
       The overseas empire and age of Discoveries began with Portugal's bold conquest in 1415 of the Moroccan city of Ceuta. One royal member of the 1415 expedition was young, 21-year-old Prince Henry, later known in history as "Prince Henry the Navigator." His part in the capture of Ceuta won Henry his knighthood and began Portugal's "Marvelous Century," during which the small kingdom was counted as a European and world power of consequence. Henry was the son of King João I and his English queen, Philippa of Lancaster, but he did not inherit the throne. Instead, he spent most of his life and his fortune, and that of the wealthy military Order of Christ, on various imperial ventures and on voyages of exploration down the African coast and into the Atlantic. While mythology has surrounded Henry's controversial role in the Discoveries, and this role has been exaggerated, there is no doubt that he played a vital part in the initiation of Portugal's first overseas empire and in encouraging exploration. He was naturally curious, had a sense of mission for Portugal, and was a strong leader. He also had wealth to expend; at least a third of the African voyages of the time were under his sponsorship. If Prince Henry himself knew little science, significant scientific advances in navigation were made in his day.
       What were Portugal's motives for this new imperial effort? The well-worn historical cliche of "God, Glory, and Gold" can only partly explain the motivation of a small kingdom with few natural resources and barely 1 million people, which was greatly outnumbered by the other powers it confronted. Among Portuguese objectives were the desire to exploit known North African trade routes and resources (gold, wheat, leather, weaponry, and other goods that were scarce in Iberia); the need to outflank the Muslim world in the Mediterranean by sailing around Africa, attacking Muslims en route; and the wish to ally with Christian kingdoms beyond Africa. This enterprise also involved a strategy of breaking the Venetian spice monopoly by trading directly with the East by means of discovering and exploiting a sea route around Africa to Asia. Besides the commercial motives, Portugal nurtured a strong crusading sense of Christian mission, and various classes in the kingdom saw an opportunity for fame and gain.
       By the time of Prince Henry's death in 1460, Portugal had gained control of the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeiras, begun to colonize the Cape Verde Islands, failed to conquer the Canary Islands from Castile, captured various cities on Morocco's coast, and explored as far as Senegal, West Africa, down the African coast. By 1488, Bar-tolomeu Dias had rounded the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa and thereby discovered the way to the Indian Ocean.
       Portugal's largely coastal African empire and later its fragile Asian empire brought unexpected wealth but were purchased at a high price. Costs included wars of conquest and defense against rival powers, manning the far-flung navel and trade fleets and scattered castle-fortresses, and staffing its small but fierce armies, all of which entailed a loss of skills and population to maintain a scattered empire. Always short of capital, the monarchy became indebted to bankers. There were many defeats beginning in the 16th century at the hands of the larger imperial European monarchies (Spain, France, England, and Holland) and many attacks on Portugal and its strung-out empire. Typically, there was also the conflict that arose when a tenuously held world empire that rarely if ever paid its way demanded finance and manpower Portugal itself lacked.
       The first 80 years of the glorious imperial era, the golden age of Portugal's imperial power and world influence, was an African phase. During 1415-88, Portuguese navigators and explorers in small ships, some of them caravelas (caravels), explored the treacherous, disease-ridden coasts of Africa from Morocco to South Africa beyond the Cape of Good Hope. By the 1470s, the Portuguese had reached the Gulf of Guinea and, in the early 1480s, what is now Angola. Bartolomeu Dias's extraordinary voyage of 1487-88 to South Africa's coast and the edge of the Indian Ocean convinced Portugal that the best route to Asia's spices and Christians lay south, around the tip of southern Africa. Between 1488 and 1495, there was a hiatus caused in part by domestic conflict in Portugal, discussion of resources available for further conquests beyond Africa in Asia, and serious questions as to Portugal's capacity to reach beyond Africa. In 1495, King Manuel and his council decided to strike for Asia, whatever the consequences. In 1497-99, Vasco da Gama, under royal orders, made the epic two-year voyage that discovered the sea route to western India (Asia), outflanked Islam and Venice, and began Portugal's Asian empire. Within 50 years, Portugal had discovered and begun the exploitation of its largest colony, Brazil, and set up forts and trading posts from the Middle East (Aden and Ormuz), India (Calicut, Goa, etc.), Malacca, and Indonesia to Macau in China.
       By the 1550s, parts of its largely coastal, maritime trading post empire from Morocco to the Moluccas were under siege from various hostile forces, including Muslims, Christians, and Hindi. Although Moroccan forces expelled the Portuguese from the major coastal cities by 1550, the rival European monarchies of Castile (Spain), England, France, and later Holland began to seize portions of her undermanned, outgunned maritime empire.
       In 1580, Phillip II of Spain, whose mother was a Portuguese princess and who had a strong claim to the Portuguese throne, invaded Portugal, claimed the throne, and assumed control over the realm and, by extension, its African, Asian, and American empires. Phillip II filled the power vacuum that appeared in Portugal following the loss of most of Portugal's army and its young, headstrong King Sebastião in a disastrous war in Morocco. Sebastiao's death in battle (1578) and the lack of a natural heir to succeed him, as well as the weak leadership of the cardinal who briefly assumed control in Lisbon, led to a crisis that Spain's strong monarch exploited. As a result, Portugal lost its independence to Spain for a period of 60 years.
       Portugal under Spanish Rule, 1580-1640
       Despite the disastrous nature of Portugal's experience under Spanish rule, "The Babylonian Captivity" gave birth to modern Portuguese nationalism, its second overseas empire, and its modern alliance system with England. Although Spain allowed Portugal's weakened empire some autonomy, Spanish rule in Portugal became increasingly burdensome and unacceptable. Spain's ambitious imperial efforts in Europe and overseas had an impact on the Portuguese as Spain made greater and greater demands on its smaller neighbor for manpower and money. Portugal's culture underwent a controversial Castilianization, while its empire became hostage to Spain's fortunes. New rival powers England, France, and Holland attacked and took parts of Spain's empire and at the same time attacked Portugal's empire, as well as the mother country.
       Portugal's empire bore the consequences of being attacked by Spain's bitter enemies in what was a form of world war. Portuguese losses were heavy. By 1640, Portugal had lost most of its Moroccan cities as well as Ceylon, the Moluccas, and sections of India. With this, Portugal's Asian empire was gravely weakened. Only Goa, Damão, Diu, Bombay, Timor, and Macau remained and, in Brazil, Dutch forces occupied the northeast.
       On 1 December 1640, long commemorated as a national holiday, Portuguese rebels led by the duke of Braganza overthrew Spanish domination and took advantage of Spanish weakness following a more serious rebellion in Catalonia. Portugal regained independence from Spain, but at a price: dependence on foreign assistance to maintain its independence in the form of the renewal of the alliance with England.
       Restoration and Second Empire, 1640-1822
       Foreign affairs and empire dominated the restoration era and aftermath, and Portugal again briefly enjoyed greater European power and prestige. The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance was renewed and strengthened in treaties of 1642, 1654, and 1661, and Portugal's independence from Spain was underwritten by English pledges and armed assistance. In a Luso-Spanish treaty of 1668, Spain recognized Portugal's independence. Portugal's alliance with England was a marriage of convenience and necessity between two monarchies with important religious, cultural, and social differences. In return for legal, diplomatic, and trade privileges, as well as the use during war and peace of Portugal's great Lisbon harbor and colonial ports for England's navy, England pledged to protect Portugal and its scattered empire from any attack. The previously cited 17th-century alliance treaties were renewed later in the Treaty of Windsor, signed in London in 1899. On at least 10 different occasions after 1640, and during the next two centuries, England was central in helping prevent or repel foreign invasions of its ally, Portugal.
       Portugal's second empire (1640-1822) was largely Brazil-oriented. Portuguese colonization, exploitation of wealth, and emigration focused on Portuguese America, and imperial revenues came chiefly from Brazil. Between 1670 and 1740, Portugal's royalty and nobility grew wealthier on funds derived from Brazilian gold, diamonds, sugar, tobacco, and other crops, an enterprise supported by the Atlantic slave trade and the supply of African slave labor from West Africa and Angola. Visitors today can see where much of that wealth was invested: Portugal's rich legacy of monumental architecture. Meanwhile, the African slave trade took a toll in Angola and West Africa.
       In continental Portugal, absolutist monarchy dominated politics and government, and there was a struggle for position and power between the monarchy and other institutions, such as the Church and nobility. King José I's chief minister, usually known in history as the marquis of Pombal (ruled 1750-77), sharply suppressed the nobility and the
       Church (including the Inquisition, now a weak institution) and expelled the Jesuits. Pombal also made an effort to reduce economic dependence on England, Portugal's oldest ally. But his successes did not last much beyond his disputed time in office.
       Beginning in the late 18th century, the European-wide impact of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon placed Portugal in a vulnerable position. With the monarchy ineffectively led by an insane queen (Maria I) and her indecisive regent son (João VI), Portugal again became the focus of foreign ambition and aggression. With England unable to provide decisive assistance in time, France—with Spain's consent—invaded Portugal in 1807. As Napoleon's army under General Junot entered Lisbon meeting no resistance, Portugal's royal family fled on a British fleet to Brazil, where it remained in exile until 1821. In the meantime, Portugal's overseas empire was again under threat. There was a power vacuum as the monarch was absent, foreign armies were present, and new political notions of liberalism and constitutional monarchy were exciting various groups of citizens.
       Again England came to the rescue, this time in the form of the armies of the duke of Wellington. Three successive French invasions of Portugal were defeated and expelled, and Wellington succeeded in carrying the war against Napoleon across the Portuguese frontier into Spain. The presence of the English army, the new French-born liberal ideas, and the political vacuum combined to create revolutionary conditions. The French invasions and the peninsular wars, where Portuguese armed forces played a key role, marked the beginning of a new era in politics.
       Liberalism and Constitutional Monarchy, 1822-1910
       During 1807-22, foreign invasions, war, and civil strife over conflicting political ideas gravely damaged Portugal's commerce, economy, and novice industry. The next terrible blow was the loss of Brazil in 1822, the jewel in the imperial crown. Portugal's very independence seemed to be at risk. In vain, Portugal sought to resist Brazilian independence by force, but in 1825 it formally acknowledged Brazilian independence by treaty.
       Portugal's slow recovery from the destructive French invasions and the "war of independence" was complicated by civil strife over the form of constitutional monarchy that best suited Portugal. After struggles over these issues between 1820 and 1834, Portugal settled somewhat uncertainly into a moderate constitutional monarchy whose constitution (Charter of 1826) lent it strong political powers to exert a moderating influence between the executive and legislative branches of the government. It also featured a new upper middle class based on land ownership and commerce; a Catholic Church that, although still important, lived with reduced privileges and property; a largely African (third) empire to which Lisbon and Oporto devoted increasing spiritual and material resources, starting with the liberal imperial plans of 1836 and 1851, and continuing with the work of institutions like the Lisbon Society of Geography (established 1875); and a mass of rural peasants whose bonds to the land weakened after 1850 and who began to immigrate in increasing numbers to Brazil and North America.
       Chronic military intervention in national politics began in 19th-century Portugal. Such intervention, usually commencing with coups or pronunciamentos (military revolts), was a shortcut to the spoils of political office and could reflect popular discontent as well as the power of personalities. An early example of this was the 1817 golpe (coup) attempt of General Gomes Freire against British military rule in Portugal before the return of King João VI from Brazil. Except for a more stable period from 1851 to 1880, military intervention in politics, or the threat thereof, became a feature of the constitutional monarchy's political life, and it continued into the First Republic and the subsequent Estado Novo.
       Beginning with the Regeneration period (1851-80), Portugal experienced greater political stability and economic progress. Military intervention in politics virtually ceased; industrialization and construction of railroads, roads, and bridges proceeded; two political parties (Regenerators and Historicals) worked out a system of rotation in power; and leading intellectuals sparked a cultural revival in several fields. In 19th-century literature, there was a new golden age led by such figures as Alexandre Herculano (historian), Eça de Queirós (novelist), Almeida Garrett (playwright and essayist), Antero de Quental (poet), and Joaquim Oliveira Martins (historian and social scientist). In its third overseas empire, Portugal attempted to replace the slave trade and slavery with legitimate economic activities; to reform the administration; and to expand Portuguese holdings beyond coastal footholds deep into the African hinterlands in West, West Central, and East Africa. After 1841, to some extent, and especially after 1870, colonial affairs, combined with intense nationalism, pressures for economic profit in Africa, sentiment for national revival, and the drift of European affairs would make or break Lisbon governments.
       Beginning with the political crisis that arose out of the "English Ultimatum" affair of January 1890, the monarchy became discredtted and identified with the poorly functioning government, political parties splintered, and republicanism found more supporters. Portugal participated in the "Scramble for Africa," expanding its African holdings, but failed to annex territory connecting Angola and Mozambique. A growing foreign debt and state bankruptcy as of the early 1890s damaged the constitutional monarchy's reputation, despite the efforts of King Carlos in diplomacy, the renewal of the alliance in the Windsor Treaty of 1899, and the successful if bloody colonial wars in the empire (1880-97). Republicanism proclaimed that Portugal's weak economy and poor society were due to two historic institutions: the monarchy and the Catholic Church. A republic, its stalwarts claimed, would bring greater individual liberty; efficient, if more decentralized government; and a stronger colonial program while stripping the Church of its role in both society and education.
       As the monarchy lost support and republicans became more aggressive, violence increased in politics. King Carlos I and his heir Luís were murdered in Lisbon by anarchist-republicans on 1 February 1908. Following a military and civil insurrection and fighting between monarchist and republican forces, on 5 October 1910, King Manuel II fled Portugal and a republic was proclaimed.
       First Parliamentary Republic, 1910-26
       Portugal's first attempt at republican government was the most unstable, turbulent parliamentary republic in the history of 20th-century Western Europe. During a little under 16 years of the republic, there were 45 governments, a number of legislatures that did not complete normal terms, military coups, and only one president who completed his four-year term in office. Portuguese society was poorly prepared for this political experiment. Among the deadly legacies of the monarchy were a huge public debt; a largely rural, apolitical, and illiterate peasant population; conflict over the causes of the country's misfortunes; and lack of experience with a pluralist, democratic system.
       The republic had some talented leadership but lacked popular, institutional, and economic support. The 1911 republican constitution established only a limited democracy, as only a small portion of the adult male citizenry was eligible to vote. In a country where the majority was Catholic, the republic passed harshly anticlerical laws, and its institutions and supporters persecuted both the Church and its adherents. During its brief disjointed life, the First Republic drafted important reform plans in economic, social, and educational affairs; actively promoted development in the empire; and pursued a liberal, generous foreign policy. Following British requests for Portugal's assistance in World War I, Portugal entered the war on the Allied side in March 1916 and sent armies to Flanders and Portuguese Africa. Portugal's intervention in that conflict, however, was too costly in many respects, and the ultimate failure of the republic in part may be ascribed to Portugal's World War I activities.
       Unfortunately for the republic, its time coincided with new threats to Portugal's African possessions: World War I, social and political demands from various classes that could not be reconciled, excessive military intervention in politics, and, in particular, the worst economic and financial crisis Portugal had experienced since the 16th and 17th centuries. After the original Portuguese Republican Party (PRP, also known as the "Democrats") splintered into three warring groups in 1912, no true multiparty system emerged. The Democrats, except for only one or two elections, held an iron monopoly of electoral power, and political corruption became a major issue. As extreme right-wing dictatorships elsewhere in Europe began to take power in Italy (1922), neighboring Spain (1923), and Greece (1925), what scant popular support remained for the republic collapsed. Backed by a right-wing coalition of landowners from Alentejo, clergy, Coimbra University faculty and students, Catholic organizations, and big business, career military officers led by General Gomes da Costa executed a coup on 28 May 1926, turned out the last republican government, and established a military government.
       The Estado Novo (New State), 1926-74
       During the military phase (1926-32) of the Estado Novo, professional military officers, largely from the army, governed and administered Portugal and held key cabinet posts, but soon discovered that the military possessed no magic formula that could readily solve the problems inherited from the First Republic. Especially during the years 1926-31, the military dictatorship, even with its political repression of republican activities and institutions (military censorship of the press, political police action, and closure of the republic's rowdy parliament), was characterized by similar weaknesses: personalism and factionalism; military coups and political instability, including civil strife and loss of life; state debt and bankruptcy; and a weak economy. "Barracks parliamentarism" was not an acceptable alternative even to the "Nightmare Republic."
       Led by General Óscar Carmona, who had replaced and sent into exile General Gomes da Costa, the military dictatorship turned to a civilian expert in finance and economics to break the budget impasse and bring coherence to the disorganized system. Appointed minister of finance on 27 April 1928, the Coimbra University Law School professor of economics Antônio de Oliveira Salazar (1889-1970) first reformed finance, helped balance the budget, and then turned to other concerns as he garnered extraordinary governing powers. In 1930, he was appointed interim head of another key ministry (Colonies) and within a few years had become, in effect, a civilian dictator who, with the military hierarchy's support, provided the government with coherence, a program, and a set of policies.
       For nearly 40 years after he was appointed the first civilian prime minister in 1932, Salazar's personality dominated the government. Unlike extreme right-wing dictators elsewhere in Europe, Salazar was directly appointed by the army but was never endorsed by a popular political party, street militia, or voter base. The scholarly, reclusive former Coimbra University professor built up what became known after 1932 as the Estado Novo ("New State"), which at the time of its overthrow by another military coup in 1974, was the longest surviving authoritarian regime in Western Europe. The system of Salazar and the largely academic and technocratic ruling group he gathered in his cabinets was based on the central bureaucracy of the state, which was supported by the president of the republic—always a senior career military officer, General Óscar Carmona (1928-51), General Craveiro Lopes (1951-58), and Admiral Américo Tómaz (1958-74)—and the complicity of various institutions. These included a rubber-stamp legislature called the National Assembly (1935-74) and a political police known under various names: PVDE (1932-45), PIDE (1945-69),
       and DGS (1969-74). Other defenders of the Estado Novo security were paramilitary organizations such as the National Republican Guard (GNR); the Portuguese Legion (PL); and the Portuguese Youth [Movement]. In addition to censorship of the media, theater, and books, there was political repression and a deliberate policy of depoliticization. All political parties except for the approved movement of regime loyalists, the União Nacional or (National Union), were banned.
       The most vigorous and more popular period of the New State was 1932-44, when the basic structures were established. Never monolithic or entirely the work of one person (Salazar), the New State was constructed with the assistance of several dozen top associates who were mainly academics from law schools, some technocrats with specialized skills, and a handful of trusted career military officers. The 1933 Constitution declared Portugal to be a "unitary, corporative Republic," and pressures to restore the monarchy were resisted. Although some of the regime's followers were fascists and pseudofascists, many more were conservative Catholics, integralists, nationalists, and monarchists of different varieties, and even some reactionary republicans. If the New State was authoritarian, it was not totalitarian and, unlike fascism in Benito Mussolini's Italy or Adolf Hitler's Germany, it usually employed the minimum of violence necessary to defeat what remained a largely fractious, incoherent opposition.
       With the tumultuous Second Republic and the subsequent civil war in nearby Spain, the regime felt threatened and reinforced its defenses. During what Salazar rightly perceived as a time of foreign policy crisis for Portugal (1936-45), he assumed control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From there, he pursued four basic foreign policy objectives: supporting the Nationalist rebels of General Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and concluding defense treaties with a triumphant Franco; ensuring that General Franco in an exhausted Spain did not enter World War II on the Axis side; maintaining Portuguese neutrality in World War II with a post-1942 tilt toward the Allies, including granting Britain and the United States use of bases in the Azores Islands; and preserving and protecting Portugal's Atlantic Islands and its extensive, if poor, overseas empire in Africa and Asia.
       During the middle years of the New State (1944-58), many key Salazar associates in government either died or resigned, and there was greater social unrest in the form of unprecedented strikes and clandestine Communist activities, intensified opposition, and new threatening international pressures on Portugal's overseas empire. During the earlier phase of the Cold War (1947-60), Portugal became a steadfast, if weak, member of the US-dominated North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance and, in 1955, with American support, Portugal joined the United Nations (UN). Colonial affairs remained a central concern of the regime. As of 1939, Portugal was the third largest colonial power in the world and possessed territories in tropical Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe Islands) and the remnants of its 16th-century empire in Asia (Goa, Damão, Diu, East Timor, and Macau). Beginning in the early 1950s, following the independence of India in 1947, Portugal resisted Indian pressures to decolonize Portuguese India and used police forces to discourage internal opposition in its Asian and African colonies.
       The later years of the New State (1958-68) witnessed the aging of the increasingly isolated but feared Salazar and new threats both at home and overseas. Although the regime easily overcame the brief oppositionist threat from rival presidential candidate General Humberto Delgado in the spring of 1958, new developments in the African and Asian empires imperiled the authoritarian system. In February 1961, oppositionists hijacked the Portuguese ocean liner Santa Maria and, in following weeks, African insurgents in northern Angola, although they failed to expel the Portuguese, gained worldwide media attention, discredited the New State, and began the 13-year colonial war. After thwarting a dissident military coup against his continued leadership, Salazar and his ruling group mobilized military repression in Angola and attempted to develop the African colonies at a faster pace in order to ensure Portuguese control. Meanwhile, the other European colonial powers (Britain, France, Belgium, and Spain) rapidly granted political independence to their African territories.
       At the time of Salazar's removal from power in September 1968, following a stroke, Portugal's efforts to maintain control over its colonies appeared to be successful. President Americo Tomás appointed Dr. Marcello Caetano as Salazar's successor as prime minister. While maintaining the New State's basic structures, and continuing the regime's essential colonial policy, Caetano attempted wider reforms in colonial administration and some devolution of power from Lisbon, as well as more freedom of expression in Lisbon. Still, a great deal of the budget was devoted to supporting the wars against the insurgencies in Africa. Meanwhile in Asia, Portuguese India had fallen when the Indian army invaded in December 1961. The loss of Goa was a psychological blow to the leadership of the New State, and of the Asian empire only East Timor and Macau remained.
       The Caetano years (1968-74) were but a hiatus between the waning Salazar era and a new regime. There was greater political freedom and rapid economic growth (5-6 percent annually to late 1973), but Caetano's government was unable to reform the old system thoroughly and refused to consider new methods either at home or in the empire. In the end, regime change came from junior officers of the professional military who organized the Armed Forces Movement (MFA) against the Caetano government. It was this group of several hundred officers, mainly in the army and navy, which engineered a largely bloodless coup in Lisbon on 25 April 1974. Their unexpected action brought down the 48-year-old New State and made possible the eventual establishment and consolidation of democratic governance in Portugal, as well as a reorientation of the country away from the Atlantic toward Europe.
       Revolution of Carnations, 1974-76
       Following successful military operations of the Armed Forces Movement against the Caetano government, Portugal experienced what became known as the "Revolution of Carnations." It so happened that during the rainy week of the military golpe, Lisbon flower shops were featuring carnations, and the revolutionaries and their supporters adopted the red carnation as the common symbol of the event, as well as of the new freedom from dictatorship. The MFA, whose leaders at first were mostly little-known majors and captains, proclaimed a three-fold program of change for the new Portugal: democracy; decolonization of the overseas empire, after ending the colonial wars; and developing a backward economy in the spirit of opportunity and equality. During the first 24 months after the coup, there was civil strife, some anarchy, and a power struggle. With the passing of the Estado Novo, public euphoria burst forth as the new provisional military government proclaimed the freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and abolished censorship, the political police, the Portuguese Legion, Portuguese Youth, and other New State organizations, including the National Union. Scores of political parties were born and joined the senior political party, the Portuguese Community Party (PCP), and the Socialist Party (PS), founded shortly before the coup.
       Portugal's Revolution of Carnations went through several phases. There was an attempt to take control by radical leftists, including the PCP and its allies. This was thwarted by moderate officers in the army, as well as by the efforts of two political parties: the PS and the Social Democrats (PPD, later PSD). The first phase was from April to September 1974. Provisional president General Antonio Spínola, whose 1974 book Portugal and the Future had helped prepare public opinion for the coup, met irresistible leftist pressures. After Spinola's efforts to avoid rapid decolonization of the African empire failed, he resigned in September 1974. During the second phase, from September 1974 to March 1975, radical military officers gained control, but a coup attempt by General Spínola and his supporters in Lisbon in March 1975 failed and Spínola fled to Spain.
       In the third phase of the Revolution, March-November 1975, a strong leftist reaction followed. Farm workers occupied and "nationalized" 1.1 million hectares of farmland in the Alentejo province, and radical military officers in the provisional government ordered the nationalization of Portuguese banks (foreign banks were exempted), utilities, and major industries, or about 60 percent of the economic system. There were power struggles among various political parties — a total of 50 emerged—and in the streets there was civil strife among labor, military, and law enforcement groups. A constituent assembly, elected on 25 April 1975, in Portugal's first free elections since 1926, drafted a democratic constitution. The Council of the Revolution (CR), briefly a revolutionary military watchdog committee, was entrenched as part of the government under the constitution, until a later revision. During the chaotic year of 1975, about 30 persons were killed in political frays while unstable provisional governments came and went. On 25 November 1975, moderate military forces led by Colonel Ramalho Eanes, who later was twice elected president of the republic (1976 and 1981), defeated radical, leftist military groups' revolutionary conspiracies.
       In the meantime, Portugal's scattered overseas empire experienced a precipitous and unprepared decolonization. One by one, the former colonies were granted and accepted independence—Guinea-Bissau (September 1974), Cape Verde Islands (July 1975), and Mozambique (July 1975). Portugal offered to turn over Macau to the People's Republic of China, but the offer was refused then and later negotiations led to the establishment of a formal decolonization or hand-over date of 1999. But in two former colonies, the process of decolonization had tragic results.
       In Angola, decolonization negotiations were greatly complicated by the fact that there were three rival nationalist movements in a struggle for power. The January 1975 Alvor Agreement signed by Portugal and these three parties was not effectively implemented. A bloody civil war broke out in Angola in the spring of 1975 and, when Portuguese armed forces withdrew and declared that Angola was independent on 11 November 1975, the bloodshed only increased. Meanwhile, most of the white Portuguese settlers from Angola and Mozambique fled during the course of 1975. Together with African refugees, more than 600,000 of these retornados ("returned ones") went by ship and air to Portugal and thousands more to Namibia, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
       The second major decolonization disaster was in Portugal's colony of East Timor in the Indonesian archipelago. Portugal's capacity to supervise and control a peaceful transition to independence in this isolated, neglected colony was limited by the strength of giant Indonesia, distance from Lisbon, and Portugal's revolutionary disorder and inability to defend Timor. In early December 1975, before Portugal granted formal independence and as one party, FRETILIN, unilaterally declared East Timor's independence, Indonesia's armed forces invaded, conquered, and annexed East Timor. Indonesian occupation encountered East Timorese resistance, and a heavy loss of life followed. The East Timor question remained a contentious international issue in the UN, as well as in Lisbon and Jakarta, for more than 20 years following Indonesia's invasion and annexation of the former colony of Portugal. Major changes occurred, beginning in 1998, after Indonesia underwent a political revolution and allowed a referendum in East Timor to decide that territory's political future in August 1999. Most East Timorese chose independence, but Indonesian forces resisted that verdict until
       UN intervention in September 1999. Following UN rule for several years, East Timor attained full independence on 20 May 2002.
       Consolidation of Democracy, 1976-2000
       After several free elections and record voter turnouts between 25 April 1975 and June 1976, civil war was averted and Portugal's second democratic republic began to stabilize. The MFA was dissolved, the military were returned to the barracks, and increasingly elected civilians took over the government of the country. The 1976 Constitution was revised several times beginning in 1982 and 1989, in order to reempha-size the principle of free enterprise in the economy while much of the large, nationalized sector was privatized. In June 1976, General Ram-alho Eanes was elected the first constitutional president of the republic (five-year term), and he appointed socialist leader Dr. Mário Soares as prime minister of the first constitutional government.
       From 1976 to 1985, Portugal's new system featured a weak economy and finances, labor unrest, and administrative and political instability. The difficult consolidation of democratic governance was eased in part by the strong currency and gold reserves inherited from the Estado Novo, but Lisbon seemed unable to cope with high unemployment, new debt, the complex impact of the refugees from Africa, world recession, and the agitation of political parties. Four major parties emerged from the maelstrom of 1974-75, except for the Communist Party, all newly founded. They were, from left to right, the Communists (PCP); the Socialists (PS), who managed to dominate governments and the legislature but not win a majority in the Assembly of the Republic; the Social Democrats (PSD); and the Christian Democrats (CDS). During this period, the annual growth rate was low (l-2 percent), and the nationalized sector of the economy stagnated.
       Enhanced economic growth, greater political stability, and more effective central government as of 1985, and especially 1987, were due to several developments. In 1977, Portugal applied for membership in the European Economic Community (EEC), now the European Union (EU) since 1993. In January 1986, with Spain, Portugal was granted membership, and economic and financial progress in the intervening years has been significantly influenced by the comparatively large investment, loans, technology, advice, and other assistance from the EEC. Low unemployment, high annual growth rates (5 percent), and moderate inflation have also been induced by the new political and administrative stability in Lisbon. Led by Prime Minister Cavaco Silva, an economist who was trained abroad, the PSD's strong organization, management, and electoral support since 1985 have assisted in encouraging economic recovery and development. In 1985, the PSD turned the PS out of office and won the general election, although they did not have an absolute majority of assembly seats. In 1986, Mário Soares was elected president of the republic, the first civilian to hold that office since the First Republic. In the elections of 1987 and 1991, however, the PSD was returned to power with clear majorities of over 50 percent of the vote.
       Although the PSD received 50.4 percent of the vote in the 1991 parliamentary elections and held a 42-seat majority in the Assembly of the Republic, the party began to lose public support following media revelations regarding corruption and complaints about Prime Minister Cavaco Silva's perceived arrogant leadership style. President Mário Soares voiced criticism of the PSD's seemingly untouchable majority and described a "tyranny of the majority." Economic growth slowed down. In the parliamentary elections of 1995 and the presidential election of 1996, the PSD's dominance ended for the time being. Prime Minister Antônio Guterres came to office when the PS won the October 1995 elections, and in the subsequent presidential contest, in January 1996, socialist Jorge Sampaio, the former mayor of Lisbon, was elected president of the republic, thus defeating Cavaco Silva's bid. Young and popular, Guterres moved the PS toward the center of the political spectrum. Under Guterres, the PS won the October 1999 parliamentary elections. The PS defeated the PSD but did not manage to win a clear, working majority of seats, and this made the PS dependent upon alliances with smaller parties, including the PCP.
       In the local elections in December 2001, the PSD's criticism of PS's heavy public spending allowed the PSD to take control of the key cities of Lisbon, Oporto, and Coimbra. Guterres resigned, and parliamentary elections were brought forward from 2004 to March 2002. The PSD won a narrow victory with 40 percent of the votes, and Jose Durão Barroso became prime minister. Having failed to win a majority of the seats in parliament forced the PSD to govern in coalition with the right-wing Popular Party (PP) led by Paulo Portas. Durão Barroso set about reducing government spending by cutting the budgets of local authorities, freezing civil service hiring, and reviving the economy by accelerating privatization of state-owned enterprises. These measures provoked a 24-hour strike by public-sector workers. Durão Barroso reacted with vows to press ahead with budget-cutting measures and imposed a wage freeze on all employees earning more than €1,000, which affected more than one-half of Portugal's work force.
       In June 2004, Durão Barroso was invited by Romano Prodi to succeed him as president of the European Commission. Durão Barroso accepted and resigned the prime ministership in July. Pedro Santana Lopes, the leader of the PSD, became prime minister. Already unpopular at the time of Durão Barroso's resignation, the PSD-led government became increasingly unpopular under Santana Lopes. A month-long delay in the start of the school year and confusion over his plan to cut taxes and raise public-sector salaries, eroded confidence even more. By November, Santana Lopes's government was so unpopular that President Jorge Sampaio was obliged to dissolve parliament and hold new elections, two years ahead of schedule.
       Parliamentary elections were held on 20 February 2005. The PS, which had promised the electorate disciplined and transparent governance, educational reform, the alleviation of poverty, and a boost in employment, won 45 percent of the vote and the majority of the seats in parliament. The leader of the PS, José Sôcrates became prime minister on 12 March 2005. In the regularly scheduled presidential elections held on 6 January 2006, the former leader of the PSD and prime minister, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, won a narrow victory and became president on 9 March 2006. With a mass protest, public teachers' strike, and street demonstrations in March 2008, Portugal's media, educational, and social systems experienced more severe pressures. With the spreading global recession beginning in September 2008, Portugal's economic and financial systems became more troubled.
       Owing to its geographic location on the southwestern most edge of continental Europe, Portugal has been historically in but not of Europe. Almost from the beginning of its existence in the 12th century as an independent monarchy, Portugal turned its back on Europe and oriented itself toward the Atlantic Ocean. After carving out a Christian kingdom on the western portion of the Iberian peninsula, Portuguese kings gradually built and maintained a vast seaborne global empire that became central to the way Portugal understood its individuality as a nation-state. While the creation of this empire allows Portugal to claim an unusual number of "firsts" or distinctions in world and Western history, it also retarded Portugal's economic, social, and political development. It can be reasonably argued that the Revolution of 25 April 1974 was the most decisive event in Portugal's long history because it finally ended Portugal's oceanic mission and view of itself as an imperial power. After the 1974 Revolution, Portugal turned away from its global mission and vigorously reoriented itself toward Europe. Contemporary Portugal is now both in and of Europe.
       The turn toward Europe began immediately after 25 April 1974. Portugal granted independence to its African colonies in 1975. It was admitted to the European Council and took the first steps toward accession to the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1976. On 28 March 1977, the Portuguese government officially applied for EEC membership. Because of Portugal's economic and social backwardness, which would require vast sums of EEC money to overcome, negotiations for membership were long and difficult. Finally, a treaty of accession was signed on 12 June 1985. Portugal officially joined the EEC (the European Union [EU] since 1993) on 1 January 1986. Since becoming a full-fledged member of the EU, Portugal has been steadily overcoming the economic and social underdevelopment caused by its imperial past and is becoming more like the rest of Europe.
       Membership in the EU has speeded up the structural transformation of Portugal's economy, which actually began during the Estado Novo. Investments made by the Estado Novo in Portugal's economy began to shift employment out of the agricultural sector, which, in 1950, accounted for 50 percent of Portugal's economically active population. Today, only 10 percent of the economically active population is employed in the agricultural sector (the highest among EU member states); 30 percent in the industrial sector (also the highest among EU member states); and 60 percent in the service sector (the lowest among EU member states). The economically active population numbers about 5,000,000 employed, 56 percent of whom are women. Women workers are the majority of the workforce in the agricultural and service sectors (the highest among the EU member states). The expansion of the service sector has been primarily in health care and education. Portugal has had the lowest unemployment rates among EU member states, with the overall rate never being more than 10 percent of the active population. Since joining the EU, the number of employers increased from 2.6 percent to 5.8 percent of the active population; self-employed from 16 to 19 percent; and employees from 65 to 70 percent. Twenty-six percent of the employers are women. Unemployment tends to hit younger workers in industry and transportation, women employed in domestic service, workers on short-term contracts, and poorly educated workers. Salaried workers earn only 63 percent of the EU average, and hourly workers only one-third to one-half of that earned by their EU counterparts. Despite having had the second highest growth of gross national product (GNP) per inhabitant (after Ireland) among EU member states, the above data suggest that while much has been accomplished in terms of modernizing the Portuguese economy, much remains to be done to bring Portugal's economy up to the level of the "average" EU member state.
       Membership in the EU has also speeded up changes in Portuguese society. Over the last 30 years, coastalization and urbanization have intensified. Fully 50 percent of Portuguese live in the coastal urban conurbations of Lisbon, Oporto, Braga, Aveiro, Coimbra, Viseu, Évora, and Faro. The Portuguese population is one of the oldest among EU member states (17.3 percent are 65 years of age or older) thanks to a considerable increase in life expectancy at birth (77.87 years for the total population, 74.6 years for men, 81.36 years for women) and one of the lowest birthrates (10.59 births/1,000) in Europe. Family size averages 2.8 persons per household, with the strict nuclear family (one or two generations) in which both parents work being typical. Common law marriages, cohabitating couples, and single-parent households are more and more common. The divorce rate has also increased. "Youth Culture" has developed. The young have their own meeting places, leisure-time activities, and nightlife (bars, clubs, and discos).
       All Portuguese citizens, whether they have contributed or not, have a right to an old-age pension, invalidity benefits, widowed persons' pension, as well as payments for disabilities, children, unemployment, and large families. There is a national minimum wage (€385 per month), which is low by EU standards. The rapid aging of Portugal's population has changed the ratio of contributors to pensioners to 1.7, the lowest in the EU. This has created deficits in Portugal's social security fund.
       The adult literacy rate is about 92 percent. Illiteracy is still found among the elderly. Although universal compulsory education up to grade 9 was achieved in 1980, only 21.2 percent of the population aged 25-64 had undergone secondary education, compared to an EU average of 65.7 percent. Portugal's higher education system currently consists of 14 state universities and 14 private universities, 15 state polytechnic institutions, one Catholic university, and one military academy. All in all, Portugal spends a greater percentage of its state budget on education than most EU member states. Despite this high level of expenditure, the troubled Portuguese education system does not perform well. Early leaving and repetition rates are among the highest among EU member states.
       After the Revolution of 25 April 1974, Portugal created a National Health Service, which today consists of 221 hospitals and 512 medical centers employing 33,751 doctors and 41,799 nurses. Like its education system, Portugal's medical system is inefficient. There are long waiting lists for appointments with specialists and for surgical procedures.
       Structural changes in Portugal's economy and society mean that social life in Portugal is not too different from that in other EU member states. A mass consumption society has been created. Televisions, telephones, refrigerators, cars, music equipment, mobile phones, and personal computers are commonplace. Sixty percent of Portuguese households possess at least one automobile, and 65 percent of Portuguese own their own home. Portuguese citizens are more aware of their legal rights than ever before. This has resulted in a trebling of the number of legal proceeding since 1960 and an eight-fold increase in the number of lawyers. In general, Portuguese society has become more permissive and secular; the Catholic Church and the armed forces are much less influential than in the past. Portugal's population is also much more culturally, religiously, and ethnically diverse, a consequence of the coming to Portugal of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, mainly from former African colonies.
       Portuguese are becoming more cosmopolitan and sophisticated through the impact of world media, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. A prime case in point came in the summer and early fall of 1999, with the extraordinary events in East Timor and the massive Portuguese popular responses. An internationally monitored referendum in East Timor, Portugal's former colony in the Indonesian archipelago and under Indonesian occupation from late 1975 to summer 1999, resulted in a vote of 78.5 percent for rejecting integration with Indonesia and for independence. When Indonesian prointegration gangs, aided by the Indonesian military, responded to the referendum with widespread brutality and threatened to reverse the verdict of the referendum, there was a spontaneous popular outpouring of protest in the cities and towns of Portugal. An avalanche of Portuguese e-mail fell on leaders and groups in the UN and in certain countries around the world as Portugal's diplomats, perhaps to compensate for the weak initial response to Indonesian armed aggression in 1975, called for the protection of East Timor as an independent state and for UN intervention to thwart Indonesian action. Using global communications networks, the Portuguese were able to mobilize UN and world public opinion against Indonesian actions and aided the eventual independence of East Timor on 20 May 2002.
       From the Revolution of 25 April 1974 until the 1990s, Portugal had a large number of political parties, one of the largest Communist parties in western Europe, frequent elections, and endemic cabinet instability. Since the 1990s, the number of political parties has been dramatically reduced and cabinet stability increased. Gradually, the Portuguese electorate has concentrated around two larger parties, the right-of-center Social Democrats (PSD) and the left-of-center Socialist (PS). In the 1980s, these two parties together garnered 65 percent of the vote and 70 percent of the seats in parliament. In 2005, these percentages had risen to 74 percent and 85 percent, respectively. In effect, Portugal is currently a two-party dominant system in which the two largest parties — PS and PSD—alternate in and out of power, not unlike the rotation of the two main political parties (the Regenerators and the Historicals) during the last decades (1850s to 1880s) of the liberal constitutional monarchy. As Portugal's democracy has consolidated, turnout rates for the eligible electorate have declined. In the 1970s, turnout was 85 percent. In Portugal's most recent parliamentary election (2005), turnout had fallen to 65 percent of the eligible electorate.
       Portugal has benefited greatly from membership in the EU, and whatever doubts remain about the price paid for membership, no Portuguese government in the near future can afford to sever this connection. The vast majority of Portuguese citizens see membership in the EU as a "good thing" and strongly believe that Portugal has benefited from membership. Only the Communist Party opposed membership because it reduces national sovereignty, serves the interests of capitalists not workers, and suffers from a democratic deficit. Despite the high level of support for the EU, Portuguese voters are increasingly not voting in elections for the European Parliament, however. Turnout for European Parliament elections fell from 40 percent of the eligible electorate in the 1999 elections to 38 percent in the 2004 elections.
       In sum, Portugal's turn toward Europe has done much to overcome its backwardness. However, despite the economic, social, and political progress made since 1986, Portugal has a long way to go before it can claim to be on a par with the level found even in Spain, much less the rest of western Europe. As Portugal struggles to move from underde-velopment, especially in the rural areas away from the coast, it must keep in mind the perils of too rapid modern development, which could damage two of its most precious assets: its scenery and environment. The growth and future prosperity of the economy will depend on the degree to which the government and the private sector will remain stewards of clean air, soil, water, and other finite resources on which the tourism industry depends and on which Portugal's world image as a unique place to visit rests. Currently, Portugal is investing heavily in renewable energy from solar, wind, and wave power in order to account for about 50 percent of its electricity needs by 2010. Portugal opened the world's largest solar power plant and the world's first commercial wave power farm in 2006.
       An American documentary film on Portugal produced in the 1970s described this little country as having "a Past in Search of a Future." In the years after the Revolution of 25 April 1974, it could be said that Portugal is now living in "a Present in Search of a Future." Increasingly, that future lies in Europe as an active and productive member of the EU.

