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1 ♦ busy
♦ busy /ˈbɪzɪ/a.1 occupato; indaffarato; affaccendato; preso: He's a very busy man, è sempre molto occupato; I'm rather busy, sono un po' preso; to be busy with st., essere preso da qc.; occuparsi di qc.; affacendarsi con qc.; He's busy packing, sta facendo (o è occupato a fare) le valigie; We're busy discussing it just now, ne stiamo discutendo proprio ora; This'll keep them busy for a while, questo li terrà occupati per un po' NOTA D'USO: - occupied o busy?-2 animato; molto attivo; pieno d'attività; pieno di traffico; trafficato: a busy town, una città animata; a busy road, una strada piena di traffico (o trafficata); a busy crossroads, un incrocio di gran traffico; to lead a busy life, fare vita molto attiva; essere sempre occupatissimo; Restaurants and cafeterias are very busy, i ristoranti e le tavole calde hanno molto lavoro; a very busy day, una giornata piena3 (telef., spec. USA) occupato: «Line busy», «(il numero è) occupato»; busy signal (o busy tone) segnale di linea occupata NOTA D'USO: - engaged o occupied?-● as busy as a bee, indaffaratissimo □ busy bee, persona indaffarata □ to get busy, darsi da fare; sbrigarsi; mettersi al lavoro; mettersi sotto.(to) busy /ˈbɪzɪ/v. t.– to busy oneself doing st., essere occupato a fare qc.; to busy oneself with st., occuparsi di; darsi da fare con; trafficare con; armeggiare con; He busied himself in the kitchen, ha sfaccendato in cucina. -
2 busy
I ['bɪzɪ]1) [ person] occupato, impegnato2) [ shop] affollato; [airport, junction] trafficato; [street, town] animato, trafficato; [day, week] pienoII ['bɪzɪ]to busy oneself doing sth. — tenersi occupato facendo qcs
* * *['bizi] 1. adjective1) (having a lot (of work etc) to do: I am very busy.) occupato2) (full of traffic, people, activity etc: The roads are busy; a busy time of year.) affollato, movimentato3) ((especially American) (of a telephone line) engaged: All the lines to New York are busy.) occupato2. verb((sometimes with with) to occupy (oneself) with: She busied herself preparing the meal.) occuparsi di- busily* * *I ['bɪzɪ]1) [ person] occupato, impegnato2) [ shop] affollato; [airport, junction] trafficato; [street, town] animato, trafficato; [day, week] pienoII ['bɪzɪ]to busy oneself doing sth. — tenersi occupato facendo qcs
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3 bustle
I ['bʌsl]1) (activity) andirivieni m., movimento m.2) stor. abbigl. sellino m.II ['bʌsl]* * *1. verb((often with about) to busy oneself (often noisily or fussily): She bustled about doing things all day.) affaccendarsi2. noun(hurry, fuss or activity.) trambusto* * *bustle (1) /ˈbʌsl/n. [u]animazione; andirivieni; affaccendarsi; traffico; confusione.bustle (2) /ˈbʌsl/n.(stor., moda) sellino.(to) bustle /ˈbʌsl/A v. i.B v. t.sollecitare; sospingere; intruppare: We were bustled into the room, siamo stati sospinti nella stanzabustlern.persona che si dà un gran daffare; armeggionebustlinga.* * *I ['bʌsl]1) (activity) andirivieni m., movimento m.2) stor. abbigl. sellino m.II ['bʌsl] -
4 worry
I ['wʌrɪ] II 1. ['wʌrɪ]1) (concern) preoccupareI worry that — la mia preoccupazione è che, temo che
2) (alarm) allarmare, turbare3) (bother) infastidire, seccare, scocciare4) (toss about) [cat, dog] tenere tra i denti (scuotendo)2.verbo intransitivo (be anxious) preoccuparsi, essere in ansia, tormentarsi3.to worry about o over sth., sb. preoccuparsi per qcs., qcn.; to worry about doing avere timore di fare; there's nothing to worry about non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi; not to worry, I'll get a taxi non importa, prendo un taxi; he'll be punished, don't you worry! — sarà punito, puoi starne certo!
