HOLD TO - Αγγλικά-Ιταλικά μετάφραση

I. hold to ΡΉΜΑ [həʊld -] (hold to [sth])

hold to belief, opinion, decision:

hold to

rimanere fedele a

II. hold to ΡΉΜΑ [həʊld -] (hold sb to [sth])

hold to promise

fare mantenere a qn

hold to contract, offer

vincolare qn a

I'll hold you to that!

me lo ricorderò!

hold on to ΡΉΜΑ [həʊld -] (hold on to [sb, sth])

1. hold on to:

hold on to (grip) branch, railing, rope, person

tenersi stretto, aggrapparsi a

hold on to (to prevent from falling) person, object, purse, dog

tenere stretto

2. hold on to (retain):

hold on to power, lead

avere in mano, conservare

hold on to title, shares, car

tenere, conservare

to hold on to one's dreams μτφ

non rinunciare ai propri sogni

to hold on to one's or the belief that …

continuare a credere che …

3. hold on to (look after):

hold on to object

conservare (for per)

I. hold¹ <παρελθ held, μετ παρακειμ held, holden αρχαϊκ> [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. hold (clasp):

hold object, hand, person

tenere (above, over sopra; against contro)

to hold sth in one's hand brush, pencil, stick

tenere [qc] in mano

to hold sth in one's hand (enclosed) button, coin, sweet

stringere [qc] in mano

to hold sth, sb by handle, stem, sleeve, leg

tenere qc, qn per

to hold one's stomach, head (in pain)

tenersi la pancia, la testa (per il dolore)

to hold sb (in one's arms)

tenere qn tra le braccia

to hold each other

abbracciarsi

can you hold my bag for me?

puoi tenermi la borsa?

2. hold (maintain):

to hold one's head upright, still

tenere la testa diritta, immobile

to hold one's hands still

tenere le mani immobili

to hold a pose, smile

stare in posa, continuare a sorridere

to hold sth in place or position

tenere qc a posto

to hold one's speed

mantenere la stessa velocità

3. hold (arrange):

hold meeting, talks

tenere, organizzare

hold competition, ballot, demonstration, course, election, exhibition

organizzare

hold party, reception, show

dare, organizzare

hold conversation

tenere

hold church service

celebrare

hold enquiry

condurre

hold personnel officer: interview

fare

to be held

avere luogo or tenersi

4. hold (have capacity for):

hold box, case, tank: objects, amount

(potere) contenere

hold theatre, room: 350 people

avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere

the bus holds ten (people)

il pulmino può trasportare 10 persone

to (be able to) hold one's drink or liquor

reggere l'alcol

5. hold (contain) drawer, cupboard, box, case:

hold objects, possessions

contenere

6. hold (support) shelf, fridge, branch, roof:

hold weight, load, crate

reggere

the branch won't hold you

il ramo non ti regge

7. hold (restrain):

hold dam, wall: water, flood waters

trattenere

hold person: dog

tenere

hold thief

trattenere

there is or there'll be no holding him μτφ

non lo tiene nessuno

8. hold (keep against will):

hold police: person

trattenere

hold kidnappers: person

tenere (in ostaggio)

to hold sb prisoner, hostage

tenere qn prigioniero, in ostaggio

9. hold (possess):

hold shares, power, playing card, degree

possedere, avere

hold record, sporting title, cup

detenere

hold job, position

occupare

hold ticket, passport, licence

avere, essere in possesso di

hold title

avere

hold ΝΟΜ bank, computer, police, solicitor: document, information, money

conservare

hold mortgage

avere

10. hold (keep back):

hold place, seat, ticket

tenere

hold train, flight

fare aspettare

hold letter

tenere, non inviare

hold order

tenere in sospeso

hold it! οικ

un momento! aspetta un attimo!

hold everything!

fermate tutto!

two burgers, but hold the mustard!

due hamburger, senza mostarda!

11. hold (believe):

hold opinion, belief

avere

to hold sb, sth to be

ritenere che qn, qc sia

to hold that … person:

pensare che …

to hold that … law:

dire che …

to hold that … theory:

sostenere che …

to hold sb liable or responsible

ritenere qn responsabile

12. hold:

hold (defend successfully) ΣΤΡΑΤ territory, city, bridge

tenere

hold ΠΟΛΙΤ, ΑΘΛ title

conservare

hold title

mantenere

hold seat, lead, position

mantenere

(in tennis) to hold one's serve or service

mantenere il servizio

to hold one's own person, army:

tenere duro, non demordere (against davanti)

