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to defend a decision

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1 defend a decision

ЕБРР: обосновать решение

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > defend a decision
2 defend the decision

Макаров: защищать решение

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > defend the decision
3 defend a decision

v.

обґрунтовувати рішення

The English-Ukrainian Dictionary > defend a decision
4 defend a decision

обосновать решение
. . Словарь экономических терминов .

Англо-русский экономический словарь > defend a decision
5 decision

n

решение

to accept a decision — соглашаться с решением; подчиняться решению

to adhere to a decision — придерживаться решения

to adjourn decision — откладывать принятие решения

to adopt decisions — принимать решения

to affirm a decision — подтверждать решение

to announce the decision — оглашать решение; объявлять о решении

to annul a decision — отменять решение

to appeal against smb's decision — обжаловать чье-л. решение

to approve a decision — одобрять решение

to arrive at a decision — принимать решение; приходить к решению

to back down from one's decision — отходить / отказываться от своего решения

to back up one's decision — подкреплять свое решение

to be split over a decision — придерживаться разных мнений по поводу какого-л. решения

to block a decision through a veto — блокировать принятие решения путем наложения вето

to bow to the chairman's decision — подчиняться решению председателя

to call off one's decision — отменять свое решение

to cancel a decision — отменять решение

to carry out a decision — выполнять решение

to challenge a decision — оспаривать решение

to come to a decision — принимать решение; приходить к решению

to comply with the decision — выполнять решение; подчиняться решению

to confirm a decision — подтверждать решение

to control the execution of decisions — проверять исполнение решений

to declare a decision null and void — объявлять решение не имеющим законной / юридической силы

to defend a decision — отстаивать решение

to defer a decision — откладывать принятие решения

to drag through / to force through a decision — протаскивать решение

to endorse a decision — одобрять решение

to enforce a decision — претворять / проводить решение в жизнь

to exercise a decision — выполнять решение

to force decisions — вынуждать принимать решения

to go back on a decision — аннулировать / отменять принятое решение

to implement a decision — выполнять решение; претворять решение в жизнь

to impose a decision on smb — навязывать кому-л. решение

to leave the matter to smb's decision — предоставлять кому-л. право принимать решение

to make a decision — принимать решение

to monitor smb's decision — следить за принятием кем-л. решений

to obey a decision — подчиняться решению

to overrule the lower court's decision — отменять решение суда низшей инстанции

to overturn a decision — аннулировать / отменять решение

to pass a decision — принимать решение

to postpone a decision — откладывать принятие решения

to put a decision into action — претворять решение в жизнь

to put off a decision — откладывать принятие решения

to reach a decision by a simple majority — принимать решение простым большинством ( голосов)

to reciprocate the government decision — отвечать на решение правительства принятием аналогичного решения

to recognize a decision — признавать решение; соглашаться с решением

to reconsider a previous decision — пересматривать ранее принятое решение

to relay smb's decision to smb — передавать чье-л. решение кому-л.

to render a decision — выносить / принимать решение, решать

to rescind a decision — аннулировать / отменять принятое решение

to reverse a previous decision — пересматривать ранее принятое решение

to review progress on a decision — проверять выполнение какого-л. решения

to revoke a decision — отменять решение

to revote one's decision — отменять свое решение

to rubberstamp decisions taken by smb — механически утверждать решения, принятые кем-л.

to shelve a decision — откладывать (в долгий ящик) принятие решения

to shirk a decision — уклоняться от принятия решения

to speed decisions — ускорять принятие решений

to stand behind / to support a decision — поддерживать решение

to suspend one's decision — откладывать принятие решения

to swing the decision one's way — добиваться решения вопроса в свою пользу

to take decisions behind closed doors — принимать решения при закрытых дверях

to take decisions on a majority basis — принимать решения большинством голосов

to take on-the-spot decisions — принимать решения на месте

to uphold a decision — утверждать решение

to veto a decision — накладывать вето на принятие решения

to welcome a decision — приветствовать решение

- adoption of a decision
- advisable decision
- agreed decision
- ambiguous decision
- arbitrary decision
- binding decision
- Brown decision
- collective decision
- compromise decision
- concerted decision
- constructive decision
- court decision
- crucial decision
- daring decision
- decision by secret ballot
- decision comes into effect
- decision goes against smb's interests
- decision has not come as a surprise
- decision in principle
- decision of massive significance
- decision of principle
- decision rests with the President
- decision will take effect from...
- decisions come down from on high
- decisions on crucial matters
- dramatic decision
- executive decision
- faulty decision
- favorable decision
- final decision
- forcible decision
- go-ahead decision
- grave decision
- hasty decision
- historical decision
- implementation of decisions
- in defiance of a decision
- irresponsible decision
- joint decision
- judicial decision
- judicial review of a decision
- legal decision
- majority decision
- managerial decision
- mandatory decision
- meritocratic decision
- momentous decision
- mutually acceptable decision
- narrow-minded decision
- optimal decision
- optimum decision
- pending a favorable decision
- policy decision
- political decision
- precipitous decision
- reversal of a decision
- sound decision
- strategic decision
- surprise decision
- tit-for-tat decision
- tough decision
- trade-off decision
- unacceptable decision
- unanimous decision
- unilateral decision
- unusual decision
- valid decision
- wise decision
- yes-no decision

Politics english-russian dictionary > decision
6 defend

defend [dɪˈfend]

1. transitive verb

a. défendre

• to defend o.s. se défendre

• to defend one's own interests défendre ses propres intérêts

• Smith successfully defended her title Smith a réussi à conserver son titre

b. ( = justify) justifier

2. intransitive verb

défendre ; ( = play in defence) être en défense

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[dɪ'fend] 1.
transitive verb défendre [fort, freedom, interests, client, title, belief]; justifier [behaviour, decision]

to defend a thesis — soutenir une thèse
2.
intransitive verb Sport défendre
3.
reflexive verb

to defend oneself — ( protect oneself) lit, fig se défendre
4.
defending present participle adjective [counsel] de la défense

the defending champion — le tenant du titre

English-French dictionary > defend
7 defend

defend

A vtr

1 (guard, protect) défendre [fort, town, country] (against contre ; from de) ; défendre [freedom, interests, rights] ; [lawyer] défendre [client] ; the government must defend its majority le gouvernement doit tout faire pour conserver sa majorité ;

2 ( justify) défendre [argument, belief, doctrine, opinion] ; justifier [actions, behaviour, decision] ;

3 Sport défendre [title, record] ;

4 Univ to defend a thesis soutenir une thèse.

B vi Sport défendre.

C v refl to defend oneself

1 ( protect oneself) lit, fig se défendre ;

2 Jur [accused] assurer sa propre défense.

D defending pres p adj [counsel] de la défense ; the defending champion le tenant du titre.

Big English-French dictionary > defend
8 defend

[dɪ'fend] 1.
verbo transitivo difendere [fort, freedom, client, title]; giustificare [behaviour, decision]
2.
verbo intransitivo sport giocare in difesa
3.
verbo riflessivo

to defend oneself — difendersi

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[di'fend]
verb

1) (to guard or protect against attack: The soldiers defended the castle; I am prepared to defend my opinions.) difendere

2) (to conduct the defence of (a person) in a law-court.) difendere

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- defendant
- defender
- defensive
* * *
[dɪ'fend] 1.
verbo transitivo difendere [fort, freedom, client, title]; giustificare [behaviour, decision]
2.
verbo intransitivo sport giocare in difesa
3.
verbo riflessivo

to defend oneself — difendersi

English-Italian dictionary > defend
9 defend **** de·fend vt

[dɪ'fɛnd]
(gen) difendere, (decision, action) giustificare, (opinion) sostenere

to defend o.s. (against) — difendersi (da)

English-Italian dictionary > defend **** de·fend vt
10 обґрунтовувати рішення

defend a decision (v.); validate a decision (v.); justify a decision (v.)

Українсько-англійський словник > обґрунтовувати рішення
11 защищать решение

Makarov: defend the decision

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > защищать решение
12 обосновать решение

EBRD: defend a decision, justify a decision, validate a decision

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > обосновать решение
13 защищать

гл.