to worry oneself — preoccuparsi, essere in ansia ( about per)
to worry oneself sick over sth. — preoccuparsi da morire per qcs
- worry at* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) preoccuparsi2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) infastidire3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) azzannare2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) preoccupazione- worried* * *worry /ˈwʌrɪ/n.1 [u] ansia; inquietudine; preoccupazione: He began to notice signs of worry on his wife's face, cominciò a notare segni d'inquietudine sul viso di sua moglie; to ease sb. of a worry, togliere una preoccupazione a q.2 (generalm. al pl.) affanno; fastidio; guaio; preoccupazione; seccatura: Thank God, I have no money worries, grazie a Dio, non ho preoccupazioni finanziarie; What a worry that boy is, che seccatura è quel ragazzo!; DIALOGO → - Greetings and other useful phrases- No worries, non preoccuparti3 (fig.) compito; occupazione; dovere; affare (fig.): It's the salesman's worry to sell goods, è affare del rappresentante vendere la merce● worry beads, (rosario di) grani da fare scorrere fra le dita ( per rilassarsi) □ worry-free, senza preoccupazioni; tranquillo: A timer with automatic shutoff will allow you worry-free cooking, il timer con spegnimento automatico ( del forno) vi consentirà di cucinare in tranquillità □ Let it be her worry, lascia che ci pensi (o provveda) lei!♦ (to) worry /ˈwʌrɪ/A v. t.1 infastidire; importunare; seccare; scocciare (pop.): Stop worrying her!, smettila d'infastidirla; Don't worry your friends with continual requests for loans, non seccare i tuoi amici con continue richieste di prestiti!2 preoccupare; affliggere; turbare; tormentare: Is anything worrying you?, c'è qualcosa che ti preoccupa?; His old wound worries him, lo tormenta la sua vecchia feritaB v. i.1 preoccuparsi; affliggersi; prendersela; essere in ansia; tormentarsi: Don't worry!, non preoccuparti!; She worries about every little thing, se la prende per ogni inezia2 – to worry at, azzannare, dar morsi a, addentare ( un oggetto, la preda); (fig.) importunare; insistere con (q.; perché faccia qc.)● ( di un cane) to worry at a bone, azzannare un osso; divertirsi con un osso □ to worry at a problem, tentare e ritentare di risolvere un problema □ ( di un cucciolo) to worry at a slipper, mordicchiare (pop.: mangiare) una pantofola □ to worry oneself, preoccuparsi; tormentarsi: to worry oneself sick over st., tormentarsi per qc. tanto da ammalarsi □ (fam. iron.) I should worry!, sai quanto mi preoccupo!; me ne frego! (pop.) □ (fam.) DIALOGO → - Local shop 2- Oh well, not to worry, va bene, non importa; vai tranquillo; tutto a posto!; no problem!* * *I ['wʌrɪ] II 1. ['wʌrɪ]1) (concern) preoccupareI worry that — la mia preoccupazione è che, temo che
2) (alarm) allarmare, turbare3) (bother) infastidire, seccare, scocciare4) (toss about) [cat, dog] tenere tra i denti (scuotendo)2.verbo intransitivo (be anxious) preoccuparsi, essere in ansia, tormentarsi3.to worry about o over sth., sb. preoccuparsi per qcs., qcn.; to worry about doing avere timore di fare; there's nothing to worry about non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi; not to worry, I'll get a taxi non importa, prendo un taxi; he'll be punished, don't you worry! — sarà punito, puoi starne certo!