13. hold (captivate):

hold person, audience, class

tenere desta l'attenzione di

hold attention, interest

attirare

14. hold ΤΗΛ:

to hold the line

attendere or restare in linea

can you hold the line please

attenda in linea per favore

15. hold ΜΟΥΣ:

hold note

tenere (for per)

16. hold ΑΥΤΟΚΙΝΗΤΟΔΡ:

to hold the road

tenere la strada

II. hold¹ <παρελθ held, μετ παρακειμ held, holden αρχαϊκ> [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

1. hold (remain intact):

hold rope, shelf, bridge, dam, glue:

tenere

2. hold:

μτφ also hold good theory, offer, objection:

reggere

μτφ also hold good law:

durare, resistere nel tempo

3. hold (continue):

hold weather:

tenere, mantenersi

hold luck:

durare

4. hold ΤΗΛ:

hold

attendere (in linea)

5. hold (remain steady):

hold still!

stai fermo!

III. to hold oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to hold oneself <παρελθ held, μετ παρακειμ held, holden αρχαϊκ >:

to hold oneself upright, well

tenersi diritto, bene su

IV. hold¹ [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΟΥΣ

1. hold (grasp, grip):

hold

presa θηλ

to get hold of rope, handle

afferrare

to keep (a) hold of or on ball

mantenere la presa su

to keep (a) hold of or on rail, hand

tenersi stretto a

to catch or grab or grasp or seize or take hold of

afferrare

2. hold (possession):

to get hold of book, ticket, document, information

procurarsi

to get hold of press: story

venire a conoscenza di, venire a sapere

to get hold of details, information

scoprire

3. hold (contact):

to get hold of (by phone) person

chiamare, contattare

to get hold of (by other means) person

contattare

4. hold (control):

hold

controllo αρσ

hold

influenza θηλ

hold

ascendente αρσ (on, over su)

to have a hold on or over sb

avere ascendente su qn

to get a hold of oneself

riprendersi

5. hold ΑΘΛ (in wrestling):

hold

presa θηλ

to have sb in a hold

eseguire una presa su qn

6. hold (of hairspray, gel):

hold

fissaggio αρσ

normal, extra hold

fissaggio normale, forte

7. hold ΤΗΛ:

on hold

in attesa

to put sb on hold ΤΗΛ

mettere qn in attesa

to put a call on hold ΤΗΛ

mettere una chiamata in attesa

to put one's plan, a project on hold

rimandare or sospendere momentaneamente un progetto

αγγλικά

ιταλικά

to hold sb to βρετ or for αμερικ ransom

tenere qn in ostaggio

to hold sb to βρετ or for αμερικ ransom μτφ

ricattare qn

to hold sb to his, her word

obbligare qn a mantenere la propria parola or la parola data

ιταλικά

αγγλικά

tenere qn in ostaggio

to hold sb to ransom βρετ

vincolare qn a qc

to hold sb to sth

obbligare qn a mantenere la parola data

to hold sb to his word

I. hold¹ <παρελθ held, μετ παρακειμ held, holden αρχαϊκ> [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. hold (clasp):

hold object, hand, person

tenere (above, over sopra; against contro)

to hold sth in one's hand brush, pencil, stick

tenere [qc] in mano

to hold sth in one's hand (enclosed) button, coin, sweet

stringere [qc] in mano

to hold sth, sb by handle, stem, sleeve, leg

tenere qc, qn per

to hold one's stomach, head (in pain)

tenersi la pancia, la testa (per il dolore)

to hold sb (in one's arms)

tenere qn tra le braccia

to hold each other

abbracciarsi

can you hold my bag for me?

puoi tenermi la borsa?

2. hold (maintain):

to hold one's head upright, still

tenere la testa diritta, immobile

to hold one's hands still

tenere le mani immobili

to hold a pose, smile

stare in posa, continuare a sorridere

to hold sth in place or position

tenere qc a posto

to hold one's speed

mantenere la stessa velocità

3. hold (arrange):

hold meeting, talks

tenere, organizzare

hold competition, ballot, demonstration, course, election, exhibition

organizzare

hold party, reception, show

dare, organizzare

hold conversation

tenere

hold church service

celebrare

hold enquiry

condurre

hold personnel officer: interview

fare

to be held

avere luogo or tenersi

4. hold (have capacity for):

hold box, case, tank: objects, amount

(potere) contenere

hold theatre, room: 350 people

avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere

the bus holds ten (people)

il pulmino può trasportare 10 persone

to (be able to) hold one's drink or liquor

reggere l'alcol

5. hold (contain) drawer, cupboard, box, case:

hold objects, possessions

contenere

6. hold (support) shelf, fridge, branch, roof:

