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B2 · Everyday actions (1)
B2 · Azioni quotidiane (1)
coinvolgere, attirare
to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest
He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law
Ci ha coinvolti in un'affascinante discussione sul diritto commerciale attuale.
The engagement begins at 7:30
SinonimiinvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretainContraridisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexcludefallimento, insuccesso
lack of success in doing or achieving something
The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.
La missione si è conclusa con un fallimento quando il razzo è esploso poco dopo il lancio.
SinonimideficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacyContrarisuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishmentrivelare, mostrare, esporre
to show something that is usually hidden
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
Non voleva rivelare a nessuno le sue paure e la sua insicurezza.
Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices
SinonimirevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulgeContrarihideconcealcoverprotectshieldcontribuire, apportare
to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project
Assicurati che il tuo capo sia a conoscenza del contributo che hai dato al progetto.
Sinonimidonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch inContraridetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstructmantenere, tenere
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
Tengo aggiornato un elenco delle forniture per ufficio più richieste.
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work
SinonimipreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinueContrarineglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignoremigliorare, valorizzare
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.
Una buona illuminazione può migliorare notevolmente la qualità delle foto dei prodotti.
SinonimiimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgradeContraridecreasediminishworsenreducedegradeacquisire, acquistare
to obtain something by buying it or being given it
The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
Il museo ha acquisito un Van Gogh dopo una competizione serrata all'asta.
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice
SinonimiobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceiveContrariloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive upassicurare, garantire
to make sure that something happens or is definite
Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
Assicuratevi che tutte le luci siano spente.
Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Sinonimiguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertifyContraridoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertaintentare, cercare di
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Cercherò di rispondere a tutte le vostre domande.
The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.
SinonimitryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffortContrariabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgocambiare, modificare
to become different; to make somebody/something different
This incident altered the whole course of events.
Questo episodio ha cambiato l'intero corso degli eventi.
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.
SinonimichangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevaryContrarimaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefixpermettere, consentire
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
a new programme to enable older people to study at college
un nuovo programma per consentire alle persone anziane di studiare all'università
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SinonimiauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermitContraridisablepreventhinderimpederestrictsorgere, verificarsi, insorgere
to happen; to start to exist
A storm arose during the night.
Durante la notte è sorta una tempesta.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).
Sinonimiemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccurContraridisappearendceasevanishdescendterminateafferrare, agguantare
to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly
She grabbed the child's hand and ran.
Afferrò la mano del bambino e corse via.
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone.
SinonimiseizesnatchclutchgrasppluckcaptureContrarireleasedroplet gorelinquishadattarsi
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.
Ci sono voluti alcuni mesi perché si adattasse alla vita nella grande città.
SinonimiadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshapeContrariremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovablecrollare
to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.
Diversi edifici vecchi sono crollati durante il terremoto della scorsa notte.
Sinonimifall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave inContrarithrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourishlanciare, avviare
to start an activity, especially an organized one
The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.
L'azienda lancerà una nuova campagna pubblicitaria il mese prossimo.
Sinonimistartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeploymentContrariendfinishcompletionconclusionhaltterminationmezzo, strumento
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
The telephone is a means of communication.
Il telefono è un mezzo di comunicazione.
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.
SinonimimethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmediumContrariendresultoutcomedistribuire, ripartire
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
Il denaro è stato distribuito tra le scuole della zona.
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
SinonimiallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculateContraricollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralizemodificare
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
The software we use has been modified for us.
Il software che usiamo è stato modificato per noi.
SinonimialterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransformContrarimaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleavecreazione
the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.
Fu lo sviluppo delle fattorie a portare alla creazione delle prime grandi civiltà del mondo.
SinonimigenesisformationgenerationinventionoriginationContraridestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