1. to defend; 2. to protect; 3. to shield; 4. to guard; 5. to uphold

Русский глагол защищать относится к любому виду угрозы, опасности или неприятности. Английские эквиваленты в отличие от русского указывают на характер того, от чего исходит угроза и на цели защиты.

1. to defend — защищать, оборонять, защищаться, отстаивать (подразумевает защиту от угрожающей опасности; предполагается предпринимать любые действия, чтобы прийти на помощь кому-либо или чему-либо, находящемуся в опасности и нуждающемуся в защите): to defend smb, smth — защищать кого-либо, что-либо; to defend the goal — защищать ворота; to defend one's point of view (one's principles) — отстаивать свою точку зрения (свои принципы); to defend oneself from/ against smb — защищаться от кого-либо; to defend one's action — защищать свои действия; to defend a town — защищать город They defended the city to the last. — Они обороняли город до последнего./Они защищали город до конца. At school he always defended his little brother. — В школе он всегда защищал своего младшего брата. It became impossible to defend the base from airborne attack.— От воздушного нападения базу защищать стало невозможно. She picked up a stick (о defend herself against her attacker. — Она подняла с земли палку, чтобы защититься от нападающего./Она схватила с земли палку, чтобы защитить себя от нападающего. John was the only one who defended me when things started going wrong. — Только Джон встал на мою защиту, когда начались неприятности. As a politician you have to be able to defend yourself when things get rough. — Как политический деятель, вы должны уметь защищаться от резкой критики. Union bosses pleaded that they would courageously defend their members' right to strike. — Профсоюзные лидеры клялись, что будут упорно отстаивать право своих членов на забастовки.

2. to protect — защищать, предохранять, ограждать (от возможных опасностей или неприятностей, таких как наводнения, пожары или болезни): to protect smb, smth — защищать кого-либо, что-либо; to protect children from catching cold — защищать детей от простуды/предохранять детей от простуды; to protect one's eyes from the sun — защищать глаза от солнца The fence protects the roses from the wind. — Забор защищает розы от ветра. Не was protected by a bodyguard. — Его сопровождал телохранитель./ Он шел с охраной./Его защищал охранник. you should insure to protect yourself in case of fire. — Вам надо застраховаться на случай пожара. The camera comes with a true leather carrying case to protect it. — Фотоаппарат выпускается в кожаном футляре, который его предохраняет./Фотоаппарат продается с кожаным футляром, который его предохраняет. The union's basic function is to protect the interests and employment rights of its members. — Основная функция профсоюзов заключается в защите интересов и права его членов на труд. I jumped behind the wall to protect myself from the explosion. — Я спрятался за стену, чтобы защитить себя от взрыва.

3. to shield — защищать, предохранять, заслонять, прикрывать (от опасности, особенно встав между ее источником и тем, на что или кого это действие направлено): to shield one's eyes with one's hand — прикрыть глаза рукой; to shield one's child with one's own body — прикрыть ребенка собственным телом; to shield oneself behind smb else — спрятаться за чью-либо спину Не had received a gunshot wound while trying to shield his children. — Он получил огнестрельное ранение, когда пытался защитить детей./Он был ранен, когда пытался спасти своих детей, загородив их собой. A new type of glass has been produced, which shields your eyes from the sun violet rays. —Теперь выпускается новое стекло, которое предохраняет глаза от ультрафиолетовых лучей солнца. These plants should be shielded from direct sunlight. — Эти растения нужно прикрывать от прямого попадания солнечных лучей. The house was shielded from the view by tall trees. — Высокие деревья скрывали дом от посторонних взглядов, She shielded her eyes against the sun glare. — Она заслонила глаза от яркого солнца. She is anxious to shield her children from the press. — Она стремится оградить своих детей от вмешательства прессы в их жизнь.

4. tо guard — защищать, стоять на страже, охранять, караулить, стеречь, сторожить (предполагает действия, направленные на сохранение того или тех, кто был доверен кому-либо): to guard smb's life (one's reputation) — охранять чью-либо жизнь (свою репутацию); to guard prisoners — караулить узников/охранять пленных; to guard treasure — охранять клад/сторожить клад/караулить клад; to guard one's property against thieves — стеречь/караулить имущество от воров The dog is guarding the sheep. — Собака сторожит овец./Собака караулит овец. There were two soldiers guarding the main gate. — Главные ворота охранялись двумя солдатами. The palace entrance is guarded round the clock. — Подъезд дворца охраняется круглые сутки. The trees guarded the farm from the wind. — Деревья защищали ферму от ветра. The company is fiercely guarding its independence. — Фирма упорно защищает свою независимость./Фирма яростно отстаивает свою независимость./Фирма стоит на страже своей независимости. They have been guarding the details of their research. — Они хранили в секрете результаты своего исследования./Они строго охраняли результаты своего исследования.

5. to uphold — защищать, поддерживать (предполагает высказывания в защиту/в пользу чего-либо, подтверждения чьих-либо решений или высказанных предположений): The court of appeal upheld the verdict. — Апелляционный суд подтвердил приговор. The headmaster upheld the teacher's decision. — Директор поддержал решение учителя. The Home Secretary's decision was upheld by the House of Lords. — Решение министра внутренних дел получило одобрение в палате лордов./Решение министра внутренних дел было поддержано в палате лордов. They were fighting to uphold the rights of small nations. — Они боролись за права малых народов./Они выступали в поддержку малых народов и их прав./Они выступали в защиту малых народов.

Русско-английский объяснительный словарь > защищать
14 hold

I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde

2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde

3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde

4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde

5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde

6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde

7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde

8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde

9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være

10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde

11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde

12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget

13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare

14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod

15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare

16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen

17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre

18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje

19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde

20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente

21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde

22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare

23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
2. noun
1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb

2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse

3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag

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- - holder
- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun
((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

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I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde

2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde

3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde

4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde

5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde

6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde

7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde

8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde

9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være

10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde

11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde

12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget

13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare

14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod

15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare

16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen

17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre

18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje

19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde

20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente

21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde

22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare

23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
2. noun
1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb

2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse

3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag

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- - holder
- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun
((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

English-Danish dictionary > hold
15 hold

I [həʊld]
nome

1) (grasp) presa f.

to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]

to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]

2) (possession)

to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]

3) (contact)

to get hold of — chiamare, contattare

4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)

to get a hold of oneself — riprendersi

5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.

6) (in wrestling) presa f.

7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.

8) tel.

to put a call on hold — mettere una chiamata in attesa

to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
II 1. [həʊld]
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)

1) (clasp) tenere

to hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]

to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]

to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia

to hold each other — abbracciarsi

2) (maintain)

to hold one's head still — tenere la testa immobile

to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto

3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]

to be held — avere luogo o tenersi

4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]

the bus holds ten (people) — il pulmino può trasportare 10 persone

to hold one's drink — reggere l'alcol

5) (contain) [drawer, box] contenere [ objects]

6) (support) reggere [ load]

7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]

there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno

8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]

to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio

9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]

10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]

hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!

11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]

to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia

to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che

to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile

12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]

to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere

13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]

14) tel.

to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea

15) mus. tenere [ note]

16) aut.

to hold the road — tenere la strada
2.
verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)

1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere

2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare

3) tel. attendere (in linea)

4) (remain steady)

hold still! — stai fermo!
3.
verbo riflessivo (pass., p.pass. held)

to hold oneself well — tenersi bene su

- hold against

- hold back

- hold down

- hold forth

- hold in

- hold off

- hold on

- hold on to

- hold out

- hold over

- hold to

- hold together

- hold up

- hold with

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I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.)

2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.)

3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.)

4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?)

5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.)

6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.)

7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.)

8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.)

9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.)

10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.)

11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.)

12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)

13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.)

14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.)

15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.)

16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?)

17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.)

18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.)

19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.)

20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?)

21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.)

22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.)

23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)
2. noun
1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.)

2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.)

3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.)

•

- - holder
- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun
((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.)

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I [həʊld]
nome

1) (grasp) presa f.

to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]

to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]

2) (possession)

to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]

3) (contact)

to get hold of — chiamare, contattare

4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)

to get a hold of oneself — riprendersi

5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.

6) (in wrestling) presa f.

7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.