hold weight, load, crate

reggere

the branch won't hold you

il ramo non ti regge

7. hold (restrain):

hold dam, wall: water, flood waters

trattenere

hold person: dog

tenere

hold thief

trattenere

there is or there'll be no holding him μτφ

non lo tiene nessuno

8. hold (keep against will):

hold police: person

trattenere

hold kidnappers: person

tenere (in ostaggio)

to hold sb prisoner, hostage

tenere qn prigioniero, in ostaggio

9. hold (possess):

hold shares, power, playing card, degree

possedere, avere

hold record, sporting title, cup

detenere

hold job, position

occupare

hold ticket, passport, licence

avere, essere in possesso di

hold title

avere

hold ΝΟΜ bank, computer, police, solicitor: document, information, money

conservare

hold mortgage

avere

10. hold (keep back):

hold place, seat, ticket

tenere

hold train, flight

fare aspettare

hold letter

tenere, non inviare

hold order

tenere in sospeso

hold it! οικ

un momento! aspetta un attimo!

hold everything!

fermate tutto!

two burgers, but hold the mustard!

due hamburger, senza mostarda!

11. hold (believe):

hold opinion, belief

avere

to hold sb, sth to be

ritenere che qn, qc sia

to hold that … person:

pensare che …

to hold that … law:

dire che …

to hold that … theory:

sostenere che …

to hold sb liable or responsible

ritenere qn responsabile

12. hold:

hold (defend successfully) ΣΤΡΑΤ territory, city, bridge

tenere

hold ΠΟΛΙΤ, ΑΘΛ title

conservare

hold title

mantenere

hold seat, lead, position

mantenere

(in tennis) to hold one's serve or service

mantenere il servizio

to hold one's own person, army:

tenere duro, non demordere (against davanti)

13. hold (captivate):

hold person, audience, class

tenere desta l'attenzione di

hold attention, interest

attirare

14. hold ΤΗΛ:

to hold the line

attendere or restare in linea

can you hold the line please

attenda in linea per favore

15. hold ΜΟΥΣ:

hold note

tenere (for per)

16. hold ΑΥΤΟΚΙΝΗΤΟΔΡ:

to hold the road

tenere la strada

II. hold¹ <παρελθ held, μετ παρακειμ held, holden αρχαϊκ> [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

1. hold (remain intact):

hold rope, shelf, bridge, dam, glue:

tenere

2. hold:

μτφ also hold good theory, offer, objection:

reggere

μτφ also hold good law:

durare, resistere nel tempo

3. hold (continue):

hold weather:

tenere, mantenersi

hold luck:

durare

4. hold ΤΗΛ:

hold

attendere (in linea)

5. hold (remain steady):

hold still!

stai fermo!

III. to hold oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to hold oneself <παρελθ held, μετ παρακειμ held, holden αρχαϊκ >:

to hold oneself upright, well

tenersi diritto, bene su

IV. hold¹ [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΟΥΣ

1. hold (grasp, grip):

hold

presa θηλ

to get hold of rope, handle

afferrare

to keep (a) hold of or on ball

mantenere la presa su

to keep (a) hold of or on rail, hand

tenersi stretto a

to catch or grab or grasp or seize or take hold of

afferrare

2. hold (possession):

to get hold of book, ticket, document, information

procurarsi

to get hold of press: story

venire a conoscenza di, venire a sapere

to get hold of details, information

scoprire

3. hold (contact):

to get hold of (by phone) person

chiamare, contattare

to get hold of (by other means) person

contattare

4. hold (control):

hold

controllo αρσ

hold

influenza θηλ

hold

ascendente αρσ (on, over su)

to have a hold on or over sb

avere ascendente su qn

to get a hold of oneself

riprendersi

5. hold ΑΘΛ (in wrestling):

hold

presa θηλ

to have sb in a hold

eseguire una presa su qn

6. hold (of hairspray, gel):

hold

fissaggio αρσ

normal, extra hold

fissaggio normale, forte

7. hold ΤΗΛ:

on hold

in attesa

to put sb on hold ΤΗΛ

mettere qn in attesa

to put a call on hold ΤΗΛ

mettere una chiamata in attesa

to put one's plan, a project on hold

rimandare or sospendere momentaneamente un progetto

hold² [βρετ həʊld, αμερικ hoʊld] ΟΥΣ

hold (storage, area) ΑΕΡΟ

bagagliaio αρσ

hold ΝΑΥΣ

stiva θηλ

I. attach [βρετ əˈtatʃ, αμερικ əˈtætʃ] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. attach object:

attach (fasten)

attaccare, fissare (to a)

attach (to letter)

allegare

2. attach (to organization):

to be attached to sth

fare parte di qc, essere associato a qc

3. attach (attribute):

attach value, significance, importance etc.