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    get [get]
    recevoir ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (d), 1A (g), 1A (i), 1B (b) avoir ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (b) toucher ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (b), 1B (b) trouver ⇒ 1A (b), 1A (h) obtenir ⇒ 1A (b), 1A (h) tenir ⇒ 1A (c) offrir ⇒ 1A (e) acheter ⇒ 1A (f) prendre ⇒ 1A (f), 1A (k), 1A (l) gagner ⇒ 1A (i) chercher ⇒ 1A (j) attraper ⇒ 1A (k), 1A (l), 1B (a) réserver ⇒ 1A (m) répondre ⇒ 1A (n) faire faire ⇒ 1C (b)-(d) préparer ⇒ 1D (a) entendre ⇒ 1D (b) comprendre ⇒ 1D (d) atteindre ⇒ 1E (a) devenir ⇒ 2A (a) se faire ⇒ 2A (b) commencer à ⇒ 2A (c), 2B (c) aller ⇒ 2B (a) réussir à ⇒ 2B (e)
    ( British pt & pp got [gɒt], cont getting [getɪŋ], American pt got [gɒt], pp gotten [gɒtən], cont getting [getɪŋ])
    A.
    (a) (receive → gift, letter, phone call) recevoir, avoir; (→ benefits, pension) recevoir, toucher; (→ medical treatment) suivre;
    ∎ I got a bike for my birthday on m'a donné ou j'ai eu ou j'ai reçu un vélo pour mon anniversaire;
    ∎ I get 'The Times' at home je reçois le 'Times' à la maison;
    ∎ this part of the country doesn't get much rain cette région ne reçoit pas beaucoup de pluie, il ne pleut pas beaucoup dans cette région;
    ∎ the living room gets a lot of sun le salon est très ensoleillé;
    ∎ I rang but I got no answer (at door) j'ai sonné mais je n'ai pas obtenu ou eu de réponse; (on phone) j'ai appelé sans obtenir de réponse;
    ∎ many students get grants beaucoup d'étudiants ont une bourse;
    ∎ he got five years for smuggling il a écopé de ou il a pris cinq ans (de prison) pour contrebande;
    ∎ he got a bullet in his shoulder il a reçu une balle dans l'épaule;
    ∎ familiar you're really going to get it! qu'est-ce que tu vas prendre ou écoper!;
    ∎ familiar I'll see that you get yours! je vais te régler ton compte!
    (b) (obtain → gen) avoir, trouver, obtenir; (→ through effort) se procurer, obtenir; (→ licence, loan, permission) obtenir; (→ diploma, grades) avoir, obtenir;
    ∎ where did you get that book? où avez-vous trouvé ce livre?;
    ∎ they got him a job ils lui ont trouvé du travail;
    ∎ I got the job! ils m'ont embauché!;
    ∎ can you get them the report? pouvez-vous leur procurer le rapport?;
    ∎ I got the idea from a book j'ai trouvé l'idée dans un livre;
    ∎ I got a glimpse of her face j'ai pu apercevoir son visage;
    ∎ you get a fine view from here il y a une vue magnifique d'ici;
    ∎ I've got six more to get (in collection) il m'en manque six;
    ∎ the town gets its water from the reservoir la ville reçoit son eau du réservoir;
    ∎ we get our wine directly from the vineyard en vin ou pour le vin, nous nous fournissons directement chez le producteur;
    ∎ they stopped in town to get some lunch (had lunch there) ils se sont arrêtés en ville pour déjeuner; (bought something to eat) ils se sont arrêtés en ville pour acheter de quoi déjeuner;
    ∎ I'm going out to get a breath of fresh air je sors prendre l'air;
    ∎ I'm going to get something to drink/eat (fetch) je vais chercher quelque chose à boire/manger; (consume) je vais boire/manger quelque chose;
    ∎ can I get a coffee? je pourrais avoir un café, s'il vous plaît?;
    ∎ get yourself a good lawyer trouvez-vous un bon avocat;
    ∎ get advice from your doctor demandez conseil à votre médecin;
    ∎ I need all the advice I can get j'ai besoin de tous les conseils qu'on peut me donner;
    ∎ to get (oneself) a wife/husband se trouver une femme/un mari;
    ∎ to get sb to oneself avoir qn pour soi tout seul;
    ∎ to get a divorce obtenir le divorce;
    ∎ get plenty of exercise faites beaucoup d'exercice;
    ∎ get plenty of sleep dormez beaucoup;
    ∎ try and get a few days off work essayez de prendre quelques jours de congé;
    ∎ I'll do it if I get the time/a moment je le ferai si j'ai le temps/si je trouve un moment;
    ∎ I got a lot from or out of my trip to China mon voyage en Chine m'a beaucoup apporté;
    ∎ she got very little from her lessons elle a très peu appris de ses leçons;
    ∎ he didn't get a chance to introduce himself il n'a pas eu l'occasion de se présenter
    (c) (inherit → characteristic) tenir;
    ∎ she gets her shyness from her father elle tient sa timidité de son père
    ∎ they got a lot of money for their flat la vente de leur appartement leur a rapporté beaucoup d'argent;
    ∎ they got a good price for the painting le tableau s'est vendu à un bon prix;
    ∎ what did you get for your car? combien est-ce que tu as vendu ta voiture?;
    ∎ he got nothing for his trouble il s'est donné de la peine pour rien;
    ∎ you don't get something for nothing on n'a rien pour rien
    (e) (offer as gift) offrir, donner;
    ∎ what did she get him for Christmas? qu'est-ce qu'elle lui a offert ou donné pour Noël?;
    ∎ I don't know what to get Jill for her birthday je ne sais pas quoi acheter à Jill pour son anniversaire
    (f) (buy) acheter, prendre;
    ∎ get your father a magazine when you go out achète une revue à ton père quand tu sortiras;
    ∎ get the paper too prends ou achète le journal aussi;
    ∎ we got the house cheap on a eu la maison (à) bon marché
    (g) (learn → information, news) recevoir, apprendre;
    ∎ we turned on the radio to get the news nous avons allumé la radio pour écouter les informations;
    ∎ she just got news or word of the accident elle vient juste d'apprendre la nouvelle de l'accident;
    ∎ he broke down when he got the news en apprenant la nouvelle il a fondu en larmes
    (h) (reach by calculation or experimentation → answer, solution) trouver; (→ result) obtenir;
    ∎ multiply 5 by 2 and you get 10 multipliez 5 par 2 et vous obtenez 10
    (i) (earn, win → salary) recevoir, gagner, toucher; (→ prize) gagner; (→ reputation) se faire;
    ∎ plumbers get £20 an hour un plombier gagne ou touche 20 livres de l'heure;
    ∎ he got a good name or a reputation as an architect il s'est fait une réputation dans le milieu de l'architecture;
    ∎ someone's trying to get your attention (calling) quelqu'un vous appelle; (waving) quelqu'un vous fait signe
    (j) (bring, fetch) (aller) chercher;
    ∎ he went and got a book from the library il est allé chercher un livre à la bibliothèque;
    ∎ go and get a doctor allez chercher un médecin;
    ∎ get me my coat va me chercher ou apporte-moi mon manteau;
    ∎ we had to get a doctor nous avons dû faire venir un médecin;
    ∎ he went to get a taxi il est parti chercher un taxi;
    ∎ what can I get you to drink? qu'est-ce que je vous sers à boire?;
    ∎ can I get you anything? (to somebody ill etc) est-ce que vous avez besoin de quelque chose?;
    ∎ they sent him to get help ils l'ont envoyé chercher de l'aide
    (k) (catch → ball) attraper; (→ bus, train) prendre, attraper;
    ∎ did you get your train? est-ce que tu as eu ton train?
    (l) (capture) attraper, prendre; (seize) prendre, saisir;
    ∎ the Mounties always get their man la police montée attrape toujours son homme (au Canada);
    ∎ he got me by the arm il m'a attrapé par le bras;
    ∎ the dog got him by the leg le chien l'a attrapé à la jambe;
    ∎ (I've) got you! je te tiens!
    (m) (book, reserve) réserver, retenir;
    ∎ we're trying to get a flight to Budapest nous essayons de réserver un vol pour Budapest
    (n) (answer → door, telephone) répondre;
    ∎ the doorbell's ringing - I'll get it! quelqu'un sonne à la porte - j'y vais!;
    ∎ will you get the phone? peux-tu répondre au téléphone?
    B.
    ∎ he got a chill il a pris ou attrapé froid;
    ∎ I get a headache when I drink red wine le vin rouge me donne mal à la tête;
    ∎ familiar to get it bad for sb avoir qn dans la peau
    (b) (experience, feel → shock) recevoir, ressentir, avoir; (→ fun, pain, surprise) avoir;
    ∎ I got the feeling something horrible would happen j'ai eu l'impression ou le pressentiment que quelque chose d'horrible allait arriver;
    ∎ I get the impression he doesn't like me j'ai l'impression que je ne lui plais pas;
    ∎ to get a thrill out of sth/doing sth prendre plaisir à qch/faire qch;
    ∎ familiar to get religion devenir croyant□
    ∎ you get some odd people on these tours il y a de drôles de gens dans ces voyages organisés;
    ∎ you get a lot of people marrying young here il y a beaucoup de gens qui se marient jeunes par ici;
    ∎ we don't get many accidents here nous n'avons pas beaucoup d'accidents par ici
    C.
    (a) (with adj or past participle) (cause to be) she managed to get the window closed/open elle a réussi à fermer/ouvrir la fenêtre;
    ∎ I got the car started j'ai démarré la voiture;
    ∎ don't get your feet wet! ne te mouille pas les pieds!;
    ∎ get the suitcases ready préparez les bagages;
    ∎ the children are getting themselves ready for school les enfants se préparent pour (aller à) l'école;
    ∎ I finally got her on her own or alone j'ai fini par réussir à la voir en tête à tête;
    ∎ we managed to get him in a good mood nous avons réussi à le mettre de bonne humeur;
    ∎ they've got me so I don't know whether I'm coming or going c'en est à un tel point que je ne sais plus où j'en suis;
    ∎ to get people interested (in sth) intéresser les gens (à qch);
    ∎ let me get this clear que ce soit bien clair;
    ∎ to get things under control prendre les choses en main;
    ∎ he likes his bath as hot as he can get it il aime que son bain soit aussi chaud que possible;
    ∎ the flat is as clean as I'm going to get it j'ai nettoyé l'appartement le mieux que j'ai pu;
    ∎ he got himself nominated president il s'est fait nommer président;
    ∎ don't get yourself all worked up ne t'en fais pas
    (b) (with infinitive) (cause to do or carry out) we couldn't get her to leave on n'a pas pu la faire partir;
    ∎ get him to move the car demande-lui de déplacer la voiture;
    ∎ I got it to work, I got it working j'ai réussi à le faire marcher;
    ∎ we have to get the government to tighten up on pollution control il faut que l'on obtienne du gouvernement qu'il renforce les lois contre la pollution;
    ∎ he got the other members to agree il a réussi à obtenir l'accord des autres membres;
    ∎ I can always get someone else to do it je peux toujours le faire faire par quelqu'un d'autre;
    ∎ I got her to talk about life in China je lui ai demandé de parler de la vie en Chine;
    ∎ they can't get the landlord to fix the roof ils n'arrivent pas à obtenir du propriétaire qu'il fasse réparer le toit;
    ∎ how do you get jasmine to grow indoors? comment peut-on faire pousser du jasmin à l'intérieur?
    (c) (with past participle) (cause to be done or carried out) to get sth done/repaired faire faire/réparer qch;
    ∎ to get one's hair cut se faire couper les cheveux;
    ∎ I didn't get anything done today je n'ai rien fait aujourd'hui;
    ∎ it's impossible to get anything done around here (by oneself) il est impossible de faire quoi que ce soit ici; (by someone else) il est impossible d'obtenir quoi que ce soit ici
    (d) (cause to come, go, move)
    ∎ how are you going to get this package to them? comment allez-vous leur faire parvenir ce paquet?;
    ∎ they eventually got all the boxes downstairs/upstairs ils ont fini par descendre/monter toutes leurs boîtes;
    ∎ I managed to get the old man downstairs/upstairs j'ai réussi à faire descendre/monter le vieil homme;
    ∎ I managed to get him away from the others j'ai réussi à l'éloigner des autres;
    ∎ get him away from me débarrassez-moi de lui;
    ∎ can you get me home? pouvez-vous me raccompagner?;
    ∎ they got her to the airport on time ils l'ont amenée à l'aéroport à l'heure;
    ∎ his friends managed to get him home ses amis ont réussi à le ramener (à la maison);
    ∎ how are we going to get the bike home? comment est-ce qu'on va ramener le vélo à la maison?;
    ∎ I got a message to them je leur ai fait parvenir un message;
    ∎ he can't get the children to bed il n'arrive pas à mettre les enfants au lit;
    ∎ I can't get my boots off/on je n'arrive pas à enlever/mettre mes bottes;
    ∎ we couldn't get the bed through the door nous n'avons pas pu faire passer le lit par la porte;
    ∎ figurative where has all this got us? où est-ce que tout ça nous a menés?;
    ∎ this is getting us nowhere ça ne nous mène nulle part, ça ne nous mène à rien;
    ∎ that won't get you very far! ça ne te servira pas à grand-chose!, tu ne seras pas beaucoup plus avancé!
    D.
    (a) (prepare → meal, drink) préparer;
    ∎ he's in the kitchen getting dinner il est à la cuisine en train de préparer le dîner;
    ∎ who's going to get the children breakfast? qui va préparer le petit déjeuner pour les enfants?;
    ∎ she got herself some breakfast elle s'est préparé un petit déjeuner
    (b) (hear correctly) entendre, saisir;
    ∎ I didn't get his name je n'ai pas saisi son nom
    ∎ I got her father on the phone j'ai parlé à son père ou j'ai eu son père au téléphone;
    ∎ I couldn't get her at the office je n'ai pas pu l'avoir au bureau;
    ∎ did you get the number you wanted? avez-vous obtenu le numéro que vous vouliez?;
    ∎ get me extension 3500 passez-moi ou donnez-moi le poste 3500
    (d) familiar (understand) comprendre□, saisir□ ;
    ∎ I don't get it, I don't get the point je ne comprends ou ne saisis pas, je n'y suis pas du tout;
    ∎ I don't get you or your meaning je ne comprends pas ce que vous voulez dire;
    ∎ if you get my meaning si tu vois ce que je veux dire□ ;
    ∎ don't get me wrong comprenez-moi bien;
    ∎ I think he's got the message now je crois qu'il a compris maintenant;
    ∎ I don't get the joke je ne vois pas ce qui est (si) drôle□ ;
    ∎ get it?, get me?, get my drift? tu saisis?, tu piges?;
    ∎ (I've) got it! ça y est!□, j'y suis!□ ;
    ∎ oh, I get you! ah! j'ai pigé!
    (e) (take note of) remarquer;
    ∎ did you get his address? lui avez-vous demandé son adresse?
    ∎ get him! who does he think he is? vise un peu ce mec, mais pour qui il se prend?;
    ∎ get (a load of) that! vise un peu ça!
    (g) familiar (listen to) écouter□ ;
    ∎ get a load of this! écoute un peu ça!;
    ∎ get him! écoute-le, celui-là!;
    E.
    (a) familiar (hit) atteindre□ ; (hit and kill) tuer□ ;
    ∎ she got him in the face with a pie elle lui a jeté une tarte à la crème à la figure;
    ∎ the bullet got him in the back il a pris la balle ou la balle l'a atteint dans le dos;
    ∎ a car got him il a été tué par une voiture
    (b) familiar (harm, punish)
    ∎ everyone's out to get me tout le monde est après moi
    (c) familiar (take vengeance on) se venger de□ ;
    ∎ we'll get you for this! on te revaudra ça!;
    ∎ I'll get him for that! je lui revaudrai ça!
    ∎ the pain gets me in the back j'ai des douleurs dans le dos□
    ∎ that song really gets me cette chanson me fait vraiment quelque chose
    (f) familiar (baffle, puzzle)
    ∎ you've got me there alors là, aucune idée
    (g) familiar (irritate) énerver□, agacer□ ;
    ∎ it really gets me when you're late qu'est-ce que ça peut m'énerver quand tu es en retard!
    (h) American (learn) apprendre;
    ∎ to get sth by heart apprendre qch par cœur
    (i) archaic (beget) engendrer;
    ∎ to get sb with child faire un enfant à qn
    (j) Radio & Television (signal, station) capter, recevoir
    ∎ he got his in Vietnam il est mort au Viêt Nam□
    A.
    (a) (become) devenir;
    ∎ I'm getting hungry/thirsty je commence à avoir faim/soif;
    ∎ get dressed! habille-toi!;
    ∎ to get fat grossir;
    ∎ to get married se marier;
    ∎ to get divorced divorcer;
    ∎ don't get lost! ne vous perdez pas!;
    ∎ how did that vase get broken? comment se fait-il que ce vase soit cassé?;
    ∎ he got so he didn't want to go out any more il en est arrivé à ne plus vouloir sortir;
    ∎ to get old vieillir;
    ∎ it's getting late il se fait tard;
    ∎ this is getting boring ça devient ennuyeux;
    ∎ to get used to sth/doing sth s'habituer à qch/à faire qch;
    ∎ familiar will you get with it! mais réveille-toi un peu!
    ∎ to get elected se faire élire, être élu;
    ∎ suppose he gets killed et s'il se fait tuer?;
    ∎ to get drowned se noyer;
    ∎ we got paid last week on a été payés la semaine dernière;
    ∎ I'm always getting invited to parties on m'invite toujours à des soirées
    (c) (with present participle) (start) commencer à, se mettre à;
    ∎ let's get going or moving! (let's leave) allons-y!; (let's hurry) dépêchons(-nous)!, grouillons-nous!; (let's start to work) au travail!;
    ∎ I'll get going on that right away je m'y mets tout de suite;
    ∎ I can't seem to get going today je n'arrive pas à m'activer aujourd'hui;
    ∎ she got talking to the neighbours elle s'est mise à discuter avec les voisins;
    ∎ we got talking about racism nous en sommes venus à parler de racisme;
    ∎ he got to thinking about it il s'est mis à réfléchir à la question
    B.
    (a) (go) aller, se rendre; (arrive) arriver;
    ∎ when did you get home? quand es-tu rentré?;
    ∎ it's nice to get home ça fait du bien de rentrer chez soi;
    ∎ how do you get to the museum? comment est-ce qu'on fait pour aller au musée?;
    ∎ how did you get in here? comment êtes-vous entré?;
    ∎ they should get here today ils devraient arriver ici aujourd'hui;
    ∎ how did you get here? comment es-tu venu?;
    ∎ how did that bicycle get here? comment se fait-il que ce vélo se trouve ici?;
    ∎ I took the train from Madrid to get there j'ai pris le train de Madrid pour y aller;
    ∎ she's successful now but it took her a while to get there elle a une bonne situation maintenant, mais ça ne s'est pas fait du jour au lendemain;
    ∎ he got as far as buying the tickets il est allé jusqu'à acheter les billets;
    ∎ I'd hoped things wouldn't get this far j'avais espéré qu'on n'en arriverait pas là;
    ∎ are you getting anywhere with that report? il avance, ce rapport?;
    ∎ now you're getting somewhere! enfin tu avances!;
    ∎ I'm not getting anywhere or I'm getting nowhere with this project je fais du surplace avec ce projet;
    ∎ we're not getting anywhere with this meeting cette réunion est une perte de temps;
    ∎ she won't get anywhere or she'll get nowhere if she's rude to people elle n'arrivera à rien en étant grossière avec les gens;
    ∎ where's your sister got to? où est passée ta sœur?;
    ∎ where did my keys get to? où sont passées mes clés?
    ∎ he got along the ledge as best he could il a avancé le long du rebord du mieux qu'il pouvait;
    ∎ she got behind a tree elle s'est mise derrière un arbre;
    ∎ to get into bed se coucher;
    ∎ get in or into the car! monte dans la voiture!;
    ∎ get over here! viens ici!;
    ∎ we couldn't get past the truck nous ne pouvions pas passer le camion
    (c) (with infinitive) (start) commencer à, se mettre à;
    ∎ each city is getting to look like another toutes les grandes villes commencent à se ressembler;
    ∎ to get to know sb apprendre à connaître qn;
    ∎ we got to like her husband nous nous sommes mis à apprécier ou à aimer son mari;
    ∎ you'll get to like it in the end ça finira par te plaire;
    ∎ his father got to hear of the rumours son père a fini par entendre les rumeurs;
    ∎ he's getting to be known il commence à être connu, il se fait connaître;
    ∎ they got to talking about the past ils en sont venus ou ils se sont mis à parler du passé
    (d) (become) devenir;
    ∎ it's getting to be impossible to find a flat ça devient impossible de trouver un appartement;
    ∎ she may get to be president one day elle pourrait devenir ou être président un jour;
    ∎ they got to be friends ils sont devenus amis
    (e) (manage) réussir à;
    ∎ we never got to see that film nous n'avons jamais réussi à ou nous ne sommes jamais arrivés à voir ce film;
    ∎ I didn't get to speak to him in person je n'ai pas pu lui parler en personne
    ∎ he never gets to stay up late on ne le laisse jamais se coucher tard□ ;
    ∎ I never get to drive on ne me laisse jamais conduire□
    (g) familiar (leave) se tirer;
    ∎ get! fous le camp!, tire-toi!
    3 noun
    familiar (in tennis) beau retour□ m
    (a) (be up and about, move around) se déplacer;
    ∎ how do you get about town? comment vous déplacez-vous en ville?;
    ∎ she gets about on crutches/in a wheelchair elle se déplace avec des béquilles/en chaise roulante;
    ∎ I don't get about much these days je ne me déplace pas beaucoup ces temps-ci
    (b) (travel) voyager;
    ∎ I get about quite a bit in my job je suis assez souvent en déplacement pour mon travail
    ∎ she certainly gets about elle connaît beaucoup de monde
    (d) (story, rumour) se répandre, circuler;
    ∎ the news or it got about that they were splitting up la nouvelle de leur séparation s'est répandue
    (a) (succeed in crossing) traverser, passer;
    ∎ the river was flooded but we managed to get across la rivière était en crue mais nous avons réussi à traverser
    ∎ our message is not getting across notre message ne passe pas
    (a) (over water, street → person) faire traverser;
    ∎ we couldn't get the supplies across (across the river) nous ne pouvions pas faire passer les vivres de l'autre côté;
    ∎ it was easy to get the people across (across the border) il était facile de faire passer les gens
    (b) (communicate) communiquer;
    ∎ I can't seem to get the idea across to them je n'arrive pas à leur faire comprendre ça;
    ∎ he managed to get his point across il a réussi à faire passer son message
    poursuivre
    (succeed) réussir, arriver;
    ∎ to get ahead in life or in the world réussir dans la vie;
    ∎ if you want to get ahead at the office, you have to work si tu veux de l'avancement au bureau, il faut que tu travailles
    (a) (fare, manage) aller;
    ∎ how are you getting along? comment vas-tu?, comment ça va?;
    ∎ she's getting along well in her new job elle se débrouille bien dans son nouveau travail;
    ∎ we can get along without him nous pouvons nous passer de lui ou nous débrouiller sans lui
    (b) (advance, progress) avancer, progresser;
    ∎ the patient is getting along nicely le patient est en bonne voie ou fait des progrès
    (c) (be on good terms) s'entendre;
    ∎ we get along fine nous nous entendons très bien, nous faisons bon ménage;
    ∎ she doesn't get along with my mother elle ne s'entend pas avec ma mère;
    ∎ she's easy to get along with elle est facile à vivre
    (d) (move away) s'en aller, partir; (go) aller, se rendre;
    ∎ it's time for me to be getting along, it's time I was getting along il est temps que je parte;
    ∎ I must be getting along to the office il faut que j'aille au bureau;
    ∎ British get along with you! (leave) va-t'en!, fiche le camp!; familiar (I don't believe you) à d'autres!
    (obstacle, problem) contourner; (law, rule) tourner;
    ∎ there's no getting around it, we'll have to tell her il n'y a pas d'autre moyen, il va falloir que nous le lui disions;
    ∎ she won't get around to reading it before tomorrow elle n'arrivera pas à (trouver le temps de) le lire avant demain;
    ∎ he finally got around to fixing the radiator il a fini par ou il est finalement arrivé à réparer le radiateur;
    ∎ it was some time before I got around to writing to her j'ai mis pas mal de temps avant de lui écrire
    (a) (reach → object, shelf) atteindre; (→ place) parvenir à, atteindre;
    ∎ I've put the pills where the children can't get at them j'ai mis les pilules là où les enfants ne peuvent pas les prendre;
    ∎ familiar just let me get at him! si jamais il me tombe sous la main!
    (b) (discover) trouver;
    ∎ to get at the truth découvrir la vérité
    (c) (mean, intend) entendre;
    ∎ I see what you're getting at je vois où vous voulez en venir;
    ∎ just what are you getting at? qu'est-ce que vous entendez par là?, où voulez-vous en venir?;
    ∎ what I'm getting at is why did she leave now? ce que je veux dire, c'est pourquoi est-elle partie maintenant?
    (d) familiar (criticize) s'en prendre à□, s'attaquer à□ ;
    ∎ you're always getting at me tu t'en prends toujours à moi
    (e) familiar (bribe, influence) acheter, suborner□ ;
    ∎ the witnesses had been got at les témoins avaient été achetés
    (a) (leave) s'en aller, partir;
    ∎ she has to get away from home/her parents il faut qu'elle parte de chez elle/s'éloigne de ses parents;
    ∎ I was in a meeting and couldn't get away j'étais en réunion et je ne pouvais pas m'échapper ou m'en aller;
    ∎ will you be able to get away at Christmas? allez-vous pouvoir partir (en vacances) à Noël?;
    ∎ to get away from the daily grind échapper au train-train quotidien;
    ∎ get away from it all, come to Florida! quittez tout, venez en Floride!;
    ∎ she's gone off for a couple of weeks to get away from it all elle est partie quelques semaines loin de tout
    (b) (move away) s'éloigner;
    ∎ get away from that door! éloignez-vous ou écartez-vous de cette porte!;
    ∎ get away from me! fichez-moi le camp!
    (c) (escape) s'échapper, se sauver;
    ∎ the murderer got away l'assassin s'est échappé;
    ∎ the thief got away with all the jewels le voleur est parti ou s'est sauvé avec tous les bijoux;
    ∎ there's no getting away from or you can't get away from the fact that the other solution would have been cheaper on ne peut pas nier (le fait) que l'autre solution aurait coûté moins cher;
    ∎ you can't get away from it, there's no getting away from it c'est comme ça, on n'y peut rien
    ∎ get away (with you)! à d'autres!
    (remove → person) emmener;
    ∎ get that child away from the road! éloignez cet enfant de la route!;
    ∎ get me away from here! fais-moi sortir d'ici!;
    ∎ get your dog away from my garden! faites sortir votre chien de mon jardin!;
    ∎ they managed to get him away from the TV ils ont fini par l'arracher de devant la télévision;
    ∎ to get sth away from sb prendre qch à qn
    ∎ he got away with cheating on his taxes personne ne s'est aperçu qu'il avait fraudé le fisc;
    ∎ I can't believe you got away with it! je n'arrive pas à croire que personne ne t'ait rien dit!;
    ∎ he got away with a small fine il s'en est tiré avec une petite amende;
    ∎ that child gets away with murder on laisse tout faire à ce gamin;
    ∎ her skirt is really tiny but she gets away with it sa jupe est vraiment très courte mais elle peut se le permettre
    ∎ get back! éloignez-vous!, reculez!
    (b) (return) revenir, retourner;
    ∎ I can't wait to get back home je suis impatient de rentrer (à la maison);
    ∎ get back in bed! va te recoucher!, retourne au lit!;
    ∎ I got back in the car/on the bus je suis remonté dans la voiture/dans le bus;
    ∎ to get back to sleep se rendormir;
    ∎ to get back to work (after break) se remettre au travail; (after holiday, illness) reprendre le travail;
    ∎ things eventually got back to normal les choses ont peu à peu repris leur cours (normal);
    ∎ getting or to get back to the point pour en revenir au sujet qui nous préoccupe;
    ∎ let's get back to your basic reasons for leaving revenons aux raisons pour lesquelles vous voulez partir;
    ∎ I'll get back to you on that (call back) je vous rappelle pour vous dire ce qu'il en est; (discuss again) nous reparlerons de cela plus tard
    ∎ do you think the Democrats will get back in? croyez-vous que le parti démocrate reviendra au pouvoir?
    (a) (recover → something lost or lent) récupérer; (→ force, strength) reprendre, récupérer; (→ health, motivation) retrouver;
    ∎ he got his job back il a été repris;
    ∎ I got back nearly all the money I invested j'ai récupéré presque tout l'argent que j'avais investi;
    ∎ you'll have to get your money back from the shop il faut que vous vous fassiez rembourser par le magasin
    (b) (return) rendre;
    ∎ we have to get this book back to her il faut que nous lui rendions ce livre
    (c) (return to original place) remettre, replacer;
    ∎ I can't get it back in the box je n'arrive pas à le remettre ou le faire rentrer dans le carton;
    ∎ I want to get these suitcases back down to the cellar je veux redescendre ces valises à la cave;
    ∎ he managed to get the children back to bed il a réussi à remettre les enfants au lit
    ∎ to get one's own back (on sb) se venger (de qn)□
    se venger de;
    ∎ he only said it to get back at him il n'a dit ça que pour se venger de lui
    (gen) rester à l'arrière, se laisser distancer; Sport se laisser distancer; figurative prendre du retard;
    ∎ he got behind with his work il a pris du retard dans son travail;
    ∎ we mustn't get behind with the rent il ne faut pas qu'on soit en retard pour le loyer
    (support, sympathize with) appuyer
    ➲ get by
    (a) (pass) passer;
    ∎ let me get by laissez-moi passer
    (b) (be acceptable) passer, être acceptable;
    ∎ their work just about gets by leur travail est tout juste passable ou acceptable
    (c) (manage, survive) se débrouiller, s'en sortir;
    ∎ how do you get by on that salary? comment tu te débrouilles ou tu t'en sors avec un salaire comme ça?;
    ∎ they get by as best they can ils se débrouillent ou s'en sortent tant bien que mal;
    ∎ we can get by without him nous pouvons nous passer de lui ou nous débrouiller sans lui
    ∎ can you get by the washing machine? est-ce que vous avez assez de place pour passer à côté de la machine à laver?
    (b) (escape attention of → censor, editor) échapper à;
    ∎ her film got by the censors son film a échappé à l'attention de la censure
    descendre;
    ∎ get down off that chair! descends de cette chaise!;
    ∎ may I get down (from the table)? (leave the table) puis-je sortir de table?;
    ∎ they got down on their knees ils se sont mis à genoux;
    ∎ get down! (hide) couchez-vous!; (to dog) bas les pattes!
    (a) (bring, fetch down → book from shelf etc) descendre
    (b) (reduce → temperature, inflation etc) faire baisser;
    ∎ to get one's weight down perdre du poids
    (c) (write down) noter;
    ∎ I didn't manage to get down what she said je n'ai pas réussi à noter ce qu'elle a dit
    (d) (depress) déprimer, démoraliser;
    ∎ work is really getting me down at the moment le travail me déprime vraiment en ce moment;
    ∎ this rainy weather gets him down cette pluie lui fiche le cafard;
    ∎ don't let it get you down ne te laisse pas abattre
    (e) (swallow) avaler, faire descendre
    se mettre à;
    ∎ I have to get down to balancing the books il faut que je me mette à faire les comptes;
    ∎ it's not so difficult once you get down to it ce n'est pas si difficile une fois qu'on s'y met;
    ∎ he got down to working on it this morning il s'y est mis ou s'y est attelé ce matin;
    ∎ it's hard getting down to work after the weekend c'est difficile de reprendre le travail après le week-end;
    ∎ we eventually got down to details nous avons fini par en arriver aux détails;
    ∎ when you get down to it, there's very little difference between them en fin de compte, il y a très peu de différence entre eux
    ➲ get in
    ∎ the thief got in through the window le cambrioleur est entré par la fenêtre;
    ∎ a car pulled up and she got in une voiture s'est arrêtée et elle est montée dedans;
    ∎ water had got in everywhere l'eau avait pénétré partout
    (b) (return home) rentrer;
    ∎ we got in about 4 a.m. nous sommes rentrés vers 4 heures du matin
    (c) (arrive) arriver;
    ∎ what time does your plane get in? à quelle heure ton avion arrive-t-il?
    (d) (be admitted → to club) se faire admettre; (→ to school, university) entrer, être admis ou reçu;
    ∎ he applied to Oxford but he didn't get in il voulait entrer à Oxford mais il n'a pas pu
    (e) (be elected → person) être élu; (→ party) accéder au pouvoir
    (f) familiar (become involved) participer□ ;
    ∎ she got in at the beginning elle est arrivée au début□
    (g) (interject) glisser;
    ∎ "what about me?" she managed to get in "et moi?" réussit-elle à glisser
    ∎ I hope to get in a bit of reading on holiday j'espère pouvoir lire ou que je trouverai le temps de lire pendant mes vacances;
    ∎ she got in some last-minute revision before the exam elle a réussi à faire des révisions de dernière minute avant l'examen
    (b) (insert) faire pénétrer;
    ∎ I couldn't get a word in je n'ai pas pu placer un mot, je n'ai pas pu en placer une
    (c) (collect, gather → crops) rentrer, engranger; (→ debts) recouvrer; (→ taxes) percevoir
    ∎ I must get in some more coal je dois faire une provision de charbon;
    ∎ to get in supplies s'approvisionner
    (e) (call in → doctor, plumber) faire venir; (→ dog, cat) faire rentrer;
    ∎ shouldn't Elaine be in on this meeting? - of course, could you get her in? on n'a pas besoin d'Elaine pour cette réunion? - si, bien sûr, tu peux lui demander de venir?
    (f) (hand in, submit) rendre, remettre;
    ∎ did you get your application in on time? as-tu remis ton dossier de candidature à temps?
    (g) (cause to be admitted → to club, university) faire admettre ou accepter; (cause to be elected) faire élire
    (h) (plant → seeds) planter, semer; (→ bulbs, plants) planter
    (i) British familiar (pay for, stand) payer□, offrir□ ;
    ∎ he got the next round in il a payé la tournée suivante
    (building) entrer dans; (vehicle) monter dans;
    ∎ he had just got in the door when the phone rang il venait juste d'arriver ou d'entrer quand le téléphone a sonné
    ∎ to get in on a deal prendre part à un marché;
    ∎ to get in on the fun se mettre de la partie
    faire participer à;
    ∎ he got me in on the deal il m'a intéressé à l'affaire
    (a) (building) entrer dans; (vehicle) monter dans
    (b) (arrive in) arriver à;
    ∎ we get into Madrid at 3 o'clock nous arrivons à Madrid à 3 heures;
    ∎ the train got into the station le train est entré en gare
    (c) (put on → dress, shirt, shoes) mettre; (→ trousers, stockings) enfiler, mettre; (→ coat) endosser;
    ∎ she got into her clothes elle a mis ses vêtements ou s'est habillée;
    ∎ can you still get into your jeans? est-ce que tu rentres encore dans ton jean?
    (d) (be admitted to → club, school, university) entrer dans;
    ∎ he'd like to get into the club il voudrait devenir membre du club;
    ∎ her daughter got into medical school sa fille a été admise dans ou est entrée dans une école de médecine;
    ∎ to get into office être élu
    ∎ he wants to get into politics il veut se lancer dans la politique;
    ∎ they got into a conversation about South Africa ils se sont mis à parler de l'Afrique du Sud;
    ∎ we got into a fight over who had to do the dishes nous nous sommes disputés pour savoir qui devait faire la vaisselle;
    ∎ this is not the moment to get into that ce n'est pas le moment de parler de ça
    (f) familiar (take up) s'intéresser à□ ;
    ∎ he got into Eastern religions il a commencé à s'intéresser aux religions orientales;
    ∎ it's a hard book to get into c'est un livre dans lequel il est difficile de rentrer □
    ∎ he soon got into her way of doing things il s'est vite fait ou s'est vite mis à sa façon de faire les choses
    ∎ to get into debt s'endetter;
    ∎ he got into a real mess il s'est mis dans un vrai pétrin;
    ∎ the children were always getting into mischief les enfants passaient leur temps à faire des bêtises;
    ∎ I got into a real state about the test j'étais dans tous mes états à cause du test;
    ∎ she got into trouble with the teacher elle a eu des ennuis avec le professeur
    ∎ what's got into you? qu'est-ce qui te prend?, quelle mouche te pique?;
    ∎ I wonder what got into him to make him act like that je me demande ce qui l'a poussé à réagir comme ça
    ∎ to get sth into sth (faire) (r)entrer qch dans qch;
    ∎ to get the key into the lock mettre ou introduire la clef dans la serrure;
    ∎ to get an article into a paper faire accepter un article par un journal;
    ∎ to get an idea into one's head se mettre une idée en tête;
    ∎ familiar when will you get it into your thick head that I don't want to go? quand est-ce que tu vas enfin comprendre que je ne veux pas y aller?□
    (b) (cause to be admitted to → club) faire entrer à; (→ school, university) faire entrer dans;
    ∎ he got his friend into the club il a permis à son ami de devenir membre du club;
    ∎ the president got his son into Harvard le président a fait entrer ou accepter ou admettre son fils à Harvard
    ∎ she got herself into a terrible state elle s'est mis dans tous ses états;
    ∎ he got them into a lot of trouble il leur a attiré de gros ennuis
    (d) (involve in) impliquer dans, entraîner dans;
    ∎ you're the one who got us into this c'est toi qui nous as embarqués dans cette histoire
    (e) familiar (make interested in) faire découvrir□ ; (accustom to) habituer à□, faire prendre l'habitude de□ ;
    ∎ he got me into jazz il m'a initié au jazz□
    (a) (ingratiate oneself with) s'insinuer dans ou s'attirer les bonnes grâces de, se faire bien voir de;
    ∎ they tried to get in with the new director ils ont essayé de se faire bien voir du nouveau directeur
    (b) (associate with → person, group etc) fréquenter;
    ∎ he has got in with a new gang il n'est pas plus avec la même bande;
    ∎ she got in with the wrong crowd at school elle avait de mauvaises fréquentations à l'école
    ➲ get off
    (a) (leave bus, train etc) descendre;
    ∎ get off at the next stop descendez au prochain arrêt;
    ∎ familiar I told him where to get off! je l'ai envoyé sur les roses!, je l'ai envoyé promener!;
    ∎ familiar where do you get off telling me what to do? qu'est-ce qui te prend de me dicter ce que je dois faire?
    (b) (depart → person) s'en aller, partir; (→ car) démarrer; (→ plane) décoller; (→ letter, parcel) partir;
    ∎ I have to be getting off to work il faut que j'aille au travail;
    ∎ figurative the project got off to a bad/good start le projet a pris un mauvais/bon départ
    (c) (leave work) finir, s'en aller; (take time off) se libérer;
    ∎ what time do you get off? à quelle heure finissez-vous?;
    ∎ can you get off early tomorrow? peux-tu quitter le travail de bonne heure demain?
    (d) (escape punishment) s'en sortir, s'en tirer, en être quitte;
    ∎ she didn't think she'd get off so lightly elle n'espérait pas s'en tirer à si bon compte;
    ∎ the students got off with a fine/warning les étudiants en ont été quittes pour une amende/un avertissement
    ∎ hey! get off! that's MY book! hé! laisse ça! c'est mon livre ou c'est à moi ce livre!
    (f) (go to sleep) s'endormir
    (a) (leave → bus, train, plane etc) descendre de
    (b) (descend from → bike, wall, chair etc) descendre de;
    ∎ he got off his horse il est descendu de cheval;
    ∎ if only the boss would get off my back si seulement le patron me fichait la paix
    (c) (depart from) partir de, décamper de;
    ∎ get off my property fichez le camp de chez moi;
    ∎ get off the grass! ne marche pas sur la pelouse!;
    ∎ we got off the road to let the ambulance pass nous sommes sortis de la route pour laisser passer l'ambulance
    ∎ get off me! laisse-moi tranquille!, lâche-moi!
    (e) (escape from) se libérer de; (avoid) échapper à;
    ∎ she managed to get off work elle a réussi à se libérer;
    ∎ how did you get off doing the housework? comment as-tu fait pour échapper au ménage?
    (a) (cause to leave, climb down) faire descendre;
    ∎ get the cat off the table fais descendre le chat de (sur) la table;
    ∎ the conductor got the passengers off the train le conducteur a fait descendre les passagers du train;
    ∎ figurative try to get her mind off her troubles essaie de lui changer les idées
    (b) (send) envoyer, faire partir;
    ∎ I want to get this letter off je veux expédier cette lettre ou mettre cette lettre à la poste;
    ∎ she got the boys off to school elle a expédié ou envoyé les garçons à l'école;
    ∎ we got him off on the morning train nous l'avons mis au train du matin
    (c) (remove → clothing, lid) enlever, ôter; (→ stains) faire partir ou disparaître, enlever;
    ∎ I can't get this ink off my hands je n'arrive pas à faire partir cette encre de mes mains;
    ∎ get your hands off that cake! ne touche pas à ce gâteau!;
    ∎ get your hands off me! ne me touche pas!;
    ∎ get your feet off the table! enlève tes pieds de sur la table!;
    ∎ figurative he'd like to get that house off his hands il aimerait bien se débarrasser de cette maison
    (d) (free from punishment) tirer d'affaire; (in court) faire acquitter;
    ∎ he'll need a good lawyer to get him off il lui faudra un bon avocat pour se tirer d'affaire;
    ∎ to get sb off doing sth dispenser qn de faire qch
    (e) (put to sleep) endormir;
    ∎ I've just managed to get the baby off (to sleep) je viens de réussir à endormir le bébé
    ∎ to get a day/week off prendre un jour/une semaine de congé;
    ∎ can you get tomorrow afternoon/next week off? est-ce que tu peux prendre un congé demain après-midi/la semaine prochaine?
    ∎ to get sth off sb obtenir qch de qn;
    ∎ I got that story off the woman next door je tiens cette histoire de la voisine;
    ∎ I got this cold off the woman next door la voisine m'a passé son rhume
    ∎ he gets off on pornographic films il prend son pied en regardant des films pornos;
    ∎ is that what you get off on? c'est comme ça que tu prends ton pied?;
    ∎ figurative he gets off on teasing people il adore taquiner les gens□ ;
    ∎ I really get off on hip-hop! j'adore le hip-hop!□
    ∎ he gets off on heroin il se défonce à l'héroïne
    ∎ to get off with sb faire une touche avec qn
    ➲ get on
    (a) (on bus, plane, train) monter; (on ship) monter à bord
    (b) (fare, manage)
    ∎ how's your husband getting on? comment va votre mari?;
    ∎ how did he get on at the interview? comment s'est passé son entretien?, comment ça a marché pour son entretien?;
    ∎ you'll get on far better if you think about it first tout ira mieux si tu réfléchis avant
    (c) (make progress) avancer, progresser;
    ∎ Jennifer is getting on very well in maths Jennifer se débrouille très bien en maths;
    ∎ how's your work getting on? ça avance, ton travail?
    (d) (succeed) réussir, arriver;
    ∎ to get on in life or in the world faire son chemin ou réussir dans la vie;
    ∎ some say that in order to get on, you often have to compromise il y a des gens qui disent que pour réussir (dans la vie), il faut souvent faire des compromis
    (e) (continue) continuer;
    ∎ we must be getting on il faut que nous partions;
    ∎ do you think we can get on with the meeting now? croyez-vous que nous puissions poursuivre notre réunion maintenant?;
    ∎ get on with your work! allez! au travail!;
    ∎ they got on with the job ils se sont remis au travail
    (f) (be on good terms) s'entendre;
    ∎ my mother and I get on well je m'entends bien avec ma mère;
    ∎ they don't get on ils ne s'entendent pas;
    ∎ she's never got on with him elle ne s'est jamais entendue avec lui;
    ∎ to be difficult/easy to get on with être difficile/facile à vivre
    (g) (grow late → time)
    ∎ time's getting on il se fait tard;
    ∎ it was getting on in the evening, the evening was getting on la soirée tirait à sa fin
    (h) (grow old → person) se faire vieux (vieille);
    ∎ she's getting on (in years) elle commence à se faire vieille
    ∎ get on with it! (continue speaking) continuez!; (continue working) allez! au travail!; (hurry up) mais dépêchez-vous enfin!;
    ∎ familiar get on with you! (I don't believe you) à d'autres!
    (bus, train) monter dans; (plane) monter dans, monter à bord de; (ship) monter à bord de; (bed, horse, table, bike) monter sur;
    ∎ he got on his bike il est monté sur ou il a enfourché son vélo;
    ∎ get on your feet levez-vous, mettez-vous debout;
    ∎ how did these papers get on my desk? comment est-ce que ces papiers se sont retrouvés ou sont arrivés sur mon bureau?;
    ∎ figurative it took the patient a while to get (back) on his feet le patient a mis longtemps à se remettre
    (a) (help onto → bus, train) faire monter dans; (→ bed, bike, horse, table) faire monter sur;
    ∎ they got him on his feet ils l'ont mis debout;
    ∎ figurative the doctor got her on her feet le médecin l'a remise sur pied
    (b) (coat, gloves, shoes) mettre, enfiler; (lid) mettre;
    ∎ I can't get these trousers on any more je n'entre plus dans ce pantalon
    ∎ to get it on (with sb) (have sex) s'envoyer en l'air (avec qn); (fight) se friter (avec qn);
    ∎ to get it on (get started) s'y mettre□
    ∎ the president is getting on for sixty le président approche de la soixantaine ou a presque soixante ans;
    ∎ it's getting on for midnight il est presque minuit, il n'est pas loin de minuit;
    ∎ it's getting on for three weeks since we saw her ça va faire bientôt trois semaines que nous ne l'avons pas vue;
    ∎ there were getting on for ten thousand demonstrators il n'y avait pas loin ou il y avait près de dix mille manifestants
    ∎ to get onto a subject or onto a topic aborder un sujet;
    ∎ how did we get onto reincarnation? comment est-ce qu'on en est venus à parler de réincarnation?;
    ∎ I'll get right onto it! je vais m'y mettre tout de suite!
    (c) (contact) prendre contact avec, se mettre en rapport avec; (speak to) parler à; (call) téléphoner à, donner un coup de fil à
    (d) familiar (become aware of) découvrir□ ;
    ∎ the plan worked well until the police got onto it le plan marchait bien jusqu'à ce que la police tombe dessus
    (e) (nag, rebuke) harceler;
    ∎ his father is always getting onto him to find a job son père est toujours à le harceler pour qu'il trouve du travail
    ∎ he got onto the school board il a été élu au conseil d'administration de l'école
    (a)
    (b) (cause to talk about) faire parler de, amener à parler de;
    ∎ we got him onto (the subject of) his activities in the Resistance nous l'avons amené à parler de ses activités dans la Résistance
    ➲ get out
    (a) (leave building, room etc) sortir; (leave vehicle) descendre; (leave organization, town) quitter;
    ∎ he got out of the car il est sorti de la voiture;
    ∎ to get out of bed se lever, sortir de son lit;
    ∎ you'd better get out of here tu ferais bien de partir ou sortir;
    ∎ get out! sortez!;
    ∎ get out of here! (leave) sortez d'ici!; American familiar (I don't believe it) mon œil!;
    ∎ to get out while the going is good partir au bon moment
    (b) (go out) sortir;
    ∎ they don't get out much ils ne sortent pas beaucoup
    (c) (be released from prison, hospital) sortir
    (d) (information, news) se répandre, s'ébruiter;
    ∎ the secret got out le secret a été éventé
    (e) (escape) s'échapper;
    ∎ the prisoner got out of his cell le prisonnier s'est échappé de sa cellule;
    ∎ he was lucky to get out alive il a eu de la chance de s'en sortir vivant
    ∎ theaters were getting out les gens sortaient des théâtres
    (a) (bring out → champagne, furniture, books, car) sortir; (person) (faire) sortir;
    ∎ to get a book out from the library emprunter un livre à la bibliothèque
    (b) (produce, publish → book) publier, sortir; (→ list) établir, dresser
    (c) (speak with difficulty) prononcer, sortir;
    ∎ I could barely get a word out c'est à peine si je pouvais dire ou prononcer ou sortir un mot;
    ∎ familiar to get out from under s'en sortir□, s'en tirer□
    (d) (free → hostages etc) libérer
    (e) (remove) enlever; (nail etc) arracher; (cork) retirer; (stain) faire disparaître
    (f) Sport (in cricket → batsman) renverser le guichet à
    (a) (leave → building) sortir de; (car, train) descendre de;
    ∎ let's get out of here partons d'ici;
    ∎ he managed to get out of the country (criminal, refugee) il a réussi à quitter le pays;
    ∎ to get out of bed se lever;
    ∎ to get out of prison/the army sortir de prison/quitter l'armée;
    ∎ to get out of sb's way s'écarter du chemin de qn, faire place à qn;
    ∎ very familiar get the hell out of here! fiche(-moi) le camp!
    (b) (avoid) éviter, échapper à; (obligation) se dérober ou se soustraire à;
    ∎ how did you get out of doing the dishes? comment as-tu pu échapper à la vaisselle?;
    ∎ he tried to get out of helping me il a essayé de se débrouiller pour ne pas devoir m'aider;
    ∎ we have to go, there's no getting out of it il faut qu'on y aille, il n'y a rien à faire ou il n'y a pas moyen d'y échapper;
    ∎ there's no getting out of it, you were the better candidate il faut le reconnaître ou il n'y a pas à dire, vous étiez le meilleur candidat
    ∎ to get out of trouble se tirer d'affaire;
    ∎ they managed to get out of the clutches of the mafia ils ont réussi à se tirer des griffes de la mafia;
    ∎ how can I get out of this mess? comment puis-je me tirer de ce pétrin?
    ∎ to get out of (the habit of) doing sth perdre l'habitude de faire qch
    (a) (take out of) sortir de;
    ∎ get the baby out of the house every now and then sors le bébé de temps en temps;
    ∎ she got a handkerchief out of her handbag elle a sorti un mouchoir de son sac à main;
    ∎ how many books did you get out of the library? combien de livres as-tu emprunté à ou sorti de la bibliothèque?
    ∎ the lawyer got his client out of jail l'avocat a fait sortir son client de prison;
    ∎ figurative the phone call got her out of having to talk to me le coup de fil lui a évité d'avoir à me parler;
    ∎ he'll never get himself out of this one! il ne s'en sortira jamais!;
    ∎ my confession got him out of trouble ma confession l'a tiré d'affaire
    (c) (extract → cork) sortir de; (→ nail, splinter) enlever de; (→ stain) faire partir de, enlever de;
    ∎ I can't get the cork out of the bottle je n'arrive pas à déboucher la bouteille;
    ∎ the police got a confession/the truth out of him la police lui a arraché une confession/la vérité;
    ∎ we got the money out of him nous avons réussi à obtenir l'argent de lui;
    ∎ I can't get anything out of him je ne peux rien tirer de lui;
    ∎ I can't get the idea out of my mind je ne peux pas chasser cette idée de mon esprit
    (d) (gain from) gagner, retirer;
    ∎ to get a lot out of sth tirer (un) grand profit de qch;
    ∎ I didn't get much out of that class ce cours ne m'a pas apporté grand-chose, je n'ai pas retiré grand-chose de ce cours;
    ∎ the job was difficult but she got something out of it la tâche était difficile, mais elle y a trouvé son compte ou en a tiré profit
    (a) (cross → river, street) traverser, franchir; (→ fence, wall) franchir, passer par-dessus
    (b) (recover from → illness) se remettre de, guérir de; (→ accident) se remettre de; (→ loss) se remettre de, se consoler de;
    ∎ I'll never get over her je ne l'oublierai jamais;
    ∎ he can't get over her death il n'arrive pas à se remettre de sa mort ou disparition;
    ∎ we couldn't get over our surprise nous n'arrivions pas à nous remettre de notre surprise;
    ∎ I can't get over how much he's grown! qu'est-ce qu'il a grandi, je n'en reviens pas!;
    ∎ I can't get over it! je n'en reviens pas!;
    ∎ he couldn't get over the fact that she had come back il n'en revenait pas qu'elle soit revenue;
    ∎ I can't get over your having refused je n'en reviens pas que vous ayez refusé;
    ∎ he'll get over it! il n'en mourra pas!
    (c) (master, overcome → obstacle) surmonter; (→ difficulty) surmonter, venir à bout de;
    ∎ they soon got over their shyness ils ont vite oublié ou surmonté leur timidité
    (a) (cause to cross) faire traverser
    (b) (communicate → idea, message) faire passer
    (a) (cross) traverser;
    ∎ to get over to France/America aller en France/Amérique;
    ∎ we'll try to get over next weekend (to visit) nous essayerons de venir vous voir le week-end prochain
    (b) (idea, message) passer
    (finish with) en finir avec;
    ∎ let's get it over with finissons-en;
    ∎ I expect you'll be glad to get it over with j'imagine que vous serez soulagé quand ce sera terminé
    (b) (exhibition, museum) faire le tour de; (corner) passer
    ∎ (bring, take) I'll get the books round (to you) as soon as I can je t'apporterai les livres dès que je le pourrai
    (b) the doctor said she'd get round as soon as she could le docteur a dit qu'elle viendrait ou passerait dès qu'elle pourrait;
    ∎ I didn't manage to get round to each pupil in the class je n'ai pas réussi à m'occuper de chaque élève de la classe
    ∎ the road was blocked and no one could get through la route était bloquée et personne ne pouvait passer;
    ∎ they managed to get through to the wounded ils ont réussi à parvenir jusqu'aux blessés;
    ∎ the letter got through to her la lettre lui est parvenue;
    ∎ the message didn't get through le message n'est pas arrivé;
    ∎ despite the crowds, I managed to get through malgré la foule, j'ai réussi à passer
    (b) (candidate, student → succeed) réussir; (→ in exam) être reçu, réussir;
    ∎ the team got through to the final l'équipe s'est classée pour la finale
    (c) (bill, motion) passer, être adopté ou voté
    (d) (make oneself understood) se faire comprendre;
    ∎ I can't seem to get through to her elle et moi ne sommes pas sur la même longueur d'onde
    (e) (contact) contacter; Telecommunications obtenir la communication;
    ∎ I can't get through to his office je n'arrive pas à avoir son bureau
    (f) American (finish) finir, terminer;
    ∎ call me when you get through appelez-moi quand vous aurez ou avez fini
    (a) (come through → hole, window) passer par; (→ crowd) se frayer un chemin à travers ou dans; (→ military lines) percer, franchir
    (b) (survive → storm, winter) survivre à; (→ difficulty) se sortir de, se tirer de;
    ∎ he got through it alive il s'en est sorti (vivant)
    (c) (complete, finish → book) finir, terminer; (→ job, project) achever, venir à bout de;
    ∎ I got through an enormous amount of work j'ai abattu beaucoup de travail;
    ∎ it took us one week to get through the entire play il nous a fallu une semaine pour venir à bout de la pièce
    (d) (consume, use up) consommer, utiliser;
    ∎ we get through a litre of olive oil a week nous utilisons un litre d'huile d'olive par semaine;
    ∎ they got through their monthly salary in one week en une semaine ils avaient dépensé tout leur salaire du mois;
    ∎ he gets through eight shirts a week il salit huit chemises par semaine;
    ∎ we'll never get through all this food nous ne viendrons jamais à bout de toute cette nourriture
    (e) (endure, pass → time) faire passer;
    ∎ how will I get through this without you? comment pourrai-je vivre cette épreuve sans toi?;
    ∎ they got through the day without a single argument ils ne se sont pas disputés une seule fois de toute la journée;
    ∎ the Government may have difficulty getting through another six months le gouvernement aura peut-être du mal à tenir encore six mois
    (f) (exam) réussir, être reçu à
    (g) (of bill, motion) passer;
    ∎ the bill got through both Houses le projet de loi a été adopté par les deux Chambres
    (a) (transport, send successfully) faire parvenir;
    ∎ they got the food supplies through ils ont réussi à faire parvenir les provisions alimentaires (à destination);
    ∎ to get sth through customs (faire) passer qch à la douane;
    ∎ you'll never get that desk through tu n'arriveras jamais à faire passer ce bureau
    (b) (transmit → message) faire passer, transmettre, faire parvenir;
    ∎ can you get this letter through to my family? pouvez-vous transmettre ou faire parvenir cette lettre à ma famille?
    ∎ I finally got it through to him that I wasn't interested j'ai fini par lui faire comprendre que je n'étais pas intéressé;
    ∎ familiar when will you get it through your thick head that I don't want to go? quand est-ce que tu vas enfin comprendre que je ne veux pas y aller?□
    (d) (bill, motion) faire adopter, faire passer;
    ∎ the party got the bill through the Senate le parti a fait voter ou adopter le projet de loi par le Sénat
    ∎ it was your essay that got you through (the exam) c'est grâce à ta dissertation que tu as réussi l'examen
    ∎ I need four cups of coffee to get me through the day il me faut mes quatre tasses de café par jour
    terminer, finir
    (a) (reach) arriver à;
    ∎ where have you got to? (in book, work) où en es-tu?;
    ∎ it got to the point where he couldn't walk another step il en est arrivé au point de ne plus pouvoir faire un pas
    (b) (deal with) s'occuper de;
    ∎ I'll get to you in a minute je suis à toi ou je m'occupe de toi dans quelques secondes;
    ∎ he'll get to it tomorrow il va s'en occuper demain
    ∎ that music really gets to me (moves me) cette musique me touche vraiment□ ; (annoys me) cette musique me tape sur le système;
    ∎ don't let it get to you! ne t'énerve pas pour ça!
    ∎ they got to the witness (bribed) ils ont acheté le témoin; (killed) ils ont descendu le témoin
    (a) (meet) se réunir, se rassembler;
    ∎ can we get together after the meeting? on peut se retrouver après la réunion?
    (b) (reach an agreement) se mettre d'accord;
    ∎ the committee got together on the date les membres du comité se sont entendus ou se sont mis d'accord sur la date;
    ∎ you'd better get together with him on the proposal vous feriez bien de vous entendre avec lui au sujet de la proposition
    (people) réunir, rassembler; (things) rassembler, ramasser; (thoughts) rassembler;
    ∎ to get some money together réunir une somme d'argent;
    ∎ let me get my thoughts together laissez-moi rassembler mes idées;
    ∎ familiar to get one's act together se secouer;
    ∎ familiar she's really got it together (in life) elle sait ce qu'elle fait□ ; (in job etc) elle domine son sujet□ ;
    ∎ familiar I never thought he would get it together je n'aurais jamais pensé qu'il y arriverait□
    ➲ get up
    (a) (arise from bed) se lever;
    ∎ it was 6 o'clock when we got up il était 6 heures quand nous nous sommes levés;
    ∎ I like to get up late on Sundays j'aime faire la grasse matinée le dimanche;
    ∎ get up! sors du lit!, debout!, lève-toi!
    (b) (rise to one's feet) se lever, se mettre debout;
    ∎ she had to get up from her chair elle a été obligée de se lever de sa chaise;
    ∎ to get up from the table se lever ou sortir de table;
    ∎ get up off the floor! relève-toi!;
    ∎ please don't bother getting up restez assis, je vous prie
    (c) (climb up) monter;
    ∎ they got up on the roof ils sont montés sur le toit;
    ∎ she got up behind him on the motorcycle elle est montée derrière lui sur la moto
    (d) (of wind) se lever
    ∎ get up! allez!
    (stairs) monter; (ladder, tree) monter à; (hill) gravir
    (a) (cause to rise to feet) faire lever; (awaken) réveiller
    (b) (move up) monter;
    ∎ how are we going to get this desk up to the fifth floor? comment allons-nous monter ce bureau jusqu'au cinquième étage?;
    ∎ to get sb up the stairs (help climb) aider qn à monter l'escalier
    (c) (generate, work up)
    ∎ to get up speed gagner de la vitesse;
    ∎ to get one's courage up rassembler son courage;
    ∎ I can't get up any enthusiasm for the job je n'arrive pas à éprouver d'enthousiasme pour ce travail
    (d) familiar (organize → entertainment, party) organiser□, monter□ ; (→ petition) organiser□ ; (→ play) monter□ ; (→ excuse, story) fabriquer□, forger□
    (e) (dress up) habiller; (in costume) déguiser;
    ∎ their children are always so nicely got up leurs enfants sont toujours si bien habillés;
    ∎ to get oneself up se mettre sur son trente et un
    (f) familiar (study → subject) bûcher, travailler□ ; (→ notes, speech) préparer□
    ∎ to get it up bander
    (a) (do) faire;
    ∎ he gets up to all kinds of mischief il fait des tas de bêtises;
    ∎ what have you been getting up to lately? qu'est-ce que tu deviens?
    ∎ I've got up to chapter 5 j'en suis au chapitre 5;
    ∎ where have you got up to? (in book, work) où en êtes-vous?