to worry oneself — preoccuparsi, essere in ansia ( about per)
to worry oneself sick over sth. — preoccuparsi da morire per qcs
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5 free
I 1. [friː]1) (unhindered, unrestricted) [person, country, election, press, translation, access, choice] liberoto leave sb. free to do — lasciare qcn. libero di fare
"may I use your phone?" - "feel free" — "posso usare il telefono?" - "certamente"
to break free of o from liberarsi da [influence, restriction]; to set sb. free to do — lasciare a qcn. la libertà di fare
2) (not captive or tied) [person, limb] libero; [ animal] libero, in libertàto pull [sth.] free — liberare [ shoe]
to break free — [person, animal] liberarsi
3) (devoid)to be free from o of sb. essersi liberato di qcn.; free from o of weeds libero dalle erbacce; free from o of pollution non inquinato; he's not entirely free from o of blame non è del tutto innocente; a day free from o of interruptions una giornata senza interruzioni; this soup is free from o of artificial colourings questa zuppa non contiene coloranti artificiali; free of o from tax econ. non soggetto a imposta; free of o from interest — econ. senza interessi
4) (costing nothing) gratuito"admission free" — "ingresso gratuito"
free gift — comm. omaggio
you can't expect a free ride — fig. ogni cosa ha il suo prezzo
he's had a free ride — fig. non ha faticato molto per arrivare
5) (not occupied) libero"please leave o keep this parking space free for disabled drivers" — "posto riservato ai disabili"
6) (generous, lavish)7) (familiar) disinvolto, sfacciato, impudenteto make free with sb. — prendersi delle libertà con qcn
8) chim. [ atom] libero9) ling. [vowel, stress] libero10) - free in compostisugar-, additive -free — senza zucchero, additivi
2.interest -free — econ. senza interessi
nome (anche free period) scol. ora f. libera, ora f. buca••II [friː]to have a free hand — avere mano libera (in per; in doing per fare)
1) (at liberty) liberamenteto go free — [ hostage] essere liberato; [ criminal] circolare liberamente
2) (without payment) gratuitamente, gratisbuy two, get one free — (offerta) tre per due
III 1. [friː]for free — gratuitamente, gratis
1) (set at liberty) [run, roam] liberareto free sb. from — liberare qcn. da [prison, oppression, anxiety, burden, suffering]; esentare qcn. da [blame, responsibility]
2) (make available) sbloccare, rendere disponibile [ capital]; liberare [person, hands]2.to free oneself from — liberarsi da [chains, wreckage, influence, burden]; liberarsi di [ anxiety]; sottrarsi a [blame, responsibility]
* * *[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) libero2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) libero3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) generoso4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) sciolto5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) gratuito, gratis6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) libero7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) libero8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) esente2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) liberare2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) liberarsi di, sbarazzarsi di•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) lavorare come freelance/libero professionista- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free* * *I 1. [friː]1) (unhindered, unrestricted) [person, country, election, press, translation, access, choice] liberoto leave sb. free to do — lasciare qcn. libero di fare
"may I use your phone?" - "feel free" — "posso usare il telefono?" - "certamente"
to break free of o from liberarsi da [influence, restriction]; to set sb. free to do — lasciare a qcn. la libertà di fare
2) (not captive or tied) [person, limb] libero; [ animal] libero, in libertàto pull [sth.] free — liberare [ shoe]
to break free — [person, animal] liberarsi
3) (devoid)to be free from o of sb. essersi liberato di qcn.; free from o of weeds libero dalle erbacce; free from o of pollution non inquinato; he's not entirely free from o of blame non è del tutto innocente; a day free from o of interruptions una giornata senza interruzioni; this soup is free from o of artificial colourings questa zuppa non contiene coloranti artificiali; free of o from tax econ. non soggetto a imposta; free of o from interest — econ. senza interessi
4) (costing nothing) gratuito"admission free" — "ingresso gratuito"
free gift — comm. omaggio
you can't expect a free ride — fig. ogni cosa ha il suo prezzo
he's had a free ride — fig. non ha faticato molto per arrivare
5) (not occupied) libero"please leave o keep this parking space free for disabled drivers" — "posto riservato ai disabili"
6) (generous, lavish)7) (familiar) disinvolto, sfacciato, impudenteto make free with sb. — prendersi delle libertà con qcn
8) chim. [ atom] libero9) ling. [vowel, stress] libero10) - free in compostisugar-, additive -free — senza zucchero, additivi
2.interest -free — econ. senza interessi
nome (anche free period) scol. ora f. libera, ora f. buca••II [friː]to have a free hand — avere mano libera (in per; in doing per fare)
1) (at liberty) liberamenteto go free — [ hostage] essere liberato; [ criminal] circolare liberamente
2) (without payment) gratuitamente, gratisbuy two, get one free — (offerta) tre per due
III 1. [friː]for free — gratuitamente, gratis
1) (set at liberty) [run, roam] liberareto free sb. from — liberare qcn. da [prison, oppression, anxiety, burden, suffering]; esentare qcn. da [blame, responsibility]
2) (make available) sbloccare, rendere disponibile [ capital]; liberare [person, hands]2.to free oneself from — liberarsi da [chains, wreckage, influence, burden]; liberarsi di [ anxiety]; sottrarsi a [blame, responsibility]
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