attribuire, dare (to a)

to attach blame to sb for sth

attribuire la colpa di qc a qn

4. attach (in email):

attach document, file

allegare

II. attach [βρετ əˈtatʃ, αμερικ əˈtætʃ] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ τυπικ

no responsibility, salary attach to this

ciò non comporta alcuna responsabilità, retribuzione

no blame attaches to you for this

non ti si può attribuire nessuna colpa per questo

III. to attach oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to attach oneself to sb, sth

unirsi, associarsi a qn, qc also μτφ

I. steel [βρετ stiːl, αμερικ stil] ΟΥΣ

1. steel (metal):

steel

acciaio αρσ

made of steel

(fatto) di acciaio

made of steel before ουσ bodywork, girder, sheet, plate, pipe

d'acciaio

made of steel cutlery, pan

in acciaio, di acciaio

made of steel city

dell'industria siderurgica

made of steel strike, manufacturer

del settore siderurgico

made of steel production

dell'acciaio

2. steel (knife sharpener):

steel

acciaino αρσ

3. steel (in character):

steel μτφ

acciaio αρσ

nerves of steel

nervi d'acciaio

II. steel [βρετ stiːl, αμερικ stil] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ ΤΕΧΝΟΛ

steel

acciaiare

III. to steel oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to steel oneself

armarsi di coraggio

to steel oneself

farsi forza (to do per fare; for contro)

I. hurt [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΟΥΣ

hurt (wound)

ferita θηλ

hurt (bodily harm)

lesione θηλ

his sense of hurt and betrayal

la sua sensazione di essere stato ferito e tradito

there is a lot of hurt on both sides

entrambi ne hanno sofferto molto

emotional hurt

trauma emotivo

II. hurt [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΕΠΊΘ

hurt feelings, look:

hurt

ferito

I was more angry than hurt

ero più arrabbiato che ferito

she was hurt not to have been invited

si era offesa per non essere stata invitata

he felt hurt about the way he had been treated

si sentiva ferito per il modo in cui era stato trattato

to sound or look hurt

sembrare offeso

to feel hurt

sentirsi ferito

III. hurt <παρελθ/μετ παρακειμ hurt> [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. hurt (injure):

to hurt one's hand, back

farsi male alla mano, alla schiena

the dog hurt its paw

il cane si è fatto male alla zampa

she hurt her shoulder when she fell

si è fatta male alla spalla cadendo

he hurt his back moving the piano

si è fatto male alla schiena spostando il pianoforte

was anybody hurt?

ci sono stati dei feriti?

they were seriously, slightly hurt

sono stati gravemente feriti, feriti in modo lieve

somebody's going to get hurt

qualcuno si farà male

hard work never hurt anybody

lavorare sodo non ha mai fatto male a nessuno

it wouldn't hurt her to apologize

non le farebbe male scusarsi

2. hurt (cause pain to):

hurt person

fare male a

you're hurting my arm

mi stai facendo male al braccio

these shoes hurt my feet

queste scarpe mi fanno male (ai piedi)

it hurts him to bend his knee

ha male se piega il ginocchio

3. hurt:

hurt (emotionally)

ferire

hurt (offend)

offendere

he hurt them by leaving early

li ha offesi andandosene presto

to hurt sb's feelings

ferire i sentimenti di qn

to hurt sb's pride

ferire qn nell'orgoglio

she's afraid of getting hurt

ha paura di essere ferita

it's often the children who get hurt

sovente sono i bambini a soffrirne

4. hurt (affect adversely):

hurt prices, inflation:

danneggiare

IV. hurt <παρελθ/μετ παρακειμ hurt> [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

1. hurt (be painful, cause pain):

hurt

fare male

my foot, my throat hurts

mi fa male il piede, la gola

this small print makes my eyes hurt

questi caratteri così piccoli mi fanno venire male agli occhi

where does it hurt?

dove le fa male?

my shoes hurt

le scarpe mi fanno male

it hurts when I turn my head

mi fa male quando giro la testa

2. hurt (take effect):

hurt sanctions, taxes:

farsi sentire

3. hurt (emotionally):

what really hurt was knowing that she had lied

quello che mi ferì veramente fu sapere che aveva mentito

her indifference really hurts

la sua indifferenza mi ferisce davvero

the truth often hurts

la verità sovente fa male

V. to hurt oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to hurt oneself

farsi male

I. pronounce [βρετ prəˈnaʊns, αμερικ prəˈnaʊns] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. pronounce ΓΛΩΣΣ:

pronounce letter, word

pronunciare

is the letter “h” pronounced?

la “h” si pronuncia?