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  • 6 discount

    1. сущ.
    1)
    а) торг. скидка (с цены), ценовая скидка (денежная сумма или процент, на который поставщик снижает стандартную цену товара или услуги; напр., снижение стандартной цены товара в рамках кампании по стимулированию сбыта или снижение прейскурантной цены в качестве вознаграждения за быстрый или наличный платеж, за покупку в большом количестве и т. п.; также снижение стандартного тарифа на услуги для клиентов, удовлетворяющих определенным требованиям, напр., уменьшение величины страховой премии в связи с особенностями данного риска, отсутствием аварий или других страховых случаев в течение определенного времени, либо уменьшение стоимости туристической путевки при приобретении общей путевки для группы лиц и т. п.)

    ATTRIBUTES:

    one-time discount — единовременная [разовая\] скидка

    COMBS:

    discount in the amount of— скидка в сумме

    At the purchase of 6-10 titles you will obtain the discount in the amount of 5%.

    discount of $125, $125 discount — скидка в размере 125 долл.

    10% discount, discount of 10% — скидка в размере 10%, десятипроцентная скидка

    1% discount for cash — скидка 1% за расчет наличными

    15% discount for quantity purchases — 15-процентная скидка за покупку в большом количестве

    less discount of 5% — со сидкой в 5%, за вычетом 5%

    A discount of up to 40% may apply to Physical Damage Coverage for your boat, if the boat is less than 11 years old.

    a discount of 10 to 40 percent — скидка (в размере) от 10% до 40%

    a discount (of) between 10% and 20% — скидка (в размере) от 10% до 20%, скидка между 10% и 20%

    discount on [below, to, off, from\] — скидка с (цены, тарифной ставки)

    50% discount below the normal retail price — 50% скидка с обычной розничной цены

    You can get 50% discount off the regular ticket price!

    Click here to order this book at a discount from the regular list price.

    discount on (smth.) — скидка на (что-л.)

    Members will receive special discounts on all products. — Участники получат специальные скидки на все товары.

    special discount to students, special students discounts — специальные скидки для студентов, специальные скидки студентам, специальные студенческие скидки

    50% discount for children under 12 — 50% скидка для детей в возрасте до 12 лет

    to give [to grant, to allow\] a discount — предоставить скидку

    Discounts are given for quantity purchases.

    First, they commit all participants to grant discounts of the same type to buyers who meet the same conditions of eligibility.

    The producer usually establishes a list price and then allows discounts from it to various types of intermediate customers.

    Later in the century, as competition for customers increased, some booksellers offered discounts of 20 percent and more.

    to get [to receive, to obtain\] a discount — получить скидку

    Club members get special discount off the normal rates. — Члены клуба получают специальную скидку с обычных тарифов.

    He received cash discount of 3%. — Он получил скидку в размере 3% за оплату наличными.

    to earn a discount — получить [заслужить, заработать\] скидку

    When purchases must be placed within a specified period to earn a discount, the prospective contractor must indicate the required time period.

    Those who purchase for cash are allowed a discount of 2%, while those who pay within one month can claim a discount of 1%.

    to ask for a discount — просить [требовать\] скидку, обращаться за скидкой

    If you're going to pay cash, ask for a discount.

    It could be very useful to be able to negotiate a discount for cash if you are buying luxury items like a fur coat or an expensive piece of jewellery.

    Large volume orders may be subject to a discount. — Крупные заказы могут подлежать скидке. [По крупным заказам может предоставляться скидка.\]

    to qualify for a discount — иметь право на скидку; получить право на скидку; давать право на скидку

    To qualify for discount all orders must be received by 30th June. — Чтобы иметь право на скидку, все заказы должны быть получены до 30 июня.

    to be eligible for [to be entitled to\] a discount — иметь право на скидку

    Find out if you are entitled to a discount. — Выясните, имеете ли вы право на скидку.

    to lose a discount — терять скидку, терять право на скидку

    This means that you can make 1 claim in any year or 2 claims in any 3-year period, and you won't lose the discount earned for your previous years of safe driving. — Это означает, что вы можете предъявить одно требование в течение любого года или два требования в течение любого трехлетнего периода, и вы не потеряете скидку, заработанную за предыдущие года безопасного вождения.

    To find the sale price of the item, you calculate the discount and subtract the discount from the original price.

    to reduce/to increase discount — уменьшать/увеличивать скидку

    ThyssenKrupp Nirosta reduces cash discount.

    Under the Local Government Act 2003, all District Councils have been allowed to reduce their Council Tax discount on second homes from 50% to 10%.

    American Airlines also has increased its discount from 21 percent to 22 percent on all domestic fares and international full fares.

    They've increased the tax discount on the house.

    Syn:
    rebate 1. 1), reduction 1. 2) б)
    Ant:
    See:
    advertising discount, aggregated discount, bulk discount а), bulk purchase discount, cash discount, chain discount, commercial discount, cumulative discount, deep discount 2) а), deferred discount, discount allowed, discount earned, discount for cash, discount for cash payment, discount for early payment, discount for paying cash, discount for prompt payment, discount for quantity, discount for quantity purchases, discount from price, discount on price, discount received, discounts lost, early payment discount, functional discount, group discount 1) а), insurance discount, insurance premium discount, invoice discount 1) а), long discount, lost discounts, loyalty discount, net name discount, noncumulative discount, off-invoice discount, patronage discount, premium discount, prepayment discount, price discount а), prompt payment discount, purchase discount, quantity discount, quantity purchase discount, renewal discount, retail discount, retro discount, retrodiscount, retrospective discount, sales discount, series discount 1) а), short discount, special discount, staff discount, trade discount, trade-in discount, unearned discount а), volume discount, wholesale discount, amount of discount, discount amount а), discount broker а), discount brokerage, discount card, discount chain, discount coupon, discount drugstore, discount fare, discount goods, discount house 2) а), discount loss, discount market 2) а), discount merchandiser, discount period 1) а), discount policy 1) а), discount price, discount pricing, discount retailer, discount retailing, discount sale, discount scale, discount series, discount schedule, discount store, discount supermarket, discount table, discount terms, percentage of discount, scale of discounts, table of discounts, allowance 1. 3) discounted price а), discounted goods, premium price а), trade credit, EOM, ROG, discounter б), discountable 2) б), regular price, list price, off-price product, at a discount 1) а) IDIOM: five-finger discount
    б) фин., бирж. дисконт (сумма, на которую номинал или цена погашения ценной бумаги больше цены ее первоначального размещения или текущей рыночной цены)

    ATTRIBUTES:

    accrued 2), amortizable 2) б)

    deep discount — глубокий дисконт, значительный дисконт*

    COMBS:

    discount in the amount of— дисконт в сумме

    discount of $125, $125 discount — дисконт в размере 125 долл.

    As a result, X treats the loan as having original issue discount in the amount of $130000.

    10% discount, discount of 10% — дисконт в размере 10%, десятипроцентный дисконт

    For example, if a $1000 par bond was bought at a discount of $900, at maturity there would be a $100 gain.

    a discount of 10 to 40 percent — дисконт (в размере) от 10% до 40%

    a discount (of) between 10% and 20% — скидка (в размере) от 10% до 20%, скидка между 10% и 20%

    discount on [below, to, off, from\] — дисконт к (цене, номиналу), дисконт с [от\] (цены, номинала)

    Coupons are sold at a discount to maturity value.

    The Company amortizes any discount or premium as part of interest expense on the related debt using the effective interest method.

    Although the issuer will calculate original issue discount, if any, based on its determination of the accrual periods, a bondholder may, subject to some restrictions, elect other accrual periods.

    All taxable discount securities, including Corporate and Government Bonds, Federal STRIPs, Eurobonds, and Taxable Municipal securities.

    Ant:
    See:
    в) фин., банк. дисконт, скидка (разница между номиналом векселя и суммой, получаемой векселедержателем при учете векселя до наступления срока его погашения)
    See:
    г) фин., бирж. дисконт, скидка (отклонение в меньшую сторону от официального курса валюты, т. е. ситуация, когда цена одной валюты занижена по отношению к цене другой валюты, напр., франк может продаваться со скидкой к фунту)
    д) фин., банк. дисконт (разница между базовой согласованной суммой кредита и суммой, фактически получаемой заемщиком; в обычных дисконтных кредитах соответствует величине процентов, подлежащих уплате по кредиту; в некоторых кредитах из базовой суммы кредита могут вычитаться дисконтные пункты или другие единовременные вознаграждения и комиссионные, причитающиеся кредитору)
    See:
    е) фин. дисконт, скидка (при оценке стоимости предприятия или крупных пакетов акций: разница, на которую фактически согласованная цена предприятия/пакета акций меньше базовой рыночной цены; такой дисконт может использоваться в качестве компенсации за узость вторичного рынка для акций, недостаточный размер продаваемого пакета акций для приобретения контроля за предприятием и т. п.)
    See:
    ж) фин. скидка, дисконт (в самом общем смысле: сумма, на которую уменьшена базовая стоимость или другая базовая величина)
    Ant:
    See:
    2) банк., фин. учет, операция по учету [по дисконту\] (операция, в ходе которой банк или другое финансовое учреждение выкупает вексель или иное долговое обязательство у его держателя по цене, равной номиналу долгового обязательства за вычетом вознаграждения за оставшийся до погашения срок, напр., вексель с номиналом в 100 долл. может продаваться за 90 долл.; впоследствии банк взыскивает полную номинальную стоимость долгового обязательства с лица, выписавшего это долговое обязательство)
    Syn:
    See:
    3) фин. дисконтирование (определение текущей стоимости актива или текущей стоимости будущих потоков доходов и расходов)
    Syn:
    See:
    4)
    а) торг. процент скидки (величина скидки, выраженная в процентах к цене)
    Syn:
    б) фин. учетная ставка; ставка дисконта [дисконтирования\]
    Syn:
    discount rate 1) а), 1) а), 2) а)
    See:
    2. гл.
    1) торг. предоставлять [делать\] скидку, снижать цену (уменьшать обычную прейскурантную цену для покупателя, приобретающего значительное количество товара, рассчитывающегося наличными и т. п.); продавать со скидкой (уценивать товары, уменьшать цену продаваемых товаров)

    The shop discounted goods. — Магазин сделал скидку на товары.

    to discount from [off\] price — сделать скидку с цены

    to discount (by) 10% — делать скидку в размере 10%

    Companies discount their goods by 10%-75% only to sell more volume. — Компании предоставляют скидку на свои товары в размере 10-75% [компании снижают цену своих товаров на 10-75%\] только для того, чтобы увеличить объем продаж.

    If an item has not sold within two weeks the store discounts the item by 25% for the third week, 50% for the fourth week, and 75% for the fifth week. — Если предмет не продается в течении двух недель, то в течение третьей недели предмет предлагается со скидкой в 25%, в течение четвертой — со скидкой 50%, а в течение пятой — со скидкой 75%.

    All items were discounted about 20% from the suggested list prices. — Цена всех товаров была снижена на 20% по сравнению с рекомендованной прейскурантной ценой.

    The company discounted prices on its products. — Компания сделала скидку с цены на свои товары.

    United discounts the fare by 50%. — "Юнайтед" делает скидку с тарифа в размере 50%.

    The one-way fares are now discounted 15% off regular fares. — Стоимость проезда в один конец в настоящее время снижена на 15% по сравнению с обычными тарифами.

    This interest rate is discounted from the published bank standard variable rate for an agreed period from the start of the mortgage. — Эта процентная ставка снижена по сравнению с опубликованной стандартной плавающей процентной ставкой банка на оговоренный период, считая от начала действия ипотечного кредита.

    discounted mortgage — ипотека с дисконтом*, дисконтная ипотека*

    discounted period — период скидки [скидок\]*, период действия скидки*

    discounted price — цена со скидкой [с дисконтом\], дисконтная цена

    See:
    2) фин., банк. учитывать
    а) (приобретать векселя или счета-фактуры по цене ниже их номинала, т. е. с дисконтом, с целью последующего взыскания суммы долга с должника)

    to discount at the rate of 10% — учитывать по ставке 10%

    In the same way, circumstances often forced discount houses themselves to discount fine trade bills at the rate for fine bank bills. — Точно также, обстоятельства часто вынуждают сами дисконтные дома учитывать первоклассные торговые векселя по ставке, установленной для первоклассных банковских векселей.

    The Federal Reserve was given the right to discount “eligible paper” for member banks, that is lend money to the banks on the basis of the commercial paper arising from loan transactions with their customers. — Федеральной резервной системе было предоставлено право учитывать "приемлемые бумаги" для банков-членов, т. е. давать банкам деньги взаймы на базе коммерческих бумаг, возникающих в связи с кредитными операциями с их клиентами.

    б) (продавать векселя или счета-фактуры по цене ниже их номинала специализированному финансовому учреждению)

    to discount the note at 10% — учитывать долговое обязательство под 10%

    The company discounted the note at a bank at 10%. — Компания учла долговое обязательство в банке под 10%.

    If the vendor receives a note, he may discount it at the bank. — Если торговец получает простой вексель, он может учесть его в банке.

    to get a bill discounted — учесть вексель, произвести учет векселя

    See:
    3) фин., банк. предоставлять дисконтный заем* (получать проценты вперед при даче денег взаймы, т. е. выдавать заемщику не полную оговоренную сумму кредита, а ее часть, оставшуюся после вычета определенного дисконта, и взамен сокращать или аннулировать процентную ставку на весь или часть срока кредита; употребляется всегда с дополнением в виде названия кредита)

    to discount the loan — предоставлять дисконтный заем, делать заем дисконтным

    Negotiate the terms of the loan ( amount, interest rates) first and then lender discounts the loan by charging a fee which will be deducted from the loan amount before being dispersed to the borrower. — Договоритесь об условиях кредитования (сумма, процентные ставки) и потом кредитор сделает заем дисконтным путем взимания платы, которая будет вычтена из суммы займа перед выдачей заемщику.

    See:

    to discount at a rate of 10% — дисконтировать по ставке 10%

    Discount future cash flows to the present using the firm's cost of capital. — Приведите будущие денежные потоки к текущей стоимости, используя стоимость капитала фирмы.

    To adjust for the time value of money, we discounted future costs to present value. — Чтобы осуществить корректировку на временную стоимость денег, мы привели будущие затраты к текущей стоимости.

    We discount future cash flows by an interest rate that has been adjusted for risk. — Мы дисконтируем будущие денежные потоки, используя процентную ставку, скорректированную на риск.

    The taxpayer must continue to discount the unpaid losses attributable to proportional reinsurance from pre-1988 accident years using the discount factors that were used in determining tax reserves for the 1987 tax year. — Налогоплательщик должен продолжать дисконтировать неоплаченные убытки, относящиеся к пропорциональному перестрахованию за годы убытка, предшествующие 1988 г., используя коэффициенты дисконтирования, которые применялись при определении налоговых резервов на 1987 налоговый год.

    When comparing projects with different risk levels, it is best to discount each project's cash flows at its own discount rate and then compare the NPVs. — При сравнении проектов с разным уровнем риска, лучше всего произвести дисконтирование [продисконтировать\] денежные потоки каждого проекта по своей собственной ставке дисконтирования и затем сравнить чистую приведенную стоимость.

    discounted cash flow — дисконтированный [приведенный\] денежный поток

    discounted payback period — дисконтированный срок [период\] окупаемости

    See:
    5) общ. не принимать в расчет, игнорировать, пропускать, опускать; относиться скептически, не принимать на веру, сомневаться в правдивости

    to discount smb's opinion — игнорировать чье-л. мнение

    They discount my opinion. — Они не принимают в расчет мое мнение.

