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A2 · Everyday actions (1)
A2 · Azioni quotidiane (1)
coprire, ricoprire
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
Per favore copri il cibo con un panno così le mosche non ci si posano.
Sinonimiprotectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreenContrarirevealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexcludeevitare
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
Per evitare di chiudere l'attività, i titolari dovrebbero preparare un business plan adeguato.
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
Sinonimievadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain fromContrarifaceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembracesviluppare
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
Lily ha sviluppato le sue idee in un business plan seguendo un corso al community college.
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
SinonimievolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivateContrarideclinedeterioratestuntworsenpreparativi, organizzazione
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
I preparativi del viaggio sono stati curati da Sara, la capace assistente del signor Billing.
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
SinonimiplanorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayoutContraridisorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganizationpartecipare a, presenziare
to be present at an event
We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
Ci aspettiamo che più di 100 soci partecipino all'assemblea annuale.
The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly
Sinonimigo tobe present atshow up atbe atsit in onparticipate inContrarimissskipbe absent fromavoidneglectaccettare, ricevere
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
La receptionist ha accettato il pacco dal corriere.
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
Sinonimireceivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadoptContrarirejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardopposecontinuare, proseguire
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
Il film continua la storia raccontata in un film precedente.
The search for a star will continue until one is found
Sinonimiproceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevereContraristopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterruptpermettere, consentire
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
La mia assicurazione non mi permette di scegliere l'ospedale.
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
SinonimipermitauthorizeenableletgrantapproveContrariforbidprohibitdenyrestrictpreventcollegare, connettere
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
Le città sono collegate da servizi di treni e autobus.
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
SinonimilinkjoinuniteattachassociaterelateContraridisconnectseparatedividedetachisolatefallire, non riuscire
to not be successful in achieving something
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
Non sono riuscito nel mio tentativo di convincerla.
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit).
Sinonimifall shortfloundermisscollapsebombfall throughContrarisucceedachievewinaccomplishprevailinfluire su, condizionare
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
Il divorzio ha influito su ogni aspetto della sua vita.
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
SinonimiinfluenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmoveContrarileave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchangedafferrare, prendere al volo
to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
The dog caught the stick in its mouth.
Il cane ha afferrato il bastone con la bocca.
‘Throw me over that towel, will you?’ ‘OK. Catch!’
SinonimicaptureseizegrabsnatchapprehendtrapContrarireleasefreelosemissliberateagire
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
La vita della ragazza è stata salvata perché i medici hanno agito con grande prontezza.
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
SinonimiperformdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmoveContrarirefrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothingdistruggere
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
Non possiamo più distruggere le foreste.
They've destroyed all the evidence.
SinonimidemolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicateContraricreatebuildconstructpreserveprotectrepaircontenere
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
Questa bevanda non contiene alcol.
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
Sinonimiincludeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodateContrariexcludelackomitreleaseemptyscomparire, sparire
to become impossible to see
My wallet seemed to have disappeared.
Il mio portafoglio sembrava essere scomparso.
The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
Sinonimivanishfadeevaporatedematerializebe lostpass awayContrariappearemergearrivematerializesurfaceshow upraggiungere, ottenere
to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
He had finally achieved success.
Aveva finalmente ottenuto il successo.
SinonimiaccomplishattainreachobtainacquiregainrealizecompleteContrarifaillosemissforfeittenere sotto controllo, controllare
to have power over somebody/something; to limit something or make it stay at a particular level
Please take your medication every day to control your high blood pressure
Prenda il farmaco ogni giorno per tenere sotto controllo la pressione alta.