2. pronounce (announce):

pronounce judgment, sentence, verdict

pronunciare, emettere

pronounce opinion

esprimere

to pronounce sb dead, guilty

dichiarare qn morto, colpevole

to pronounce sth (to be) genuine, satisfactory

affermare che qc è genuino, soddisfacente

to pronounce that …

dichiarare che …

“this is a fake, ” she pronounced

“è un falso”, sentenziò

I now pronounce you man and wife

io vi dichiaro marito e moglie

II. pronounce [βρετ prəˈnaʊns, αμερικ prəˈnaʊns] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ ΝΟΜ

pronounce

pronunciarsi

to pronounce for, against sb

pronunciarsi a favore di, dichiararsi contrario a qn

III. to pronounce oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to pronounce oneself satisfied, bored

dichiararsi soddisfatto, annoiato

to pronounce oneself for, against sth

pronunciarsi in favore di qc, dichiararsi contrario a qc

I. crown [βρετ kraʊn, αμερικ kraʊn] ΟΥΣ

1. crown (of monarch):

crown

corona θηλ

a crown of flowers, of thorns

una corona di fiori, di spine

the Crown

la Corona

2. crown (in GB) ΝΟΜ:

crown

pubblico ministero αρσ

a witness for the Crown

un testimone d'accusa

3. crown (in boxing):

crown

campionato αρσ

4. crown (top):

crown (of hill)

cima θηλ

crown (of hill)

sommità θηλ

crown (of tree)

chioma θηλ

crown (of hat)

cupola θηλ

crown (of hat)

cocuzzolo αρσ

crown (of road)

colmo αρσ

5. crown (head):

crown

testa θηλ

crown

cranio αρσ

6. crown ΙΑΤΡ:

crown

corona θηλ

crown

capsula θηλ

7. crown ΒΟΤ (of tree):

crown

corona θηλ

8. crown ΙΣΤΟΡΊΑ:

crown (in GB) (old coin)

corona θηλ

9. crown ΝΑΥΣ:

crown

diamante αρσ

10. crown ΑΡΧΙΤ:

crown (of bridge)

chiave θηλ dell'arco

crown (of arch)

chiave θηλ di volta

II. crown [βρετ kraʊn, αμερικ kraʊn] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. crown queen, champion:

crown

incoronare

to crown sb emperor, champion

incoronare qn imperatore, campione

2. crown (bring to worthy end):

crown

coronare

the prize crowned her career

il premio è giunto a coronamento della sua carriera

her efforts were crowned by success

i suoi sforzi sono stati coronati or ricompensati dal successo

to crown it all, I won, the car broke down

per coronare l'opera, ho vinto, l'auto ha avuto un guasto

3. crown (hit) οικ:

crown person

colpire in testa, dare una botta in testa a

4. crown ΙΑΤΡ:

crown tooth

incapsulare

5. crown ΜΑΓΕΙΡ:

crown cake

dare il tocco finale a (with con)

6. crown ΠΑΙΧΝΊΔΙΑ (in draughts):

crown piece

damare

III. to crown oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to crown oneself οικ:

to crown oneself

sbattere con la testa (on contro)

I. flatten [βρετ ˈflat(ə)n, αμερικ ˈflætn] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. flatten (level):

flatten rain, storm: crops, grass

appiattire, coricare

flatten tree, fence

abbattere

flatten bombing, earthquake: building, town

distruggere, radere al suolo

he flattened him with a single punch

l'ha steso con un solo pugno

he'll flatten you! οικ

ti spaccherà il muso! ti metterà k.o.!

2. flatten (smooth out):

flatten surface, ground, road

rendere piano, spianare

flatten metal

appiattire

3. flatten (crush):

flatten animal, fruit, hat, box etc.

schiacciare

4. flatten (beat) οικ, μτφ:

flatten person, team

schiacciare

5. flatten ΜΟΥΣ:

flatten note

bemollizzare

6. flatten βρετ battery:

flatten

scaricare

II. flatten [βρετ ˈflat(ə)n, αμερικ ˈflætn] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

flatten slope, road, ground:

diventare piano

flatten graph, curve, flight path:

diventare piatto

flatten growth, exports, decline:

stabilizzarsi

III. to flatten oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to flatten oneself

appiattirsi (against contro)