8) tel.

to put a call on hold — mettere una chiamata in attesa

to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
II 1. [həʊld]
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)

1) (clasp) tenere

to hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]

to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]

to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia

to hold each other — abbracciarsi

2) (maintain)

to hold one's head still — tenere la testa immobile

to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto

3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]

to be held — avere luogo o tenersi

4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]

the bus holds ten (people) — il pulmino può trasportare 10 persone

to hold one's drink — reggere l'alcol

5) (contain) [drawer, box] contenere [ objects]

6) (support) reggere [ load]

7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]

there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno

8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]

to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio

9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]

10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]

hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!

11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]

to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia

to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che

to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile

12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]

to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere

13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]

14) tel.

to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea

15) mus. tenere [ note]

16) aut.

to hold the road — tenere la strada
2.
verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)

1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere

2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare

3) tel. attendere (in linea)

4) (remain steady)

hold still! — stai fermo!
3.
verbo riflessivo (pass., p.pass. held)

to hold oneself well — tenersi bene su

- hold against

- hold back

- hold down

- hold forth

- hold in

- hold off

- hold on

- hold on to

- hold out

- hold over

- hold to

- hold together

- hold up

- hold with

English-Italian dictionary > hold
16 causa

f.

1 cause (origen).

la relación causa-efecto the relationship between cause and effect

2 reason.

se desconocen las causas del accidente it is not known what caused the accident

a o por causa de because of

por causa mayor for reasons beyond my/our/etc control

3 cause (ideal).

dieron su vida por la causa they gave their lives for the cause

hacer causa común con alguien to make common cause with somebody

ser una causa perdida to be a lost cause

4 case (law).

5 lawsuit, case.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: causar.

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causa

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) cause

■ murió por la causa he died for the cause

■ estamos aquí por tu causa we are here for your sake

2 (motivo) cause, reason, motive

■ el niño lloraba sin causa the child was crying for no reason

3 DERECHO (caso) case, lawsuit; (juicio) trial

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a causa de because of, on account of

hacer causa común con to make common cause with

instruir una causa DERECHO to take legal proceedings

por causa de because of, on account of

causa mayor good reason

■ no se puede faltar al trabajo si no es por causa mayor you can't stay off work unless it's for a very good reason

causa pública DERECHO public good

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noun f.

cause

- por causa de

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I
SF

1) (=motivo) cause

la niebla pudo haber sido la causa del accidente — the accident could have been caused by fog, the fog could have been the cause of o reason for the accident

algunos protestaron sin causa justificada — some protested for no good reason o without true cause

por causas ajenas a nuestra voluntad — for reasons beyond our control

el fuego se inició por causas desconocidas — it is not known how the fire was started

veamos cuál es la causa de todo esto — let us see what the reason for this is

• relación causa-efecto — cause and effect relationship

causa final — final cause

causa primera — first cause
conocimiento 2), doctor 1.
2)

• a o por causa de — because of

el concierto fue aplazado a causa de la lluvia — the concert was postponed because of rain

dos personas han muerto a causa de una explosión — two people have died in an explosion

no quiero que sufras por mi causa — I don't want you to suffer for my sake o on my account

3) (=ideal) cause

la causa palestina — the Palestinian cause

es por una buena causa — it's for a good cause

• hacer causa común con algn — to make common cause with sb

causa perdida — lost cause

4) (Jur) (tb: causa judicial) lawsuit, case

causa criminal — criminal prosecution
II
SF

1) Cono Sur (=tentempié) snack, light meal

2) Perú (=plato) fish and potato pie, served cold

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femenino

1) ( motivo) cause

la causa de todas mis desgracias — the cause of o the reason for all my misfortunes

aún no se conocen las causas del accidente — the cause of the accident is still unknown

sería causa suficiente de divorcio — it would be adequate grounds for divorce

se enfadó sin causa alguna — she got annoyed for no good reason o for no reason at all

una relación de causa-efecto — a cause and effect relationship

a or por causa de — because of

- causa final/primera

2) (ideal, fin) cause

una causa perdida — a lost cause

hacer causa común con alguien — to make common cause with somebody

3) (Der) ( pleito) lawsuit; ( proceso) trial

seguir una causa contra alguien — to try somebody

•

- causa civil

- causa criminal

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= root cause, trigger.

Ex. This article highlights the root causes of nativism against both immigrants and U.S. immigration policy arising from increasing legal and illegal immigration.

Ex. They will however always have some kind of springboard or trigger which has led to their question, and we can work forwards from this.

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* apoyar una causa = forward + cause, support + cause.

* ayudar a la causa de = help + in the cause of.

* buena causa = good cause.

* causa de fuerza mayor = act of God.

* causa de la ofensa = offending.

* causa de mortalidad = lethality.

* causa-efecto = causal.

* causa fortuita = act of God.

* causa justa = just cause, good cause.

* causa perdida = lost cause, losing battle.

* causa primaria = prime cause.

* causa radical, la = radical cause, the.

* causas de conflictos armados = warpath.

* causa social = social cause.

* de causas desconocidas = idiopathic.

* decisión con conocimiento de causa = informed decision.

* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.

* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.

* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.

* detectar la causa de algo = smell + cause.

* de un modo que causa confusión = confusingly.

* doctor honoris causa = honorary doctorate.

* luchar por una buena causa = fight + the good fight.

* luchar por una causa = champion + cause.

* luchar por una causa perdida = fight + a losing battle.

* que no causa dolor = painless.

* relación causa-efecto = cause-effect relation, causal relationship.

* retomar una causa = take up + cause.

* sin causa alguna = for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin causa aparente = for no apparent reason, for apparently no reason.

* sin causa justificada = without justified reason.

* sin conocimiento de causa = unbeknown to, unbeknownst to.

* tener causa justificada = have + good cause.

* toma de decisiones con conocimiento de causa = informed decision making.

* tomar decisiones con conocimiento de causa = make + informed decisions.

* una causa perdida = a dead dog.

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femenino

1) ( motivo) cause

la causa de todas mis desgracias — the cause of o the reason for all my misfortunes

aún no se conocen las causas del accidente — the cause of the accident is still unknown

sería causa suficiente de divorcio — it would be adequate grounds for divorce

se enfadó sin causa alguna — she got annoyed for no good reason o for no reason at all

una relación de causa-efecto — a cause and effect relationship

a or por causa de — because of

- causa final/primera

2) (ideal, fin) cause

una causa perdida — a lost cause

hacer causa común con alguien — to make common cause with somebody

3) (Der) ( pleito) lawsuit; ( proceso) trial

seguir una causa contra alguien — to try somebody

•

- causa civil

- causa criminal

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= root cause, trigger.

Ex: This article highlights the root causes of nativism against both immigrants and U.S. immigration policy arising from increasing legal and illegal immigration.

Ex: They will however always have some kind of springboard or trigger which has led to their question, and we can work forwards from this.

* apoyar una causa = forward + cause, support + cause.

* ayudar a la causa de = help + in the cause of.

* buena causa = good cause.

* causa de fuerza mayor = act of God.

* causa de la ofensa = offending.

* causa de mortalidad = lethality.

* causa-efecto = causal.

* causa fortuita = act of God.

* causa justa = just cause, good cause.

* causa perdida = lost cause, losing battle.

* causa primaria = prime cause.

* causa radical, la = radical cause, the.

* causas de conflictos armados = warpath.

* causa social = social cause.

* de causas desconocidas = idiopathic.

* decisión con conocimiento de causa = informed decision.

* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.

* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.

* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.

* detectar la causa de algo = smell + cause.

* de un modo que causa confusión = confusingly.

* doctor honoris causa = honorary doctorate.

* luchar por una buena causa = fight + the good fight.

* luchar por una causa = champion + cause.

* luchar por una causa perdida = fight + a losing battle.

* que no causa dolor = painless.

* relación causa-efecto = cause-effect relation, causal relationship.

* retomar una causa = take up + cause.

* sin causa alguna = for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin causa aparente = for no apparent reason, for apparently no reason.

* sin causa justificada = without justified reason.

* sin conocimiento de causa = unbeknown to, unbeknownst to.

* tener causa justificada = have + good cause.

* toma de decisiones con conocimiento de causa = informed decision making.