    We had already discounted the theory that they were involved. — Мы уже оставили идею об их причастности.

    By stressing one factor, each theory discounts the others. — Выделяя один фактор, каждая теория оставляет без внимания остальные.

    Democratic theory discounts the notion that allocation of scarce resources is the result of natural forces. — Демократическая теория игнорирует представление о том, что распределение редких ресурсов является результатом действия естественных сил.

    Knowing his political bias they discounted most of his story. — Зная о его политических пристрастиях, они сомневались в правдивости большей части его истории.

    Many people discount the value of statistical analysis. — Многие люди недооценивают статистический анализ.

    6) бирж. учитывать* (обычно используется в биржевом контексте, указывая на то, что плохие или хорошие новости о компании-эмитенте, отдельной отрасли, экономике в целом либо ожидания получения таких новостей учитываются участниками рынка при определении курсов ценных бумаг, вызывая соответственно понижение или повышение курсов)

    Many traders don't realize the news they hear and read has, in many cases, already been discounted by the market. — Многие трейдеры не осознают, что новости, о которых они услышали или прочитали, уже были учтены рынком.

    Technology stocks discounted a lot of bad news from abroad. — Акции технологических компаний отреагировали на обилие плохих новостей из-за границы.

    The bear market ends when at least most of the bad news is finally discounted by the market. — "Медвежий" рынок заканчивается, когда, по крайней мере, большая часть из плохих новостей наконец учитывается рынком.

    In the United States, the stock market double discounts expected inflation, first through long term bond yields and second through relative stock prices. — В Соединенных Штатах, фондовый рынок дважды учитывает ожидаемую инфляцию, во-первых, в доходности долгосрочных облигаций, а во-вторых, в ценах на соответствующие акции.

    These stock prices are discounting anticipated massive increases in profits for the S&P 500 companies in the future. — Цены акций учитывают ожидаемый в будущем массовый рост прибылей компаний, включаемых в расчет индекса "Стандард энд Пурз 500".

    Today’s prices are discounting all future events, not only today’s news. — Сегодняшние цены учитывают все будущие события, а не только сегодняшние новости.

    See:

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    discount (Dis; Disct) 1) дисконт, скидка: разница между ценой эмиссии ценной бумаги или кредита (номиналом или ценой погашения) и ее текущей рыночной ценой или разница между наличным и срочным валютными курсами; 2) учет векселей: операция купли-продажи векселей по номиналу минус вознаграждение за оставшийся до погашения срок (напр., вексель с номиналом в 100 долл. продается за 90 долл.); 3) скидка с цены товара (или возврат, напр., в качестве вознаграждения за быстрый или наличный платеж); см. cash discount; 4) учет информации об определенном событии в движении цен, ставок, в т. ч. до его наступления; 5) соотношение между двумя валютами; напр., франк может продаваться со скидкой к фунту; 6) определить текущую стоимость актива, который имеет определенную стоимость на определенную дату в будущем.
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    вычет (процентов); дисконт; скидка; учет (векселя), учетный процент
    . Относится к цене продажи облигации. Цена ниже номинальной стоимости. См. также Premium (премия) . (1) The amount a price would be reduced to purchase a commodity of lesser grade; (2) sometimes used to refer to the price differences between futures of different delivery months, as in the phrase "July is trading at a discount to May," indicating that the price of the July future is lower than that of May; (3) applied to cash grain prices that are below the futures price. Словарь экономических терминов .
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    особое условие договора купли-продажи, определяющее размер снижения (уменьшения) исходной (базисной) цены сделки
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    Финансы/Кредит/Валюта
    1. учет векселя
    2. процент, взимаемый банками при учете векселей
    3. скидка с цены валюты в валютных сделках

    Англо-русский экономический словарь > discount

  • 7 Hamilton, Harold Lee (Hal)

    [br]
    b. 14 June 1890 Little Shasta, California, USA
    d. 3 May 1969 California, USA
    [br]
    American pioneer of diesel rail traction.
    [br]
    Orphaned as a child, Hamilton went to work for Southern Pacific Railroad in his teens, and then worked for several other companies. In his spare time he learned mathematics and physics from a retired professor. In 1911 he joined the White Motor Company, makers of road motor vehicles in Denver, Colorado, where he had gone to recuperate from malaria. He remained there until 1922, apart from an eighteenth-month break for war service.
    Upon his return from war service, Hamilton found White selling petrol-engined railbuses with mechanical transmission, based on road vehicles, to railways. He noted that they were not robust enough and that the success of petrol railcars with electric transmission, built by General Electric since 1906, was limited as they were complex to drive and maintain. In 1922 Hamilton formed, and became President of, the Electro- Motive Engineering Corporation (later Electro-Motive Corporation) to design and produce petrol-electric rail cars. Needing an engine larger than those used in road vehicles, yet lighter and faster than marine engines, he approached the Win ton Engine Company to develop a suitable engine; in addition, General Electric provided electric transmission with a simplified control system. Using these components, Hamilton arranged for his petrol-electric railcars to be built by the St Louis Car Company, with the first being completed in 1924. It was the beginning of a highly successful series. Fuel costs were lower than for steam trains and initial costs were kept down by using standardized vehicles instead of designing for individual railways. Maintenance costs were minimized because Electro-Motive kept stocks of spare parts and supplied replacement units when necessary. As more powerful, 800 hp (600 kW) railcars were produced, railways tended to use them to haul trailer vehicles, although that practice reduced the fuel saving. By the end of the decade Electro-Motive needed engines more powerful still and therefore had to use cheap fuel. Diesel engines of the period, such as those that Winton had made for some years, were too heavy in relation to their power, and too slow and sluggish for rail use. Their fuel-injection system was erratic and insufficiently robust and Hamilton concluded that a separate injector was needed for each cylinder.
    In 1930 Electro-Motive Corporation and Winton were acquired by General Motors in pursuance of their aim to develop a diesel engine suitable for rail traction, with the use of unit fuel injectors; Hamilton retained his position as President. At this time, industrial depression had combined with road and air competition to undermine railway-passenger business, and Ralph Budd, President of the Chicago, Burlington \& Quincy Railroad, thought that traffic could be recovered by way of high-speed, luxury motor trains; hence the Pioneer Zephyr was built for the Burlington. This comprised a 600 hp (450 kW), lightweight, two-stroke, diesel engine developed by General Motors (model 201 A), with electric transmission, that powered a streamlined train of three articulated coaches. This train demonstrated its powers on 26 May 1934 by running non-stop from Denver to Chicago, a distance of 1,015 miles (1,635 km), in 13 hours and 6 minutes, when the fastest steam schedule was 26 hours. Hamilton and Budd were among those on board the train, and it ushered in an era of high-speed diesel trains in the USA. By then Hamilton, with General Motors backing, was planning to use the lightweight engine to power diesel-electric locomotives. Their layout was derived not from steam locomotives, but from the standard American boxcar. The power plant was mounted within the body and powered the bogies, and driver's cabs were at each end. Two 900 hp (670 kW) engines were mounted in a single car to become an 1,800 hp (l,340 kW) locomotive, which could be operated in multiple by a single driver to form a 3,600 hp (2,680 kW) locomotive. To keep costs down, standard locomotives could be mass-produced rather than needing individual designs for each railway, as with steam locomotives. Two units of this type were completed in 1935 and sent on trial throughout much of the USA. They were able to match steam locomotive performance, with considerable economies: fuel costs alone were halved and there was much less wear on the track. In the same year, Electro-Motive began manufacturing diesel-electrie locomotives at La Grange, Illinois, with design modifications: the driver was placed high up above a projecting nose, which improved visibility and provided protection in the event of collision on unguarded level crossings; six-wheeled bogies were introduced, to reduce axle loading and improve stability. The first production passenger locomotives emerged from La Grange in 1937, and by early 1939 seventy units were in service. Meanwhile, improved engines had been developed and were being made at La Grange, and late in 1939 a prototype, four-unit, 5,400 hp (4,000 kW) diesel-electric locomotive for freight trains was produced and sent out on test from coast to coast; production versions appeared late in 1940. After an interval from 1941 to 1943, when Electro-Motive produced diesel engines for military and naval use, locomotive production resumed in quantity in 1944, and within a few years diesel power replaced steam on most railways in the USA.
    Hal Hamilton remained President of Electro-Motive Corporation until 1942, when it became a division of General Motors, of which he became Vice-President.
    [br]
    Further Reading
    P.M.Reck, 1948, On Time: The History of the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors Corporation, La Grange, Ill.: General Motors (describes Hamilton's career).
    PJGR

    Biographical history of technology > Hamilton, Harold Lee (Hal)

  • 8 drop

    [drɔp] 1. гл.
    1)
    а) капать; стекать каплями; выступать каплями

    Water dropped from the ceiling into the pan on the floor. — Вода капала с потолка в стоящий на полу таз.

    Sweat dropped from his brow. — Пот стекал с его лба.

    Syn:
    б) лить, проливать каплями; выпускать по капле
    2)

    You've dropped your comb. — Вы уронили вашу расчёску.

    Be careful not to drop the cup. — Смотри не урони чашку.

    б) бросать; сбрасывать

    I'll drop these letters off as I go home from work. — Я опущу эти письма по дороге с работы.

    3)
    а) валить, сваливать; сшибать, сбивать

    I dropped him with a single punch. — Я повалил его одним ударом.

    The challenger dropped the champion in the fifth round. — Претендент нокаутировал чемпиона в пятом раунде.

    Syn:
    б) падать; валиться, рушиться

    to drop down on one's knees — опускаться, падать на колени

    The apple dropped to the ground. — Яблоко упало на землю.

    The bottle dropped onto the floor. — Бутылка упала на пол.

    He dropped into a chair. — Он упал в кресло.

    The sword dropped out of his hand. — Меч выпал у него из рук.

    The roof has dropped in. — Крыша обвалилась.

    The climber dropped to his death. — Альпинист разбился насмерть.

    One of the buttons has dropped off and I can't find it. — Одна из пуговиц оторвалась, и я не могу её найти.

    The bottom has dropped out of the market. — Рынок обрушился.

    Syn:

    Everyone worked till they dropped. — Все работали до тех пор, пока не кончались силы.

    I feel ready to drop. — Я падаю с ног от усталости.

    5)

    His jaw dropped. — У него отвисла челюсть.

    to drop one's eyes / gaze — опустить взгляд, потупить взор

    в) охот. припадать к земле (при виде дичи; об охотничьей собаке)
    6) = drop away; = drop off идти круто вниз, обрываться

    The cliff dropped away at his feet. — Утёс круто обрывался у него под ногами.

    7)
    а) снижаться, понижаться, уменьшаться

    The temperature dropped to the freezing point last night. — Прошлой ночью температура опустилась до нуля.

    Sales always drop in the spring. — Продажи весной всегда падают.

    Syn:
    б) снижать, понижать, уменьшать

    He dropped his voice. — Он понизил голос.

    Syn:
    8) = drop down
    а) спускаться, плыть по течению

    At the turn of the tide the boats began to drop down the harbour. — При отливе лодки начали спускаться к гавани.

    People dropped like flies within weeks of being diagnosed. — Люди гибли как мухи через несколько недель после того, как им ставили диагноз.

    I lay five to two, Mathilda drops in a year. (W. M. Thackeray) — Ставлю пять к двум, что Матильда через год умрёт.

    10)
    а) кончаться, прекращаться

    This TV show dropped after only three months. — Это телешоу и трёх месяцев не продержалось.

    The rehabilitation program was dropped by the local authority. — Программа по реабилитации была прекращена местными властями.

    Plans for a new bridge were dropped due to the lack of funding. — От планов по строительству нового моста пришлось отказаться из-за отсутствия средств.

    в) прекращать обсуждать (что-л.); прекращаться ( о дискуссии)

    Look, can we just drop it? — Послушай, можем мы оставить тему?

    I'd rather let the matter drop. — Я бы предпочёл больше не обсуждать это.

    г) бросать (заниматься какой-л. деятельностью)

    to drop German — бросить немецкий, бросить заниматься немецким языком

    Drop everything and come at once. — Бросай все дела и приходи немедленно.

    Syn:
    11) снимать, отменять, аннулировать
    12) разг. бросать, оставлять, покидать ( близких)

    He dropped all his old friends. — Он бросил всех своих старых друзей.

    Syn:
    13)
    а) исключать, пропускать, опускать (что-л.); не произносить ( звук в слове)

    When you drop a stitch on a row you are working, pick it up immediately and replace it. — Если вы пропустили петлю в рабочем ряду, сразу же наберите вместо неё новую.

    This article won't be of interest to our readers. Let's drop it. — Эта статья не представляет интереса для наших читателей. Давайте не будем её брать.

    Syn:
    б) = drop out выпадать (о звуке, букве в слове); выходить из употребления ( о слове)

    This word has dropped out of use. — Это слово вышло из употребления.

    14) разг.
    а) проигрывать, спускать ( деньги), сорить ( деньгами)

    He was afraid he would drop several thousand pounds. — Он боялся, что потеряет на этом несколько тысяч фунтов.

    в) запускать в обращение (фальшивые деньги, поддельные чеки)

    Both lots of notes were printed on the Continent and are being 'dropped' in this country. — Обе партии банкнот были отпечатаны на континенте и сбываются в нашей стране.

    She had dropped some LSD and had been tripping for an unknown number of hours. — Она приняла порцию ЛСД и неизвестно сколько времени находилась в отключке.

    16)
    а) сказать невзначай, мимоходом

    to drop a word in favour of smb. — замолвить за кого-л. словечко

    to drop names — фамильярно употреблять громкие имена, хвастаться знакомством с известными людьми

    He let it drop that the famous musician was a close friend of his. — Он обмолвился, что знаменитый музыкант - его близкий друг.

    б) кратко набросать (записку, чертёж)

    to drop a line/note — черкнуть несколько строк

    I dropped a draft. — Я набросал чертёж.

    17)
    б) родить детёнышей; окотиться; отелиться; ожеребиться; откладывать яйца
    18) карт. сбрасывать карту
    19) спорт. забивать гол с полулёта, производить удар с полулёта ( в регби)
    20) ( drop from) не включать в ( команду)

    They dropped her from the team because of leg injury. — Её не включили в команду из-за травмы ноги.

    Syn:
    not include, leave out
    21) ( drop behind) отставать от (кого-л. / чего-л.)

    He dropped behind the other runners. — Он отстал от остальных бегунов.

    We thought the horse would win, but he dropped behind halfway through the race. — Мы думали, эта лошадь победит, но она сильно отстала на середине дистанции.

    Syn:
    22) ( drop across) наталкиваться на (что-л. / кого-л.), случайно встретиться с (кем-л.)

    I dropped across an old friend in town today. — Сегодня в городе я столкнулся со старым знакомым.

    Syn:
    23)
    а) зайти мимоходом, нанести неожиданный визит, забежать, заглянуть (куда-л. / к кому-л.)

    to drop in for tea — зайти, заглянуть на чашку чая

    to drop in at smb.'s place / on smb. — зайти к кому-л.

    Let's drop on Jim on our way back. — Давай на обратном пути зайдём к Джиму.

    Since we're in the neighborhood, why don't we drop in at my brother's? — Раз уж мы тут поблизости, то почему бы не зайти к моему брату?

    Let's drop down to his summer home and see if he's there. — Давай заедем к нему на дачу, вдруг он там.

    Look who's just dropped in! — Ба, кто к нам пришёл!

    б) drop + нареч. постепенно перемещаться, перемещаться поочерёдно

    Then one by one the guests dropped off. — Затем гости постепенно разошлись.

    Hundreds of people dropped in to buy a copy at the presentation, with some lining up as early as 9 pm. — Сотни людей всё просачивались в магазин, чтобы на презентации купить себе экземпляр книги, некоторые занимали очередь с 9 часов вечера.

    One by one, each jet banked and dropped away from the formation. — Один за другим, самолёты закладывали вираж и покидали боевой «клин».

    The defender dropped back behind his teammate. спорт. — Защитник отступил, чтобы оказаться позади товарища по команде (и не создавать положения «вне игры»).

    Many of the Confederate troops dropped back to better cover. воен. — Многие из частей конфедератов отошли в укрытие.

    24) ( drop on) проявлять (назойливое) внимание к (кому-л.), останавливать свой выбор на (ком-л.)

    The examiner can drop on any student to answer questions. — Экзаменатор может задать вопрос любому студенту.

    Why drop on me? It's not my fault. — Что ты ко мне цепляешься? Я тут при чём?

    25)
    а) drop + прил. (быстро) погружаться (в какое-л. состояние)
    б) ( drop into) менять (вид деятельности, состояние) ; предаваться ( привычке)

    to drop into a film / book — с головой погрузиться в фильм, книгу

    to drop into a habit of doing smth. — иметь обыкновение делать что-л.

    We soon dropped back into the old life of sight-seeing and shopping. — Вскоре мы вновь вернулись к нашей прежней жизни - осмотру достопримечательностей и хождению по магазинам.

    26) drop + сущ. называет действие по значению существительного
    •
    - drop back
    - drop behind
    - drop in
    - drop off
    - drop out
    - drop through
    ••

    to drop a brick / clanger — допустить промах, попасть впросак

    to drop smth. like a hot potato — поспешить избавиться от чего-л.

    to drop a line / note — черкнуть несколько строк

    Drop dead! груб. — Иди к чёрту!, Отвали!, Проваливай!, Пошёл на фиг!

    to drop a bombshell разг. — повергнуть в шок, ошеломить неожиданным известием

    - drop a dime
    - drop short 2. сущ.

    Drops of water sparkled in the sunlight. — Капли воды сверкали на солнце.

    drop by drop — капля за каплей, по капле; медленно и постепенно

    2) слеза; капля дождя; капля росы; капля пота; капелька крови

    They would be faithful to him to the last drop. — Они будут верны ему до последней капли крови.

    Syn:
    3) ( drops) мед. капли
    4) небольшое количество, капля

    Add a drop of Tabasco and mix well. — Добавь чуточку соуса табаско и хорошенько перемешай.

    Syn:

    to have a drop in one's eye — быть навеселе, выпить

    I have had a drop, but I had not been drinking. — Я опрокинул чуть-чуть, но я не пил.

    6) подвеска (у люстры, канделябра); серьга
    7) драже; леденец; печенье круглой формы
    8) падение, понижение, снижение

    The drop in temperature was a relief. — Снижение температуры привело к улучшению состояния.

    Syn:
    9) удар по мячу, отскочившему от земли, удар с полулета ( в футболе)
    Syn:
    10) спорт. укороченный удар (резкий удар вниз через сетку; в теннисе, бадминтоне)
    11) карт. сбрасывание карты ( обычно в бридже)
    12) авиа сбрасывание с самолета боеприпасов, снабжения; сбрасывание десанта
    13) приземление самолета, ракеты
    14) ( the drop) амер.; разг. преимущество

    to get the drop on smb. — получить преимущество перед (кем-л.)

    to have the drop on smb. — иметь преимущество перед (кем-л.)

    He had got the drop on us, and he knew it. — Он получил преимущество над нами, и знал об этом.

    Two of us can handle it. We shall have the drop on them. — Мы вдвоем с этим справимся. У нас перед ними будет преимущество.

    15) потомство, помёт ( у животных)

    The bulk of the lambs consisted of this season's drop. — Основная часть ягнят представляла собой помёт этого года..

    16) падающее устройство; падающая дверца; трап
    17) пластинка, закрывающая замочную скважину
    18) театр.; = act drop; = drop-curtain занавес, опускаемый между действиями
    19) опускающаяся подставка, люк ( виселицы); виселица

    It comes to the morning when he is going to get the drop. — Приближается утро, когда его должны повесить.

    20) крим. укрыватель или скупщик краденого
    Syn:
    21)
    а) тайник для краденого; шпионский тайник
    22) амер. щель, прорезь (в почтовом ящике, для монеты или жетона в автомате)
    23) разг. деньги, даваемые в качестве пожертвования или взятки

    A halfpenny's the usual drop. — Полпенни - это обычная сумма для подаяния.

    24) высота, расстояние сверху вниз

    Sometimes the rope slipped, or the drop was insufficient. — Иногда развязывалась веревка, иногда высота оказывалась недостаточной.

    25) обрыв, откос

    The road ends abruptly in a drop to the sea. — Дорога внезапно кончается резким обрывом к морю.

    Syn:
    ••

    a drop in the / a bucket / the ocean — капля в море

    Англо-русский современный словарь > drop

  • 9 BIOS

    ['baios] n. shkurtesë nga b asic i nput o utput s ystem ( BIOS) sistemi themelor për hyrje-dalje ( informatikë)
    What is BIOS?
    BIOS is an acronym for Basic Input/Output System. It is the boot firmware program on a PC, and controls the computer from the time you start it up until the operating system takes over. When you turn on a PC, the BIOS first conducts a basic hardware check, called a Power-On Self Test (POST), to determine whether all of the attachments are present and working. Then it loads the operating system into your computer's random access memory, or RAM.
    The BIOS also manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as the hard disk, video card, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
    The BIOS stores the date, the time, and your system configuration information in a battery-powered, non-volatile memory chip, called a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) after its manufacturing process.
    Although the BIOS is standardized and should rarely require updating, some older BIOS chips may not accommodate new hardware devices. Before the early 1990s, you couldn't update the BIOS without removing and replacing its ROM chip. Contemporary BIOS resides on memory chips such as flash chips or EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), so that you can update the BIOS yourself if necessary.
    For detailed information about BIOS updates, visit:
    What is firmware?
    Firmware consists of programs installed semi-permanently into memory, using various types of programmable ROM chips, such as PROMS, EPROMs, EEPROMs, and flash chips.
    Firmware is non-volatile, and will remain in memory after you turn the system off.
    Often, the term firmware is used to refer specifically to boot firmware, which controls a computer from the time that it is turned on until the primary operating system has taken over. Boot firmware's main function is to initialize the hardware and then to boot (load and execute) the primary operating system. On PCs, the boot firmware is usually referred to as the BIOS.
    What is the difference between memory and disk storage?
    Memory and disk storage both refer to internal storage space in a computer.
    The term memory usually means RAM (Random Access Memory). To refer to hard drive storage, the terms disk space or storage are usually used.
    Typically, computers have much less memory than disk space, because RAM is much more expensive per megabyte than a hard disk. Today, a typical desktop computer might come with 512MB of RAM, and a 40 gigabyte hard disk.
    Virtual memory is disk space that has been designated to act like RAM.
    Computers also contain a small amount of ROM, or read-only memory, containing permanent or semi-permanent (firmware) instructions for checking hardware and starting up the computer. On a PC, this is called the BIOS.
    What is RAM?
    RAM stands for Random Access Memory. RAM provides space for your computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU (central processing unit). When people refer to a computer's memory, they usually mean its RAM.
    New computers typically come with at least 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM installed, and can be upgraded to 512MB or even a gigabyte or more.
    If you add more RAM to your computer, you reduce the number of times your CPU must read data from your hard disk. This usually allows your computer to work considerably faster, as RAM is many times faster than a hard disk.
    RAM is volatile, so data stored in RAM stays there only as long as your computer is running. As soon as you turn the computer off, the data stored in RAM disappears.
    When you turn your computer on again, your computer's boot firmware (called BIOS on a PC) uses instructions stored semi-permanently in ROM chips to read your operating system and related files from the disk and load them back into RAM.
    Note: On a PC, different parts of RAM may be more or less easily accessible to programs. For example, cache RAM is made up of very high-speed RAM chips which sit between the CPU and main RAM, storing (i.e., caching) memory accesses by the CPU. Cache RAM helps to alleviate the gap between the speed of a CPU's megahertz rating and the ability of RAM to respond and deliver data. It reduces how often the CPU must wait for data from main memory.
    What is ROM?
    ROM is an acronym for Read-Only Memory. It refers to computer memory chips containing permanent or semi-permanent data. Unlike RAM, ROM is non-volatile; even after you turn off your computer, the contents of ROM will remain.
    Almost every computer comes with a small amount of ROM containing the boot firmware. This consists of a few kilobytes of code that tell the computer what to do when it starts up, e.g., running hardware diagnostics and loading the operating system into RAM. On a PC, the boot firmware is called the BIOS.
    Originally, ROM was actually read-only. To update the programs in ROM, you had to remove and physically replace your ROM chips. Contemporary versions of ROM allow some limited rewriting, so you can usually upgrade firmware such as the BIOS by using installation software. Rewritable ROM chips include PROMs (programmable read-only memory), EPROMs (erasable read-only memory), EEPROMs (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory), and a common variation of EEPROMs called flash memory.
    What is an ACPI BIOS?
    ACPI is an acronym that stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, a power management specification developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba. ACPI support is built into Windows 98 and later operating systems. ACPI is designed to allow the operating system to control the amount of power provided to each device or peripheral attached to the computer system. This provides much more stable and efficient power management and makes it possible for the operating system to turn off selected devices, such as a monitor or CD-ROM drive, when they are not in use.
    ACPI should help eliminate computer lockup on entering power saving or sleep mode. This will allow for improved power management, especially in portable computer systems where reducing power consumption is critical for extending battery life. ACPI also allows for the computer to be turned on and off by external devices, so that the touch of a mouse or the press of a key will "wake up" the computer. This new feature of ACPI, called OnNow, allows a computer to enter a sleep mode that uses very little power.
    In addition to providing power management, ACPI also evolves the existing Plug and Play BIOS (PnP BIOS) to make adding and configuring new hardware devices easier. This includes support for legacy non-PnP devices and improved support for combining older devices with ACPI hardware, allowing both to work in a more efficient manner in the same computer system. The end result of this is to make the BIOS more PnP compatible.
    What is CMOS?
    CMOS, short for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor, is a low-power, low-heat semiconductor technology used in contemporary microchips, especially useful for battery-powered devices. The specific technology is explained in detail at:
    http://searchsmb.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid44_gci213860,00.html
    Most commonly, though, the term CMOS is used to refer to small battery-powered configuration chips on system boards of personal computers, where the BIOS stores the date, the time, and system configuration details.
    How do I enter the Setup program in my BIOS?
    Warning: Your BIOS Setup program is very powerful. An incorrect setting could cause your computer not to boot properly. You should make sure you understand what a setting does before you change it.
    You can usually run Setup by pressing a special function key or key combination soon after turning on the computer, during its power-on self test (POST), before the operating system loads (or before the operating system's splash screen shows). During POST, the BIOS usually displays a prompt such as:
    Press F2 to enter Setup
    Many newer computers display a brief screen, usually black and white, with the computer manufacturer's logo during POST.
    Entering the designated keystroke will take you into the BIOS Setup. Common keystrokes to enter the BIOS Setup are F1, F2, F10, and Del.
    On some computers, such as some Gateway or Compaq computers, graphics appear during the POST, and the BIOS information is hidden. You must press Esc to make these graphics disappear. Your monitor will then display the correct keystroke to enter.
    Note: If you press the key too early or too often, the BIOS may display an error message. To avoid this, wait about five seconds after turning the power on, and then press the key once or twice.
    What's the difference between BIOS and CMOS?
    Many people use the terms BIOS (basic input/output system) and CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) to refer to the same thing. Though they are related, they are distinct and separate components of a computer. The BIOS is the program that starts a computer up, and the CMOS is where the BIOS stores the date, time, and system configuration details it needs to start the computer.
    The BIOS is a small program that controls the computer from the time it powers on until the time the operating system takes over. The BIOS is firmware, which means it cannot store variable data.
    CMOS is a type of memory technology, but most people use the term to refer to the chip that stores variable data for startup. A computer's BIOS will initialize and control components like the floppy and hard drive controllers and the computer's hardware clock, but the specific parameters for startup and initializing components are stored in the CMOS.

    English-Albanian dictionary > BIOS

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    I noun
    (Geog.) [baumloser] Höhenzug; in pl. Downs Pl. (an der Süd- und Südostküste Englands)
    II noun
    1) (of bird) Daunen Pl.; Flaum, der
    2) (hair) Flaum, der
    III 1. adverb
    1) (to lower place, to downstairs, southwards) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich); (in lift) abwärts; (in crossword puzzle) senkrecht

    [right] down to something — [ganz] bis zu etwas her-/hinunter

    go down to the shops/the end of the road — zu den Läden/zum Ende der Straße hinuntergehen

    2) (Brit.): (from capital) raus (bes. ugs.); heraus/hinaus (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    get down to Reading from London — von London nach Reading raus-/hinausfahren

    come down from Edinburgh to London — von Edinburgh nach London [he]runterkommen

    3) (of money): (at once) sofort

    pay for something cash down — etwas [in] bar bezahlen

    4) (into prostration) nieder[fallen, -geschlagen werden]

    shout the place/house down — (fig.) schreien, dass die Wände zittern

    5) (on to paper)
    6) (on programme)

    put a meeting down for 2 p.m. — ein Treffen für od. auf 14 Uhr ansetzen

    7) as int. runter! (bes. ugs.); (to dog) leg dich!; nieder!; (Mil.) hinlegen!

    down with imperialism/the president! — nieder mit dem Imperialismus/dem Präsidenten!

    8) (in lower place, downstairs, in fallen position, in south) unten

    down on the floor — auf dem Fußboden

    low/lower down — tief/tiefer unten

    down there/here — da/hier unten

    his flat is on the next floor down — seine Wohnung ist ein Stockwerk tiefer

    down in Wales/in the country — weit weg in Wales/draußen auf dem Lande

    down south — unten im Süden (ugs.)

    down south/east — (Amer.) in den Südstaaten/im Osten

    down [on the floor] — (Boxing) am Boden; auf den Brettern

    down and out — (Boxing) k. o.; (fig.) fertig (ugs.)

    9) (prostrate) auf dem Fußboden/der Erde

    be down in writing/on paper/in print — niedergeschrieben/zu Papier gebracht/gedruckt sein

    11) (on programme) angesetzt [Termin, Treffen]
    12) (facing downwards, bowed) zu Boden

    be down — (brought to the ground) am Boden liegen

    down [in the mouth] — niedergeschlagen

    14) (now cheaper) [jetzt] billiger
    15)

    be down to... — (have only... left) nichts mehr haben außer...

    we're down to our last £100 — wir haben nur noch 100 Pfund

    now it's down to him to do something — nun liegt es bei od. an ihm, etwas zu tun

    16) (to reduced consistency or size)
    17) (including lower limit)

    from... down to... — von... bis zu... hinunter

    18) (in position of lagging or loss) weniger

    be three points/games down — mit drei Punkten/Spielen zurückliegen

    be down on one's luck — eine Pechsträhne haben. See also academic.ru/79258/up">up 1.

    2. preposition
    1) (downwards along, from top to bottom of) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down the stairs/steps — die Treppe/Stufen herunterstürzen

    walk down the hill/road — den Hügel/die Straße heruntergehen

    3) (downwards into) rein in (+ Akk.) (bes. ugs.); hinein in (+ Akk.) (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down a hole/ditch — in ein Loch/einen Graben fallen

    4) (downwards over) über (+ Akk.)

    spill water all down one's skirt — sich (Dat.) Wasser über den Rock gießen

    go down the pub/disco — (Brit. coll.) in die Kneipe/Disko gehen

    7) (at or in a lower position in or on) [weiter] unten

    further down the ladder/coast — weiter unten auf der Leiter/an der Küste

    8) (from top to bottom along) an (+ Dat.)
    9) (all over) überall auf (+ Dat.)

    I've got coffee [all] down my skirt — mein ganzer Rock ist voll Kaffee

    10) (Brit. coll.): (in, at)

    down the pub/café/town — in der Kneipe/im Café/in der Stadt

    3. adjective
    (directed downwards) nach unten führend [Rohr, Kabel]; [Rolltreppe] nach unten; nach unten gerichtet [Kolbenhub, Sog]; aus der Hauptstadt herausführend [Bahnlinie]
    4. transitive verb
    (coll.)
    1) (knock down) auf die Bretter schicken [Boxer]
    2) (drink down) leer machen (ugs.) [Flasche, Glas]; schlucken (ugs.) [Getränk]
    3)

    down tools — (cease work) zu arbeiten aufhören; (take a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen; (go on strike) die Arbeit niederlegen

    4) (shoot down) abschießen, (ugs.) runterholen [Flugzeug]
    5. noun
    (coll.)

    have a down on somebody/something — jemanden/etwas auf dem Kieker haben (ugs.); see also up 4.

    •• Cultural note:
    Der Name einer Straße in Westminster im Zentrum von London. Das Haus mit der Nummer 10 in der Downing Street ist der offizielle Sitz des Premierministers und das mit der Nummer 11 der des Finanzministers. Unter Journalisten ist der Ausdruck Downing Street oder Number 10 gebräuchlich, wenn vom Amtssitz des Premierministers die Rede ist
    * * *
    I 1. adverb
    1) (towards or in a low or lower position, level or state: He climbed down to the bottom of the ladder.) hinunter
    2) (on or to the ground: The little boy fell down and cut his knee.) zum/auf den Boden
    3) (from earlier to later times: The recipe has been handed down in our family for years.) weiter
    4) (from a greater to a smaller size, amount etc: Prices have been going down steadily.) gefallen
    5) (towards or in a place thought of as being lower, especially southward or away from a centre: We went down from Glasgow to Bristol.) hinunter
    2. preposition
    1) (in a lower position on: Their house is halfway down the hill.) hinunter
    2) (to a lower position on, by, through or along: Water poured down the drain.) hinunter
    3) (along: The teacher's gaze travelled slowly down the line of children.) entlang
    3. verb
    (to finish (a drink) very quickly, especially in one gulp: He downed a pint of beer.) hinunterkippen
    - downward
    - downwards
    - downward
    - down-and-out
    - down-at-heel
    - downcast
    - downfall
    - downgrade
    - downhearted
    - downhill
    - downhill racing
    - downhill skiing
    - down-in-the-mouth
    - down payment
    - downpour
    - downright     4. adjective
    - downstairs
    - downstream
    - down-to-earth
    - downtown
    - downtown
    - down-trodden
    - be/go down with
    - down on one's luck
    - down tools
    - down with
    - get down to
    - suit someone down to the ground
    - suit down to the ground     II noun
    (small, soft feathers: a quilt filled with down.) Daunen (pl.)
    - downie®
    - downy
    * * *
    down1
    [daʊn]
    1. (movement to a lower position) hinunter, hinab geh; (towards the speaker) herunter, herab geh
    get \down off that table! komm sofort vom Tisch herunter!
    the leaflet slipped \down behind the wardrobe die Broschüre ist hinter den Kleiderschrank gerutscht
    come further \down [the steps] komm noch etwas weiter [die Treppe] runter fam
    “\down!” (to a dog) „Platz!“
    ▪ to fall \down (drop) hinunterfallen; (fall over) umfallen; (stumble) hinfallen
    ▪ to let sth \down etw herunterlassen
    to lie sth \down etw hinlegen [o ablegen]
    to pull sth \down etw nach unten ziehen
    to put \down sth etw hinstellen [o abstellen
    2. (downwards) nach unten
    head \down mit dem Kopf nach unten
    to be [or lie] face \down auf dem Bauch [o mit dem Gesicht nach unten] liegen
    to point down nach unten zeigen
    \down here/there hier/dort unten
    \down at/by/in sth unten an/bei/in etw dat
    4. inv (in the south) im Süden, unten fam; (towards the south) in den Süden, runter fam
    things are much more expensive \down [in the] south unten im Süden ist alles viel teurer
    how often do you come \down to Cornwall? wie oft kommen Sie nach Cornwall runter? fam
    5. inv (away from the centre) außerhalb
    my parents live \down in Worcestershire meine Eltern leben außerhalb [von hier] in Worcestershire
    he has a house \down by the harbour er hat ein Haus draußen am Hafen
    \down our way hier in unserem Viertel [o unserer Gegend] [o SCHWEIZ Quartier
    6. ( fam: badly off) unten
    she's certainly come \down in the world! mit ihr ist es ganz schön bergab gegangen! fam
    to be \down on one's luck eine Pechsträhne haben
    she's been \down on her luck recently in letzter Zeit ist sie vom Pech verfolgt
    to hit [or kick] sb when he's \down jdn treten, wenn er schon am Boden liegt fig
    ▪ to be \down to sth nur noch etw haben
    when the rescue party found her, she was \down to her last bar of chocolate als die Rettungsmannschaft sie fand, hatte sie nur noch einen Riegel Schokolade
    8. (ill)
    to be \down with sth an etw dat erkrankt sein
    she's \down with flu sie liegt mit einer Grippe im Bett
    to come [or go] \down with sth an etw dat erkranken, etw kriegen fam
    I think I'm going \down with a cold ich glaube, ich kriege eine Erkältung fam
    9. SPORT im Rückstand
    Milan were three goals \down at half-time zur Halbzeit lag Mailand [um] drei Tore zurück
    10. (back in time, to a later time)
    Joan of Arc's fame has echoed \down [through] the centuries Jeanne d'Arcs Ruhm hat die Jahrhunderte überdauert
    \down to the last century bis ins vorige Jahrhundert [hinein]
    to come \down myths überliefert werden
    to pass [or hand] sth \down etw weitergeben [o überliefern
    11. (at/to a lower amount) niedriger
    the pay offer is \down 2% from last year das Lohnangebot liegt 2 % unter dem vom Vorjahr
    he quit the poker game when he was only $50 \down er hörte mit dem Pokerspiel auf, als er erst 50 Dollar verloren hatte
    to get the price \down den Preis drücken [o herunterhandeln]
    to go \down sinken
    the number of students has gone \down die Zahl der Studierenden ist gesunken
    12. (in/to a less intense degree) herunter
    let the fire burn \down lass das Feuer herunterbrennen
    settle \down, you two gebt mal ein bisschen Ruhe, ihr zwei
    to turn the music/radio \down die Musik/das Radio leiser stellen [o machen]
    to water a drink \down ein Getränk verwässern
    13. (including) bis einschließlich
    the entire administration has come under suspicion, from the mayor \down das gesamte Verwaltungspersonal, angefangen beim Bürgermeister, ist in Verdacht geraten
    everyone, from the director \down to the secretaries, was questioned by the police vom Direktor angefangen bis hin zu den Sekretärinnen, wurde jeder von der Polizei verhört
    to have sth \down in writing [or on paper] etw schriftlich [o fam schwarz auf weiß] haben
    to get [or put] sb \down for sth jdn für etw akk vormerken
    we've got you \down for five tickets wir haben fünf Karten für Sie vorbestellt
    15. (swallowed) hinunter, runter fam
    to get sth \down etw [hinunter]schlucken
    she couldn't get the pill \down sie brachte die Tablette nicht hinunter fam
    you'll feel better once you've got some hot soup \down du wirst dich besser fühlen, sobald du ein bisschen heiße Suppe gegessen hast
    16. (thoroughly) gründlich
    he washed the car \down er wusch den Wagen von oben bis unten
    17. (already finished) vorbei
    two lectures \down, eight to go zwei Vorlesungen haben wir schon besucht, es bleiben also noch acht
    18. (as initial payment) als Anzahlung
    to pay [or put] £100 \down 100 Pfund anzahlen
    ▪ to be \down to sth auf etw akk zurückzuführen sein
    the problem is \down to her inexperience, not any lack of intelligence es liegt an ihrer Unerfahrenheit, nicht an mangelnder Intelligenz
    to be [or AM also come] \down to sb jds Sache sein
    it's all \down to you now to make it work nun ist es an Ihnen, die Sache in Gang zu bringen
    20. (reduce to)
    to come \down to sth auf etw akk hinauslaufen
    what the problem comes \down to is this:... die entscheidende Frage ist:...
    well, if I bring it \down to its simplest level,... also, stark vereinfacht könnte man sagen,...
    21. (in crossword puzzles) senkrecht
    22.
    ▶ \down to the ground völlig, ganz und gar, total fam
    that suits me \down to the ground das ist genau das Richtige für mich
    1. (in a downward direction) hinunter; (towards the speaker) herunter
    my uncle's in hospital after falling \down some stairs mein Onkel ist im Krankenhaus, nachdem er die Treppe heruntergefallen [o hinuntergefallen] ist
    up and \down the stairs die Treppe rauf und runter fam
    she poured the liquid \down the sink sie schüttete die Flüssigkeit in den Abfluss
    2. (downhill) hinunter, hinab geh; (towards the speaker) herunter [o geh herab]
    to come \down the hill den Hügel heruntersteigen [o geh herabsteigen]
    to go \down the mountain den Berg hinuntersteigen [o geh hinabsteigen
    3. (along) entlang
    go \down the street gehen Sie die Straße entlang [o hinunter]
    her office is \down the corridor on the right ihr Büro ist weiter den Gang entlang auf der rechten Seite
    we drove \down the motorway as far as Bristol wir fuhren auf der Schnellstraße bis Bristol
    I ran my finger \down the list of ingredients ich ging mit dem Finger die Zutatenliste durch
    her long red hair reached most of the way \down her back ihre langen roten Haare bedeckten fast ihren ganzen Rücken
    to sail the boat \down the river mit dem Boot flussabwärts segeln
    4. (in a particular place)
    \down sb's way in jds Gegend
    they speak with a peculiar accent \down his way in seiner Ecke haben die Leute einen besonderen Akzent fam
    \down the ages von Generation zu Generation
    \down the centuries die Jahrhunderte hindurch
    \down the generations über Generationen hinweg
    6. BRIT, AUS ( fam: to)
    I went \down the pub with my mates ich ging mit meinen Freunden in die Kneipe
    to go \down the shops einkaufen gehen
    7. (inside) in + dat
    you'll feel better once you've got some hot soup \down you du wirst dich besser fühlen, sobald du ein bisschen heiße Suppe im Magen hast
    8.
    ▶ to go \down the drain [or toilet] [or tube[s]] ( fam)
    ▶ to go \down the plughole [or BRIT also pan] [or AUS gurgler] ( fam) für die Katz sein sl
    we don't want all their hard work to go \down the drain ich möchte nicht, dass ihre harte Arbeit ganz umsonst ist
    ▶ \down the road [or line] [or track] auf der ganzen Linie fig, voll und ganz
    <more \down, most \down>
    1. attr, inv (moving downward) abwärtsführend, nach unten nach n
    the \down escalator die Rolltreppe nach unten
    2. pred ( fam: unhappy, sad) niedergeschlagen, down fam
    I've been feeling a bit \down this week diese Woche bin ich nicht so gut drauf fam
    3. pred, inv ( fam: disapproving of)
    ▪ to be \down on sb jdn auf dem Kieker [o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ im Visier] haben fam
    4. pred, inv (not functioning) außer Betrieb
    the computer will be \down for an hour der Computer wird für eine Stunde abgeschaltet
    I'm afraid the [telephone] lines are \down ich fürchte, die Telefonleitungen sind tot
    5. attr, inv BRIT ( dated: travelling away from the city) stadtauswärts fahrend attr
    \down platform Bahnsteig m [o SCHWEIZ Perron m] für stadtauswärts fahrende Züge
    6. (sunk to a low level) niedrig
    the river is \down der Fluss hat [o geh führt] Niedrigwasser
    1. (knock down)
    ▪ to \down sb jdn zu Fall bringen; BOXING jdn niederschlagen [o sl auf die Bretter schicken
    2. (shoot down)
    ▪ to \down sth etw abschießen [o fam runterholen
    to \down tools (cease work) mit der Arbeit aufhören; (have a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen; (during a strike) die Arbeit niederlegen
    the printers are threatening to \down tools die Drucker drohen mit Arbeitsniederlegungen
    4. AM, AUS SPORT (beat)
    ▪ to \down sb jdn schlagen [o fam fertigmachen
    5.
    ▪ to \down sth (swallow) etw hinunterschlucken; (eat) etw essen; (eat quickly) etw verschlingen [o hinunterschlingen]; (drink) etw trinken; (drink quickly) etw hinunterkippen [o fam runterschütten] [o SCHWEIZ runterleeren]
    he'd \downed four beers er hatte vier Bier gekippt fam
    V. NOUN
    1. (bad fortune) Tiefpunkt m, schlechte Zeit
    ups and \downs Auf und Ab nt
    well, we've had our ups and \downs wir haben schon Höhen und Tiefen durchgemacht
    2. no pl ( fam: dislike) Groll m
    ▪ to have a \down on sb jdn auf dem Kieker [o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ im Visier] haben fam
    why do you have a \down on him? was hast du gegen ihn?
    3. AM FBALL Versuch m
    it's second \down es ist der zweite Versuch
    \down with taxes! weg mit den Steuern!
    \down with the dictator! nieder mit dem Diktator!
    down2
    [daʊn]
    I. n no pl
    1. (soft feathers) Daunen pl, Flaumfedern pl
    2. (soft hair or fluff) [Bart]flaum m, feine Härchen
    II. n modifier Daunen-
    \down jacket/quilt Daunenjacke f/-decke f
    down3
    [daʊn]
    n esp BRIT Hügelland nt, [baumloser] Höhenzug
    ▪ the \downs pl die Downs (an der Südküste Englands)
    * * *
    I [daʊn]
    1. ADVERB
    When down is an element in a phrasal verb, eg get down, sit down, stand down, write down, look up the verb.