I. strain¹ [βρετ streɪn, αμερικ streɪn] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. strain (stretch):

strain rope, cable

tendere, tirare, sottoporre a tensione

to strain one's eyes (to see)

strizzare gli occhi

to strain one's ears

tendere le orecchie

to strain one's muscles, every muscle

tendere i muscoli, ogni muscolo (to do per fare)

2. strain μτφ:

strain resources, finances, economy

mettere a dura prova, gravare

strain relationship, alliance

creare tensioni in seno a

strain network, system

sovraccaricare

strain patience, credulity, understanding

mettere a dura prova

it would be straining the truth to say…

sarebbe distorcere la verità dire che…

the writer has strained the possibilities of conventional language

l'autore è andato al di là delle possibilità della lingua convenzionale

3. strain (injure):

to strain a muscle

strappare un muscolo

to strain one's thigh, groin, shoulder

farsi uno strappo alla coscia, all'inguine, alla spalla

to strain one's eyes, heart

affaticare gli occhi, il cuore

to strain one's voice

sforzare la voce

to strain one's back

procurarsi uno stiramento alla schiena

4. strain (sieve):

strain tea, sauce

filtrare

strain vegetables, pasta, rice

scolare

II. strain¹ [βρετ streɪn, αμερικ streɪn] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

to strain against sth

fare forza contro qc

to strain at leash, rope

tirare con forza

to strain to see, hear

sforzarsi di vedere, di sentire

to strain forward

sporgersi in avanti

III. to strain oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to strain oneself (injure)

farsi uno strappo

to strain oneself (injure)

strapparsi

to strain oneself (tire)

affaticarsi

to strain oneself (tire)

fare sforzi

don't strain yourself! ειρων

non ti sforzare!

IV. strain¹ [βρετ streɪn, αμερικ streɪn] ΟΥΣ

1. strain ΦΥΣ:

strain (weight)

sforzo αρσ (on su)

strain (from pulling)

tensione θηλ (on di)

to put a strain on beam, bridge, rope

sottoporre a sforzo, a sollecitazione

to put a strain on heart, lungs, muscles

affaticare, sottoporre a sforzo

to be under strain bridge, structure:

essere sottoposto a sollecitazione

to grimace, sweat under the strain

fare smorfie, sudare per lo sforzo

to take the strain beam, bracket, rope:

reggere alle sollecitazioni

the rope, shelf can't take the strain

la corda, lo scaffale non può reggere

2. strain (pressure):

strain (on person)

tensione θηλ

strain (on person)

stress αρσ

strain (in relations)

tensione θηλ

mental or nervous strain

tensione nervosa

to put a strain on relationship

mettere a dura prova

to put a strain on group, alliance

creare tensioni in

to put a strain on system, network

sovraccaricare

to put a strain on sector, prison system

creare tensioni in, provocare una crisi in

to put a strain on economy, finances

mettere a dura prova, gravare su

to put a strain on patience, goodwill

mettere a dura prova

to be under strain person:

essere sotto pressione

to be under strain relations:

essere teso

to be under strain network, system:

essere sovraccarico

to take the strain person:

sopportare la pressione or reggere alla tensione

he can't take the strain

non regge alla tensione or allo stress

to crack under the strain person:

crollare sotto la pressione or per lo stress

to take the strain out of climb, management, organization

facilitare

to show signs of strain person:

mostrare segni di stress

the strain (on him) was beginning to tell

erano visibili in lui i primi segni della fatica

the strains within the coalition

la tensione in seno alla coalizione

it's a strain talking to him

è una fatica parlargli

it's getting to be a strain

comincia a essere stressante

3. strain (injury):

strain

strappo αρσ muscolare

strain

distorsione θηλ

a calf, thigh strain

strappo al polpaccio, alla coscia

V. strains ΟΥΣ

strains npl (tune) (of piece of music, song):

strains λογοτεχνικό

canto αρσ

strains λογοτεχνικό

motivo αρσ musicale

to the strains of …

sul motivo or sulla melodia di …

I. nick¹ [βρετ nɪk, αμερικ nɪk] ΟΥΣ

1. nick (notch):

nick

tacca θηλ

nick

intaccatura θηλ (in in)

to take a nick out of sth

fare una tacca su qc

2. nick βρετ (condition) οικ:

to be in good, bad nick car, machine, carpet etc.:

essere in buono, cattivo stato

to be in good, bad nick person:

essere, non essere in forma

3. nick βρετ (jail):

nick οικ

galera θηλ

nick οικ

gattabuia θηλ

in the nick

in galera

4. nick βρετ (police station):

nick οικ

commissariato αρσ

II. nick¹ [βρετ nɪk, αμερικ nɪk] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. nick (cut):

nick stick, surface

fare una tacca in, intaccare

to nick one's finger

farsi uno spelino sul dito

2. nick βρετ (steal):

nick οικ

fregare, sgraffignare, grattare

3. nick βρετ (arrest):

nick οικ

beccare

nick οικ

pizzicare

he got nicked (for speeding) οικ

lo hanno beccato (per eccesso di velocità)