* tomar decisiones con conocimiento de causa = make + informed decisions.

* una causa perdida = a dead dog.

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causa

feminine

A (motivo) cause

la causa de todas mis desgracias the cause of o the reason for all my misfortunes

sería causa suficiente de divorcio it would be adequate grounds for divorce

se enfadó sin causa alguna she got annoyed for no good reason o for no reason at all

aún no se conocen las causas del accidente the cause of the accident is still unknown, it is still not known what caused the accident

relación de causa-efecto cause and effect relationship

a or por causa de because of

el partido se suspendió a causa del tiempo the match was postponed because of o on account of o owing to the weather

la cosecha se malogró por causa de las heladas the crop failed because of the frost

Compuestos:

● causa final

final cause

● causa primera

first cause

B (ideal, fin) cause

una causa perdida a lost cause

defender una causa to defend a cause

hacer causa común con algn to make common cause with sb

C ( Der) (pleito) lawsuit; (proceso) trial

seguir una causa contra algn to try sb

el juicio por la causa que se sigue contra ella por estafa the trial at which she faces charges for o is being tried for fraud

Compuestos:

● causa civil

lawsuit

● causa criminal

criminal proceedings (pl), trial

D ( Coc) Peruvian dish of spiced mashed potatoes

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Del verbo causar: ( conjugate causar)

causa es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
causa
causar
causa sustantivo femenino
1 ( motivo) cause;
◊ la causa de todas mis desgracias the cause of o the reason for all my misfortunes;

se enfadó sin causa alguna she got annoyed for no reason at all o for no good reason;
a or por causa de because of
2 ( ideal) cause;
◊ una causa perdida a lost cause

3 (Der) ( pleito) lawsuit;
( proceso) trial
causar ( conjugate causar) verbo transitivo ‹daños/problema/sufrimiento› to cause;
‹ indignación› to cause, arouse;
‹ alarma› to cause, provoke;
‹ placer› to give;
◊ le causó mucha pena it made him very sad;

me causó muy buena impresión I was very impressed with her
causa sustantivo femenino
1 cause
2 (motivo) reason: se ha enfadado sin causa, he has got angry for no reason
3 (utopía, ideal) una causa justa, a fair cause
4 Jur (proceso) trial
♦ Locuciones: a o por causa de, because of: su relación se deterioró a causa de los celos, their relationship fell apart because of jealousy
causar verbo transitivo to cause, bring about: el desaliño causa mala impresión, untidiness makes a bad impression
le causó buena impresión, he was very impressed by him
me causó mucha alegría, it made me very happy

' causa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abanderada
- abanderado
- abogar
- actuar
- adherirse
- apoyar
- caída
- caído
- causar
- con
- conocimiento
- de
- desgarrador
- desgarradora
- documentación
- ser
- funesta
- funesto
- gozosa
- gozoso
- horrorosa
- horroroso
- intríngulis
- lamentable
- lastimosa
- lastimoso
- leal
- motivo
- onerosa
- oneroso
- origen
- paladín
- por
- principio
- promotor
- promotora
- relativamente
- sabañón
- sacrificar
- semilla
- soponcio
- temerosa
- temeroso
- terrorífica
- terrorífico
- unirse
- valer
- vergonzosa
- vergonzoso
- vergüenza
English:
about
- account
- arm
- as
- battle
- because
- blow
- cause
- complication
- devotion
- earthshattering
- further
- get at
- honorary doctorate
- immediate cause
- lost
- mock
- occasion
- of
- owing
- plead
- rain off
- sensational
- suspend
- takeoff
- through
- ultimate
- unsympathetic
- win over
- worthy
- condemn
- court
- crack
- dismiss
- fog
- honorary
- open
- responsible

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causa nf

1. [origen] cause;

la causa última the ultimate cause o reason;

el tabaco es la causa de muchas enfermedades respiratorias smoking is the cause of many respiratory diseases;

él es la causa directa de todos mis problemas he is directly responsible for all my problems;

la relación causa-efecto the relationship between cause and effect

Comp
causa final final cause;
causa primera first cause

2. [razón, motivo] reason;

se desconocen las causas del accidente it is not known what caused the accident;

por esta causa mueren al año muchos niños every year many children die as a result of this;

ello no es causa suficiente para dejar de asistir a clase that isn't a good enough reason for stopping going to school;

a o [m5] por causa de because of;

llegaron tarde a o [m5] por causa del intenso tráfico they arrived late because of the heavy traffic;

por causa mayor for reasons beyond my/our/ etc control

3. [ideal, objetivo] cause;

una causa humanitaria a humanitarian cause;

es todo por una buena causa it's all for o in a good cause;

abrazar una causa to embrace a cause;

dieron su vida por la causa they gave their lives for the cause;

Comp

hacer causa común con alguien to make common cause with sb;

Comp

ser una causa perdida to be a lost cause

4. Der case;

una causa contra alguien a case against sb

Comp
causa civil lawsuit;
causa criminal criminal case

5. Andes [comida ligera] light meal, snack

6. Perú [guiso] = dish of mashed potatoes mixed with cheese, olives, sweetcorn and lettuce, eaten cold

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causa

f

1 cause;

hacer causa común con make common cause with;

causa perdida fig lost cause

2 ( motivo) reason;

a causa de because of;

por mi causa on my account

3 JUR lawsuit

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causa nf

1) motivo: cause, reason, motive

a causa de: because of

2) ideal: cause

morir por una causa: to die for a cause

3) : lawsuit

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causa n

1. (en general) cause

por causas naturales from natural causes

es una buena causa it's a good cause

2. (motivo) reason

se enfadó sin causa she got angry for no reason

a causa de because of

a causa de la tormenta because of the storm

Spanish-English dictionary > causa
17 cause

cause [koz]

feminine noun

   a. ( = raison) cause

   b. (Law) case

   c. ( = intérêts) cause

• cause perdue lost cause

• pour la bonne cause for a good cause

   d. (locutions)

► à cause de because of

► en cause

• être en cause [personne] to be involved ; [intérêts] to be at stake

• son honnêteté n'est pas en cause his honesty is not in question

• mettre en cause [+ innocence, nécessité, capacité] to call into question

• remettre en cause [+ principe, tradition] to question► pour cause

• fermé pour cause d'inventaire closed for stocktaking (Brit) or inventory (US)

• fermé pour cause de maladie closed on account of illness

• et pour cause ! and for good reason!

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koz
nom féminin

1) ( origine) cause

un rapport de cause à effet — a relation of cause and effect

il n'y a pas d'effet sans cause — there's no smoke without fire

2) ( raison) reason

pour une cause encore indéterminée — for a reason as yet unknown

il s'est fâché et pour cause — he got angry and with good reason

sans cause — groundless

c'est une cause de licenciement immédiat — it's a ground for immediate dismissal

pour cause de maladie — because of illness

fermé pour cause de travaux — closed for for renovation

avoir pour cause quelque chose — to be caused by something

à cause de — because of

3) ( ensemble d'intérêts) cause

une cause perdue — a lost cause

gagner quelqu'un à sa cause — to win somebody over to one's cause

prendre fait et cause pour quelqu'un — to take up the cause of somebody

pour la bonne cause — for a good cause

4) ( affaire) case

les causes célèbres — the causes célèbres, the famous cases

être en cause — [système, fait, organisme] to be at issue; [personne] to be involved

être hors de cause — to be in the clear

mettre quelqu'un/quelque chose en cause — to implicate somebody/something

mettre hors de cause — to clear

remettre en cause — to challenge [principe, hiérarchie, décision]; to cast doubt on [projet, efficacité, signification]; to undermine [efforts, proposition, processus]

tout est remis en cause — everything has been thrown back into doubt

se remettre en cause — to pass one's life under review

remise en cause — ( de système) reappraisal

avoir or obtenir gain de cause — to win one's case

donner gain de cause à — to decide in favour [BrE] of

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en toute connaissance de cause — in full knowledge of the facts

en tout état de cause — in any case

en désespoir de cause — as a last resort

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koz nf
1) (entraînant un effet) [mort, conflit, malentendu] cause

la principale cause de mortalité — the main cause of death

une des causes de qch — one of the causes of sth

la cause de tous les maux — the root of all evil

la cause et non la conséquence — the cause rather than the effect

voir dans qch la cause de qch — to see the cause for sth in sth

chercher la cause de — to seek the cause of

être cause de — to be the cause of

à cause de — because of

C'est arrivé à cause de lui. — It happened because of him.