    to jump down — herunter-/hinunterspringen

    on his way down from the summit — auf seinem Weg vom Gipfel herab/hinab

    down! (to dog) — Platz! __diams; down with...! nieder mit...!

    down there — da unten

    I'll stay down here —

    it needs a bit of paint down at the bottom — es muss unten herum neu gestrichen werden

    don't kick a man when he's down (fig) — man soll jemanden nicht fertigmachen, wenn er schon angeschlagen ist or wenns ihm dreckig geht (inf)

    the sun was down —

    I'll be down in a minute —

    3)

    = to or in another place usu not translated he came down from London yesterday — er kam gestern aus London

    he's down in London/at his brother's — er ist in London/bei seinem Bruder

    we're going down to the seaside/to Dover — wir fahren an die See/nach Dover

    4)

    = below previous level his temperature is down —

    his shoes were worn down the price of meat is down on last week — seine Schuhe waren abgetragen der Fleischpreis ist gegenüber der letzten Woche gefallen

    interest rates are down to/by 3% — der Zinssatz ist auf/um 3% gefallen

    I'm £20 down on what I expected — ich habe £ 20 weniger als ich dachte

    he's down to his last £10 — er hat nur noch £ 10

    See:
    → luck
    5)

    in writing I've got it down in my diary — ich habe es in meinem Kalender notiert

    let's get it down on paper — schreiben wir es auf, halten wir es schriftlich fest

    when you see it down on paper — wenn man es schwarz auf weiß sieht

    6)

    indicating range or succession usu not translated from the biggest down — vom Größten angefangen

    from 1700 down to the present —

    7) indicating responsibility __diams; to be down to sb/sth (= caused by) an jdm/etw liegen
    8)

    as deposit to pay £20 down — £ 20 anzahlen

    I've put down a deposit on a new bike —

    2. PREPOSITION
    1)

    indicating movement downwards to go/come down the hill/the stairs etc — den Berg/die Treppe etc hinuntergehen/herunterkommen

    her hair fell loose down her back — sie trug ihr Haar offen über die Schultern

    2)

    at a lower part of he's already halfway down the hill — er ist schon auf halbem Wege nach unten

    3)

    = along he was walking/coming down the street — er ging/kam die Straße entlang

    if you look down this road, you can see... — wenn Sie diese Straße hinunterblicken, können Sie... sehen

    4)

    = throughout down the centuries — durch die Jahrhunderte (hindurch)

    5)

    = to, in, at Brit inf he's gone down the pub — er ist in die Kneipe gegangen

    3. NOUN
    (= dislike) __diams; to have a down on sb (inf) jdn auf dem Kieker haben (inf) → up
    See:
    → up
    4. ADJECTIVE (inf)
    1)

    = depressed he was (feeling) a bit down — er fühlte sich ein wenig down (inf) or niedergeschlagen

    2)

    = not working to be down — außer Betrieb sein; (Comput) abgestürzt sein

    5. TRANSITIVE VERB
    opponent niederschlagen, zu Fall bringen; enemy planes abschießen, (he)runterholen (inf); (FTBL ETC, inf) player legen (inf); beer etc runterkippen or -schütten (inf) II
    n
    (= feathers) Daunen pl, Flaumfedern pl; (= fine hair) Flaum m III
    n usu pl (GEOG)
    Hügelland nt no pl
    * * *
    down1 [daʊn]
    A adv
    1. nach unten, herunter, hinunter, herab, hinab, ab-, niederwärts, zum Boden, zum Grund, (in Kreuzworträtseln) senkrecht:
    down from fort von, von … herab;
    paralysed from the waist down von der Hüfte abwärts gelähmt;
    down to bis hinunter oder hinab zu;
    down to our times bis in unsere Zeit;
    down to the last detail bis ins letzte Detail;
    down to the last man bis zum letzten Mann;
    from … down to von … bis hinunter zu;
    down to the ground umg vollständig, absolut, ganz und gar;
    suit sb down to the ground umg genau das Richtige für jemanden sein;
    a) über jemanden herfallen,
    b) jemanden auf dem Kieker haben umg
    2. nieder…: → burn down, etc
    3. (in) bar, sofort:
    ten dollars down 10 Dollar (in) bar; → pay down
    4. zu Papier, nieder…: → take down 8, etc
    5. vorgemerkt, angesetzt:
    the bill is down for the third reading today heute steht die dritte Lesung der Gesetzesvorlage auf der Tagesordnung;
    be down for Friday für Freitag angesetzt sein
    6. von einer großen Stadt ( in England: von London) weg:
    go down to the country aufs Land fahren; → go down 12
    7. besonders US
    a) zu einer großen Stadt hin
    b) zur Endstation hin
    c) ins Geschäftsviertel
    8. (nach Süden) hinunter
    9. a) mit dem Strom, flussabwärts
    b) mit dem Wind
    10. Br von der Universität: → go down 10, send down 2
    11. nieder!:
    down with the capitalists! nieder mit den Kapitalisten!;
    down on your knees! auf die Knie (mit dir)!
    12. (dr)unten:
    down there dort unten;
    down under umg in oder nach Australien oder Neuseeland
    13. unten (im Hause), aufgestanden:
    he is not down yet er ist noch oben oder im Schlafzimmer
    14. untergegangen (Sonne)
    15. a) heruntergegangen, gefallen (Preise)
    b) billiger (Waren)
    16. gefallen (Thermometer etc):
    be down by 10 degrees um 10 Grad gefallen sein
    17. Br
    a) nicht in London
    b) nicht an der Universität
    18. a) nieder-, hingestreckt, am Boden (liegend)
    b) Boxen: am Boden, unten umg:
    down and out k. o., fig (auch physisch od psychisch) erledigt umg, ruiniert
    c) erschöpft, kaputt, fix und fertig (beide umg)
    d) deprimiert, niedergeschlagen, down umg: → mouth A 1
    e) heruntergekommen, in elenden Verhältnissen (lebend): → come down 4, heel1 Bes Redew
    f) außer Betrieb (Computer)
    19. bettlägerig:
    be down with influenza mit Grippe im Bett liegen
    20. SPORT (um Punkte etc) zurück:
    he was two points down er war oder lag 2 Punkte zurück;
    they are 1-4 down sie liegen mit 1:4 im Rückstand (to gegen)
    B adj
    1. nach unten oder abwärtsgerichtet, Abwärts…:
    a down jump ein Sprung nach unten
    2. unten befindlich
    3. deprimiert, niedergeschlagen
    4. Br von London abfahrend oder kommend (Zug):
    down platform Abfahrtsbahnsteig m (in London)
    5. besonders US
    a) in Richtung nach einer großen Stadt
    b) zum Geschäftsviertel (hin), in die Stadtmitte
    6. Bar…: → down payment
    7. besonders US sl deprimierend
    C präp
    1. herunter, hinunter, herab, hinab, entlang:
    down the hill den Hügel hinunter;
    down the river den Fluss hinunter, flussab(wärts);
    down the middle durch die Mitte;
    down the street die Straße entlang oder hinunter
    2. (in derselben Richtung) mit:
    down the wind mit dem Wind
    3. a) hinunter in (akk)
    b) hinein in (akk)
    4. unten an (dat):
    further down the Rhine weiter unten am Rhein
    5. zeitlich: durch … (hindurch): → age A 4
    D s
    1. fig
    a) Abstieg m
    b) Nieder-, Rückgang m
    2. Tiefpunkt m, -stand m
    3. Depression f, (seelischer) Tiefpunkt
    4. umg Groll m:
    have a down on sb jemanden auf dem Kieker haben
    5. → downer 1
    E v/t
    1. zu Fall bringen ( auch SPORT und fig)
    2. niederschlagen
    3. niederlegen:
    down tools die Arbeit niederlegen, in den Streik treten
    4. ein Flugzeug abschießen, runterholen umg
    5. einen Reiter abwerfen
    6. umg ein Getränk runterkippen
    F v/i
    1. umg
    a) hinunterrutschen (Speise)
    b) (gut) schmecken
    2. besonders US sl Beruhigungsmittel nehmen
    down2 [daʊn] s
    1. ORN
    a) Daunen pl, flaumiges Gefieder:
    dead down Raufdaunen;
    live down Nestdaunen;
    down quilt Daunendecke f
    b) Daune f, Flaumfeder f:
    in the down noch nicht flügge
    2. ( auch Bart)Flaum m, feine Härchen pl
    3. BOT
    a) feiner Flaum
    b) haarige Samenkrone, Pappus m
    4. weiche, flaumige Masse
    down3 [daʊn] s
    1. obs
    a) Hügel m
    b) Sandhügel m, besonders Düne f
    2. pl waldloses, besonders grasbedecktes Hügelland:
    b) Reede an der Südostküste Englands, vor der Stadt Deal
    * * *
    I noun
    (Geog.) [baumloser] Höhenzug; in pl. Downs Pl. (an der Süd- und Südostküste Englands)
    II noun
    1) (of bird) Daunen Pl.; Flaum, der
    2) (hair) Flaum, der
    III 1. adverb
    1) (to lower place, to downstairs, southwards) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich); (in lift) abwärts; (in crossword puzzle) senkrecht

    [right] down to something — [ganz] bis zu etwas her-/hinunter

    go down to the shops/the end of the road — zu den Läden/zum Ende der Straße hinuntergehen

    2) (Brit.): (from capital) raus (bes. ugs.); heraus/hinaus (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    get down to Reading from London — von London nach Reading raus-/hinausfahren

    come down from Edinburgh to London — von Edinburgh nach London [he]runterkommen

    pay for something cash down — etwas [in] bar bezahlen

    4) (into prostration) nieder[fallen, -geschlagen werden]

    shout the place/house down — (fig.) schreien, dass die Wände zittern

    put a meeting down for 2 p.m. — ein Treffen für od. auf 14 Uhr ansetzen

    7) as int. runter! (bes. ugs.); (to dog) leg dich!; nieder!; (Mil.) hinlegen!

    down with imperialism/the president! — nieder mit dem Imperialismus/dem Präsidenten!

    8) (in lower place, downstairs, in fallen position, in south) unten

    low/lower down — tief/tiefer unten

    down there/here — da/hier unten

    down in Wales/in the country — weit weg in Wales/draußen auf dem Lande

    down south/east — (Amer.) in den Südstaaten/im Osten

    down [on the floor] — (Boxing) am Boden; auf den Brettern

    down and out — (Boxing) k. o.; (fig.) fertig (ugs.)

    9) (prostrate) auf dem Fußboden/der Erde

    be down in writing/on paper/in print — niedergeschrieben/zu Papier gebracht/gedruckt sein

    11) (on programme) angesetzt [Termin, Treffen]
    12) (facing downwards, bowed) zu Boden

    be down — (brought to the ground) am Boden liegen

    down [in the mouth] — niedergeschlagen

    14) (now cheaper) [jetzt] billiger
    15)

    be down to... — (have only... left) nichts mehr haben außer...

    we're down to our last £100 — wir haben nur noch 100 Pfund

    17) (including lower limit)

    from... down to... — von... bis zu... hinunter

    be three points/games down — mit drei Punkten/Spielen zurückliegen

    be down on one's luck — eine Pechsträhne haben. See also up 1.

    2. preposition
    1) (downwards along, from top to bottom of) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down the stairs/steps — die Treppe/Stufen herunterstürzen

    walk down the hill/road — den Hügel/die Straße heruntergehen

    3) (downwards into) rein in (+ Akk.) (bes. ugs.); hinein in (+ Akk.) (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down a hole/ditch — in ein Loch/einen Graben fallen

    4) (downwards over) über (+ Akk.)

    spill water all down one's skirt — sich (Dat.) Wasser über den Rock gießen

    go down the pub/disco — (Brit. coll.) in die Kneipe/Disko gehen

    further down the ladder/coast — weiter unten auf der Leiter/an der Küste

    9) (all over) überall auf (+ Dat.)

    I've got coffee [all] down my skirt — mein ganzer Rock ist voll Kaffee

    10) (Brit. coll.): (in, at)

    down the pub/café/town — in der Kneipe/im Café/in der Stadt

    3. adjective
    (directed downwards) nach unten führend [Rohr, Kabel]; [Rolltreppe] nach unten; nach unten gerichtet [Kolbenhub, Sog]; aus der Hauptstadt herausführend [Bahnlinie]
    4. transitive verb
    (coll.)
    1) (knock down) auf die Bretter schicken [Boxer]
    2) (drink down) leer machen (ugs.) [Flasche, Glas]; schlucken (ugs.) [Getränk]
    3)

    down tools — (cease work) zu arbeiten aufhören; (take a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen; (go on strike) die Arbeit niederlegen

    4) (shoot down) abschießen, (ugs.) runterholen [Flugzeug]
    5. noun
    (coll.)

    have a down on somebody/something — jemanden/etwas auf dem Kieker haben (ugs.); see also up 4.

    •• Cultural note:
    Der Name einer Straße in Westminster im Zentrum von London. Das Haus mit der Nummer 10 in der Downing Street ist der offizielle Sitz des Premierministers und das mit der Nummer 11 der des Finanzministers. Unter Journalisten ist der Ausdruck Downing Street oder Number 10 gebräuchlich, wenn vom Amtssitz des Premierministers die Rede ist
    * * *
    (fluff) n.
    Flaum nur sing. m. (feathers) n.
    Daune -n f. adj.
    abwärts adj.
    herab adj.
    herunter adj.
    hinab adj.
    hinunter adj.
    nieder adj.
    rückwärts adj.
    unten adj.
    zusammengebrochen (alt.Rechtschreibung) adj.

    English-german dictionary > down

  • 11 Down

    I noun
    (Geog.) [baumloser] Höhenzug; in pl. Downs Pl. (an der Süd- und Südostküste Englands)
    II noun
    1) (of bird) Daunen Pl.; Flaum, der
    2) (hair) Flaum, der
    III 1. adverb
    1) (to lower place, to downstairs, southwards) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich); (in lift) abwärts; (in crossword puzzle) senkrecht

    [right] down to something — [ganz] bis zu etwas her-/hinunter

    go down to the shops/the end of the road — zu den Läden/zum Ende der Straße hinuntergehen

    2) (Brit.): (from capital) raus (bes. ugs.); heraus/hinaus (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    get down to Reading from London — von London nach Reading raus-/hinausfahren

    come down from Edinburgh to London — von Edinburgh nach London [he]runterkommen

    3) (of money): (at once) sofort

    pay for something cash down — etwas [in] bar bezahlen

    4) (into prostration) nieder[fallen, -geschlagen werden]

    shout the place/house down — (fig.) schreien, dass die Wände zittern

    5) (on to paper)
    6) (on programme)

    put a meeting down for 2 p.m. — ein Treffen für od. auf 14 Uhr ansetzen

    7) as int. runter! (bes. ugs.); (to dog) leg dich!; nieder!; (Mil.) hinlegen!

    down with imperialism/the president! — nieder mit dem Imperialismus/dem Präsidenten!

    8) (in lower place, downstairs, in fallen position, in south) unten

    down on the floor — auf dem Fußboden

    low/lower down — tief/tiefer unten

    down there/here — da/hier unten

    his flat is on the next floor down — seine Wohnung ist ein Stockwerk tiefer

    down in Wales/in the country — weit weg in Wales/draußen auf dem Lande

    down south — unten im Süden (ugs.)

    down south/east — (Amer.) in den Südstaaten/im Osten

    down [on the floor] — (Boxing) am Boden; auf den Brettern

    down and out — (Boxing) k. o.; (fig.) fertig (ugs.)

    9) (prostrate) auf dem Fußboden/der Erde

    be down in writing/on paper/in print — niedergeschrieben/zu Papier gebracht/gedruckt sein

    11) (on programme) angesetzt [Termin, Treffen]
    12) (facing downwards, bowed) zu Boden

    be down — (brought to the ground) am Boden liegen

    down [in the mouth] — niedergeschlagen

    14) (now cheaper) [jetzt] billiger
    15)

    be down to... — (have only... left) nichts mehr haben außer...

    we're down to our last £100 — wir haben nur noch 100 Pfund

    now it's down to him to do something — nun liegt es bei od. an ihm, etwas zu tun

    16) (to reduced consistency or size)
    17) (including lower limit)

    from... down to... — von... bis zu... hinunter

    18) (in position of lagging or loss) weniger

    be three points/games down — mit drei Punkten/Spielen zurückliegen

    be down on one's luck — eine Pechsträhne haben. See also academic.ru/79258/up">up 1.

    2. preposition
    1) (downwards along, from top to bottom of) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down the stairs/steps — die Treppe/Stufen herunterstürzen

    walk down the hill/road — den Hügel/die Straße heruntergehen

    3) (downwards into) rein in (+ Akk.) (bes. ugs.); hinein in (+ Akk.) (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down a hole/ditch — in ein Loch/einen Graben fallen

    4) (downwards over) über (+ Akk.)

    spill water all down one's skirt — sich (Dat.) Wasser über den Rock gießen

    go down the pub/disco — (Brit. coll.) in die Kneipe/Disko gehen

    7) (at or in a lower position in or on) [weiter] unten

    further down the ladder/coast — weiter unten auf der Leiter/an der Küste

    8) (from top to bottom along) an (+ Dat.)
    9) (all over) überall auf (+ Dat.)

    I've got coffee [all] down my skirt — mein ganzer Rock ist voll Kaffee

    10) (Brit. coll.): (in, at)

    down the pub/café/town — in der Kneipe/im Café/in der Stadt

    3. adjective
    (directed downwards) nach unten führend [Rohr, Kabel]; [Rolltreppe] nach unten; nach unten gerichtet [Kolbenhub, Sog]; aus der Hauptstadt herausführend [Bahnlinie]
    4. transitive verb
    (coll.)
    1) (knock down) auf die Bretter schicken [Boxer]
    2) (drink down) leer machen (ugs.) [Flasche, Glas]; schlucken (ugs.) [Getränk]
    3)

    down tools — (cease work) zu arbeiten aufhören; (take a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen; (go on strike) die Arbeit niederlegen

    4) (shoot down) abschießen, (ugs.) runterholen [Flugzeug]
    5. noun
    (coll.)

    have a down on somebody/something — jemanden/etwas auf dem Kieker haben (ugs.); see also up 4.

    •• Cultural note:
    Der Name einer Straße in Westminster im Zentrum von London. Das Haus mit der Nummer 10 in der Downing Street ist der offizielle Sitz des Premierministers und das mit der Nummer 11 der des Finanzministers. Unter Journalisten ist der Ausdruck Downing Street oder Number 10 gebräuchlich, wenn vom Amtssitz des Premierministers die Rede ist
    * * *
    I 1. adverb
    1) (towards or in a low or lower position, level or state: He climbed down to the bottom of the ladder.) hinunter
    2) (on or to the ground: The little boy fell down and cut his knee.) zum/auf den Boden
    3) (from earlier to later times: The recipe has been handed down in our family for years.) weiter
    4) (from a greater to a smaller size, amount etc: Prices have been going down steadily.) gefallen
    5) (towards or in a place thought of as being lower, especially southward or away from a centre: We went down from Glasgow to Bristol.) hinunter
    2. preposition
    1) (in a lower position on: Their house is halfway down the hill.) hinunter
    2) (to a lower position on, by, through or along: Water poured down the drain.) hinunter
    3) (along: The teacher's gaze travelled slowly down the line of children.) entlang
    3. verb
    (to finish (a drink) very quickly, especially in one gulp: He downed a pint of beer.) hinunterkippen
    - downward
    - downwards
    - downward
    - down-and-out
    - down-at-heel
    - downcast
    - downfall
    - downgrade
    - downhearted
    - downhill
    - downhill racing
    - downhill skiing
    - down-in-the-mouth
    - down payment
    - downpour
    - downright     4. adjective
    - downstairs
    - downstream
    - down-to-earth
    - downtown
    - downtown
    - down-trodden
    - be/go down with
    - down on one's luck
    - down tools
    - down with
    - get down to
    - suit someone down to the ground
    - suit down to the ground     II noun
    (small, soft feathers: a quilt filled with down.) Daunen (pl.)
    - downie®
    - downy
    * * *
    down1
    [daʊn]
    1. (movement to a lower position) hinunter, hinab geh; (towards the speaker) herunter, herab geh
    get \down off that table! komm sofort vom Tisch herunter!
    the leaflet slipped \down behind the wardrobe die Broschüre ist hinter den Kleiderschrank gerutscht
    come further \down [the steps] komm noch etwas weiter [die Treppe] runter fam
    “\down!” (to a dog) „Platz!“
    ▪ to fall \down (drop) hinunterfallen; (fall over) umfallen; (stumble) hinfallen
    ▪ to let sth \down etw herunterlassen
    to lie sth \down etw hinlegen [o ablegen]
    to pull sth \down etw nach unten ziehen
    to put \down sth etw hinstellen [o abstellen
    2. (downwards) nach unten
    head \down mit dem Kopf nach unten
    to be [or lie] face \down auf dem Bauch [o mit dem Gesicht nach unten] liegen
    to point down nach unten zeigen
    \down here/there hier/dort unten
    \down at/by/in sth unten an/bei/in etw dat
    4. inv (in the south) im Süden, unten fam; (towards the south) in den Süden, runter fam
    things are much more expensive \down [in the] south unten im Süden ist alles viel teurer
    how often do you come \down to Cornwall? wie oft kommen Sie nach Cornwall runter? fam
    5. inv (away from the centre) außerhalb
    my parents live \down in Worcestershire meine Eltern leben außerhalb [von hier] in Worcestershire
    he has a house \down by the harbour er hat ein Haus draußen am Hafen
    \down our way hier in unserem Viertel [o unserer Gegend] [o SCHWEIZ Quartier
    6. ( fam: badly off) unten
    she's certainly come \down in the world! mit ihr ist es ganz schön bergab gegangen! fam
    to be \down on one's luck eine Pechsträhne haben
    she's been \down on her luck recently in letzter Zeit ist sie vom Pech verfolgt
    to hit [or kick] sb when he's \down jdn treten, wenn er schon am Boden liegt fig
    ▪ to be \down to sth nur noch etw haben
    when the rescue party found her, she was \down to her last bar of chocolate als die Rettungsmannschaft sie fand, hatte sie nur noch einen Riegel Schokolade
    8. (ill)
    to be \down with sth an etw dat erkrankt sein
    she's \down with flu sie liegt mit einer Grippe im Bett
    to come [or go] \down with sth an etw dat erkranken, etw kriegen fam
    I think I'm going \down with a cold ich glaube, ich kriege eine Erkältung fam
    9. SPORT im Rückstand
    Milan were three goals \down at half-time zur Halbzeit lag Mailand [um] drei Tore zurück
    10. (back in time, to a later time)
    Joan of Arc's fame has echoed \down [through] the centuries Jeanne d'Arcs Ruhm hat die Jahrhunderte überdauert
    \down to the last century bis ins vorige Jahrhundert [hinein]
    to come \down myths überliefert werden
    to pass [or hand] sth \down etw weitergeben [o überliefern
    11. (at/to a lower amount) niedriger
    the pay offer is \down 2% from last year das Lohnangebot liegt 2 % unter dem vom Vorjahr
    he quit the poker game when he was only $50 \down er hörte mit dem Pokerspiel auf, als er erst 50 Dollar verloren hatte
    to get the price \down den Preis drücken [o herunterhandeln]
    to go \down sinken
    the number of students has gone \down die Zahl der Studierenden ist gesunken
    12. (in/to a less intense degree) herunter
    let the fire burn \down lass das Feuer herunterbrennen
    settle \down, you two gebt mal ein bisschen Ruhe, ihr zwei
    to turn the music/radio \down die Musik/das Radio leiser stellen [o machen]
    to water a drink \down ein Getränk verwässern
    13. (including) bis einschließlich
    the entire administration has come under suspicion, from the mayor \down das gesamte Verwaltungspersonal, angefangen beim Bürgermeister, ist in Verdacht geraten
    everyone, from the director \down to the secretaries, was questioned by the police vom Direktor angefangen bis hin zu den Sekretärinnen, wurde jeder von der Polizei verhört
    to have sth \down in writing [or on paper] etw schriftlich [o fam schwarz auf weiß] haben
    to get [or put] sb \down for sth jdn für etw akk vormerken
    we've got you \down for five tickets wir haben fünf Karten für Sie vorbestellt
    15. (swallowed) hinunter, runter fam
    to get sth \down etw [hinunter]schlucken
    she couldn't get the pill \down sie brachte die Tablette nicht hinunter fam
    you'll feel better once you've got some hot soup \down du wirst dich besser fühlen, sobald du ein bisschen heiße Suppe gegessen hast
    16. (thoroughly) gründlich
    he washed the car \down er wusch den Wagen von oben bis unten
    17. (already finished) vorbei
    two lectures \down, eight to go zwei Vorlesungen haben wir schon besucht, es bleiben also noch acht
    18. (as initial payment) als Anzahlung
    to pay [or put] £100 \down 100 Pfund anzahlen
    ▪ to be \down to sth auf etw akk zurückzuführen sein
    the problem is \down to her inexperience, not any lack of intelligence es liegt an ihrer Unerfahrenheit, nicht an mangelnder Intelligenz
    to be [or AM also come] \down to sb jds Sache sein
    it's all \down to you now to make it work nun ist es an Ihnen, die Sache in Gang zu bringen
    20. (reduce to)
    to come \down to sth auf etw akk hinauslaufen
    what the problem comes \down to is this:... die entscheidende Frage ist:...
    well, if I bring it \down to its simplest level,... also, stark vereinfacht könnte man sagen,...
    21. (in crossword puzzles) senkrecht
    22.
    ▶ \down to the ground völlig, ganz und gar, total fam
    that suits me \down to the ground das ist genau das Richtige für mich
    1. (in a downward direction) hinunter; (towards the speaker) herunter
    my uncle's in hospital after falling \down some stairs mein Onkel ist im Krankenhaus, nachdem er die Treppe heruntergefallen [o hinuntergefallen] ist
    up and \down the stairs die Treppe rauf und runter fam
    she poured the liquid \down the sink sie schüttete die Flüssigkeit in den Abfluss
    2. (downhill) hinunter, hinab geh; (towards the speaker) herunter [o geh herab]
    to come \down the hill den Hügel heruntersteigen [o geh herabsteigen]
    to go \down the mountain den Berg hinuntersteigen [o geh hinabsteigen
    3. (along) entlang
    go \down the street gehen Sie die Straße entlang [o hinunter]
    her office is \down the corridor on the right ihr Büro ist weiter den Gang entlang auf der rechten Seite
    we drove \down the motorway as far as Bristol wir fuhren auf der Schnellstraße bis Bristol
    I ran my finger \down the list of ingredients ich ging mit dem Finger die Zutatenliste durch
    her long red hair reached most of the way \down her back ihre langen roten Haare bedeckten fast ihren ganzen Rücken
    to sail the boat \down the river mit dem Boot flussabwärts segeln
    4. (in a particular place)
    \down sb's way in jds Gegend
    they speak with a peculiar accent \down his way in seiner Ecke haben die Leute einen besonderen Akzent fam
    \down the ages von Generation zu Generation
    \down the centuries die Jahrhunderte hindurch
    \down the generations über Generationen hinweg
    6. BRIT, AUS ( fam: to)
    I went \down the pub with my mates ich ging mit meinen Freunden in die Kneipe
    to go \down the shops einkaufen gehen
    7. (inside) in + dat
    you'll feel better once you've got some hot soup \down you du wirst dich besser fühlen, sobald du ein bisschen heiße Suppe im Magen hast
    8.
    ▶ to go \down the drain [or toilet] [or tube[s]] ( fam)
    ▶ to go \down the plughole [or BRIT also pan] [or AUS gurgler] ( fam) für die Katz sein sl
    we don't want all their hard work to go \down the drain ich möchte nicht, dass ihre harte Arbeit ganz umsonst ist
    ▶ \down the road [or line] [or track] auf der ganzen Linie fig, voll und ganz
    <more \down, most \down>
    1. attr, inv (moving downward) abwärtsführend, nach unten nach n
    the \down escalator die Rolltreppe nach unten
    2. pred ( fam: unhappy, sad) niedergeschlagen, down fam
    I've been feeling a bit \down this week diese Woche bin ich nicht so gut drauf fam
    3. pred, inv ( fam: disapproving of)
    ▪ to be \down on sb jdn auf dem Kieker [o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ im Visier] haben fam
    4. pred, inv (not functioning) außer Betrieb
    the computer will be \down for an hour der Computer wird für eine Stunde abgeschaltet
    I'm afraid the [telephone] lines are \down ich fürchte, die Telefonleitungen sind tot
    5. attr, inv BRIT ( dated: travelling away from the city) stadtauswärts fahrend attr
    \down platform Bahnsteig m [o SCHWEIZ Perron m] für stadtauswärts fahrende Züge
    6. (sunk to a low level) niedrig
    the river is \down der Fluss hat [o geh führt] Niedrigwasser
    1. (knock down)
    ▪ to \down sb jdn zu Fall bringen; BOXING jdn niederschlagen [o sl auf die Bretter schicken
    2. (shoot down)
    ▪ to \down sth etw abschießen [o fam runterholen
    to \down tools (cease work) mit der Arbeit aufhören; (have a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen; (during a strike) die Arbeit niederlegen
    the printers are threatening to \down tools die Drucker drohen mit Arbeitsniederlegungen
    4. AM, AUS SPORT (beat)
    ▪ to \down sb jdn schlagen [o fam fertigmachen
    5.
    ▪ to \down sth (swallow) etw hinunterschlucken; (eat) etw essen; (eat quickly) etw verschlingen [o hinunterschlingen]; (drink) etw trinken; (drink quickly) etw hinunterkippen [o fam runterschütten] [o SCHWEIZ runterleeren]
    he'd \downed four beers er hatte vier Bier gekippt fam
    V. NOUN
    1. (bad fortune) Tiefpunkt m, schlechte Zeit
    ups and \downs Auf und Ab nt
    well, we've had our ups and \downs wir haben schon Höhen und Tiefen durchgemacht
    2. no pl ( fam: dislike) Groll m
    ▪ to have a \down on sb jdn auf dem Kieker [o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ im Visier] haben fam
    why do you have a \down on him? was hast du gegen ihn?
    3. AM FBALL Versuch m
    it's second \down es ist der zweite Versuch
    \down with taxes! weg mit den Steuern!
    \down with the dictator! nieder mit dem Diktator!
    down2
    [daʊn]
    I. n no pl
    1. (soft feathers) Daunen pl, Flaumfedern pl
    2. (soft hair or fluff) [Bart]flaum m, feine Härchen
    II. n modifier Daunen-
    \down jacket/quilt Daunenjacke f/-decke f
    down3
    [daʊn]
    n esp BRIT Hügelland nt, [baumloser] Höhenzug
    ▪ the \downs pl die Downs (an der Südküste Englands)
    * * *
    I [daʊn]
    1. ADVERB
    When down is an element in a phrasal verb, eg get down, sit down, stand down, write down, look up the verb.

    to jump down — herunter-/hinunterspringen

    on his way down from the summit — auf seinem Weg vom Gipfel herab/hinab

    down! (to dog) — Platz! __diams; down with...! nieder mit...!

    down there — da unten

    I'll stay down here —

    it needs a bit of paint down at the bottom — es muss unten herum neu gestrichen werden

    don't kick a man when he's down (fig) — man soll jemanden nicht fertigmachen, wenn er schon angeschlagen ist or wenns ihm dreckig geht (inf)

    the sun was down —

    I'll be down in a minute —

    3)

    = to or in another place usu not translated he came down from London yesterday — er kam gestern aus London

    he's down in London/at his brother's — er ist in London/bei seinem Bruder

    we're going down to the seaside/to Dover — wir fahren an die See/nach Dover

    4)

    = below previous level his temperature is down —

    his shoes were worn down the price of meat is down on last week — seine Schuhe waren abgetragen der Fleischpreis ist gegenüber der letzten Woche gefallen

    interest rates are down to/by 3% — der Zinssatz ist auf/um 3% gefallen

    I'm £20 down on what I expected — ich habe £ 20 weniger als ich dachte

    he's down to his last £10 — er hat nur noch £ 10

    See:
    → luck
    5)

    in writing I've got it down in my diary — ich habe es in meinem Kalender notiert

    let's get it down on paper — schreiben wir es auf, halten wir es schriftlich fest

    when you see it down on paper — wenn man es schwarz auf weiß sieht

    6)

    indicating range or succession usu not translated from the biggest down — vom Größten angefangen

    from 1700 down to the present —

    7) indicating responsibility __diams; to be down to sb/sth (= caused by) an jdm/etw liegen
    8)

    as deposit to pay £20 down — £ 20 anzahlen

    I've put down a deposit on a new bike —

    2. PREPOSITION
    1)

    indicating movement downwards to go/come down the hill/the stairs etc — den Berg/die Treppe etc hinuntergehen/herunterkommen

    her hair fell loose down her back — sie trug ihr Haar offen über die Schultern

    2)

    at a lower part of he's already halfway down the hill — er ist schon auf halbem Wege nach unten

    3)

    = along he was walking/coming down the street — er ging/kam die Straße entlang

    if you look down this road, you can see... — wenn Sie diese Straße hinunterblicken, können Sie... sehen

    4)

    = throughout down the centuries — durch die Jahrhunderte (hindurch)

    5)

    = to, in, at Brit inf he's gone down the pub — er ist in die Kneipe gegangen

    3. NOUN
    (= dislike) __diams; to have a down on sb (inf) jdn auf dem Kieker haben (inf) → up
    See:
    → up
    4. ADJECTIVE (inf)
    1)

    = depressed he was (feeling) a bit down — er fühlte sich ein wenig down (inf) or niedergeschlagen

    2)

    = not working to be down — außer Betrieb sein; (Comput) abgestürzt sein

    5. TRANSITIVE VERB
    opponent niederschlagen, zu Fall bringen; enemy planes abschießen, (he)runterholen (inf); (FTBL ETC, inf) player legen (inf); beer etc runterkippen or -schütten (inf) II
    n
    (= feathers) Daunen pl, Flaumfedern pl; (= fine hair) Flaum m III
    n usu pl (GEOG)
    Hügelland nt no pl
    * * *
    Down [daʊn] s Down n (Grafschaft in Nordirland)
    * * *
    I noun
    (Geog.) [baumloser] Höhenzug; in pl. Downs Pl. (an der Süd- und Südostküste Englands)
    II noun
    1) (of bird) Daunen Pl.; Flaum, der
    2) (hair) Flaum, der
    III 1. adverb
    1) (to lower place, to downstairs, southwards) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich); (in lift) abwärts; (in crossword puzzle) senkrecht

    [right] down to something — [ganz] bis zu etwas her-/hinunter

    go down to the shops/the end of the road — zu den Läden/zum Ende der Straße hinuntergehen

    2) (Brit.): (from capital) raus (bes. ugs.); heraus/hinaus (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    get down to Reading from London — von London nach Reading raus-/hinausfahren

    come down from Edinburgh to London — von Edinburgh nach London [he]runterkommen

    pay for something cash down — etwas [in] bar bezahlen

    4) (into prostration) nieder[fallen, -geschlagen werden]

    shout the place/house down — (fig.) schreien, dass die Wände zittern

    put a meeting down for 2 p.m. — ein Treffen für od. auf 14 Uhr ansetzen

    7) as int. runter! (bes. ugs.); (to dog) leg dich!; nieder!; (Mil.) hinlegen!

    down with imperialism/the president! — nieder mit dem Imperialismus/dem Präsidenten!