4. nick αμερικ (strike):

nick οικ

dare un leggero colpo a

5. nick αμερικ (cheat, overcharge):

nick οικ

fregare

nick οικ

pelare

6. nick horse, tail:

nick

inglesare

III. to nick oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to nick oneself

farsi uno spelino

IV. nick¹ [βρετ nɪk, αμερικ nɪk]

just in the nick of time

giusto in tempo

hold to ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ μη χωριζ

hold to

attenersi a

αγγλικά

ιταλικά

to hold sth to be true

ritenere che qc sia vero

to hold (on to) the lead

mantenere il vantaggio

to hold sb to his/her word [or promise]

far mantenere a qu la parola [o la promessa]

to hold fast to sth

tenersi bene a qc

to hold sb/sth up to ridicule

ridicolizzare qn/qc

to hold the key to sth

avere la chiave di qc

ιταλικά

αγγλικά

condurre

to hold

ospitare

to hold

accogliere

to hold

I. hold [hoʊld] ΟΥΣ

1. hold (grasp, grip):

hold

presa θηλ

to take hold of sb/sth

afferrare qu/qc

to catch hold of sb/sth

afferrare qu/qc

to keep hold of sth

tenersi a qc

2. hold (thing to hold by):

hold

appiglio αρσ

3. hold (wrestling):

hold

presa θηλ

no holds barred μτφ

senza restrizioni

4. hold (control):

hold

influenza θηλ

to have a (strong/powerful) hold over sb

avere (molta/grande) influenza su qu

5. hold ΝΑΥΣ, ΑΕΡΟ:

hold

stiva θηλ

6. hold (delayed):

to be on hold

essere rimandato

to be on hold ΤΗΛ

essere in attesa

to put sb on hold

mettere qu in attesa

7. hold (understand):

to get hold of sth

afferrare qc

to have a hold of sth

avere un'idea di qc

to get hold of the wrong idea

sbagliarsi

I don't know where you got hold of that idea

non so da dove ti sia venuta un'idea del genere

8. hold (prison cell):

hold

guardina θηλ

II. hold <held, held> [hoʊld] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. hold:

hold (keep)

tenere

hold (grasp)

afferrare

to hold a gun

impugnare una pistola

to hold hands

tenersi per mano

to hold sth in one's hand

tenere qc in mano

to hold sb in one's arms

stringere qu tra le braccia

to hold sb/sth (tight)

stringere (forte) qu/qc

to hold the door open for sb

tenere la porta aperta a qu

2. hold (support):

hold

reggere

to hold one's head high

tenere alta la testa

3. hold (cover up):

to hold one's ears/nose

turarsi le orecchie/il naso

4. hold (keep, retain):

hold

mantenere

to hold sb's attention

tenere viva l'attenzione di qu

to hold sb in custody ΝΟΜ

trattenere qu in custodia cautelare

to hold sb hostage

tenere qu in ostaggio

to hold (on to) the lead

mantenere il vantaggio

5. hold (maintain):

to hold oneself in readiness

tenersi pronto

to hold oneself well

tenersi in forma

6. hold (make keep to):

to hold sb to his/her word [or promise]

far mantenere a qu la parola [o la promessa]

7. hold (control):

to hold sth at the present/last year's level

mantenere qc al livello attuale/dell'anno scorso

to hold a note ΜΟΥΣ

tenere una nota

8. hold (delay, stop):

hold

fermare

hold it!

un attimo!

to hold one's breath

trattenere il respiro

to hold one's fire ΣΤΡΑΤ

non fare fuoco

to hold sb's phone calls ΤΗΛ

non passare alcuna chiamata a qu

9. hold (contain):

hold

contenere

what the future holds

ciò che ci riserva il futuro

10. hold (possess, own):

hold

possedere

hold land, town

occupare

to hold an account (with a bank)

avere un conto (presso una banca)

to hold the (absolute) majority

avere la maggioranza (assoluta)

to hold a position (as sth)

ricoprire un incarico (di qc)

to hold (down) the fort ΣΤΡΑΤ

resistere

to hold (down) the fort μτφ

badare a tutto

11. hold (make happen):

to hold a conversation (with sb)

avere una conversazione (con qu)

to hold a meeting/a news conference

tenere una riunione/una conferenza stampa

the election will be held in November

le elezioni si terranno a novembre

12. hold (believe):

hold

considerare

to be held in great respect

essere assai rispettato

to hold sb responsible for sth

ritenere qu responsabile di qc

to hold sb/sth in contempt

disprezzare qu/qc

III. hold [hoʊld] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

1. hold (continue):

hold

mantenere

hold good weather, luck

durare

to hold still

stare fermo

to hold true

continuare ad essere valido

hold tight!

tieni duro!