Nous n'avons pas pu sortir à cause du mauvais temps. — We couldn't go out because of the bad weather.

pour cause de — for

Le musée est fermé pour cause de travaux. — The museum is closed for building work.

2) DROIT case

mettre qn hors de cause — to clear sb

mettre qch hors de cause — to clear sth

Le père de l'enfant a été mis hors de cause. — The child's father has been cleared.

être hors de cause — to be cleared of blame

prononcer la mise hors de cause de qn — to exonerate sb

prononcer la mise hors de cause de qch — to exonerate sth

en connaissance de cause [choisir, décider, agir, accepter] — in full knowledge of the facts

la cause est entendue — the matter is settled

3) (= parti, camp) cause

la cause des opprimés — the cause of the oppressed

défendre la cause de qn [personne] — to stand up for sb, to take sb's side, [groupe, communauté] to champion sb

Elle défend la cause des opprimés. — She champions the oppressed.

embrasser la cause de qn — to take up sb's cause

épouser la cause de qn — to take up sb's cause

une bonne cause — a good cause

pour la bonne cause — for a good cause

faire cause commune avec qn — to make common cause with sb

4) (autres locutions)

être en cause [intérêts] — to be at stake, [personne] to be involved, [qualité] to be in question

mettre en cause [personne] — to implicate, [qualité de qch, honnêteté de qn] to call into question

remettre en cause — to challenge, to call into question

et pour cause — and with good reason

en tout état de cause — in any case

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cause nf

1 ( origine) cause (de of); un rapport or une relation de cause à effet entre a relation of cause and effect between; il n'y a pas d'effet sans cause there's no smoke without fire; à petites causes grands effets minor causes can bring about major results;

2 ( raison) reason; j'ignore la cause de leur colère/départ I don't know the reason for their anger/departure; pour une cause encore indéterminée for a reason as yet unknown; il s'est fâché et pour cause he got angry and with good reason; sans cause [licenciement, chagrin] groundless; c'est une cause de licenciement immédiat it's a ground for immediate dismissal; pour cause économique for financial reasons; pour cause de maladie because of illness; fermé pour cause d'inventaire/de travaux closed for stocktaking/for renovation; avoir pour cause qch to be caused by sth; à cause de because of;

3 ( ensemble d'intérêts) cause; défendre une/sa cause to defend a/one's cause; se battre pour la cause to fight for the cause; une cause juste/perdue a just/lost cause; être dévoué à la cause commune to be dedicated to the common cause; être acquis à la cause de qn to be won over to sb's cause; gagner qn à sa cause to win sb over to one's cause; pour les besoins de la cause for the sake of the cause; prendre fait et cause pour qn to take up the cause of sb; faire cause commune avec qn to make common cause with sb; pour la bonne cause for a good cause;

4 ( affaire) case; plaider/gagner/perdre une cause to plead/win/lose a case; plaider la cause de qn/sa propre cause to plead sb's case/one's own case; la cause est entendue Jur the case is closed; fig it's an open and shut case; les causes célèbres the causes célèbres, the famous cases; être en cause [système, fait, organisme] to be at issue; [personne] to be involved; être hors de cause to be in the clear; mettre qn/qch en cause to implicate sb/sth; mise en cause implication; mettre qn/qch hors de cause gén to clear sb/sth; [police] to eliminate [sb] from an enquiry; remettre en cause to call [sth] into question, to challenge [politique, principe, droit, hiérarchie, décision]; to cast doubt on [projet, efficacité, signification]; to undermine [efforts, proposition, processus]; tout est remis en cause everything has been thrown back into doubt; se remettre en cause to pass one's life under review; remise en cause ( de soi-même) rethink; ( de système) reappraisal; avoir or obtenir gain de cause to win one's case; donner gain de cause à to decide in favour^GB of.

Idiomes

en toute connaissance de cause in full knowledge of the facts, fully conversant with the facts sout; en tout état de cause in any case; en désespoir de cause as a last resort.

[koz] nom féminin

1. [origine, motif] cause, reason, origin

cause de: la cause profonde de sa tristesse the underlying reason for his sadness

être (la) cause de quelque chose to cause something

le mauvais temps est cause que je n'ai pu aller vous rendre visite I wasn't able to come and see you on account of the bad weather

relation de cause à effet causal relationship

à petite cause grands effets (proverbe) great oaks from little acorns grow (proverbe)

et pour cause! and for a very good reason!

2. PHILOSOPHIE cause

la cause première/seconde/finale the prime/secondary/final cause

3. DROIT [affaire] case, brief

cause célèbre (sens propre & figuré) cause célèbre

cause civile civil action

cause criminelle criminal proceedings

un avocat sans causes a briefless barrister

la cause est entendue

a. (sens propre) each side has put its case

b. (figuré) there's no doubt about it

plaider la cause de quelqu'un (sens propre & figuré) to plead somebody's case

[motif]

cause licite/illicite just/unjust cause

4. [parti que l'on prend] cause

faire cause commune avec quelqu'un to join forces with somebody

une cause perdue a lost cause

pour la bonne cause

a. [pour un bon motif] for a good cause

b. (humoristique) [en vue du mariage] with honourable intentions

je suis tout acquis à sa cause I support him wholeheartedly

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à cause de locution prépositionnelle

1. [par la faute de] because ou on account of, due ou owing to

2. [en considération de] because ou on account of, due ou owing to

3. [par égard pour] for the sake ou because of

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en cause locution adjectivale

1. [concerné] in question

la voiture en cause était à l'arrêt the car involved ou in question was stationary

la somme/l'enjeu en cause the amount/the thing at stake

2. [que l'on suspecte]

les financiers en cause the financiers involved

certains ministres sont en cause some ministers are implicated

3. [contesté]

être en cause [talent] to be in question

DROIT

affaire en cause case before the court

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en cause locution adverbiale

1. [en accusation]

mettre quelqu'un en cause to implicate somebody

mettre quelque chose en cause to call something into question

2. [en doute]

remettre en cause [principe] to question, to challenge

son départ remet tout en cause her departure reopens the whole question ou debate

en tout état de cause locution adverbiale

in any case, at all events, whatever happens

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pour cause de locution prépositionnelle

owing to, because of

‘fermé pour cause de décès’ ‘closed owing to bereavement’

