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A2 · Communication & media (2)
A2 · Comunicazione e media (2)
promettere
to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
Il commesso ci ha promesso che il nuovo materasso sarebbe arrivato entro mezzogiorno di sabato.
A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer
SinonimiassurancepledgeguaranteevowcommitmentwordundertakingContraridenialbreachbreakviolationrete, rete informatica
a system of computers and other devices that are linked together so they can share data and resources
All printers in the building are connected to the office network.
Tutte le stampanti dell'edificio sono collegate alla rete aziendale.
The network went down for an hour, so nobody could access shared files.
SinonimisystemwebgridinfrastructureorganizationgroupconnectionsContrariisolationseparationindividualsolitudemenzionare, accennare a
to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information
You should mention in the letter that we can arrange for mailing the brochures as well as printing them
Dovresti menzionare nella lettera che possiamo occuparci sia della spedizione degli opuscoli sia della loro stampa.
Sinonimistateindicaterefer topoint outnoteallude toContrariignoreoverlookomitdisregardprofilo
a description of somebody/something that gives useful information
The recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile
Il selezionatore gli disse che, purtroppo, non corrispondeva al profilo richiesto.
As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate
SinonimioutlinesketchshapefigurerepresentationsummarybackgroundimageContrariinsignificanceobscurityunimportanceregistro, documentazione
a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
You should keep a record of your expenses
Dovresti tenere un registro delle tue spese.
Ms. Han typed a written request for her medical records
SinonimilogdocumentaccountfileregisterarchiveContrariforgetignoreomitneglectbarzelletta, scherzo
something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell
I enjoy telling jokes.
Mi piace raccontare barzellette.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
Sinonimigagjestpunquipwitticismfunny storyContrariseriousnesstragedysadnesssolemnitygiornalista
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
Journalists write stories for newspapers.
I giornalisti scrivono articoli per i giornali.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
SinonimireportercorrespondentnewspapermannewswomancolumnistcommentatorContrarinone (There isn't a direct antonym. Possible opposites relate to spreading misinformation or censorshipbut these aren't direct antonyms.)registrazione
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra
una registrazione di musica inglese per clarinetto e orchestra
a video recording of the wedding
SinonimitapedisctrackcutrenditionperformancevideoaudioContrariliveunrecordedperformanceistruzioni, indicazioni
detailed information on how to do or use something
The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
La pianta è venduta con istruzioni complete su come prendersene cura.
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
SinonimidirectionguidancecommandorderbriefingteachingeducationContrarimisinformationambiguityconfusionmisdirectionmedia, mezzi di comunicazione
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
He became a media star for his part in the protests.
È diventato una star dei media per il suo ruolo nelle proteste.
the news/broadcasting/national media
SinonimipressnewsjournalismcommunicationsbroadcastingContrarisilenceprivacysecrecystampare
to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface
Click on the icon when you want to print.
Clicca sull'icona quando vuoi stampare.
Each card is printed with a different message.
SinonimicopyduplicatereproducepublishContrarierasedeleteremoveposta
the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
I'll send the documents to you by mail tomorrow.
Domani ti invierò i documenti per posta.
Sinonimipostletterscorrespondencee-mailContrarinone (context dependentbut no direct antonym for mail itself)face-to-face communicationin-personmobile, per dispositivi mobili
connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.
You can check your bank account using the mobile app on your phone.
Puoi controllare il tuo conto bancario usando l'app mobile sul telefono.
SinonimiportablemovabletravelingambulatorymotilerovingContrariimmobilestationaryfixedimmovablestaticstampante
a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
We use a printer to print documents.
Usiamo una stampante per stampare i documenti.
Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice.
Sinonimiprinting deviceoutput devicehard copy deviceContrariscannerpubblicare
to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
La maggior parte dei nostri titoli viene pubblicata anche su CD-ROM.
The first edition was published in 2007.
Sinonimireleaseissuecirculatedistributeprintbring outContrarisuppresswithdrawcensorhideintroduzione, prefazione
the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow
The introduction explains what the book is about and why it was written.
L'introduzione spiega di cosa parla il libro e perché è stato scritto.
SinonimiprefacepreludeopeningcommencementinitiationpresentationlaunchContrariconclusionendingepilogueterminationcompletionclosure