2. hold (stick):

hold

tenere

3. hold (believe):

hold

sostenere

I. to [tu:] ΠΡΌΘ

1. to (in direction of):

to

a

to go to Mexico/Brasil

andare in Messico/Brasile

to go to Los Angeles/New York

andare a Los Angeles/New York

to go to town

andare in città

to go to the dentist('s)

andare dal dentista

to go to the cinema/theater

andare al cinema/a teatro

to go to bed

andare a letto

to go to the south

andare al sud

to the left/right

a sinistra/destra

to fall to the ground

cadere a terra

the path to the lake

il sentiero che porta al lago

2. to (before):

a quarter to five

le cinque meno un quarto

3. to (until):

to

fino a

to count up to 10

contare fino a 10

to this day

fino ad oggi

frightened to death

spaventato a morte

done to perfection

fatto alla perfezione

to some extent

fino ad un certo punto

4. to with indirect object:

to talk to sb

parlare con qn

to show sth to sb

mostrare qc a qn

I said to myself …

mi sono detto …

this belongs to me

questo appartiene a me

5. to (towards):

to

con

to be kind/rude to sb

essere gentile/sgarbato con qn

6. to (against):

to

contro

elbow to elbow

gomito a gomito

close to sth

vicino a qc

to clasp sb to one's bosom

stringersi qn al petto

to fix sth to the wall

fissare qc al muro

5 added to 10 equals 15

5 più 10 fa 15

7. to (in comparison):

to

a

3 (goals) to 1

3 (gol) a 1

superior to sth/sb

superiore a qc/qn

8. to (from opinion of):

to sound strange to sb

suonar strano a qn

it doesn't make any sense to me

non ha senso per me

what's it to them? οικ

che cosa gliene importa a loro?

to all appearances

all' apparenza

9. to (proportion):

one liter to one person

un litro a persona

by a majority of 5 to 1

con una maggioranza di 5 a 1

the odds are 3 to 1

le probabilità sono 3 a 1

10. to (causing):

much to my surprise

con mia grande sorpresa

11. to (by):

to

da

known to sb

conosciuto da qn

12. to (matching):

to

di

the top to this jar

il coperchio di questo barattolo

13. to (of):

to

di

the secretary to the boss

la segretaria del capo

14. to (for purpose of):

to

per

ιδιωτισμοί:

that's all there is to it

questo è tutto

II. to [tu:] infinitive particle

1. to (infinitive: not translated):

to do/walk/put

fare/camminare/mettere

2. to (in command):

I told him to eat

gli ho detto di mangiare

3. to (after interrogative words):

I know what to do

so cosa fare

she didn't know how to say it

non sapeva come dirlo

4. to (wishes):

he wants to listen

vuole ascoltare

she wants to go

vuole andarsene

5. to (purpose):

he comes to see me

viene a trovarmi

to phone to ask sth

telefonare per chiedere qc

6. to (attitude):

she seems to enjoy it

sembra che si diverta

to be honest …

sinceramente…

7. to (future intention):

the work to be done

il lavoro da fare

sth to buy

qc da comprare

8. to (in consecutive acts):

to

per

I came back to find she had left Madrid

quando son tornato ho scoperto che lei se n'era andata via da Madrid

9. to (introducing a complement):

he wants me to tell him a story

vuole che gli racconti una storia

to be too tired to do sth

esser troppo stanco per fare qc

10. to (in general statements):

it is easy to do it

è facile farlo

11. to (in ellipsis):

he doesn't want to eat, but I want to

lui non vuole mangiare, ma io sì

III. to [tu:] ΕΠΊΡΡ

to push the door to

chiudere la porta

Present

I	hold to
you	hold to
he/she/it	holds to
we	hold to
you	hold to
they	hold to

Past

I	held to
you	held to
he/she/it	held to
we	held to
you	held to
they	held to

Present Perfect

I	have	held to
you	have	held to
he/she/it	has	held to
we	have	held to
you	have	held to
they	have	held to

Past Perfect

I	had	held to
you	had	held to
he/she/it	had	held to
we	had	held to
you	had	held to
they	had	held to

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