    8) (in lower place, downstairs, in fallen position, in south) unten

    low/lower down — tief/tiefer unten

    down there/here — da/hier unten

    down in Wales/in the country — weit weg in Wales/draußen auf dem Lande

    down south/east — (Amer.) in den Südstaaten/im Osten

    down [on the floor] — (Boxing) am Boden; auf den Brettern

    down and out — (Boxing) k. o.; (fig.) fertig (ugs.)

    9) (prostrate) auf dem Fußboden/der Erde

    be down in writing/on paper/in print — niedergeschrieben/zu Papier gebracht/gedruckt sein

    11) (on programme) angesetzt [Termin, Treffen]
    12) (facing downwards, bowed) zu Boden

    be down — (brought to the ground) am Boden liegen

    down [in the mouth] — niedergeschlagen

    14) (now cheaper) [jetzt] billiger
    15)

    be down to... — (have only... left) nichts mehr haben außer...

    we're down to our last £100 — wir haben nur noch 100 Pfund

    17) (including lower limit)

    from... down to... — von... bis zu... hinunter

    be three points/games down — mit drei Punkten/Spielen zurückliegen

    be down on one's luck — eine Pechsträhne haben. See also up 1.

    2. preposition
    1) (downwards along, from top to bottom of) runter (bes. ugs.); herunter/hinunter (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down the stairs/steps — die Treppe/Stufen herunterstürzen

    walk down the hill/road — den Hügel/die Straße heruntergehen

    3) (downwards into) rein in (+ Akk.) (bes. ugs.); hinein in (+ Akk.) (bes. schriftsprachlich)

    fall down a hole/ditch — in ein Loch/einen Graben fallen

    4) (downwards over) über (+ Akk.)

    spill water all down one's skirt — sich (Dat.) Wasser über den Rock gießen

    go down the pub/disco — (Brit. coll.) in die Kneipe/Disko gehen

    further down the ladder/coast — weiter unten auf der Leiter/an der Küste

    9) (all over) überall auf (+ Dat.)

    I've got coffee [all] down my skirt — mein ganzer Rock ist voll Kaffee

    10) (Brit. coll.): (in, at)

    down the pub/café/town — in der Kneipe/im Café/in der Stadt

    3. adjective
    (directed downwards) nach unten führend [Rohr, Kabel]; [Rolltreppe] nach unten; nach unten gerichtet [Kolbenhub, Sog]; aus der Hauptstadt herausführend [Bahnlinie]
    4. transitive verb
    (coll.)
    1) (knock down) auf die Bretter schicken [Boxer]
    2) (drink down) leer machen (ugs.) [Flasche, Glas]; schlucken (ugs.) [Getränk]
    3)

    down tools — (cease work) zu arbeiten aufhören; (take a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen; (go on strike) die Arbeit niederlegen

    4) (shoot down) abschießen, (ugs.) runterholen [Flugzeug]
    5. noun
    (coll.)

    have a down on somebody/something — jemanden/etwas auf dem Kieker haben (ugs.); see also up 4.

    •• Cultural note:
    Der Name einer Straße in Westminster im Zentrum von London. Das Haus mit der Nummer 10 in der Downing Street ist der offizielle Sitz des Premierministers und das mit der Nummer 11 der des Finanzministers. Unter Journalisten ist der Ausdruck Downing Street oder Number 10 gebräuchlich, wenn vom Amtssitz des Premierministers die Rede ist
    * * *
    (fluff) n.
    Flaum nur sing. m. (feathers) n.
    Daune -n f. adj.
    abwärts adj.
    herab adj.
    herunter adj.
    hinab adj.
    hinunter adj.
    nieder adj.
    rückwärts adj.
    unten adj.
    zusammengebrochen (alt.Rechtschreibung) adj.

    English-german dictionary > Down

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    run [rʌn]
    course ⇒ 1 (a), 1 (b) excursion ⇒ 1 (c) trajet ⇒ 1 (e) vol ⇒ 1 (f) série ⇒ 1 (i), 1 (k) tendance ⇒ 1 (l) ruée ⇒ 1 (m) diriger ⇒ 2 (a) organiser ⇒ 2 (b) (faire) marcher ⇒ 2 (c), 3 (k) courir ⇒ 2 (e), 3 (a), 3 (b) transporter ⇒ 2 (i) conduire ⇒ 2 (k) (faire) passer ⇒ 2 (l), 2 (m), 3 (d) se sauver ⇒ 3 (c) couler ⇒ 3 (h), 3 (i) fondre ⇒ 3 (i) circuler ⇒ 3 (l) durer ⇒ 3 (m) être à l'affiche ⇒ 3 (n) (se) présenter ⇒ 2 (q), 3 (r)
    (pt ran [ræn], pp run, cont running)
    1 noun
    (a) (action) course f;
    ∎ he took a short run and cleared the gate après un court élan il a franchi la barrière;
    ∎ at a run en courant;
    ∎ to go for a run aller faire du jogging;
    ∎ to go for a 5-mile run ≃ courir 8 kilomètres;
    ∎ I took the dog for a run in the park j'ai emmené le chien courir dans le parc;
    ∎ two policemen arrived at a run deux policiers sont arrivés au pas de course;
    ∎ to break into a run se mettre à courir;
    ∎ to make a run for it prendre la fuite, se sauver;
    ∎ the murderer is on the run le meurtrier est en cavale;
    ∎ she was on the run from her creditors/the police elle essayait d'échapper à ses créanciers/à la police;
    ∎ we've got them on the run! nous les avons mis en déroute!;
    ∎ figurative we have the run of the house while the owners are away nous disposons de toute la maison pendant l'absence des propriétaires;
    ∎ we give the au pair the run of the place nous laissons à la jeune fille au pair la libre disposition de la maison;
    ∎ you've had a good run (for your money), it's time to step down tu en as bien profité, maintenant il faut laisser la place à un autre;
    ∎ they gave the Russian team a good run for their money ils ont donné du fil à retordre à l'équipe soviétique;
    ∎ familiar to have the runs (diarrhoea) avoir la courante
    (b) (race) course f;
    ∎ a charity run une course de charité
    (c) (drive) excursion f, promenade f;
    ∎ we went for a run down to the coast nous sommes allés nous promener au bord de la mer;
    ∎ she took me for a run in her new car elle m'a emmené faire un tour dans sa nouvelle voiture;
    ∎ humorous shall I make or do a beer run? je vais chercher de la bière?;
    ∎ I do the school run in the morning c'est moi qui emmène les enfants à l'école tous les matins
    (d) (for smuggling) passage m;
    ∎ the gang used to make runs across the border le gang passait régulièrement la frontière
    (e) (route, itinerary) trajet m, parcours m;
    ∎ the buses on the London to Glasgow run les cars qui font le trajet ou qui assurent le service Londres-Glasgow;
    ∎ he used to do the London (to) Glasgow run (pilot, bus or train driver) il faisait la ligne Londres-Glasgow;
    ∎ it's only a short run into town le trajet jusqu'au centre-ville n'est pas long;
    ∎ there was very little traffic on the run down nous avons rencontré très peu de circulation
    (f) Aviation (flight) vol m, mission f;
    ∎ bombing run mission f de bombardement
    (g) Sport (in cricket, baseball) point m;
    ∎ to make 10 runs marquer 10 points
    (h) (track → for skiing, bobsleighing) piste f
    (i) (series, sequence) série f, succession f, suite f;
    ∎ they've had a run of ten defeats ils ont connu dix défaites consécutives;
    ∎ the recent run of events la récente série d'événements;
    ∎ a run of bad luck une série ou suite de malheurs;
    ∎ you seem to be having a run of good/bad luck on dirait que la chance est/n'est pas de ton côté en ce moment;
    ∎ the play had a triumphant run on Broadway la pièce a connu un succès triomphal à Broadway;
    ∎ the play had a run of nearly two years la pièce a tenu l'affiche (pendant) presque deux ans;
    ∎ to have a long run (of fashion, person in power) tenir longtemps; (of play) tenir longtemps l'affiche;
    ∎ in the long/short run à long/court terme
    (k) (of product) lot m, série f; (of book) tirage m;
    ∎ a run of fewer than 500 would be uneconomical fabriquer une série de moins de 500 unités ne serait pas rentable
    (l) (general tendency, trend) tendance f;
    ∎ to score against the run of play marquer contre le jeu;
    ∎ I was lucky and got the run of the cards j'avais de la chance, les cartes m'étaient favorables;
    ∎ the usual run of colds and upset stomachs les rhumes et les maux de ventre habituels;
    ∎ she's well above the average or ordinary run of students elle est bien au-dessus de la moyenne des étudiants;
    ∎ the ordinary run of mankind le commun des mortels;
    ∎ in the ordinary run of things normalement, en temps normal;
    ∎ out of the common run hors du commun
    (m) (great demand → on product, currency, Stock Exchange) ruée f (on sur);
    ∎ the heatwave caused a run on suntan cream la vague de chaleur provoqua une ruée sur les crèmes solaires;
    ∎ a run on the banks un retrait massif des dépôts bancaires;
    ∎ Stock Exchange there was a run on the dollar il y a eu une ruée sur le dollar
    (n) (operation → of machine) opération f;
    ∎ computer run passage m machine
    (o) (bid → in election) candidature f;
    ∎ his run for the presidency sa candidature à la présidence
    (p) (ladder → in stocking, tights) échelle f, maille f filée;
    ∎ I've got a run in my tights mon collant est filé
    (q) (enclosure → for animals) enclos m;
    ∎ chicken run poulailler m
    (r) (of salmon) remontée f
    (s) Music roulade f
    (a) (manage → company, office) diriger, gérer; (→ shop, restaurant, club) tenir; (→ theatre) diriger; (→ farm) exploiter; (→ newspaper, magazine) rédiger; (→ house) tenir; (→ country) gouverner, diriger;
    ∎ she runs the bar while her parents are away elle tient le bar pendant l'absence de ses parents;
    ∎ a badly run organization une organisation mal gérée;
    ∎ the library is run by volunteer workers la bibliothèque est tenue par des bénévoles;
    ∎ the farm was too big for him to run alone la ferme était trop grande pour qu'il puisse s'en occuper seul;
    ∎ who's running this outfit? qui est le patron ici?;
    ∎ I wish she'd stop trying to run my life! j'aimerais bien qu'elle arrête de me dire comment vivre ma vie!
    (b) (organize, lay on → service, course, contest) organiser; (→ train, bus) mettre en service;
    ∎ to run a bridge tournament/a raffle organiser un tournoi de bridge/une tombola;
    ∎ they run evening classes in computing ils organisent des cours du soir en informatique;
    ∎ they run extra trains in the summer l'été ils mettent (en service) des trains supplémentaires;
    ∎ several private companies run buses to the airport plusieurs sociétés privées assurent un service d'autobus pour l'aéroport
    (c) (operate → piece of equipment) faire marcher, faire fonctionner; Computing (program) exécuter, faire tourner;
    ∎ you can run it off solar energy/the mains vous pouvez le faire fonctionner à l'énergie solaire/sur secteur;
    ∎ this computer runs most software on peut utiliser la plupart des logiciels sur cet ordinateur;
    ∎ Aviation to run the engines (for checking) faire le point fixe;
    ∎ I can't afford to run a car any more je n'ai plus les moyens d'avoir une voiture;
    ∎ she runs a Porsche elle roule en Porsche
    (d) (conduct → experiment, test) effectuer
    (e) (do or cover at a run → race, distance) courir;
    ∎ to run the marathon courir le marathon;
    ∎ I can still run 2 km in under 7 minutes j'arrive encore à courir ou à couvrir 2 km en moins de 7 minutes;
    ∎ the children were running races les enfants faisaient la course;
    ∎ the race will be run in Paris next year la course aura lieu à Paris l'année prochaine;
    ∎ to run messages or errands faire des commissions ou des courses;
    ∎ he'd run a mile if he saw it il prendrait ses jambes à son cou s'il voyait ça;
    ∎ it looks as if his race is run on dirait qu'il a fait son temps
    ∎ to be run off one's feet être débordé;
    ∎ you're running the poor boy off his feet! le pauvre, tu es en train de l'épuiser!;
    ∎ to run oneself to a standstill courir jusqu'à l'épuisement
    (g) (enter for race → horse, greyhound) faire courir
    (h) (hunt, chase) chasser;
    ∎ to run deer chasser le cerf;
    ∎ the outlaws were run out of town les hors-la-loi furent chassés de la ville
    (i) (transport → goods) transporter; (give lift to → person) conduire, emmener;
    ∎ I'll run you to the bus stop je vais te conduire à l'arrêt de bus;
    ∎ to run sb back home reconduire qn chez lui;
    ∎ I've got to run these boxes over to my new house je dois emporter ces boîtes dans ma nouvelle maison
    (j) (smuggle) faire le trafic de;
    ∎ he's suspected of running drugs/guns il est soupçonné de trafic de drogue/d'armes
    (k) (drive → vehicle) conduire;
    ∎ I ran the car into the driveway j'ai mis la voiture dans l'allée;
    ∎ could you run your car back a bit? pourriez-vous reculer un peu votre voiture?;
    ∎ I ran my car into a lamppost je suis rentré dans un réverbère (avec ma voiture);
    ∎ he tried to run me off the road! il a essayé de me faire sortir de la route!
    (l) (pass, quickly or lightly) passer;
    ∎ he ran his hand through his hair il se passa la main dans les cheveux;
    ∎ he ran a comb through his hair il se donna un coup de peigne;
    ∎ I'll run a duster over the furniture je passerai un coup de chiffon sur les meubles;
    ∎ she ran her hands over the controls elle promena ses mains sur les boutons de commande;
    ∎ she ran her finger down the list/her eye over the text elle parcourut la liste du doigt/le texte des yeux
    ∎ it would be better to run the wires under the floorboards ce serait mieux de faire passer les fils sous le plancher;
    ∎ we could run a cable from the house nous pourrions amener un câble de la maison;
    ∎ run the other end of the rope through the loop passez l'autre bout de la corde dans la boucle
    (n) (go through or past → blockade) forcer; (→ rapids) franchir; American (→ red light) brûler
    (o) (cause to flow) faire couler;
    ∎ run the water into the basin faites couler l'eau dans la cuvette;
    ∎ to run a bath faire couler un bain
    (p) (publish) publier;
    ∎ the local paper is running a series of articles on the scandal le journal local publie une série d'articles sur le scandale;
    ∎ to run an ad (in the newspaper) passer ou faire passer une annonce (dans le journal)
    ∎ they're running a candidate in every constituency ils présentent un candidat dans chaque circonscription
    ∎ to run a temperature or fever avoir de la fièvre
    ∎ to run the danger or risk of doing sth courir le risque de faire qch;
    ∎ you run the risk of a heavy fine vous risquez une grosse amende;
    ∎ do you realize the risks you're running? est-ce que vous réalisez les risques que vous prenez?
    (a) (gen) courir;
    ∎ I run every morning in the park je cours tous les matins dans le parc;
    ∎ to come running towards sb accourir vers qn;
    ∎ they ran out of the house ils sont sortis de la maison en courant;
    ∎ to run upstairs/downstairs monter/descendre l'escalier en courant;
    ∎ I had to run for the train j'ai dû courir pour attraper le train;
    ∎ she ran for the police elle a couru chercher la police;
    ∎ run and fetch me a glass of water cours me chercher un verre d'eau;
    ∎ I'll just run across or round or over to the shop je fais un saut à l'épicerie;
    ∎ to run to meet sb courir ou se précipiter à la rencontre de qn;
    ∎ I've been running all over the place looking for you j'ai couru partout à ta recherche;
    ∎ figurative I didn't expect her to go running to the press with the story je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'elle coure raconter l'histoire à la presse;
    ∎ don't come running to me with your problems ne viens pas m'embêter avec tes problèmes
    (b) (compete in race) courir; (score in cricket, baseball) marquer;
    ∎ to run in a race (horse, person) participer à une course;
    ∎ there are twenty horses running in the race vingt chevaux participent à la course;
    ∎ she ran for her country in the Olympics elle a couru pour son pays aux jeux Olympiques
    (c) (flee) se sauver, fuir;
    ∎ run for your lives! sauve qui peut!;
    ∎ familiar if the night watchman sees you, run for it! si le veilleur de nuit te voit, tire-toi ou file!;
    ∎ figurative you can't just keep running from your past vous ne pouvez pas continuer à fuir votre passé
    (d) (pass → road, railway, boundary) passer;
    ∎ a tunnel runs under the mountain un tunnel passe sous la montagne;
    ∎ the railway line runs through a valley/over a viaduct le chemin de fer passe dans une vallée/sur un viaduc;
    ∎ the pipes run under the road les tuyaux passent sous la route;
    ∎ the road runs alongside the river/parallel to the coast la route longe la rivière/la côte;
    ∎ hedgerows run between the fields des haies séparent les champs;
    ∎ the road runs due north la route va droit vers le nord;
    ∎ to run north and south être orienté nord-sud;
    ∎ a canal running from London to Birmingham un canal qui va de Londres à Birmingham;
    ∎ a high fence runs around the building une grande barrière fait le tour du bâtiment;
    ∎ the lizard has red markings running down its back le dos du lézard est zébré de rouge;
    ∎ the line of print ran off the page la ligne a débordé de la feuille;
    ∎ figurative our lives seem to be running in different directions il semble que nos vies prennent des chemins différents
    (e) (move, go → ball, vehicle) rouler; (slip, slide → rope, cable) filer;
    ∎ the pram ran down the hill out of control le landau a dévalé la côte;
    ∎ the tram runs on special tracks le tramway roule sur des rails spéciaux;
    ∎ the crane runs on rails la grue se déplace sur des rails;
    ∎ the piano runs on casters le piano est monté sur (des) roulettes;
    ∎ the truck ran off the road le camion a quitté la route;
    ∎ let the cord run through your hands laissez la corde filer entre vos mains;
    ∎ his fingers ran over the controls ses doigts se promenèrent sur les boutons de commande;
    ∎ her eyes ran down the list elle parcourut la liste des yeux;
    ∎ a shiver ran down my spine un frisson me parcourut le dos;
    ∎ his thoughts ran to that hot August day in Paris cette chaude journée d'août à Paris lui revint à l'esprit
    (f) (words, text)
    ∎ how does that last verse run? c'est quoi la dernière strophe?;
    ∎ their argument or reasoning runs something like this voici plus ou moins leur raisonnement;
    ∎ the conversation ran something like this voilà en gros ce qui s'est dit
    (g) (spread → rumour, news) se répandre
    (h) (flow → river, water, tap, nose) couler;
    ∎ let the water run until it's hot laisse couler l'eau jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit chaude;
    ∎ the water's run cold l'eau est froide au robinet;
    ∎ you've let the water run cold tu as laissé couler l'eau trop longtemps, elle est devenue froide;
    ∎ your bath is running ton bain est en train de couler;
    ∎ your nose is running tu as le nez qui coule;
    ∎ the cold made our eyes run le froid nous piquait les yeux;
    ∎ the hot water runs along/down this pipe l'eau chaude passe/descend dans ce tuyau;
    ∎ their faces were running with sweat leurs visages ruisselaient de transpiration;
    ∎ tears ran down her face des larmes coulaient sur son visage;
    ∎ the streets were running with blood le sang coulait dans les rues;
    ∎ the river ran red with blood les eaux de la rivière étaient rouges de sang;
    ∎ the Jari runs into the Amazon le Jari se jette dans l'Amazone
    (i) (butter, ice cream, wax) fondre; (cheese) couler; (paint) goutter;
    ∎ her mascara had run son mascara avait coulé
    (j) (in wash → colour, fabric) déteindre;
    ∎ wash that dress separately, the colour might run lave cette robe à part, elle pourrait déteindre
    (k) (operate → engine, machine, business) marcher, fonctionner;
    ∎ to run on or off electricity/gas/diesel fonctionner à l'électricité/au gaz/au diesel;
    ∎ this machine runs off the mains cet appareil se branche sur (le) secteur;
    ∎ the tape recorder was still running le magnétophone était encore en marche;
    ∎ leave the engine running laissez tourner le moteur;
    ∎ the engine is running smoothly le moteur tourne rond;
    ∎ the new assembly line is up and running la nouvelle chaîne de montage est en service;
    ∎ Computing do not interrupt the program while it is running ne pas interrompre le programme en cours d'exécution;
    ∎ Computing this software runs on DOS ce logiciel tourne sous DOS;
    ∎ Computing running at… cadencé à…;
    ∎ figurative everything is running smoothly tout marche très bien
    ∎ this train doesn't run/only runs on Sundays ce train ne circule pas/ne circule que le dimanche;
    ∎ some bus lines run all night certaines lignes d'autobus sont en service toute la nuit;
    ∎ the buses stop running at midnight après minuit il n'y a plus de bus;
    ∎ trains running between London and Manchester trains qui circulent entre Londres et Manchester;
    ∎ trains running to Calais are cancelled les trains à destination de Calais sont annulés;
    ∎ he took the tube that runs through Clapham il prit la ligne de métro qui passe par Clapham
    (m) (last) durer; (be valid → contract) être ou rester valide; (→ agreement) être ou rester en vigueur; Finance (→ interest) courir;
    ∎ the sales run from the beginning to the end of January les soldes durent du début à la fin janvier;
    ∎ the sales have only another two days to run il ne reste que deux jours de soldes;
    ∎ the meeting ran for an hour longer than expected la réunion a duré une heure de plus que prévu;
    ∎ I'd like the ad to run for a week je voudrais que l'annonce passe pendant une semaine;
    ∎ the lease has another year to run le bail n'expire pas avant un an;
    ∎ your subscription will run for two years votre abonnement sera valable deux ans;
    ∎ interest runs from 1 January les intérêts courent à partir du 1er janvier
    (n) Cinema & Theatre (be performed → play, film) être à l'affiche;
    ∎ the play has been running for a year la pièce est à l'affiche depuis un an;
    ∎ the film is currently running in Hull le film est actuellement sur les écrans à Hull;
    ∎ his new musical should run and run! sa nouvelle comédie musicale devrait tenir l'affiche pendant des mois!;
    ∎ Television this soap opera has been running for twenty years ça fait vingt ans que ce feuilleton est diffusé;
    ∎ America's longest-running TV series la plus longue série télévisée américaine
    (o) (occur → inherited trait, illness)
    ∎ twins run in our family les jumeaux sont courants dans la famille;
    ∎ heart disease runs in the family les maladies cardiaques sont fréquentes dans notre famille
    (p) (range) aller;
    ∎ the colours run from dark blue to bright green les couleurs vont du bleu foncé au vert vif
    ∎ to run high (sea) être grosse ou houleuse;
    ∎ feelings or tempers were running high les esprits étaient échauffés;
    ∎ their ammunition was running low ils commençaient à manquer de munitions;
    ∎ our stores are running low nos provisions s'épuisent ou tirent à leur fin;
    ∎ he's running scared il a la frousse;
    ∎ to be running late être en retard, avoir du retard;
    ∎ programmes are running ten minutes late les émissions ont toutes dix minutes de retard;
    ∎ sorry I can't stop, I'm running a bit late désolé, je ne peux pas rester, je suis un peu en retard;
    ∎ events are running in our favour les événements tournent en notre faveur;
    ∎ inflation was running at 18 percent le taux d'inflation était de 18 pour cent
    (r) (be candidate, stand) se présenter;
    ∎ to run for president or the presidency se présenter aux élections présidentielles, être candidat aux élections présidentielles ou à la présidence;
    ∎ to run for office se porter candidat;
    ∎ she's running on a law-and-order ticket elle se présente aux élections avec un programme basé sur la lutte contre l'insécurité;
    ∎ he ran against Reagan in 1984 il s'est présenté contre Reagan en 1984
    (s) (drive) faire un tour ou une promenade;
    ∎ why don't we run down to the coast/up to London? si on faisait un tour jusqu'à la mer/jusqu'à Londres?
    ∎ to run (before the wind) filer vent arrière;
    ∎ to run aground échouer; figurative (project, plan) capoter
    (u) (ladder → stocking, tights) filer
    (v) (salmon) remonter les rivières
    (w) (tide) monter
    British courir (çà et là);
    ∎ I've been running about all day looking for you! j'ai passé ma journée à te chercher partout!
    (meet → acquaintance) rencontrer par hasard, tomber sur; (find → book, reference) trouver par hasard, tomber sur
    traverser en courant
    also figurative courir après;
    ∎ it's not like her to run after a man ce n'est pas son genre de courir après un homme;
    ∎ she spends half her life running after her kids elle passe son temps à être derrière les enfants;
    ∎ he's got all these assistants running after him the whole time il a tout un tas d'assistants qui passent sans arrêt derrière ce qu'il fait
    (go away) s'en aller, partir;
    ∎ it's getting late, I must be running along il se fait tard, il faut que j'y aille;
    ∎ run along to bed now, children! allez les enfants, au lit maintenant!
    (a) (from place to place) courir (çà et là)□ ;
    ∎ I've been running around all day looking for you! j'ai passé ma journée à te chercher partout!□
    (b) (be unfaithful → husband) courir après les femmes; (→ wife) courir après les hommes;
    ∎ he was sure his wife was running around il était sûr que sa femme le trompait□
    familiar (be friendly with) fréquenter□ ; (have affair with) sortir avec□ ;
    ∎ he's always running around with other women il est toujours en train de courir après d'autres femmes
    (a) (flee) se sauver, s'enfuir;
    ∎ their son has run away from home leur fils a fait une fugue;
    ∎ I'll be with you in a minute, don't run away je serai à toi dans un instant, ne te sauve pas;
    ∎ run away and play now, children allez jouer ailleurs, les enfants;
    ∎ figurative to run away from one's responsibilities fuir ses responsabilités;
    ∎ to run away from the facts se refuser à l'évidence
    (b) (elope) partir
    ∎ he ran away with his best friend's wife il est parti avec la femme de son meilleur ami;
    ∎ he ran away with the takings il est parti avec la caisse
    ∎ she tends to let her imagination run away with her elle a tendance à se laisser emporter par son imagination
    (c) (get → idea)
    ∎ don't go running away with the idea or the notion that it will be easy n'allez pas vous imaginer que ce sera facile
    (d) (win → race, match) emporter haut la main; (→ prize) remporter;
    ∎ they ran away with nearly all the medals ils ont remporté presque toutes les médailles
    (a) (drive back) raccompagner (en voiture);
    ∎ she ran me back home elle m'a ramené ou raccompagné chez moi en voiture;
    ∎ he ran me back on his motorbike il m'a raccompagné en moto
    (b) (rewind → tape, film) rembobiner
    (a) (return) retourner ou revenir en courant;
    ∎ familiar to come running back (errant husband etc) revenir□
    ∎ to run back over sth passer qch en revue
    ∎ to run sth by sb (submit) soumettre qch à qn;
    ∎ you'd better run that by the committee vous feriez mieux de demander l'avis du comité;
    ∎ run that by me again répétez-moi ça
    (a) (reduce, diminish → gen) réduire; (→ number of employees) diminuer; (→ stocks) laisser s'épuiser; (→ industry, factory) fermer progressivement;
    ∎ they are running down their military presence in Africa ils réduisent leur présence militaire en Afrique;
    ∎ the government was accused of running down the steel industry le gouvernement a été accusé de laisser dépérir la sidérurgie;
    ∎ you've run the battery down vous avez déchargé la pile; (of car) vous avez vidé ou déchargé la batterie, vous avez mis la batterie à plat
    (b) familiar (criticize, denigrate) rabaisser□ ;
    ∎ they're always running her friends down ils passent leur temps à dire du mal de ou à dénigrer ses amis□ ;
    ∎ stop running yourself down all the time cesse de te rabaisser constamment
    (c) (in car → pedestrian, animal) renverser, écraser;
    ∎ he was run down by a bus il s'est fait renverser par un bus
    (d) (track down → animal, criminal) (traquer et) capturer; (→ person, object) dénicher;
    ∎ I finally ran down the reference in the library j'ai fini par dénicher la référence à la bibliothèque
    (a) (person) descendre en courant
    (b) (clock, machine) s'arrêter; (battery → through use) s'user; (→ through a fault) se décharger;
    ∎ the batteries in the radio are beginning to run down les piles de la radio commencent à être usées
    ➲ run in
    (a) British (car, engine) roder
    (a) (person) entrer en courant
    (b) British (car, engine)
    ∎ running in en rodage
    (a) (encounter → problem, difficulty) rencontrer
    (b) (meet → acquaintance) rencontrer (par hasard), tomber sur;
    ∎ to run into debt faire des dettes, s'endetter
    (c) (collide with → of car, driver) percuter, rentrer dans;
    ∎ I ran into a lamppost je suis rentrée dans un réverbère;
    ∎ you should be more careful, you nearly ran into me! tu devrais faire attention, tu as failli me rentrer dedans!
    (d) (amount to) s'élever à;
    ∎ debts running into millions of dollars des dettes qui s'élèvent à des millions de dollars;
    ∎ takings run into five figures la recette atteint les cinq chiffres
    (e) (merge into) se fondre dans, se confondre avec;
    ∎ the red runs into orange le rouge devient orange;
    ∎ the words began to run into each other before my eyes les mots commençaient à se confondre devant mes yeux
    ➲ run off
    (a) (print) tirer, imprimer; (photocopy) photocopier;
    ∎ run me off five copies of this report faites-moi cinq copies de ce rapport
    (c) Sport (race) disputer;
    ∎ the heats will be run off tomorrow les éliminatoires se disputeront demain
    (d) (lose → excess weight, fat) perdre en courant
    (e) (liquid) laisser s'écouler
    (a) (flee) se sauver, s'enfuir;
    ∎ I'll be with you in a minute, don't run off je serai à toi dans un instant, ne te sauve pas
    (b) (liquid) s'écouler
    ➲ run on
    (lines of writing) ne pas découper en paragraphes; (letters, words) ne pas séparer, lier
    (a) (continue) continuer, durer; (drag on) s'éterniser;
    ∎ the play ran on for hours la pièce a duré des heures;
    ∎ the discussion ran on for an extra hour la discussion a duré une heure de plus que prévu
    (b) familiar (talk non-stop) parler sans cesse□ ;
    ∎ he does run on rather quand il est parti celui-là, il ne s'arrête plus;
    ∎ he can run on for hours if you let him si tu le laisses faire il peut tenir le crachoir pendant des heures
    (c) (line of text) suivre sans alinéa; (verse) enjamber
    ➲ run out
    (a) (cable, rope) laisser filer
    ∎ to run a batsman out mettre un batteur hors jeu
    (a) (person, animal) sortir en courant; (liquid) s'écouler
    (b) (be used up → supplies, money etc) s'épuiser, (venir à) manquer; (→ time) filer;
    ∎ hurry up, time is running out! dépêchez-vous, il ne reste plus beaucoup de temps!;
    ∎ their luck finally ran out la chance a fini par tourner, leur chance n'a pas duré
    (c) (expire → contract, passport, agreement) expirer, venir à expiration
    manquer de;
    ∎ we're running out of ammunition nous commençons à manquer de munitions;
    ∎ we're running out of sugar nous allons nous trouver à court de sucre;
    ∎ he's run out of money il n'a plus d'argent;
    ∎ to run out of patience être à bout de patience;
    ∎ to run out of petrol tomber en panne d'essence
    (spouse, colleague) laisser tomber, abandonner;
    ∎ she ran out on her husband elle a quitté son mari;
    ∎ his assistants all ran out on him ses assistants l'ont tous abandonné ou laissé tomber
    (pedestrian, animal) écraser;
    ∎ I nearly got run over j'ai failli me faire écraser;
    ∎ he's been run over il s'est fait écraser;
    ∎ the car ran over his legs la voiture lui est passé sur les jambes
    (a) (review) revoir; (rehearse) répéter; (recap) récapituler;
    ∎ let's run over the arguments one more time before the meeting reprenons les arguments une dernière fois avant la réunion;
    ∎ could you run over the main points for us? pourriez-vous nous récapituler les principaux points?
    ∎ to run over the allotted time excéder le temps imparti
    (a) (overflow) déborder;
    ∎ literary my cup runneth over je nage dans le bonheur;
    ∎ to run over with energy/enthusiasm déborder d'énergie/d'enthousiasme
    (b) (run late) dépasser l'heure; Radio & Television dépasser le temps d'antenne, déborder sur le temps d'antenne;
    ∎ the programme ran over by twenty minutes l'émission a dépassé son temps d'antenne de vingt minutes
    passer en courant
    (a) (cross → of person) traverser en courant;
    ∎ figurative money runs through his fingers like water l'argent lui brûle les doigts
    (b) (pervade → of thought, feeling)
    ∎ a strange idea ran through my mind une idée étrange m'a traversé l'esprit;
    ∎ a thrill of excitement ran through her un frisson d'émotion la parcourut;
    ∎ an angry murmur ran through the crowd des murmures de colère parcoururent la foule;
    ∎ his words kept running through my head ses paroles ne cessaient de retentir dans ma tête;
    ∎ an air of melancholy runs through the whole film une atmosphère de mélancolie imprègne tout le film
    (c) (review) revoir; (rehearse) répéter; (recap) récapituler;
    ∎ she ran through the arguments in her mind elle repassa les arguments dans sa tête;
    ∎ let's just run through the procedure one more time reprenons une dernière fois la marche à suivre;
    ∎ I'll run through your speech with you je vous ferai répéter votre discours
    (d) (read quickly) parcourir (des yeux), jeter un coup d'œil sur
    (e) (use up → money) dépenser; (→ case of wine, coffee) consommer; (squander → fortune) gaspiller;
    ∎ he runs through a dozen shirts a week il lui faut une douzaine de chemises par semaine
    ∎ to run sb through (with a sword) transpercer qn (d'un coup d'épée)
    (a) (amount to) se chiffrer à;
    ∎ her essay ran to twenty pages sa dissertation faisait vingt pages
    (b) British (afford, be enough for)
    ∎ your salary should run to a new computer ton salaire devrait te permettre d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur;
    ∎ the budget won't run to champagne le budget ne nous permet pas d'acheter du champagne
    ➲ run up
    (a) (debt, bill) laisser s'accumuler;
    ∎ I've run up a huge overdraft j'ai un découvert énorme
    (b) (flag) hisser
    (c) (sew quickly) coudre rapidement ou à la hâte
    (climb rapidly) monter en courant; (approach) approcher en courant;
    ∎ a young man ran up to me un jeune homme s'approcha de moi en courant
    (encounter) se heurter à;
    ∎ we've run up against some problems nous nous sommes heurtés à quelques problèmes