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > cause
18 action

ˈækʃən сущ.
1) действие, поступок;
полит. акция, выступление to take prompt action ≈ принять срочные меры to prod, spur smb. into action ≈ побуждать кого-л. к действию She claimed she was anxious to avoid any action which might harm him. ≈ Она заявила, что очень хочет избежать любого действия, которое могло бы ему повредить. concerted action decisive action - direct action disciplinary action hasty action immediate action prompt action rash action remedial action sparing action united action vigorous action action painting Syn: act
2) действие;
работа( механизма и т. п.) ;
деятельность to be out of action ≈ не работать, быть выведенным из строя to go out of action ≈ выходить из строя to put into action ≈ приводить в действие to put out of action ≈ выводить из строя action of the heart ≈ деятельность сердца He's been out of action for 6 months with a serious knee injury. ≈ Он не работал в течение 6 месяцев из-за серьезной травмы колена. They were trapped after the lifts went out of action. ≈ Они попали в ловушку, после того как лифты вышли из строя. They have excelled in learning the lessons of business management theory, and putting them into action. ≈ Они превосходно усвоили теорию делопроизводства и успешно применили ее на практике.
3) воздействие, действие Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate. ≈ Ее описание природы и действия ядов на удивление точно.
4) обвинение, иск;
судебный процесс to bring, institute, take an action against smb. for smth. ≈ возбудить дело против кого-л. to dismiss an action ≈ прекратить иск He brought legal action against his neighbor. ≈ Он затеял процесс против своего соседа. The judge dismissed the action. ≈ Судья отклонил иск civil action
5) бой;
боевые действия in action ≈ в бою to be killed in action, to fall in action ≈ пасть в бою to break off action ≈ прекратить бой to go into action ≈ вступить в бой to take evasive action ≈ уклоняться, маневрировать 9 soldiers were killed and 15 wounded in action. ≈ В бою были убиты 9 и ранены 15 солдат. rearguard action action radius action spring action station
6) (the action) бурная деятельность;
центр активности, гуща событий a piece of the action, a slice of the action ≈ доля в какой-л. деятельности Hollywood is where the action is now. ≈ Центр активности сейчас - это Голливуд. Holiday spots have seen a dramatic revival and tourist chiefs are competing for a slice of the action. ≈ Интерес к местам отдыха резко возрос, и туристические лидеры соревнуются за получение своей доли прибыли. ∙ actions speak louder than words посл. ≈ не по словам судят, a по делам
действие;
- in * на ходу, действующий;
в действии;
- * at a distance( физическое) действие на расстоянии, дальнодействие;
- man of * человек дела, энергичный человек;
- to take * начинать действовать;
принимать меры;
- to bring into * приводить в действие;
- to put out of * вывести из строя;
- time has come for * настало время действовать;
- *! мотор! (команда начать съемку и т. п.) действие, работа;
деятельность;
- physical * физическая деятельность;
- * potential( физиологическое) потенциал действия;
- * of the bowels действие кишечника, стул действие, поступок;
- noble * благородный поступок;
- to be responsible for one's *s отвечать за свои действия;
- to judge smb. by his *s судить о ком-л. по его делам;
- all his *s show все его поведение говорит о акция;
выступление, действие;
- collective * коллективное действие;
- joint * совместные действия;
- overt * against smth., smb. открытое выступление против чего-л., кого-л.;
- crisis that demands * instead of debate кризисная ситуация, требующая действий, а не рассуждений воздействие, влияние;
- the * of a drug воздействие лекарства;
- * of wind upon a ship's sails принцип действия ветра на паруса действие, развертывание событий, основная сюжетная линия( в романе, пьесе и т. п.) ;
- double * две сюжетные линии;
- the development of the * развитие сюжета;
- unity of * единство действия (театроведение) физические действия, движения актера;
жесты (искусство) движение (юридическое) иск;
судебный процесс, судебное дело;
- amicable * "дружеское" судебное дело;
дело, возбужденное сторонами для получения судебного решения;
- to bring an * against smb., to take * against smb. возбудить против кого-л. судебное дело (военное) бой;
сражение;
боевые действия;
- *! к бою!;
- in * в бою;
в действии;
- * radius( военное) радиус действия;
радиус действия;
- * pendant боевой вымпел;
- * station боевой пост;
(морское) место по боевому расписанию;
- * stations! (морское) по местам!;
- * spring боевая пружина;
- to bring into * вводить в бой;
- to go into * вступать в бой;
- to come out of * выйти из боя;
выйти из строя;
- to be killed in * пасть в бою;
- he has seen * он побывал на передовой;
- through enemy * в результате действия противника (техническое) механизм (музыкальное) механика (инструмента) (военное) ударный механизм бурная деятельность в какой-л. области;
центр активности, гуща событий;
- to go where the * is направиться туда, где происходят основные события;
активно включиться в работу, в борьбу и т. п. (сленг) преступная деятельность;
спекуляция на черном рынке, торговля наркотиками и т. п.;
- a piece of the * доля в афере;
плата за соучастие азартная игра, игра на деньги;
- where can I find some *? где здесь можно сыграть на деньги? (церковное) служба, богослужения ( церковное) канон обедни (церковное) моменты богослужения с участием прихожан (математика) операция > *s speak louder than words не по словам судят, а по делам;
> suit the * to the word подкрепляйте слова делами( юридическое) (редкое) возбуждать уголовное дело

abandon an ~ прекратить дело

action акция ~ бой;
in action в бою;
to be killed (или to fall) in action пасть в бою ~ влияние ~ воздействие ~ выступление ~ действие, воздействие ~ действие, поступок;
полит. акция, выступление;
overt action against открытое выступление против;
to take prompt action принять срочные меры ~ действие ~ действие механизма;
in action на ходу, действующий ~ деятельность;
action of the heart деятельность сердца;
to put out of action выводить из строя ~ иск ~ исковое требование ~ обвинение, иск;
судебный процесс;
to bring (или to enter, to lay) an action (against smb.) возбудить дело (против кого-л.) ~ pl поведение ~ поведение ~ поступок ~ работа ~ судебное дело, судебный процесс ~ судебное дело ~ судебное преследование ~ судебный процесс

~ attr. боевой;
action spring боевая пружина;
action station боевой пост ~ attr.: ~ painting форма абстрактной живописи (разбрызгивание краски по холсту) ;
actions speak louder than words посл. = не по словам судят, а по делам ~ attr.: ~ radius радиус действия (самолета и т. п.)

~ for breach of contract иск о нарушении договора

~ for damages иск о взыскании убытков

~ for declaration исковое заявление

~ for levying execution иск о взыскании налога

~ for recovery of payment иск о взыскании платежа

~ for recovery of property иск о получении обратно собственности

~ in conversion иск об обращении вверенного имущества в свою пользу

~ in personam обязательственный иск

~ in tort иск о возмещении вреда ~ in tort иск по гражданскому правонарушению

~ of debt иск о взыскании долга

~ of detinue иск о возвращении удерживаемого движимого имущества ~ of detinue иск о противоправном удержании чужого движимого имущества detinue: ~ юр. незаконный захват чужого имущества;
action of detinue иск о возвращении незаконно захваченного имущества

~ of recourse иск о праве регресса

~ деятельность;
action of the heart деятельность сердца;
to put out of action выводить из строя

~ on bill of exchange иск по переводному векселю ~ on bill of exchange иск по тратте

~ attr.: ~ painting форма абстрактной живописи (разбрызгивание краски по холсту) ;
actions speak louder than words посл. = не по словам судят, а по делам

~ attr.: ~ radius радиус действия (самолета и т. п.)

~ attr. боевой;
action spring боевая пружина;
action station боевой пост

~ attr. боевой;
action spring боевая пружина;
action station боевой пост

~ to avoid settlement in bankruptcy иск об аннулировании акта установления банкротства

~ to recover control of child иск об установлении надзора за ребенком

~ to recover personalty иск о возвращении движимого имущества

~ to set aside decision иск об аннулировании решения

~ attr.: ~ painting форма абстрактной живописи (разбрызгивание краски по холсту) ;
actions speak louder than words посл. = не по словам судят, а по делам

administrative ~ административный акт

antihunt ~ демпфирующее действие

average position ~ усредненное действие

barring an ~ прекращение действия

~ бой;
in action в бою;
to be killed (или to fall) in action пасть в бою

~ обвинение, иск;
судебный процесс;
to bring (или to enter, to lay) an action (against smb.) возбудить дело (против кого-л.) bring an ~ возбуждать судебное дело bring an ~ выдвигать обвинение bring an ~ предъявлять иск bring: ~ возбуждать (дело) ;
to bring an action( against smb.) возбудить дело (против кого-л.) ;
to bring charges( against smb.) выдвигать обвинения (против кого-л.)

bring an ~ before court возбуждать уголовное дело в суде

civil ~ гражданский иск

combined ~ совместное действие

community ~ совместное действие;
общественное действие

concerted ~ согласованные действия

consequent ~ последствия поступка

control ~ регулирующее воздействие control ~ вчт. управляющее действие

coordinated ~ согласованное действие

criminal ~ преступное деяние criminal: ~ преступный;
криминальный, уголовный;
criminal law уголовное право;
criminal action уголовное дело

death ~ покушение на убийство

declaratory ~ (шотл.) деклараторный иск

default ~ судебное дело о неплатеже default ~ судебное дело об отказе от уплаты долга

defend an ~ выступать в качестве защитника defend an ~ защищать на суде defend an ~ отстаивать иск

disciplinary ~ дисциплинарные меры

discontinue an ~ оставлять судебное дело без движения discontinue an ~ прекращать иск

emergency ~ действия в чрезвычайных обстоятельствах

fictiious ~ фиктивный иск

for further ~ для дальнейшего действия

frivolous ~ необоснованное действие

illegal ~ противозаконное действие

~ бой;
in action в бою;
to be killed (или to fall) in action пасть в бою ~ действие механизма;
in action на ходу, действующий

incidental ~ побочное действие

industrial ~ производственный конфликт industrial ~ промышленный иск

innovative ~ новаторское действие

input ~ вчт. входное воздействие

institution of an ~ учереждение активной терапии

invalidation ~ иск о признании недействительным

joint ~ совместный иск

keyboard ~s вчт. манипуляции на клавиатуре

legal ~ правовое действие legal ~ судебное дело legal ~ судебный иск legal ~ судебный процесс

libel ~ дело по обвинению в клевете

mass ~ массовая акция

office ~ пат. заключение эксперта

on-off ~ вчт. действие по принципу "включено-выключено"

