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A2 · Everyday actions (2)
A2 · Azioni quotidiane (2)
proteggere, tutelare
to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
Consumer laws are designed to protect the public against unscrupulous vendors
Le leggi a tutela dei consumatori sono pensate per proteggere il pubblico dai venditori senza scrupoli.
You can protect yourself from scams by getting detailed information on the seller
SinonimidefendguardshieldsafeguardpreserveContrariendangerharmthreatenattackjeopardizeoffrire, offrirsi di
to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Devon offered to write the business plan for our new company.
Devon si è offerto di scrivere il business plan per la nostra nuova azienda.
SinonimiproposalsuggestionbidtenderoverturepropositionContrarirejectionrefusaldenialricerca
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Our search of the database produced very little information
La nostra ricerca nel database ha prodotto pochissime informazioni.
The computer searched for all names that began with 'W'
SinonimihuntseekexploreinvestigationquestContrariignoranceneglectavoidancefindingsostituire, rimpiazzare
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
Ho sostituito il disco rigido che non funzionava bene.
We have been looking for three months and we've found no one who can replace our former administrator
SinonimisubstituteexchangesupplantsupersedeswapchangeContrarikeepretainpreservemaintainprogresso, progressi, avanzamento
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something
The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
Il comitato esecutivo ha chiesto a ogni gruppo di presentare una relazione sui progressi dell'anno.
Progress is being made on the annual report; we expected to see a finished product by next week
SinonimiadvancementdevelopmentimprovementgrowthheadwayContrariregressiondeclinesetbackstagnationdeteriorationcollegamento, legame, nesso
a connection between two or more people or things
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.
La polizia sospetta che possa esserci un collegamento tra i due omicidi.
The computer links will take you to today's headlines
SinonimiconnectiontiebondrelationshipassociationContrariseparationdisconnectiondivisiondetachmentprevenire, impedire
to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
By encouraging teenagers not to smoke, doctors are hoping to prevent many cases of cancer
Incoraggiando gli adolescenti a non fumare, i medici sperano di prevenire molti casi di cancro.
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on new patients
SinonimiavoidaverthinderobstructprecludestopblockContrariallowpermitencouragepromotecausehelpfare riferimento a, accennare a
to mention or speak about somebody/something
As soon as Agnes referred to the failed treatment, everyone's mood soured
Non appena Agnes ha accennato alla cura fallita, l'umore di tutti si è guastato.
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice nurse
SinonimimentionalludeciteinvokespecifyindicateContrariignoreneglectdisregardoverlookriuscire, avere successo
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
Our plan succeeded.
Il nostro piano è riuscito.
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended).
SinonimiprosperthriveflourishprevailwinachieveContrarifaillosefoundercollapsebombtoccare
to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
I touched him lightly on the arm.
L'ho toccato leggermente sul braccio.
We stayed in a village where time has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).
SinonimifeelcontactbrushstrokehandletappatContrariavoidignoremissdisregardnascondere
to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found
They hid me from the police in their attic.
Mi hanno nascosto alla polizia nella loro soffitta.
He hid the letter in a drawer.
SinonimiconcealcoversecretemaskobscureContrarirevealexposeshowuncoverdisclosecolpire, urtare, sbattere contro
to bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody/something quickly and with force
The car hit a tree on the side of the road.
L'auto ha colpito un albero sul ciglio della strada.
SinonimistrikeimpactblowsmashknockthumpwallopContrarimissavoidprotectguardfornire, provvedere
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
He provides food for the poor on Sunday mornings.
La domenica mattina fornisce cibo ai poveri.
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
SinonimisupplyfurnishgiveoffercontributeequippresentContraritakedeprivewithholdremovedenypermesso, autorizzazione
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
We need to get our parents' permission to take part in the English Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month.
Dobbiamo ottenere il permesso dei nostri genitori per partecipare al concorso di inglese parlato a Da Nang il mese prossimo.
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author
SinonimiauthorizationconsentapprovalleavesanctionlicenseContrariprohibitiondenialrefusalvetobanorganizzare
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
The meeting is organized every month.
La riunione viene organizzata ogni mese.
to organize a meeting/party/trip
SinonimiarrangecoordinatesystematizestructureformestablishmanagecontrolContraridisorganizedisarrangeconfusemess upjumblecomportare, implicare
if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
My new job involves travelling to a different country every month.
Il mio nuovo lavoro comporta viaggiare in un paese diverso ogni mese.
SinonimiincludeincorporateentailaffectimplicateengageContrariexcludeomitdisengagedetachremovereagire
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
She slapped him, but he didn't react.
Lei lo schiaffeggiò, ma lui non reagì.
The market reacted by falling a further two points.
SinonimirespondreplyanswerretortreciprocateactbehaveContrariignoredisregardneglectremain passivenot react