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    A n
    1 ( incision) gen entaille f ; ( in surgery) incision f ; to make a cut in faire une entaille dans [cloth, wood] ; [surgeon] faire une incision dans [flesh] ;
    2 ( wound) coupure f ; to get a cut from sth se couper sur qch ;
    3 ( hairstyle) coupe f ; a cut and blow-dry une coupe-brushing ;
    4 ○ ( share) part f ; a cut of the profits/takings une part des bénéfices/recettes ; she takes a 25% cut of the total sum elle prend 25% de la somme globale ;
    5 ( reduction) réduction f (in de) ; a cut in prices, a price cut une baisse des prix ; a cut in the interest/unemployment rate une baisse du taux d'intérêt/de chômage ; job cuts suppression f d'emplois ; he agreed to take a cut in salary il a accepté qu'on lui diminue son salaire ;
    6 ( trim) to give [sth] a cut couper [hair, grass] ;
    7 Culin morceau m ; fillet is the most tender cut le filet est le morceau le plus tendre ;
    8 ( shape) ( of gem) taille f ; (of suit, jacket) coupe f ;
    9 Cin ( removal of footage) coupure f ; ( shot) plan m de raccord (from de ; to à) ; final cut final cut m ;
    10 ( in editing) coupure f ; to make cuts in faire des coupures dans [article, story] ;
    11 ( shorter route) raccourci m ;
    12 Art, Print cliché m, gravure f ;
    13 Sport coup m tranchant ;
    14 ○ Mus ( track) morceau m ; classic cuts from the 60's des morceaux classiques des années 60.
    B vtr ( p prés - tt- ; prét, pp cut)
    1 ( slice) couper [bread, fabric, metal, paper, slice, wood] ; faire [hole, slit] ; to cut sth out of couper qch dans [fabric] ; découper qch dans [magazine] ; to cut sth in half ou in two couper qch en deux ; to cut sth into quarters/slices/pieces couper qch en quartiers/tranches/morceaux ; to cut sth to shreds ou ribbons mettre [qch] en pièces [fabric, document] ; my hands were cut to shreds mes mains étaient tout abîmées ;
    2 ( sever) couper [rope, ribbon, throat, wire] ; ouvrir [vein] ; couper [flower, stem] ; faucher, couper [wheat] ; fig rompre [ties, links] ;
    3 ( carve out) faire [notch] ; creuser [channel, tunnel] ; graver [initials] (in dans) ; to cut sth open ouvrir [packet, sack] ; [surgeon] ouvrir [chest, stomach] ; to cut one's way through se frayer un chemin dans [undergrowth] ;
    4 ( wound) lit ( once) blesser [victim] ; ( repeatedly) taillader [victim] ; fig [remark] blesser [person] ; to cut one's finger/lip se couper le doigt/la lèvre ; the rocks cut their feet les rochers leur ont tailladé les pieds ; the wind cut me like a knife le vent était mordant ;
    5 ( trim) couper [grass, hair] ; tailler [hedge] ; to cut one's fringe/finger nails se couper la frange/les ongles ; to have one's hair cut se faire couper les cheveux ;
    6 (shape, fashion) tailler [gem, marble, wood] ; découper [pastry] ; tailler [suit] ; [locksmith] refaire [key] ; to cut sth into triangles/strips couper qch en triangles/bandes ; to cut sth into the shape of a bird découper qch en forme d'oiseau ;
    7 ( liberate) to cut sb from sth dégager qn de [wreckage] ; to cut sb/sth free ou loose libérer qn/qch (from de) ;
    8 ( edit) couper [article, film] ; supprimer [scene] ; we cut the film to 90 minutes nous avons réduit le film à 90 minutes ; I cut the article from 3,000 to 2,000 words j'ai réduit l'article de 3 000 à 2 000 mots ;
    9 ( reduce) baisser [price, rate] ; réduire [cost, expenditure, inflation, list, number, staff, wages] (by de) ; diminuer [length, size, working day, salary] ; comprimer [budget] ; we've cut prices by 10% on a baissé les prix de 10% ; we've cut the amount of time we spend on the phone nous passons moins de temps au téléphone ;
    10 ( grow) to cut a tooth percer une dent ; to cut one's teeth faire ses dents ;
    11 ( switch off) éteindre [headlights] ;
    12 ( record) faire, graver [album] ; tracer [track] ;
    13 Comput couper [paragraph, section] ; cut and paste couper-coller ; cut the first paragraph and paste it in at the end coupez le premier paragraphe et collez-le à la fin ;
    14 Games couper [cards, deck] ;
    15 ( dilute) couper [drink, drugs] (with avec) ;
    16 ( intersect) [line] couper [circle] ; [track] couper [road] ;
    17 ○ ( stop) cut the chatter arrêtez de jacasser ; cut the flattery/sarcasm! assez de flatteries/sarcasme! ; cut the crap ◑ ! arrête de déconner ◑ ! ;
    18 ○ ( fail to attend) sécher ○ [class, lesson] ; ne pas aller à [meeting, conference] ;
    19 ( snub) ignorer, snober [person] ; she cut me dead in the street elle m'a complètement ignoré dans la rue ;
    20 Cin ( splice) monter.
    C vi ( p prés - tt- ; prét, pp cut)
    1 (slice, make an incision) couper ; this knife cuts well ce couteau coupe bien ; cardboard cuts easily le carton est facile à couper ; cut along the dotted line coupez suivant les pointillés ; will the cake cut into six? tu crois que le gâteau fera pour six? ; to cut into entamer [cake, pie] ; couper [fabric, paper] ; inciser [flesh, organ] ;
    2 (move, go) to cut across the park couper à travers le parc ; our route cuts across Belgium notre itinéraire traverse la Belgique ; the lorry cut across my path le camion m'a coupé la route ; to cut down a sidestreet couper par une petite rue ; to cut in front of sb ( in a queue) passer devant qn ; ( in a car) faire une queue de poisson à qn ;
    3 Cin the camera cut to the president la caméra s'est braquée sans transition sur le président ; to cut from the street to the courtroom [camera] passer de la rue à la salle d'audience ;
    4 Games couper ; to cut for the deal couper les cartes pour déterminer qui va donner ;
    5 fig to cut into ( impinge on) empiéter sur [leisure time, working day].
    D v refl ( p prés - tt- ; prét, pp cut) to cut oneself se couper ; to cut oneself on the foot/chin se couper au pied/menton ; to cut oneself on broken glass se couper avec un morceau de verre ; to cut oneself a slice of meat se couper une tranche de viande ; cut yourself some cake coupe-toi un morceau de gâteau.
    1 (sliced, sawn) [fabric, rope, pages, timber] coupé ; ready-cut slices tranches prédécoupées ;
    2 ( shaped) [gem, stone] taillé ; a well-cut jacket une veste bien coupée ; the trousers are cut wide le pantalon est coupé large ;
    3 ( injured) [lip] coupé ; to have a cut finger/knee avoir une coupure au doigt/genou ;
    4 Agric, Hort [hay] fauché ; [grass, flowers] coupé ;
    5 ( edited) [film, text] avec coupures (after n).
    to be a cut above sb/sth être supérieur à qn/qch ; to cut and run fig fuir, partir en courant ; to cut both ways [argument, measure] être à double tranchant ; to have one's work cut out to do avoir du mal à faire.
    ▶ cut across [sth]
    1 ( bisect) [path] traverser [field] ;
    2 ( transcend) [issue, disease] ne pas tenir compte de [class barriers, boundaries, distinctions] ;
    ▶ cut across [sb] interrompre.
    ■ cut along se dépêcher.
    ■ cut at:
    ▶ cut at [sth] attaquer [trunk, branches] ; taillader [rope] ; tailler dans [hair, stone].
    ■ cut away:
    ▶ cut away [sth] enlever [dead wood, diseased tissue].
    ■ cut back:
    ▶ cut back faire des économies (on de) ;
    ▶ cut back [sth], cut [sth] back
    1 ( reduce) réduire [production, spending, staffing levels] (to à) ; limiter [expansion] (to à) ;
    2 ( prune) tailler.
    ■ cut down:
    ▶ cut down réduire sa consommation ; ‘would you like a cigarette?’-‘no, I'm trying to cut down’ ‘veux-tu une cigarette?’-‘non merci, j'essaie de fumer moins’ ; to cut down on réduire sa consommation de [alcohol, fatty foods] ;
    ▶ cut down [sth], cut [sth] down
    1 ( chop down) abattre [forest, tree] ;
    2 ( reduce) réduire [consumption, spending, number, time, scale] (from de, to à) ;
    3 ( trim) couper [carpet, curtains] ; couper [article, film] ;
    ▶ cut [sb] down littér [disease] emporter liter [person] ; to cut sb down to size rabattre le caquet à qn.
    ■ cut in:
    ▶ cut in
    1 ( interrupt) ( in conversation) intervenir ; ( in dancing) s'interposer ; ‘what about me?’ he cut in ‘et moi, alors?’ dit-il en interrompant la discussion ; ‘may I cut in?’ ( on dance floor) ‘vous permettez (que je danse avec madame)?’ ; to cut in on sb ( in conversation) interrompre qn ;
    2 ( in vehicle) the taxi cut in in front of me le taxi m'a fait une queue de poisson ;
    ▶ cut [sb] in mettre qn dans le coup ; they cut me in on the deal ils m'ont mis dans le coup.
    ■ cut off:
    ▶ cut off [sth], cut [sth] off
    1 ( remove) couper [hair, piece, slice, top, corner] ; enlever [excess, crusts] ; to cut off one's finger se couper le doigt ; to cut off sb's head/fingers couper la tête/les doigts à qn ; she had all her hair cut off elle s'est fait couper les cheveux très court ;
    2 ( reduce) to cut 1% off inflation réduire l'inflation de 1% ; they've cut 10% off their prices ils ont baissé leurs prix de 10% ; it cut 20 minutes off the journey cela a raccourci le trajet de 20 minutes ; she cut ten seconds off the world record elle a amélioré le record mondial de dix secondes ;
    3 ( disconnect) couper [gas, power, telephone, water, supply lines] ;
    ▶ cut off [sth]
    1 ( suspend) supprimer [allowance, grant] ; suspendre [financial aid] ;
    2 ( isolate) [tide, army] couper [area, town] ;
    3 ( block) bloquer [retreat, escape route] ;
    ▶ cut [sb] off
    1 Telecom couper qn ;
    2 ( disinherit) déshériter qn ; he cut me off without a penny il ne m'a pas laissé un sou ;
    3 ( interrupt) interrompre qn ; she cut me off in mid-phrase elle m'a interrompu en plein milieu d'une phrase ;
    ▶ cut [sb] off, cut off [sb] ( isolate) [group, person] couper [person] ; to be cut off by the tide se faire surprendre par la marée ; to feel cut off se sentir coupé ; to cut oneself off se couper (from de).
    ■ cut out:
    ▶ cut out [engine, fan] s'arrêter ;
    ▶ cut out [sth] supprimer [alcohol, fatty food] ;
    ▶ cut [sth] out, cut out [sth]
    1 ( snip out) découper [article, piece, shape] (from dans) ;
    2 ( remove) enlever [tumour] (from de) ; couper [reference, sentence] ; supprimer [scene, chapter] ;
    3 ( block out) boucher [view] ; éliminer [draught, noise, vibration] ;
    4 ○ ( stop) cut the noise out! arrêtez de faire du bruit! cut out the laughing/fighting! arrêtez de rire/de vous disputer! ; cut it out! ça suffit! ;
    ▶ cut [sb] out
    1 ( isolate) exclure qn ; to cut sb out of one's will déshériter qn ;
    2 to be cut out for teaching/nursing être fait pour être professeur/infirmière ; he's not cut out to be a teacher il n'est pas fait pour être professeur.
    ■ cut short:
    ▶ cut short [sth], cut [sth] short abréger [holiday, visit, discussion] ; to cut the conversation short couper court ;
    ▶ cut [sb] short interrompre.
    ▶ cut through [sth] [knife, scissors] couper [cardboard, plastic] ; [detergent] attaquer [grease] ; [whip] fendre [air] ; [boat] fendre [water] ; [person] éviter [red tape] ; [voice] traverser [noise].
    ■ cut up:
    ▶ cut up ○ US chahuter ;
    ▶ cut [sth] up, cut up [sth] couper [food, meat, onions] ; disséquer [specimen] ; [murderer] couper [qch] en morceaux [corpse] ; to cut sth up into strips/pieces couper qch en bandes/morceaux ;
    ▶ cut [sb] up
    1 ( wound) [gangster] taillader [victim] ;
    2 ( upset) to be very cut up être très affecté (about, by par) ;
    3 ○ Aut faire une queue de poisson à.

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  • 14 quarter

    'kwo:tə
    1. noun
    1) (one of four equal parts of something which together form the whole (amount) of the thing: There are four of us, so we'll cut the cake into quarters; It's (a) quarter past / (American) after four; In the first quarter of the year his firm made a profit; The shop is about a quarter of a mile away; an hour and a quarter; two and a quarter hours.) cuarto
    2) (in the United States and Canada, (a coin worth) twenty-five cents, the fourth part of a dollar.) veinticinco centavos
    3) (a district or part of a town especially where a particular group of people live: He lives in the Polish quarter of the town.) barrio
    4) (a direction: People were coming at me from all quarters.) dirección, (de todas) partes
    5) (mercy shown to an enemy.) gracia
    6) (the leg of a usually large animal, or a joint of meat which includes a leg: a quarter of beef; a bull's hindquarters.) cuarto
    7) (the shape of the moon at the end of the first and third weeks of its cycle; the first or fourth week of the cycle itself.) cuarto
    8) (one of four equal periods of play in some games.) cuarto
    9) (a period of study at a college etc usually 10 to 12 weeks in length.) trimestre

    2. verb
    1) (to cut into four equal parts: We'll quarter the cake and then we'll all have an equal share.) cortar en cuatro
    2) (to divide by four: If we each do the work at the same time, we could quarter the time it would take to finish the job.) dividir en cuatro, cuartear
    3) (to give (especially a soldier) somewhere to stay: The soldiers were quartered all over the town.) acuartelar, alojar
    •

    3. adverb
    (once every three months: We pay our electricity bill quarterly.) trimestralmente

    4. noun
    (a magazine etc which is published once every three months.) publicación trimestral
    - quarter-deck
    - quarter-final
    - quarter-finalist
    - quartermaster
    - at close quarters
    1. cuarta parte / cuarto
    2. cuarto
    5:15 is the same as a quarter past five 5:15 es lo mismo que las cinco y cuarto
    3. barrio
    tr['kwɔːtəSMALLr/SMALL]
    1 cuarto
    2 (area) barrio
    3 (time) cuarto
    4 (weight) cuarto de libra
    5 (of moon) cuarto
    7 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (amount) veinticinco centavos; (coin) moneda de veinticinco centavos
    1 dividir en cuatro
    2 (reduce) reducir a la cuarta parte
    3 SMALLHISTORY/SMALL descuartizar
    4 (lodge) alojar
    1 alojamiento m sing
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    at close quarters desde muy cerca
    from all quarters de todas partes
    to give no quarter no dar cuartel
    first quarter cuarto creciente
    last quarter cuarto menguante
    officer's quarters residencia f sing de oficiales
    quarter ['kwɔrt̬ər] vt
    1) : dividir en cuatro partes
    2) lodge: alojar, acuartelar (tropas)
    1) : cuarto m, cuarta parte f
    a foot and a quarter: un pie y cuarto
    a quarter after three: las tres y cuarto
    2) : moneda f de 25 centavos, cuarto m de dólar
    3) district: barrio m
    business quarter: barrio comercial
    4) place: parte f
    from all quarters: de todas partes
    at close quarters: de muy cerca
    5) mercy: clemencia f, cuartel m
    to give no quarter: no dar cuartel
    6) quarters npl
    lodging: alojamiento m, cuartel m (militar)
    n.
    • moneda de veinticinco centavos de dólar s.f. (Ship)
    n.
    • camarote s.m.
    adj.
    • cuarto, -a adj.
    n.
    • barrio s.m.
    • cuadra s.f.
    • cuarta s.f.
    • cuartel s.m.
    • cuarterón s.m.
    • cuarto s.m.
    • cuarto de luna s.m.
    • moneda de 25 centavos s.f.
    • trimestre (Académico) s.m.
    v.
    • acantonar v.
    • acuartelar v.
    • alojar v.
    • cuartear v.
    • cuartelar v.
    • descuartizar v.

    I 'kwɔːrtər, 'kwɔːtə(r)
    1) c
    a) ( fourth part) cuarta parte f, cuarto m

    a quarter of a mile/century — un cuarto de milla/siglo

    four and a o one quarter gallons — cuatro galones y cuarto

    b) (as adv)
    2) c
    a) (US, Canadian coin) moneda f de 25 centavos
    b) ( of moon) cuarto m
    3) c
    a) ( in telling time) cuarto m

    it's a quarter of o (BrE) to one — es la una menos cuarto or (AmL exc RPl) un cuarto para la una

    a quarter after o (BrE) past one — la una y cuarto

    at (a) quarter after o (BrE) past — a las y cuarto

    b) ( three months) trimestre m
    4) c
    a) ( district of town) barrio m
    b) ( area) parte f

    married quarters — ( Mil) viviendas fpl para familias

    6) u ( mercy) (liter)

    he showed o gave them no quarter — no tuvo clemencia para con ellos


    II
    transitive verb (often pass) ( divide) \<\<carcass/body\>\> descuartizar*; \<\<apple\>\> dividir en cuatro partes

    to be hung, drawn and quartered — ser* ahorcado, destripado y descuartizado


    III
    adjective cuarto
    ['kwɔːtǝ(r)]
    1. N
    1) (=fourth part) [of kilo, kilometre, second] cuarto m ; [of price, population] cuarta parte f

    • it's a quarter gone already — ya se ha gastado la cuarta parte

    2) (in time) cuarto m

    a quarter of an hour/century — un cuarto de hora/siglo

    • it's a quarter past or (US) after seven — son las siete y cuarto

    • it's a quarter to or (US) of seven — son las siete menos cuarto, es un cuarto para las siete (LAm)

    a) (US, Canada) (=25 cents) (moneda f de) cuarto m de dólar
    b) [of year] trimestre m

    • to pay by the quarter — pagar trimestralmente or al trimestre or cada tres meses

    c) [of moon] cuarto m

    • when the moon is in its first/ last quarter — cuando la luna está en cuarto creciente/menguante

    4) (=part of town) barrio m

    • the business quarter — el barrio comercial

    • the old quarter — el casco viejo or antiguo

    5) (=direction, area)

    • from all quarters — de todas partes

    • at close quarters — de cerca

    • they are spread over the four quarters of the globe — se extienden por todos los rincones or por todas partes del mundo

    • help came from an unexpected quarter — la ayuda nos llegó de un lugar inesperado

    6) (Naut, Geog) [of compass] cuarta f

    • the port/ starboard quarter — [of ship] la aleta de babor/estribor

    7) (Heraldry) cuartel m
    8) frm (=mercy) clemencia f

    • they knew they could expect no quarter — sabían que no podían esperar clemencia

    9) quarters (=accommodation)
    a) (for staff) (=building, section) dependencias fpl ; (=rooms) cuartos mpl, habitaciones fpl
    living 4.
    b) (Mil) (=barracks) cuartel msing ; (also: sleeping quarters) barracones mpl

    the crew's/officers' quarters — (on ship) las dependencias de la tripulación/de los oficiales

    married 2.
    2.
    ADJ cuarto

    a quarter pound/century — un cuarto de libra/siglo

    3. VT
    1) (=divide into four) [+ apple, potato] cortar en cuatro (trozos); [+ carcass, body] descuartizar; hang 1., 3), a)
    2) (Mil) acuartelar, alojar
    3) (=range over) [person] recorrer

    • to quarter the ground — [dog] buscar olfateando; [bird] escudriñar el terreno

    4.
    CPD

    quarter day N — (gen) primer día del trimestre ; (Econ) el día del vencimiento de un pago trimestral

    quarter light N — (Brit) (Aut) ventanilla f direccional

    quarter note N — (US) (Mus) negra f

    quarter pound N — cuarto m de libra

    quarter tone N — cuarto m de tono

    quarter turn N — cuarto m de vuelta

    * * *

    I ['kwɔːrtər, 'kwɔːtə(r)]
    1) c
    a) ( fourth part) cuarta parte f, cuarto m

    a quarter of a mile/century — un cuarto de milla/siglo

    four and a o one quarter gallons — cuatro galones y cuarto

    b) (as adv)
    2) c
    a) (US, Canadian coin) moneda f de 25 centavos
    b) ( of moon) cuarto m
    3) c
    a) ( in telling time) cuarto m

    it's a quarter of o (BrE) to one — es la una menos cuarto or (AmL exc RPl) un cuarto para la una

    a quarter after o (BrE) past one — la una y cuarto

    at (a) quarter after o (BrE) past — a las y cuarto

    b) ( three months) trimestre m
    4) c
    a) ( district of town) barrio m
    b) ( area) parte f

    married quarters — ( Mil) viviendas fpl para familias

    6) u ( mercy) (liter)

    he showed o gave them no quarter — no tuvo clemencia para con ellos


    II
    transitive verb (often pass) ( divide) \<\<carcass/body\>\> descuartizar*; \<\<apple\>\> dividir en cuatro partes

    to be hung, drawn and quartered — ser* ahorcado, destripado y descuartizado


    III
    adjective cuarto

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  • 15 pass

    pɑ:s
    1. гл.
    1) идти;
    проходить, проезжать( by - мимо чего-л.), (along - вдоль чего-л.), (across, over - через что-л.) Pass right along, please! ≈ Проходите мимо, пожалуйста! She never passes without stopping to say hello. ≈ Она никогда не проходит мимо, чтобы не поздороваться. The guard allowed the visitor to pass. ≈ Охранники разрешили посетителям пройти. Syn: go by, go on, go past, go ahead, move onward, progress, proceed
    2) а) пересекать, переходить, переезжать;
    переправляться б) переправлять, перевозить
    3) а) превращаться, переходить ( из одного состояния в другое) It has passed into a proverb. ≈ Это вошло в поговорку. б) переходить (из одних рук в другие)
    4) происходить, случаться, иметь место I saw (heard) what was passing. ≈ Я видел (слышал), что происходило. Whether or not this comes to pass. ≈ В любом случае это имеет место.
    5) произносить
    6) а) обгонять, опережать б) превышать, выходить за пределы Dick has already passed his father in height. ≈ Дик уже превзошел отца в росте.
    7) а) выдержать, пройти (испытание, тест и т. п.) ;
    удовлетворять( требованиям) to pass the tests ≈ пройти испытание pass standards ≈ удовлетворять нормам б) ставить зачет;
    пропускать( экзаменующегося)
    8) проводить, коротать (время, лето и т. п.) Mother passes her time knitting. ≈ Мама все время вяжет.
    9) а) проходить, кончаться;
    прекращаться Time passes quickly on vacation. ≈ На отдыхе время проходит быстро. Wait for the rain to pass. ≈ Подожди, пока пройдет дождь. б) выходить из употребления, исчезать to pass out of use ≈ выходить из употребления
    10) передавать Please pass me the salt. ≈ Передай мне, пожалуйста, соль. Pass the news along. ≈ Передай эту новость дальше.
    11) а) принимать (закон, резолюцию и т. п.) б) быть принятым, получать одобрение( законодательного органа) Congress is expected to pass the bill. ≈ Конгресс собирается утвердить закон.
    12) а) выносить (решение, приговор) (upon, on) б) быть вынесенным (о приговоре) The verdict passed for the plaintiff. ≈ Решение было вынесено в пользу истца.
    13) а) пускать в обращение б) быть в обращении, иметь хождение (о деньгах) This coin will not pass. ≈ Эту монету не примут.
    14) мелькнуть, появиться A change passed over his countenance. ≈ У него изменилось выражение лица.
    15) пропускать;
    опускать
    16) кончаться, умирать( обыкн. pass hence, pass from among us, etc.)
    17) проходить незамеченным, сходить
    18) проводить (рукой) He passed his hand across his forehead. ≈ Он провел рукой по лбу.
    19) просматривать (документ и т. п.) pass your eyes/glance over this letter ≈ просмотрите это письмо
    20) карт.;
    спорт пасовать
    21) спорт делать выпад( в фехтовании)
    22) давать (слово, клятву, обещание)
    23) амер. не объявлять( дивиденды)
    24) мед. иметь (стул) ;
    испускать( мочу) ∙ pass away pass back pass between pass by pass down pass for pass from pass in pass into pass off pass on pass out pass over pass round pass through pass under pass up a lot of water has passed under the bridge ≈ (с того времени) утекло много воды pass on the torch
    2. сущ.
    1) а) проход;
    путь б) перен. путь, подход( к чему-л.)
    2) переулок, узкая улица
    3) ущелье;
    перевал Syn: mountain pass, gap, gorge, canyon
    4) фарватер, пролив, судоходный канал
    5) проход для рыбы в плотине
    6) проходной балл;
    зачет
    7) пропуск, бесплатный билет, контрамарка
    8) пасс (движение рук гипнотизера) ;
    фокус
    9) а) карт.;
    спорт пас, бросок to block a pass ≈ блокировать бросок to complete, throw a pass ≈ делать, выполнять бросок to intercept a pass ≈ перехватить передачу forward pass ≈ пас нападающего incomplete pass ≈ нерезультативный бросок lateral pass ≈ боковой бросок touchdown pass ≈ гол (в регби) б) выпад( в фехтовании)
    10) (критическое) положение Things have come to a pretty pass. ≈ Дела приняли скверный оборот.
    11) воен. разрешение не присутствовать на поверке;
    амер. отпуск The soldier had a weekend pass. ≈ Солдат получил недельный отпуск.
    12) метал. калибр, ручей валка ∙ hold the pass pass in review проход;
    путь - the guide showed us the * through the wood проводник показал нам путь через лес путь, подход, ключ( к чему-либо) - she found the * to his heart она нашла ключ к его сердцу канал - the government's power to shut and open the *es of trade полномочия правительства открывть и закрывать каналы торговли проход, узкая улица, переулок;
    проулок - a narrow * with low houses узкий проход между невысокими домами ущелье, дефиле, перевал, седловина - a mountain * горный перевал - the P. of Thermopylae( историческое) Фермопильское ущелье - wooded * лесистое ущелье - the height of the * is... высота перевала... - a house on a * домик на перевале - a * over Andes перевал через Анды( военное) стратегическое укрепление, высота - they defended the * of the bridge они обороняли предмостное укрепление( военное) форт, крепость в горах фарватер, пролив, судоходное русло, судоходный канал рыбоход( редкое) брод, переезд( на реке) (горное) проход, пропускное отверстие;
    скат, ходок для людей калибр или ручей валка( горное) топографическая съемка (авиация) неточно рассчитанный заход на посадку( авиация) прохождение, пролет( самолета) - close * пролет на небольшом расстоянии, близкий пролет - satellite * прохождение спутника через заданную точку переход (из одного состояния в другое) - * of heat теплопередача, переход тепла смерть - sudden * внезапная смерть( карточное) пас > a * in review( военное) прохождение торжественным маршем > to gain the * защищать свое дело > to sell the * (книжное) предать своих сторонников, свое дело идти;
    проходить;
    проезжать - to * on the line идти по прямой (легкая атлетика) - to see smb. * видеть, как кто-то проходит - to * into the room пройти в комнату - please let me * пожалуйста, дайте мне пройти - we *ed through the town without stopping мы проехали через город не останавливаясь - the river *es southward река течет на юг - the road *es close to the village дорога проходит недалеко от деревни - we *ed along the river мы шли вдоль реки проходить мимо, миновать - to * smb. in the street встретить кого-либо на улице - to * a building пройти мимо здания - to * a station проехать мимо станции (не останавливаясь) - did you * him on the road? вы не встретили его по дороге? - he had *ed sixteen ему минуло шестнадцать лет - he has *ed the fifty mark (разговорное) ему перевалило за пятьдесят обгонять (о машине, водителе) пройти (мимо), пропустить, прозевать - to * the turning проехать поворот( дороги) - to * the stop пропустить остановку не обратить внимания, пренебречь (тж. * by) - to * by in silence обходить молчанием - we may * these details мы можем опустить эти детали - but let that * не будем об этом говорить - his rude remark *ed without rebuke его грубое замечание не встретило отпора - I can't * the matter by without making a protest я не могу не выразить протеста по этому поводу пройти незамеченным, сойти (тж. * unheeded, unnoticed или unobserved) - his remark *ed unheeded никто не обратил внимание на его замечание - the statement was allowed to * unchallenged никто не выступил против его заявления;
    никто ему не возражал проходить (через что-либо), переезжать;
    пересекать, переправляться - to * an ocean пересекать океан - to * the gates пройти (через) ворота - the steamer *ed Gibraltar пароход прошел Гибралтар перевозить, проводить (через что-либо) - the barks *ed horses and munitions на барках перевозили лошадей и снаряжение - a canal sufficient to * boats of 25 tons канал, через который могут пройти суда водоизмещением в 25 тонн просовывать - to * one's hand between iron bars просунуть руку между железными прутьями - to * the thread through the eye of the needle вдеть нитку в иголку передавать (тж. * over) - * me the butter, please пожалуйста, передайте мне масло - read the book and * it to my brother прочтите книгу и передайте ее моему брату - they *ed buckets of water from hand to hand они передавали ведра с водой из рук в руки - the letter was *ed round the table письмо обошло весь стол - the news *ed round the hall новость мгновенно облетела всех в зале - * the word to reduce the weight of the load скажите, чтобы уменьшили вес груза (спортивное) передавать, пасовать (карточное) пасовать, объявлять пас (to, into) переходить - to * to the next item on the agenda переходить к следующему пункту повестки дня - to * to smb. переходть к кому-либо - the business *ed into other hands предприятие перешло в другие руки - the manuscript *ed into the hands of a specialist рукопись попала в руки специалиста - it has *ed into a proverb это вошло в пословицу - to * to the reserve( военное) переходить в запас - to * from joy to tears то радоваться, то плакать - in descending the mountain we *ed from snow to rain спускаясь с горы, мы попали из снега в дождь - hey *! иди! (восклицание фокусника, когда вещь якобы должна перейти в другое место) превращаться, переходить из одного состояния в другое - to * into solution переходить в раствор - a substance *es from a solid to a liquid state вещество переходит из твердого состояния в жидкое - when water boils it *es into steam когда вода кипит, она превращается в пар переходить или передаваться по наследству (тж. * over) - the estate *ed to his heirs имение перешло к его наследникам - his title *ed to his eldest son его титул был унаследован старшим сыном идти, проходить, протекать (о времени) - a fortnight *ed прошло две недели - the years * rapidly годы быстро летят - how quick time *es как быстро летит время - generations will * сменится много поколений - we have *ed the early stage of our work первый этап нашей работы уже завершен (про-) мелькнуть, появиться - a cloud *ed across the sun тучка на мгновение закрыла солнце - a blush *ed across her face она покраснела - a change *ed over his face он переменился в лице - a smile *ed over her lips на ее губах промелькнула улыбка пройти;
    исчезнуть;
    прекратиться (тж. * off) - the pain soon *ed боль скоро прошла - his anger soon *ed его гнев быстро прошел - the old customs are *ing старые обычаи уходят в прошлое - all things must * все преходяще;
    все проходит подходить, годиться - this part of your article will * эта часть вашей статьи пройдет - the trick will not * фокус не пройдет происходить, случаться, иметь место - did you see what was *ing? вы видели, что случилось? выходить за пределы;
    быть выше - to * the $1,000 mark превысить 1000 долларов - it *es my understanding это выше моего понимания - it *es belief этому нельзя поверить;
    это невероятно - he did not * the of his faculties он не вышел за рамки своих возможностей - the grief that *es show горе, которое нельзя выразить словами ответить на (какое-либо) действие тем же действием, обменяться( приветствиями, взглядами) - to * greetings обменяться приветствиями - to * offices обменяться услугами - the articles *ing between the two countries товары, которыми обмениваются эти две страны - some blows *ed between them они подрались - words *ed between them они поссорились - no words *ed between them они не обменялись ни словом - the correspondence that has *ed between us переписка, в которой мы состояли - tell me everything that *ed between you расскажите мне подробно, что произошло между вами проводить (время, день;
    тж. * away) - to * the time проводить время - what can we do to * the time? как (бы) нам провести время? - to * a pleasant evening приятно провести вечер - to * an anxious day провести день в тревоге - to * the spring in the south провести весну на юге проводить (щеткой, рукой) - to * a hand over one's eye провести рукой по глазам - she *ed a comb through her hair она провела гребнем по волосам - to * a sweeper over the floor провести щеткой по полу - to * a wet sponge over smth. провести мокрой губкой по чему-либо;
    стереть память о чем-либо, забыть что-либо - he *ed a wet sponge over his early life он постарался забыть свою прошлую жизнь удовлетворять (требованиям, нормам) - to * the standards удовлетворять нормам пройти (испытание) - to * the tests пройти испытание выдержать, сдать( экзамен) - to * exams with distinction сдать экзамены с отличием - he *ed the entrance examination он сдал вступительный экзамен - he *ed in geography он сдал экзамен по географии - to * master получить звание магистра, главы колледжа ставить( зачет) ;
    пропустить (экзаменующегося) - don't be afraid, we shall* you не бойтесь, мы вам поставим зачет пройти (цензуру, досмотр) - to * the censor проходить через цензуру - to* the customs пройти таможенный досмотр пропустить (через цензуру) - the officer *ed my bag таможенный чиновник пропустил мой чемодан - he had *ed for the press all the sheets of hte book он подписал к печати все листы книги утверждать (план, расход) - to * an invoice утвердить счет - to * an item of expenditure провести статью расхода - the scheme was *ed by the council план получил одобрение совета - the boiler was *ed by the surveyor котел был принят инспектором принимать (решение, резолюцию, закон) - to * a bill принимать закон - the majority will * the bill законопроект пройдет большинством голосов - the village was *ed to be a township by the Council совет принял решение считать эту деревню городом быть принятым, получить одобрение (о законе) - the bill *ed the House of Commons палата общин утвердила законопроект - the bill *ed the committee законопроект прошел через комиссию выносить (приговор, решение) - to * sentence upon smb. вынести приговор кому-либо - the court *ed sentence on him today суд сегодня вынес приговор по его делу быть вынесенным - the judgement *ed for the plaintiff решение было в пользу истца высказывать (суждение) ;
    делать (замечание) - to * an opinion on smth. высказать мнение по поводу чего-либо - I can't * an opinion on your work without examining it thoroughly я не могу высказать своего мнения о вашей работе, не прочитав ее внимательно - to * a remark сделать замечание - to * censure upon smb., smth. критиковать кого-либо, что-либо, сделать замечание кому-либо, по поводу чего-либо пускать в обращение (деньги, обыкн. фальшивые) - he was arrested for *ing forged notes его арестовали за то, что он распространял фальшивые деньги быть в обращении, иметь хождение ( о деньгах) - a Bank of England note used to * anywhere раньше банкнота Английского банка имела хождение везде - this coin will not * эту монету не примут (from) отходить, уклоняться( от принципов, курса) - to * from a course отклониться от своего пути( from) умереть, отойти - there has *ed from among us a man who held a high position in English literature от нас ушел человек, произведения которого занимают значительное место в английской литературе (through) испытывать (лишения, трудности) - they were *ing through troubled times они переживали тревожное время (for) сойти (за кого-либо) ;
    слыть (кем-либо) - he *ed for my brother его приняли за моего брата - he was forty but he might have *ed for younger ему было сорок, но можно было дать меньше - in this small town he *ed for a man of considerable means в этом маленьком городке он слыл зажиточным человеком пропускать, протягивать( веревку) ;
    обвязывать( веревкой) - to * a rope round a pack обвязать тюк веревкой - to * a rope round a cask обмотать бочонок канатом - they *ed a rope round the calf's hind legs они связали веревкой задние ноги теленка (американизм) открывать( ключом) - all these doors should be *ed with one key все эти двери должны открываться одним ключом пронзить, проткнуть( кинжалом, шпагой) - he *ed his sword through his enemy's body он пронзил своим мечом тело врага - a bullet *ed through his shoulder пуля прошла через плечо делать выпад, нападать (фехтование) (спортивное) брать (препятствие) - to * a hurdle взять барьер делать пассы (в фокусах) (юридическое) изготовить, оформить( документ) плутовать( в картах) (медицина) иметь (стул) (медицина) испускать (мочу) - to * urine мочиться не объявить выплату (регулярного дивиденда) - to * a dividend( американизм) не назначить дивиденда - concerns which not only *ed dividends but went bankrupt концерны, которые не только не выплатили дивиденды, но и обанкротились выдавать себя за белого (о мулате, квартероне) ;
    скрывать свое негритянское происхождение > to * by the name of... быть известным под именем..., называться... > he *ed by the name of Smith он был известен под именем Смит > to * one's promise дать обещание > to * one's word давать слово > he *ed his word of honour он дал честное слово > to * one's word for smb., smth. поручиться за кого-либо, что-либо > to * a bold jest отпустить смелую шутку > to * the lips произносить > don't let it * your lips об этом ни слова > no complaints *ed his lips он никогда не жаловался > no food has *ed my lips since the morning у меня во рту маковой росинки с утра не было > to * current иметь денежную стоимость;
    быть обычным, общепринятым;
    распространяться как слух > to * troops in review проводить смотр войск > to * on the torch передавать знания > to * the time of day (устаревшее) поздороваться > to * (a) good morning (устаревшее) пожелать доброго утра, поздороваться > to * in the checks (сленг) умереть > to * the buck (американизм) (сленг) свалить ответственность( на кого-либо) сдача экзамена без отличия посредственная оценка;
    проходной балл, зачет - she got a bare * она получила только переходной балл оценка "посредственно" (3 балла в фигурном катании) (трудное, критическое) положение или состояние - to be at a critical * быть в критическом положении - to bring things to a desperate * довести до крайности - to bring wonders to * делать чудеса - to come to * происходить, случаться - that things should have come to this *! как можно было довести это до такого состояния! - things have come to a strange * дела приняли странный оборот пасс, движение рук (гипнотизера, фокусника) фокус - to perform a * сделать фокус - he performed most difficult *es он выполнял самые сложные фокусы (устаревшее) остроумная выходка, выпад ( спортивное) передача, пас - bounce * передача с отскоком мяча (баскетбол) - head * передача головой - back * передача назад - low * передача низом - wing * передача на край - criss-cross *es перекрестные передачи - cross * поперечная передача - drop * короткая передача назад - flip * "подброшенная" передача - * out передача на край - a clever * to the forward удачный пас нападающему - to intercept a * перехватить передачу - to make a * передавать (мяч), делать передачу;
    нанести удар рапирой выпад (фехтование) > to make the * плутовать при снятии колоды > to make a * at smb. делать выпад против кого-либо;
    пытаться ухаживать( за женщиной) пропуск, паспорт - libriary * читательский билет - security * пропуск, выданный службой безопасности - he got his * and health certificate он получил свой паспорт и справку о состоянии здоровья пароль - to sell the * продать пароль (неприятелю) ;
    выдать тайну, стать предателем (военное) разрешение не присутствовать на поверке;
    отпускной билет;
    увольнительная( военное) (американизм) краткосрочный отпуск - a soldier on a * солдат, имеющий краткосрочный отпуск бесплатный билет;
    контрамарка - a (free) * бесплатный железнодорожный билет - a free * to a show контрамарка на концерт - admission * входной билет - a bus * проездной билет на автобус - a season * сезонный билет - to grant smb. a free * on the railway выдать кому-либо бесплатный железнодорожный билет - to hold a * иметь бесплатный проездной билет сокр. от passenger ~ быть принятым, получать одобрение (законодательного органа) ;
    the bill passed the Commons палата общин утвердила законопроект ~ (критическое) положение;
    to bring to pass совершать, осуществлять;
    to come to pass произойти, случиться ~ проходить незамеченным, сходить;
    but let that pass не будем об этом говорить;
    that won't pass это недопустимо ~ мелькнуть, появиться;
    a change passed over his countenance у него изме-нилось выражение лица ~ (критическое) положение;
    to bring to pass совершать, осуществлять;
    to come to pass произойти, случиться ~ произносить;
    few words passed было мало сказано free ~ бесплатный проездной билет free ~ свободный проход ~ превышать, выходить за пределы;
    he has passed sixteen ему уже больше шестнадцати;
    it passes my comprehension это выше моего понимания;
    it passes belief это невероятно ~ off сбывать, подсовывать( for, as - за кого-л.) ;
    he passed himself off as a doctor он выдавал себя за доктора ~ проводить (рукой) ;
    he passed his hand across his forehead он провел рукой по лбу ~ метал. калибр, ручей валка;
    pass in review воен. прохождение торжественным маршем;
    to hold the pass защищать свое дело ~ происходить, случаться, иметь место;
    I saw (heard) what was passing я видел (слышал), что происходило ~ превращаться, переходить (из одного состояния в другое) ;
    it has passed into a proverb это вошло в поговорку ~ превышать, выходить за пределы;
    he has passed sixteen ему уже больше шестнадцати;
    it passes my comprehension это выше моего понимания;
    it passes belief это невероятно ~ превышать, выходить за пределы;
    he has passed sixteen ему уже больше шестнадцати;
    it passes my comprehension это выше моего понимания;
    it passes belief это невероятно to make a ~ (at smb.) делать выпад (против кого-л.) to make a ~ (at smb.) разг. приставать( к кому-л.) ~ проводить (время, лето и т. п.) ;
    to pass the time, to make time pass коротать время ~ исчезать;
    прекращаться;
    the pain passed боль прошла;
    to pass out of sight исчезать из виду;
    to pass out of use выходить из употребления ~ пересекать;
    переходить, переезжать (через что-л.) ;
    переправлять(ся) ;
    to pass a mountain range перевалить через хребет ~ round обматывать;
    обводить;
    to pass a rope round a cask обмотать бочонок канатом ~ by не обращать внимания ~ by оставлять без внимания, пропускать;
    to pass by in silence обходить молчанием ~ by пропускать ~ by проходить мимо ~ by оставлять без внимания, пропускать;
    to pass by in silence обходить молчанием to ~ by on the other side не оказать помощи, не проявить сочувствия;
    to pass on the torch передавать знания, традиции ~ through пронзать;
    pass up амер. отказываться( от чего-л.) ;
    отвергать( что-л.) ;
    to pass by the name of... быть известным под именем..., называться... ~ for считаться, слыть ( кем-л.) ;
    pass in умереть (тж. pass in one's checks) ;
    pass into превращаться в, переходить в;
    делаться ~ for считаться, слыть (кем-л.) ;
    pass in умереть (тж. pass in one's checks) ;
    pass into превращаться в, переходить в;
    делаться ~ метал. калибр, ручей валка;
    pass in review воен. прохождение торжественным маршем;
    to hold the pass защищать свое дело review: ~ обзор, обозрение;
    to pass in review рассматривать, обозревать ~ воен. смотр;
    парад;
    to pass in review делать смотр;
    пропускать торжественным маршем ~ for считаться, слыть (кем-л.) ;
    pass in умереть (тж. pass in one's checks) ;
    pass into превращаться в, переходить в;
    делаться to ~ money under the table (to smb.) дать (кому-л.) взятку ~ off оставлять без внимания, пропускать мимо ушей ~ off отвлекать внимание( от чего-л.) ~ off постепенно прекращаться, проходить (об ощущениях и т. п.) ~ off пронестись, пройти ( о дожде, буре) ~ off сбывать, подсовывать ( for, as - за кого-л.) ;
    he passed himself off as a doctor он выдавал себя за доктора ~ off сдать (экзамен) ~ off хорошо пройти (о мероприятии, событии) to ~ by on the other side не оказать помощи, не проявить сочувствия;
    to pass on the torch передавать знания, традиции ~ давать (слово, клятву, обещание) ;
    to pass one's word обещать;
    ручаться, поручиться ( for) ~ out сбыть, продать (товар) ~ out разг. терять сознание ~ out умереть ~ out успешно пройти (курс обучения) ~ исчезать;
    прекращаться;
    the pain passed боль прошла;
    to pass out of sight исчезать из виду;
    to pass out of use выходить из употребления ~ исчезать;
    прекращаться;
    the pain passed боль прошла;
    to pass out of sight исчезать из виду;
    to pass out of use выходить из употребления ~ to ~ water мед. мочиться ~ ~ your eyes (или glance) over this letter просмотрите это письмо ~ round обматывать;
    обводить;
    to pass a rope round a cask обмотать бочонок канатом ~ round передавать друг другу;
    пустить по кругу;
    to pass round the hat пустить шапку по кругу, устроить сбор пожертвований ~ round передавать друг другу;
    пустить по кругу;
    to pass round the hat пустить шапку по кругу, устроить сбор пожертвований ~ выдержать, пройти (испытание) ;
    удовлетворять (требованиям) ;
    to pass the tests пройти испытание;
    to pass standards удовлетворять нормам ~ выдержать, пройти (испытание) ;
    удовлетворять (требованиям) ;
    to pass the tests пройти испытание;
    to pass standards удовлетворять нормам ~ проводить (время, лето и т. п.) ;
    to pass the time, to make time pass коротать время ~ передавать;
    read this and pass it on прочтите (это) и передайте дальше;
    to pass the word передавать приказание ~ through пересекать;
    переходить ~ through продевать ~ through пронзать;
    pass up амер. отказываться (от чего-л.) ;
    отвергать (что-л.) ;
    to pass by the name of... быть известным под именем..., называться... ~ through пропускать, просеивать, процеживать (сквозь что-л.) ~ through проходить (через что-л.), испытывать, переживать;
    they are passing through times of troubles они переживают беспокойное время ~ through пронзать;
    pass up амер. отказываться (от чего-л.) ;
    отвергать (что-л.) ;
    to pass by the name of... быть известным под именем..., называться... ~ передавать;
    read this and pass it on прочтите (это) и передайте дальше;
    to pass the word передавать приказание reporter's ~ корреспондентский пропуск ~ проходить незамеченным, сходить;
    but let that pass не будем об этом говорить;
    that won't pass это недопустимо ~ through проходить (через что-л.), испытывать, переживать;
    they are passing through times of troubles они переживают беспокойное время things have come to a pretty ~ дела приняли скверный оборот ~ быть в обращении, иметь хождение (о деньгах) ;
    this coin will not pass эту монету не примут ~ проходить (о времени) ;
    time passes rapidly время быстро летит ~ быть вынесенным (о приговоре) ;
    the verdict passed for the plaintiff решение было вынесено в пользу истца whether or not this comes to ~ суждено ли этому случиться или нет

    Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > pass

  • 16 public broadcasting service

    1) СМИ., гос. упр. общественное вещание (вещание некоммерческих СМИ на средства, собранные со слушателей и телезрителей)
    2) СМИ, гос. упр. = !
    "
    может быть, просто ""public broadcasting"", а не ""public broadcasting service""?
    "
    !
    "
    The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a non-profit public broadcasting television service with 354 member TV stations in the United States, with some member stations available over the air and by cable in Canada. While the term ""broadcasting"" encompasses both radio and television, PBS only covers TV; public radio in the United States is served by National Public Radio, as well as content providers American Public Media, and Public Radio International.
    "
    PBS was founded on November 3, 1969,[1\] at which time it took over many of the functions of its predecessor, National Educational Television (NET) (which merged with station WNDT Newark, New Jersey to form WNET). It commenced broadcasting on Monday, October 5, 1970. In 1973, it merged with Educational Television Stations.
    PBS is a non-profit, private corporation which is owned collectively by its member stations.[2\] However, its operations are largely funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Its headquarters are in Arlington, Virginia.
    Unlike the commercial television broadcast model of American networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW and MyNetworkTV, in which affiliates give up portions of their local advertising airtime in exchange for network programming, PBS member stations pay substantial fees for the shows acquired and distributed by the national organization.
    "
    This relationship means that PBS member stations have greater latitude in local scheduling than their commercial counterparts. Scheduling of PBS-distributed series may vary greatly from market to market. This can be a source of tension as stations seek to preserve their localism and PBS strives to market a consistent national line-up. However, PBS has a policy of ""common carriage"" requiring most stations to clear the national prime time programs on a common schedule, so that they can be more effectively marketed on a national basis. This setup is in many ways similar to the pre-2002 British ITV system of having some ""networked"" programs shown nationwide on all network contractors, and the remainder of scheduling being up to individual affiliates.
    " "
    Unlike its radio counterpart, National Public Radio, PBS has no central program production arm or news department. All of the programming carried by PBS, whether news, documentary, or entertainment, is created by (or in most cases produced under contract with) other parties, such as individual member stations. WGBH in Boston is one of the largest producers of educational programming. News programs are produced by WETA-TV in Washington, D.C., WNET in New York and WPBT in Miami. The Charlie Rose interview show, Secrets of the Dead, NOW, Nature, Cyberchase, and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer come from or through WNET in New York. Once a program is offered to and accepted by PBS for distribution, PBS (and not the member station that supplied the program) retains exclusive rights for rebroadcasts during the period for which such rights were granted; the suppliers do maintain the right to sell the program in non-broadcast media such as DVDs, books, and sometimes PBS licensed merchandise (but sometimes grant such ancillary rights as well to PBS).
    " "
    PBS stations are commonly operated by non-profit organizations, state agencies, local authorities (e.g., municipal boards of education), or universities in their community of license. In some states, PBS stations throughout the entire state may be organized into a single regional ""subnetwork"" (e.g., Alabama Public Television). Unlike Canada's CBC/SRC, PBS does not own any of the stations that broadcast its programming. This is partly due to the origins of the PBS stations themselves, and partly due to historical license issues.
    "
    In the modern broadcast marketplace, this organizational structure is considered outmoded by some media critics. A common restructuring proposal is to reorganize the network so that each state would have one PBS affiliate which would broadcast state-wide. However, this proposal is controversial, as it would reduce local community input into PBS programming, especially considering how PBS stations are significantly more community-oriented, according to the argument, than their commercial counterparts.
    * * *

    Англо-русский экономический словарь > public broadcasting service

  • 17 cut

    1. present participle - cutting; verb
    1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) cortar
    2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) cortar
    3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) cortar, hacer
    4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) cortar
    5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducir, recortar
    6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) cortar, suprimir
    7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) cortar
    8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) cortar
    9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') cortar
    10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) cortar (por)
    11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) cortar
    12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) saltarse
    13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorar, hacer como si no viera

    2. noun
    1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) corte
    2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) corte
    3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) corte, trozo
    •
    - cutting
    3. adjective
    (insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) cortante
    - cut-price
    - cut-throat
    4. adjective
    (fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) feroz, encarnizado, despiadado
    - cut and dried
    - cut back
    - cut both ways
    - cut a dash
    - cut down
    - cut in
    - cut it fine
    - cut no ice
    - cut off
    - cut one's losses
    - cut one's teeth
    - cut out
    - cut short
    cut1 n corte
    cut2 vb cortar
    tr[kʌt]
    transitive verb (pt & pp cut, ger cutting)
    1 (gen) cortar; (stone, glass) tallar; (record) grabar; (key, hole) hacer
    2 (divide) cortar, partir, dividir
    3 (reduce - level, number) reducir; (- budget, spending) recortar; (- price) rebajar, reducir
    ■ the firm cut the workforce by 50% la empresa redujo la plantilla en un 50%
    4 (shorten) acortar; (remove) cortar; (edit) editar; (censor) hacer cortes en, censurar
    5 (hurt feelings of, cause pain) herir
    6 (adulterate) mezclar, cortar
    1 (knife, scissors) cortar
    2 (of food) cortarse
    3 SMALLCINEMA/SMALL cortar
    ■ cut! ¡corten!
    1 (wound, incision) corte nombre masculino; (deep cut) tajo; (knife wound) cuchillada
    3 (share) parte nombre femenino, tajada
    4 (reduction - in budget, services, wages) recorte nombre masculino; (- in level, number, price) reducción nombre femenino
    ■ fight the cuts! ¡luchad contra los recortes!
    5 (deletion, removal) corte nombre masculino; (part deleted) trozo omitido
    6 SMALLELECTRICITY/SMALL corte nombre masculino, apagón nombre masculino
    7 (of hair, garment) corte nombre masculino
    1 (flowers) cortado,-a; (glass) tallado,-a
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    cut the crap! ¡corta el rollo!
    to be a cut above somebody/something ser superior a alguien/algo
    to be cut out for something estar hecho,-a para algo
    to be cut up about something estar disgustado por algo, estar afectado,-a por algo
    to cut a long story short en resumidas cuentas
    to cut a tooth salirle un diente a uno
    to cut both/two ways ser de doble filo
    to cut classes/school/lessons hacer novillos
    to cut one's hair cortarse el pelo (uno,-a mismo,-a)
    to cut it fine llegar con el tiempo justo, dejar poco margen
    to cut no ice (with somebody) no convencer (a alguien)
    to cut off one's nose to spite one's face tirar piedras sobre su tejado
    to cut one's losses reducir las pérdidas
    to cut somebody dead desairar a alguien, volverle la cara a alguien
    to cut somebody down in their prime segar la juventud de alguien
    to cut somebody down to size bajarle los humos a alguien
    to cut somebody loose/free soltar a alguien
    to cut something/somebody short interrumpir algo/a alguien, cortar algo/a alguien en seco
    to cut the ground from under somebody's feet echar por tierra los planes de alguien
    to have one's work cut out costarle a uno, tener que trabajar mucho
    the cut and thrust (of something) el toma y daca (de algo)
    cut ['kʌt] v, cut ; cutting vt
    1) : cortar
    to cut paper: cortar papel
    2) : cortarse
    to cut one's finger: cortarse uno el dedo
    3) trim: cortar, recortar
    to have one's hair cut: cortarse el pelo
    4) intersect: cruzar, atravesar
    5) shorten: acortar, abreviar
    6) reduce: reducir, rebajar
    to cut prices: rebajar los precios
    7)
    to cut one's teeth : salirle los dientes a uno
    cut vi
    1) : cortar, cortarse
    2)
    to cut in : entrometerse
    cut n
    1) : corte m
    a cut of meat: un corte de carne
    2) slash: tajo m, corte m, cortadura f
    3) reduction: rebaja f, reducción f
    a cut in the rates: una rebaja en las tarifas
    adj.
    • acuchillado, -a adj.
    • cortado, -a adj.
    • tajado, -a adj.
    • tallado, -a adj.
    n.
    • cortadura s.f.
    • corte s.m.
    • reducción s.f.
    • surco s.m.
    • tajo s.m.
    • talla s.f.
    • tijeretazo s.m.
    pret., p.p.
    (Preterito definido y participio pasivo de "to cut")
    cut (s.o.) off (In speech)
    expr.
    • cortarle el discurso a alguien expr.
    expr.
    • eliminar (algo) de su régimen expr.
    v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: cut) = cortar v.
    • desmochar v.
    • grabar v.
    • incidir v.
    • partir v.
    • pelar v.
    • sajar v.
    • tajar v.
    • tallar v.
    • tijeretear v.
    • truncar v.
    • tusar v.
    v.
    • atusar (Pelo) v.

    I kʌt
    1)
    a) ( wound) tajo m, corte m
    b) ( incision) corte m
    2)
    a) ( reduction)

    to make cuts in essential services — hacer* recortes en los servicios esenciales

    b) (in text, film) corte m
    c) ( power cut) apagón m
    3)
    a) ( haircut) corte m de pelo
    b) ( of suit) corte m

    to be a cut above somebody/something — (colloq)

    4) ( of meat - type) corte m; (- piece) trozo m
    5) ( share) (colloq) tajada f (fam), parte f
    6) ( blow - with knife) cuchillada f

    cut and thrust: the cut and thrust of politics — el toma y daca de la vida política


    II
    1.
    (pres p cutting; past & past p cut) transitive verb
    1) \<\<wood/paper/wire/rope\>\> cortar

    to cut something/somebody loose — soltar* algo/a alguien

    to cut it fine — (colloq) calcular muy justo, dejar poco margen

    I cut my finger — me corté el dedo; see also short II 1)

    2)
    a) ( trim) \<\<hair/nails\>\> cortar; \<\<grass/corn\>\> cortar, segar*
    b) ( shape) \<\<glass/stone\>\> tallar; \<\<key\>\> hacer*
    3) ( excavate)

    to cut something (INTO something): a tunnel cut into the mountain — un túnel excavado en la montaña

    4) ( reduce) \<\<level/number\>\> reducir*; \<\<budget\>\> recortar; \<\<price/rate\>\> rebajar, reducir*; \<\<service/workforce\>\> hacer* recortes en
    5)
    a) ( shorten) \<\<text\>\> acortar
    b) ( remove) \<\<scene\>\> cortar
    c) \<\<film\>\> ( edit) editar; \<\<censors\>\> hacer* cortes en
    6) ( in cards) \<\<deck\>\> cortar
    7) (colloq) ( ignore)

    to cut somebody dead — dejar a alguien con el saludo en la boca

    8) (colloq)
    a) ( cease)
    b) ( switch off) \<\<engine/lights\>\> apagar*

    2.
    vi
    1)
    a) \<\<knife/scissors\>\> cortar

    to cut INTO something: the rope cut into her wrists la cuerda le estaba cortando or lastimando las muñecas; to cut loose (colloq) ( break free) romper* las ataduras; ( lose restraint) (esp AmE): he cut loose with a string of insults — soltó una sarta de insultos

    b) \<\<words\>\> herir*

    her remarks cut deep — sus palabras lo (or la etc) hirieron en lo más vivo

    2) (Cin, Rad)
    3) ( in cards) cortar
    •
    Phrasal Verbs:

    III
    adjective (before n) < flowers> cortado; < glass> tallado
    [kʌt] (vb: pt, pp cut)
    1. N
    1) (in skin) corte m, cortadura f; (=wound) herida f; (Med) (=incision) corte m, incisión f; (=slash) tajo m; (with knife) cuchillada f; (with whip) latigazo m; (Cards) corte m

    he had a cut on his chin from shaving — se había hecho un corte or se había cortado en la barbilla al afeitarse

    to be a cut above sb —

    2) (=reduction) (in wages, prices, production) rebaja f, reducción f; (in expenditure, budget) corte m, recorte m; (in tax, interest rates) bajada f, rebaja f; (in staff, workforce) reducción f, recorte f; (=deletion) corte m; (=deleted part) trozo m suprimido; (Elec) apagón m, corte m

    public spending cuts — cortes mpl presupuestarios

    wage cuts — rebajas fpl de sueldo

    they made some cuts in the text — hicieron algunos cortes en el texto, suprimieron algunas cosas del texto

    3) [of clothes etc] corte m; [of hair] corte m, peinado m
    4) [of meat] (=part of animal) corte m (de carne); (=piece) trozo m; (=slice) tajada f
    5) * (=share) parte f, tajada f

    the salesman gets a cut of 5% — el vendedor recibe su parte de 5%

    6) (=woodcut) grabado m; (US) foto f, diagrama m, dibujo m
    7)

    cut and paste — (Comput) cortar y pegar

    8) see short 5.
    2. VT
    1) [+ meat, bread, cards] cortar

    • to cut one's finger — cortarse el dedo

    • to cut sb free — (from wreckage) liberar a algn; (when tied up) desatar or soltar a algn

    • to cut sth in half — cortar algo por la mitad

    • to cut sth open — [+ fruit, vegetable, body, package] abrir algo

    • to cut sth (in)to pieces — cortar algo en pedazos

    • to cut sth to size — cortar algo a la medida

    • to cut sb's throat — degollar a algn

    he is cutting his own throat — (fig) labra su propia ruina

    • to cut sth in two — cortar or partir algo en dos

    fine I, 2., 2), ice 1., 1), loss 1., 2), tooth 1., 1)
    2) (=shape) [+ stone, glass, jewel] tallar; [+ key, hole] hacer; [+ channel] abrir, excavar; [+ engraving, record] grabar
    coat 1., 1)
    3) (=clip, trim) [+ hedge, grass] cortar; [+ corn, hay] segar
    4) (=reduce) [+ wages, prices, production] reducir, rebajar (by 5% en un 5 por cien); [+ expenditure] reducir, recortar; [+ taxes, interest rates] bajar, rebajar; [+ staff, workforce] reducir, recortar; [+ speech, text] acortar, hacer cortes en; [+ film] cortar, hacer cortes en; (=delete) [+ passage] suprimir, cortar; (=interrupt) interrumpir, cortar

    she cut two seconds off the record — mejoró or rebajó la plusmarca en dos segundos

    • to cut sth/sb short — interrumpir algo/a algn

    corner 1., 1)
    5) (fig) (=hurt) herir

    to cut sb to the quick —

    6) (=intersect with) [road] cruzar, atravesar; (Math) [line] cortar
    7) (esp US)
    *

    • to cut classes — hacer novillos *, ausentarse de clase

    • to cut sb dead — negar el saludo or (LAm) cortar a algn

    8) (=turn off) [+ engine] parar; (=stop) [+ electricity supply] cortar, interrumpir
    9) (=adulterate) [+ cocaine etc] cortar
    10) (=succeed)
    3. VI
    1) [person, knife] cortar; [material] cortarse

    • she cut into the melon — cortó el melón

    will that cake cut into six? — ¿se puede dividir el pastel en seis?

    - cut loose
    2) (Math etc) [lines] cortarse
    3) (=hurry)
    - cut and run
    - cut to the chase
    4) (Cine, TV) (=change scene) cortar y pasar

    cut! — ¡corten!

    5) (Cards) cortar
    4.
    ADJ [flowers] cortado; [glass] tallado

    cut price — a precio reducido, rebajado, de rebaja

    5.
    CPD

    cut and blow-dry N — corte m y secado con secador

    * * *

    I [kʌt]
    1)
    a) ( wound) tajo m, corte m
    b) ( incision) corte m
    2)
    a) ( reduction)

    to make cuts in essential services — hacer* recortes en los servicios esenciales

    b) (in text, film) corte m
    c) ( power cut) apagón m
    3)
    a) ( haircut) corte m de pelo
    b) ( of suit) corte m

    to be a cut above somebody/something — (colloq)

    4) ( of meat - type) corte m; (- piece) trozo m
    5) ( share) (colloq) tajada f (fam), parte f
    6) ( blow - with knife) cuchillada f

    cut and thrust: the cut and thrust of politics — el toma y daca de la vida política


    II
    1.
    (pres p cutting; past & past p cut) transitive verb
    1) \<\<wood/paper/wire/rope\>\> cortar

    to cut something/somebody loose — soltar* algo/a alguien

    to cut it fine — (colloq) calcular muy justo, dejar poco margen

    I cut my finger — me corté el dedo; see also short II 1)

    2)
    a) ( trim) \<\<hair/nails\>\> cortar; \<\<grass/corn\>\> cortar, segar*
    b) ( shape) \<\<glass/stone\>\> tallar; \<\<key\>\> hacer*
    3) ( excavate)

    to cut something (INTO something): a tunnel cut into the mountain — un túnel excavado en la montaña

    4) ( reduce) \<\<level/number\>\> reducir*; \<\<budget\>\> recortar; \<\<price/rate\>\> rebajar, reducir*; \<\<service/workforce\>\> hacer* recortes en
    5)
    a) ( shorten) \<\<text\>\> acortar
    b) ( remove) \<\<scene\>\> cortar
    c) \<\<film\>\> ( edit) editar; \<\<censors\>\> hacer* cortes en
    6) ( in cards) \<\<deck\>\> cortar
    7) (colloq) ( ignore)

    to cut somebody dead — dejar a alguien con el saludo en la boca

    8) (colloq)
    a) ( cease)
    b) ( switch off) \<\<engine/lights\>\> apagar*

    2.
    vi
    1)
    a) \<\<knife/scissors\>\> cortar

    to cut INTO something: the rope cut into her wrists la cuerda le estaba cortando or lastimando las muñecas; to cut loose (colloq) ( break free) romper* las ataduras; ( lose restraint) (esp AmE): he cut loose with a string of insults — soltó una sarta de insultos

    b) \<\<words\>\> herir*

    her remarks cut deep — sus palabras lo (or la etc) hirieron en lo más vivo

    2) (Cin, Rad)
    3) ( in cards) cortar
    •
    Phrasal Verbs:

    III
    adjective (before n) < flowers> cortado; < glass> tallado

    English-spanish dictionary > cut

  • 18 depreciation

    Gen Mgt
    an allocation of the cost of an asset over a period of time for accounting and tax purposes. Depreciation is charged against earnings, on the basis that the use of capital assets is a legitimate cost of doing business. Depreciation is also a noncash expense that is added into net income to determine cash-flow in a given accounting period.
    EXAMPLE
    To qualify for depreciation, assets must be items used in the business that wear out, become obsolete, or lose value over time from natural causes or circumstances, and they must have a useful life beyond a single tax year. Examples include vehicles, machines equipment, furnishings, and buildings, plus major additions or improvements to such assets. Some intangible assets also can be included under certain conditions. Land, personal assets, stock, leased or rented property, and a company’s employees cannot be depreciated.
          Straight-line depreciation is the most straightforward method. It assumes that the net cost of an asset should be written off in equal amounts over its life. The formula used is:
    (Original cost – scrap value)/Useful life (years)
    For example, if a vehicle cost $20,000 and can be expected to serve the business for seven years, its original cost would be divided by its useful life:
    (30,000 – 2,000)/7 = 4,000 per year
    The $4,000 becomes a depreciation expense that is reported on the company’s year-end income statement under “operation expenses.”
         In theory, an asset should be depreciated over the actual number of years that it will be used, according to its actual drop in value each year. At the end of each year, all the depreciation claimed to date is subtracted from its cost in order to arrive at its book value, which would equal its market value. At the end of its useful business life, any undepreciated portion would represent the salvage value for which it could be sold or scrapped.
         For tax purposes, some accountants prefer to use accelerated depreciation to record larger amounts of depreciation in the asset’s early years in order to reduce tax bills as soon as possible. In contrast to the straight-line method, the declining-balance method assumes that the asset depreciates more in its earlier years of use. The table opposite compares the depreciation amounts that would be available, under these two methods, for a $1,000 asset that is expected to be used for five years and then sold for $100 in scrap.
         The depreciation method to be used for a particular asset is fixed at the time that the asset is first placed in service. Whatever rules
    or tables are in effect for that year must be followed as long as the asset is owned.
         Depreciation laws and regulations change frequently over the years as a result of government policy changes, so a company owning property over a long period may have to use several different depreciation methods.

    The ultimate business dictionary > depreciation

  • 19 length

    leŋƟ
    1) (the distance from one end to the other of an object, period of time etc: What is the length of your car?; Please note down the length of time it takes you to do this.) longitud, largo
    2) (a piece of something, especially cloth: I bought a (3-metre) length of silk.) pedazo, trozo
    3) (in racing, the measurement from end to end of a horse, boat etc: He won by a length; The other boat is several lengths in front.) largo
    •
    - lengthways/lengthwise
    - lengthy
    - at length
    - go to any lengths
    1. longitud
    2. largo de piscina
    tr[leŋɵ]
    1 longitud nombre femenino
    ■ what length is the skirt? ¿qué largo tiene la falda?
    3 (piece) trozo; (of cloth) largo
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    at length (finally) a la larga 2 (in depth) en detalle, a fondo
    the length and breadth of something a lo largo y ancho de algo
    to go to any lengths to do something hacer lo que sea para hacer algo
    to go to great lengths to do something hacer lo imposible por hacer algo
    to keep somebody at arm's length mantener las distancias con alguien
    length ['lɛŋkɵ] n
    1) : longitud f, largo m
    10 feet in length: 10 pies de largo
    2) duration: duración f
    3) : trozo m (de madera), corte m (de tela)
    4)
    to go to any lengths : hacer todo lo posible
    5)
    at length : extensamente
    to speak at length: hablar largo y tendido
    n.
    • duración s.f.
    • eslora s.f.
    • largo s.m.
    • largor s.m.
    • largura s.f.
    • longitud s.f.
    • tirantez s.f.
    • tiro s.m.
    • tramo s.m.
    leŋθ
    1) u
    a) (of line, surface) longitud f, largo m; (of sleeve, coat) largo m

    it's the wrong length — es demasiado largo/corto

    it's 5m in length — mide or tiene 5 metros de largo

    to go to great/any lengths: he went to great lengths to send me the money hizo todo lo posible para enviarme el dinero; he'd go to any lengths to get what he wants — es capaz de hacer cualquier cosa con tal de obtener lo que se propone

    b) (of book, list) extensión f
    2) u
    a) ( duration) (of movie, play) duración f
    b)

    at length — ( finally) finalmente, por fin; ( for a long time) extensamente, por extenso; ( in detail) detenidamente, con detenimiento

    3) c (section - of wood, pipe) trozo m; (- of river, road) tramo m, parte f

    a length of cloth — un corte de tela, una tela

    4) c ( Sport)
    a) ( in swimming) largo m
    b) (in horse, dog racing) cuerpo m; ( in rowing) largo m
    [leŋ(k)θ]
    1. N
    1) (=size) largo m, longitud f

    what is its length?, what length is it? — ¿cuánto tiene or mide de largo?

    two pieces of cable of roughly equal or the same length — dos trozos mpl de cable de aproximadamente el mismo largo or la misma longitud

    • it was two metres in length — tenía or medía dos metros de largo

    measure 2., 1)
    2) (=extent)
    a) [of street, river, house]

    • I have travelled the length and breadth of the country — he viajado a lo largo y ancho del país, he viajado por todo el país

    arm I
    b) [of book, letter, essay] extensión f

    • an essay 4,000 words in length — un ensayo de 4.000 palabras (de extensión)

    c)
    - go to great lengths to do sth
    3) (=duration) duración f

    • a concert two hours in length — un concierto de dos horas de duración

    • length of service — antigüedad f, años mpl de servicio

    • we must reduce the length of time patients have to wait — tenemos que reducir el tiempo de espera de los pacientes

    if you were outside for any length of time you'd freeze to death — si te quedases en la calle más de un cierto tiempo, morirías congelado

    4)

    • at length — (=finally) finalmente, por fin; (=in detail) [discuss] detenidamente; [explain] con mucho detalle; [write] extensamente; (=for a long time) largo y tendido

    5) (=piece) [of rope, wire, tubing] trozo m, pedazo m ; [of cloth] largo m, corte m ; [of track, road] tramo m

    • dress length — largo m para vestido

    6) [of vowel, syllable] duración f, cantidad f (Tech)
    7) (Sport) (in horse races) cuerpo m ; (in rowing) largo m ; [of pool] largo m

    to win by half a length/four lengths — ganar por medio cuerpo/cuatro cuerpos

    2.
    CPD

    length mark N — (Ling) signo m de vocal larga

    * * *
    [leŋθ]
    1) u
    a) (of line, surface) longitud f, largo m; (of sleeve, coat) largo m

    it's the wrong length — es demasiado largo/corto

    it's 5m in length — mide or tiene 5 metros de largo

    to go to great/any lengths: he went to great lengths to send me the money hizo todo lo posible para enviarme el dinero; he'd go to any lengths to get what he wants — es capaz de hacer cualquier cosa con tal de obtener lo que se propone

    b) (of book, list) extensión f
    2) u
    a) ( duration) (of movie, play) duración f
    b)

    at length — ( finally) finalmente, por fin; ( for a long time) extensamente, por extenso; ( in detail) detenidamente, con detenimiento

    3) c (section - of wood, pipe) trozo m; (- of river, road) tramo m, parte f

    a length of cloth — un corte de tela, una tela

    4) c ( Sport)
    a) ( in swimming) largo m
    b) (in horse, dog racing) cuerpo m; ( in rowing) largo m

    English-spanish dictionary > length

  • 20 down

    1. down [daʊn] adv
    1) (in/ to a lower position) hinunter, hinab;
    ( towards sb) herunter, herab;
    the baby falls \down constantly das Baby fällt ständig hin;
    get \down off that table! komm sofort von diesem Tisch herunter!;
    the leaflet slipped \down behind the wardrobe die Broschüre ist hinter dem Kleiderschrank hinuntergerutscht;
    you'll have to come further \down [the steps] du musst noch ein Stück treppab gehen;
    “\down!” ( to dog) „Platz!“;
    to be [or lie] face \down auf dem Bauch [o mit dem Gesicht nach unten] liegen;
    to put \down sth etw hinstellen
    2) inv ( in the south) im Süden, unten ( fam) ( towards the south) in den Süden, runter ( fam)
    things are much more expensive \down [in the] south unten im Süden ist alles viel teurer;
    how often do you come \down to Cornwall? wie oft kommen Sie nach Cornwall runter? ( fam)
    3) inv ( away from centre) außerhalb;
    my parents live \down in Worcestershire, but they come up to London occasionally meine Eltern leben außerhalb in Worcestershire, aber sie kommen gelegentlich nach London;
    he has a house \down by the harbour er hat ein Haus draußen am Hafen;
    \down our way hier in unserem Viertel [o unserer Gegend];
    4) (in/ to a weaker position) unten;
    she's certainly come \down in the world! da muss es mit ihr ganz schön bergab gegangen sein! ( fam)
    to be \down on one's luck eine Pechsträhne haben;
    she's been \down on her luck recently in letzter Zeit ist sie vom Pech verfolgt;
    to be \down to sth nur noch etw haben;
    to be \down with sth an etw dat erkrankt sein;
    she's \down with flu sie liegt mit einer Grippe im Bett;
    to come [or go] \down with sth an etw dat erkranken, etw bekommen ( fam)
    to hit [or kick] sb when he's \down jdn treten, wenn er schon am Boden liegt ( fig)
    5) sports im Rückstand;
    Milan were three goals \down at half-time zur Halbzeit lag Mailand [um] drei Tore zurück;
    he quit the poker game when he was only $50 \down er hörte mit dem Pokerspiel auf, als er erst 50 Dollar verloren hatte
    6) ( in time)
    Joan of Arc's fame has echoed \down [through] the centuries Jean d'Arcs Ruhm hat die Jahrhunderte überdauert;
    \down to the last century bis ins vorige Jahrhundert [hinein];
    to come \down myths überliefert werden;
    to pass [or hand] sth \down etw weitergeben [o überliefern];
    7) (at/ to a lower amount) niedriger;
    the pay offer is \down 2% from last year das Lohnangebot liegt 2 % unter dem vom Vorjahr;
    the number of students has gone \down die Zahl der Studierenden ist gesunken;
    to get the price \down den Preis drücken [o herunterhandeln];
    8) (in/ to a weaker condition) herunter;
    let the fire burn \down lass das Feuer herunterbrennen;
    settle \down, you two gebt mal ein bisschen Ruhe ihr zwei;
    to turn the music/radio \down die Musik/das Radio leiser stellen [o machen];
    to water a drink \down ein Getränk verwässern
    9) ( including) bis einschließlich;
    from sb/sth \down to sb/ sth von jdm/etw bis hin zu jdm/etw;
    the entire administration has come under suspicion, from the mayor \down das gesamte Verwaltungspersonal, angefangen beim Bürgermeister, ist in Verdacht geraten
    to have sth \down in writing [or on paper] etw schriftlich haben;
    do you have it \down in writing or was it just a verbal agreement? haben Sie das schwarz auf weiß oder war es nur eine mündliche Vereinbarung? ( fam)
    to copy sth \down etw niederschreiben [o zu Papier bringen];
    to get [or put] sb \down for sth jdn für etw akk vormerken;
    we've got you \down for five tickets wir haben fünf Karten für Sie vorbestellt;
    to put sth \down etw aufschreiben [o niederschreiben];
    to write sth \down etw niederschreiben [o schriftlich niederlegen];
    11) ( swallowed) hinunter;
    to get sth \down etw [hinunter]schlucken;
    she couldn't get the pill \down sie brachte die Tablette nicht hinunter ( fam)
    you'll feel better once you've got some hot soup \down du wirst dich besser fühlen, wenn du ein bisschen heiße Suppe gegessen hast;
    to keep sth \down med etw bei sich dat behalten
    12) ( thoroughly) gründlich;
    to nail sth \down etw festnageln;
    to wash/wipe sth \down etw von oben bis unten waschen/wischen;
    he washed the car \down with soapy water er wusch den Wagen gründlich mit Seifenlauge
    13) ( already finished) vorbei;
    two lectures \down, eight to go zwei Vorlesungen haben wir schon besucht, es bleiben also noch acht
    14) ( as initial payment) als Anzahlung;
    to pay [or put] £100 \down 100 Pfund anzahlen
    to be \down to sth auf etw akk zurückzuführen sein;
    the problem is \down to her inexperience, not any lack of intelligence es liegt an ihrer Unerfahrenheit, nicht an mangelnder Intelligenz;
    to be [or (Am a.) come] \down to sb jds Sache sein;
    it's all \down to you now to make it work nun ist es an Ihnen, die Sache in Gang zu bringen
    to come \down to sth auf etw akk hinauslaufen;
    what the problem comes \down to is this:... die entscheidende Frage ist:...;
    well, if I bring it \down to its simplest level,... also, stark vereinfacht könnte man sagen,...
    18) (sl: okay)
    to be \down with sth mit etw dat o.k. gehen ( fam)
    PHRASES:
    \down to the ground völlig, ganz und gar, total ( fam)
    that suits me \down to the ground das ist genau das Richtige für mich prep
    \down sth etw hinunter [o herunter];
    my uncle's in hospital after falling \down some stairs mein Onkel ist im Krankenhaus, nachdem er die Treppe heruntergefallen ist;
    up and \down the stairs die Treppe rauf und runter;
    she poured the liquid \down the sink sie schüttete die Flüssigkeit in den Abfluss
    2) ( downhill) hinunter, hinab;
    to go \down the hill/ mountain den Hügel/Berg hinuntergehen;
    I walked \down the hill ich ging den Hügel hinab
    3) ( along)
    \down sth etw hinunter [o entlang];
    go \down the street towards the river gehen Sie die Straße entlang zum Fluss;
    her office is \down the corridor on the right ihr Büro ist weiter den Gang entlang auf der rechten Seite;
    we drove \down the motorway as far as Bristol wir fuhren die Schnellstraße hinunter bis nach Bristol;
    they sailed the boat \down the river sie segelten mit dem Boot flussabwärts;
    I ran my finger \down the list of ingredients ich ging mit dem Finger die Zutatenliste durch;
    her long red hair reached most of the way \down her back ihre langen roten Haare bedeckten fast ihren ganzen Rücken;
    \down town stadteinwärts;
    I went \down town ich fuhr in die Stadt hinein;
    \down one's way in jds Gegend;
    they speak with a peculiar accent \down his way in seiner Ecke haben die Leute einen besonderen Akzent;
    up and \down sb/ sth bei jdm/etw auf und ab
    \down sth durch etw hindurch, über etw hinweg;
    \down the generations über Generationen hinweg;
    \down the centuries durch die Jahrhunderte hindurch;
    \down the ages von Generation zu Generation;
    \down the road [or line] [or track] auf der ganzen Linie ( fig), voll und ganz ( fig)
    5) (Brit, Aus) (fam: to)
    \down sth zu [o in] etw dat;
    I went \down the pub with my mates ich ging mit meinen Freunden in die Kneipe;
    to go \down the shops einkaufen gehen
    6) food ( inside)
    sth \down sb etw in jdm;
    you'll feel better once you've got some hot soup \down you du fühlst dich gleich besser, wenn du ein bisschen heiße Suppe gegessen hast
    PHRASES:
    to go \down the drain [or toilet] [or tube[s]] [or plughole] [or (Brit a.) pan] [or ( Aus) gurgler] für die Katz sein;
    we don't want all their hard work to go \down the drain ich möchte nicht, dass ihre harte Arbeit ganz umsonst ist adj <more \down, most \down>
    1) inv ( moving downward) abwärtsführend, nach unten nach n;
    the \down escalator die Rolltreppe nach unten
    2) pred (fam: unhappy, sad) niedergeschlagen, deprimiert, down ( fam)
    I've been feeling a bit \down this week diese Woche bin ich nicht so gut drauf ( fam)
    3) (fam: unhappy with)
    to be \down on sb jdn auf dem Kieker haben ( fam)
    4) pred, inv ( not functioning) außer Betrieb;
    the computer will be \down for an hour der Computer wird für eine Stunde abgeschaltet;
    I'm afraid the [telephone] lines are \down ich fürchte, die Telefonleitungen sind tot
    5) inv ( Brit) (dated: travelling away from the city) stadtauswärts fahrend attr;
    \down platform Bahnsteig m für stadtauswärts fahrende Züge
    6) ( sunk to a low level) niedrig;
    the river is \down der Fluss hat [o ( geh) führt] Niedrigwasser vt
    1) boxing, sports ( knock down)
    to \down sb jdn zu Fall bringen; boxing jdn niederschlagen [o (sl) auf die Bretter schicken];
    to \down sth etw abschießen [o ( fam) runterholen];
    3) ( esp Brit)
    to \down tools ( cease work) mit der Arbeit aufhören;
    ( have a break) die Arbeit unterbrechen;
    ( during strike) die Arbeit niederlegen;
    the printers are threatening to \down tools die Drucker drohen mit Arbeitsniederlegungen
    4) (Am, Aus) sports ( defeat)
    to \down sb jdn schlagen [o ( fam) fertigmachen];
    5) (swallow [quickly])
    to \down sth food etw verschlingen [o herunterschlingen]; drink etw hinunterschlucken [o ( fam) hinunterkippen] [o ( fam) runterschütten];
    he'd \downed four beers er hatte vier Bier gekippt ( fam) n
    1) ( bad fortune) Tiefpunkt m, schlechte Zeit;
    ups and \downs Auf und Ab nt;
    well, we've had our ups and \downs wir haben schon Höhen und Tiefen durchgemacht
    2) (fam: dislike) Groll m;
    to have a \down on sb jdn auf dem Kieker haben ( fam)
    why do you have a \down on him? was hast du gegen ihn?
    3) (Am) fball Versuch m;
    it's second \down and seven yards to go es ist der zweite Versuch, und es sind noch sieben Yards interj
    \down with taxes! weg mit den Steuern!;
    \down with the dictator! nieder mit dem Diktator!
    2. down [daʊn] n
    1) ( soft feathers) Daunen fpl, Flaumfedern fpl
    2) ( soft hair or fluff) [Bart]flaum m, feine Härchen n
    modifier Daunen-;
    \down jacket/ quilt Daunenjacke f /-decke f
    3. down [daʊn] n
    ( esp Brit) Hügelland nt, [baumloser] Höhenzug;
    the \downs pl die Downs (an der Südküste Englands)

    English-German students dictionary > down

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