~ действие, поступок;
полит. акция, выступление;
overt action against открытое выступление против;
to take prompt action принять срочные меры

patent ~ патентный иск

penal ~ уголовно наказуемое действие

pending ~ дело, находящееся в процессе рассмотрения

personal ~ личный иск personal ~ обязательственный иск

plan of ~ план действий plan: ~ of action план действий

police ~ действие по поддержанию порядка

possessory ~ посессорный иск

preventive ~ превентивное действие

private penal ~ уголовно наказуемое действие частного лица

protective ~ защитная мера

protest ~ акция протеста

~ деятельность;
action of the heart деятельность сердца;
to put out of action выводить из строя

random ~ случайное воздействие

relief ~ оказание помощи

remedial ~ устранение недостатков

rent ~ иск о задолженности по арендной плате

retaliatory ~ ответное действие

salvage ~ спасательные работы

single-mode ~ одномодный режим

single-pulse ~ моноимпульсный режим

stay an ~ отсрочивать рассмотрение дела stay an ~ приостанавливать рассмотрение дела

supportive ~ действие для поддержки курса

take ~ возбуждать судебное дело take ~ действовать take ~ принимать меры take: ~ action действовать;
принимать меры

~ действие, поступок;
полит. акция, выступление;
overt action against открытое выступление против;
to take prompt action принять срочные меры

take remedial ~ применять средства судебной защиты

test ~ иск, имеющий принципиальное значение для ряда аналогичных дел

vexatious ~ недобросовестно возбужденное судебное дело

withdraw an ~ отзывать иск

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19 uphold

past tense, past participle - upheld; verb

1) (to support (a person's action): His family upholds (him in) his present action.) apoyar

2) (to confirm (eg a claim, legal judgement etc): The decision of the judge was upheld by the court.) confirmar

3) (to maintain (eg a custom): The old traditions are still upheld in this village.) mantener

uphold

tr[ʌp'həʊld]

transitive verb (pt & pp upheld tr[ʌp'held])

1 (opinion) sostener, mantener; (to support) apoyar

2 (defend) defender

■ it is the Trade Unions' duty to uphold workers' rights el deber de los sindicatos es defender los derechos de los trabajadores

3 (confirm) confirmar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to uphold the laws hacer respetar las leyes

uphold [.ʌp'ho:ld] vt, - held ; - holding

1) support: sostener, apoyar, mantener

2) raise: levantar

3) confirm: confirmar (una decisión judicial)

uphold

v.

(§ p.,p.p.: upheld) = defender v.

• sostener v.

(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-

fut/c: -tendr-•)

ʌp'həʊld
transitive verb (past & past p upheld)

a) \<\<tradition\>\> conservar; \<\<faith/principle\>\> mantener*

to uphold the Constitution — respetar y defender la constitución

b) ( Law) \<\<decision/verdict\>\> confirmar

[ʌp'hǝʊld]
(pt, pp upheld) VT
1) (=sustain) mantener, sostener; (=support) apoyar, defender

2) (Jur) confirmar

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[ʌp'həʊld]
transitive verb (past & past p upheld)

a) \<\<tradition\>\> conservar; \<\<faith/principle\>\> mantener*

to uphold the Constitution — respetar y defender la constitución

b) ( Law) \<\<decision/verdict\>\> confirmar

English-spanish dictionary > uphold
20 consecuencia

f.

1 consequence (resultado).

a o como consecuencia de as a consequence o result of

en consecuencia consequently

tener consecuencias to have consequences

2 consistency (coherencia).

actuar en consecuencia to act accordingly

cuando supo que estaba embarazada actuó en consecuencia when he found out that she was pregnant he did the decent thing

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consecuencia

► nombre femenino

1 consequence, result

2 (coherencia) consistency

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a consecuencia de as a consequence of, as a result of

atenerse a las consecuencias to suffer the consequences

como consecuencia de as a consequence of, as a result of

en consecuencia consequently, therefore, thus

por consecuencia consequently, therefore

sacar en consecuencia to conclude

tener buenas consecuencias / traer buenas consecuencias to do good

tener malas consecuencias / traer malas consecuencias to have ill effects

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noun f.

consequence

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SF

1) (=resultado) consequence

esto es consecuencia de una mala gestión — this is the consequence o result of bad management

una decisión de consecuencias imprevisibles — a decision with unforeseeable consequences

• a consecuencia de algo — as a result of sth

falleció a consecuencia de las heridas — he died as a result of his injuries

• atenerse a las consecuencias — to take o accept the consequences

hazlo, pero atente a las consecuencias — do it, but you'll have to take o accept the consequences

• como consecuencia — as a result, in consequence frm

como consecuencia, está al borde de la bancarrota — as a result o in consequence he is on the verge of bankruptcy

ha muerto como consecuencia del frío — it died from o as a result of the cold

esto tuvo o trajo como consecuencia el aumento del paro — this led to o resulted in an increase in unemployment

• en consecuencia — frm consequently

no se trata, en consecuencia, de ningún principiante — so o therefore o consequently, this can't be a beginner we are talking about

está enamorado y, en consecuencia, feliz — he is in love, and therefore he is happy

• padecer las consecuencias — to suffer the consequences

• tener consecuencias, tuvo graves consecuencias para la economía — it had serious consequences for the economy

el accidente no tuvo consecuencias graves — the accident was not serious

• últimas consecuencias, llevar algo hasta sus últimas consecuencias — to take sth to its logical conclusion

consecuencia directa — direct consequence, direct result

2) (=conclusión) conclusion

sacar consecuencias de algo — to draw conclusions from sth

consecuencia lógica — logical conclusion

3) (=coherencia)

actuar u obrar en consecuencia — to act accordingly

se comportó en consecuencia con sus ideas — he acted in accordance with his beliefs

4) (=importancia) importance

5) esp LAm (=honradez) integrity

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femenino

a) (resultado, efecto) consequence

tendrás que atenerte a las consecuencias — you'll have to accept the consequences

esto trajo como consecuencia su renuncia — this resulted in his resignation

llevar algo hasta sus últimas consecuencias: está decidido a llevar el asunto hasta sus últimas consecuencias — he's prepared to see the business through to the bitter end

b) (en locs)

a consecuencia de — as a result of

en consecuencia — (frml) ( por consiguiente) consequently, as a result; <actuar/obrar> accordingly

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= consequence, implication, result, outgrowth, repercussion, after effect [after-effect], effect.

Ex. Naturally, changes stemming from these actions will affect all users of LC cataloging data, but it seems unlikely that the consequences will be catastrophic.

Ex. Chapter 25 deals with uniform titles, and its implications are considered in chapter 11.

Ex. Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.

Ex. The founders of the public library considered the library to be the outgrowth of the public education movement and an agency for postgraduate public education.

Ex. The installation of automation in libraries has some repercussions on their organisation.

Ex. This paper explains how the after effects of flooding on library walls and shelving were dealt with by means of humidifiers and fans.

Ex. Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.

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* acarrear con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences.

* acarrear consecuencias = carry + implications.

* actuar en consecuencia = act + accordingly.

* afrontar las consecuencias = face + the music, face + the consequences.

* asumir las consecuencias, = take + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* atenerse a las consecuencias = take + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* cargar con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* como consecuencia = as a consequence (of), on this basis, on that basis, in doing so, in consequence, in accordance.

* como consecuencia de = as a result (of), in the wake of.

* con consecuencias fatales = fatally.

* consecuencia de = resulting from, secondary to.

* consecuencia directa = consequential effect.

* consecuencia duradera = long-lasting effect.

* consecuencia natural = corollary.

* consecuencia nefasta = disastrous effect.

* consecuencia negativa = blowback.

* consecuencia profunda = profound effect.

* consecuencias = ramifications, aftermath, aftershock, fallout.

* consecuencias económicas = cost implications.

* consecuencias imprevistas = unintended consequences.

* cuando a Alguien le ocurre Algo, Otra Persona sufre las consecuencias = when + Alguien + sneeze, + Otro + catch cold.

* debatir las consecuencias de = discuss + the implications of.

* debe por lo tanto ser una consecuencia lógica que = it must therefore follow that.

* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.

* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.

* hacer que se paguen las consecuencias = make + the roof fall in on + Pronombre.

* llevar Algo a sus últimas consecuencias = take + Nombre + to its ultimate conclusion.

* no haber consecuencias = nothing + come of.

* obrar en consecuencia = act on/upon.

* pagar las consecuencias = pay + penalty, pay + toll, pay + the price, pay + the tab, pay + the penalty, take it on + the chin.

* pagar las consecuencias de = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* responsabilizarse de las consecuencias = bear + the consequences.

* ser consecuencia de = result from.

* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.

* ser una consecuencia lógica de = go with + the territory (of), come with + the territory (of).

* ser una consecuencia lógica que = it therefore follows that.

* sin importar las consecuencias = regardless of the consequences.

* sufrir las consecuencias = suffer + consequences, take it on + the chin.

* sufrir las consecuencias de Algo = suffer + effect.

* tener como consecuencia = result (in).

* tener consecuencias = have + consequences.

* tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.

* tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.

* traer consecuencias = have + consequences.

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femenino

a) (resultado, efecto) consequence

tendrás que atenerte a las consecuencias — you'll have to accept the consequences

esto trajo como consecuencia su renuncia — this resulted in his resignation

llevar algo hasta sus últimas consecuencias: está decidido a llevar el asunto hasta sus últimas consecuencias — he's prepared to see the business through to the bitter end

b) (en locs)

a consecuencia de — as a result of

en consecuencia — (frml) ( por consiguiente) consequently, as a result; <actuar/obrar> accordingly

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= consequence, implication, result, outgrowth, repercussion, after effect [after-effect], effect.

Ex: Naturally, changes stemming from these actions will affect all users of LC cataloging data, but it seems unlikely that the consequences will be catastrophic.

Ex: Chapter 25 deals with uniform titles, and its implications are considered in chapter 11.

Ex: Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.

Ex: The founders of the public library considered the library to be the outgrowth of the public education movement and an agency for postgraduate public education.

Ex: The installation of automation in libraries has some repercussions on their organisation.

Ex: This paper explains how the after effects of flooding on library walls and shelving were dealt with by means of humidifiers and fans.

Ex: Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.

* acarrear con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences.

* acarrear consecuencias = carry + implications.

* actuar en consecuencia = act + accordingly.

* afrontar las consecuencias = face + the music, face + the consequences.

* asumir las consecuencias, = take + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* atenerse a las consecuencias = take + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* cargar con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* como consecuencia = as a consequence (of), on this basis, on that basis, in doing so, in consequence, in accordance.

* como consecuencia de = as a result (of), in the wake of.

* con consecuencias fatales = fatally.

* consecuencia de = resulting from, secondary to.

* consecuencia directa = consequential effect.

* consecuencia duradera = long-lasting effect.

* consecuencia natural = corollary.

* consecuencia nefasta = disastrous effect.

* consecuencia negativa = blowback.

* consecuencia profunda = profound effect.

* consecuencias = ramifications, aftermath, aftershock, fallout.

* consecuencias económicas = cost implications.

* consecuencias imprevistas = unintended consequences.

* cuando a Alguien le ocurre Algo, Otra Persona sufre las consecuencias = when + Alguien + sneeze, + Otro + catch cold.

* debatir las consecuencias de = discuss + the implications of.

* debe por lo tanto ser una consecuencia lógica que = it must therefore follow that.

* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.

* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.

* hacer que se paguen las consecuencias = make + the roof fall in on + Pronombre.

* llevar Algo a sus últimas consecuencias = take + Nombre + to its ultimate conclusion.

* no haber consecuencias = nothing + come of.

* obrar en consecuencia = act on/upon.

* pagar las consecuencias = pay + penalty, pay + toll, pay + the price, pay + the tab, pay + the penalty, take it on + the chin.

* pagar las consecuencias de = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* responsabilizarse de las consecuencias = bear + the consequences.

* ser consecuencia de = result from.

* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.

* ser una consecuencia lógica de = go with + the territory (of), come with + the territory (of).

* ser una consecuencia lógica que = it therefore follows that.

* sin importar las consecuencias = regardless of the consequences.

* sufrir las consecuencias = suffer + consequences, take it on + the chin.

* sufrir las consecuencias de Algo = suffer + effect.

* tener como consecuencia = result (in).

* tener consecuencias = have + consequences.

* tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.

* tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.

* traer consecuencias = have + consequences.

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consecuencia

feminine

1 (resultado, efecto) consequence

esto puede traer or tener consecuencias muy graves para nosotros this may have very grave consequences for us

haz lo que tú quieras, pero luego atente a las consecuencias do what you like, but you'll have to accept the consequences

las graves consecuencias de la contaminación the serious effects o consequences of pollution

una decisión que trajo como consecuencia su renuncia a decision which resulted in her resignation o in her resigning

la guerra trajo como consecuencia la modernización de la industria the modernization of the industry came about as a result o consequence of the war

llevar algo hasta sus últimas consecuencias to carry sth to its logical conclusion

2 ( en locs):

a consecuencia de as a result of

murió a consecuencia de las múltiples heridas de bala she died from o as a result of the multiple bullet wounds she received

en consecuencia ( frml) (por consiguiente) consequently, as a result, therefore;

‹actuar/obrar› accordingly

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consecuencia sustantivo femenino
consequence;
◊ atenerse a las consecuencias to accept the consequences;

esto trajo como consecuencia su renuncia this resulted in his resignation;
a consecuencia de as a result of;
en consecuencia (frml) ( por consiguiente) consequently, as a result;

‹actuar/obrar› accordingly
consecuencia sustantivo femenino
1 (efecto) consequence
2 (conclusión) conclusion
3 (coherencia) consistency: actuaremos en consecuencia, we'll act accordingly
♦ Locuciones: tener o traer (malas) consecuencias, to have (ill) effects
a consecuencia de, as a consequence o result of
en consecuencia, therefore
' consecuencia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
efecto
- implicación
- producto
- pues
- rebote
- repercusión
- resultar
- resultado
- coherencia
- conclusión
- derivar
- implicancia
- lógico
- que
- tal
- trágico
English:
accordingly
- brownout
- by-product
- come
- consequence
- consistency
- implication
- outgrowth
- result
- sequel
- wake
- by
- side

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consecuencia nf

1. [resultado] consequence;

la crisis es consecuencia de una mala gestión the crisis is a consequence o result of bad management;

a o [m5] como consecuencia de as a consequence o result of;

atenerse a las consecuencias to accept the consequences;

y, en consecuencia, anunció su dimisión consequently, she announced her resignation;

tener consecuencias to have consequences;

traer como consecuencia to result in;

anunció que defenderá sus ideas hasta las últimas consecuencias she announced she would defend her beliefs whatever it takes

2. [coherencia] consistency;

actuar en consecuencia to act accordingly;

cuando supo que estaba embarazada actuó en consecuencia when he found out that she was pregnant he did the decent thing;

actuó en consecuencia con sus ideas he acted in accordance with his beliefs;

tu propuesta no guarda consecuencia con lo que acordamos ayer your proposal is not consistent with o in accordance with what we agreed yesterday

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consecuencia

f consequence;

a consecuencia de as a result of;

en consecuencia consequently;

pagar las consecuencias take o pay the consequences

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consecuencia nf

1) : consequence, result

a consecuencia de: as a result of

2)

en consecuencia : accordingly

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consecuencia n consequence / result

a / como consecuencia de as a result of

en consecuencia therefore

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