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B2 · Everyday actions (2)
B2 · Azioni quotidiane (2)
ottenere, procurarsi
to get something, especially by making an effort
The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
La dipendente ha ottenuto il rapporto dalla sua supervisora.
I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now
SinonimiacquiregetreceivegainprocuresecureContrariloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive uppreparazione
the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Income tax preparation can take a long time
La preparazione della dichiarazione dei redditi può richiedere molto tempo
It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form
Sinonimireadinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory workContrarineglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessnessfunzionare, operare, essere in servizio
to work in a particular way
The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season
Il treno è in servizio in questa zona solo nel pieno della stagione turistica
The train operates on a punctual schedule
SinonimifunctionworkrunperformexecuteContrarifailmalfunctionceasestopmantenere, conservare
to keep something; to continue to have something
She retained her tennis title for the third year.
Ha mantenuto il titolo di tennis per il terzo anno.
The house retains much of its original charm.
SinonimikeepmaintainpreserveholdconserveContrarilosereleaseabandonrelinquishyieldrequisito, esigenza
something that you need or want
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
Una buona laurea è un requisito minimo per molti lavori.
These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).
SinoniminecessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemandContrarioptionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessentialresistere a, trattenersi da
to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do
He couldn't resist showing off his strength.
Non ha potuto resistere alla tentazione di mostrare la sua forza.
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
SinonimiopposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstainContrarisubmityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderacceptperseguire, portare avanti
to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
We intend to pursue this policy with determination.
Intendiamo perseguire questa politica con determinazione.
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
Sinonimifollowchaseseekstrive forhunttrackContrariabandonquitevadeavoidfleeignorefaticare, sforzarsi, lottare
to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
A quel punto era riuscito a tirarsi fuori dal letto a fatica.
They struggled just to pay their bills.
SinonimieffortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlaborContrarieasepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiesceosservare
to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them
Our teacher will observe and score our performance.
Il nostro insegnante osserverà e valuterà la nostra prestazione.
He was observed to follow her closely.
SinonimiwatchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectviewContrariignoreoverlookneglectdisregardstrappare, lacerare
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.
Stai attento a non strappare la carta quando apri la scatola.
SinonimicryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadnessContrarijoylaughterhappinesscheerfulnesssalvare, soccorrere
to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation
Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.
I vigili del fuoco hanno salvato due bambini dalla casa in fiamme.
SinonimisavesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemptionContrariabandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharmincartare, avvolgere
to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present
The book is carefully wrapped.
Il libro è incartato con cura.
individually wrapped chocolates
SinonimicoverenclosepackageenfoldprotectContrariunwrapopenexposeuncoverstrofinare, sfregare
to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it
Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.
Strofina la superficie con la carta vetrata prima di verniciare.
Animals had been rubbing against the trees.
SinonimiscrapescrubpolishmassagestrokeContraritappatleave aloneignorevariare, differire
to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
The boxes vary in size from small to large.
Le scatole variano di dimensione, da piccole a grandi.
The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
SinonimidifferchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviateContraristayremainstabilizeconformstandardizeposare, mettersi in posa
to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed
The players posed for a team photo before the match.
I giocatori hanno posato per una foto di squadra prima della partita.
Sinonimistanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput onContrarinaturalnessgenuinenesssinceritytrasformare
to change the form of something; to change in form
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
Le reazioni fotochimiche trasformano la luce in impulsi elettrici.
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.
SinonimiconvertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphoseContrarimaintainpreserveretainkeepconservepreservare, conservare, tutelare
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
We must preserve these forests for future generations.
Dobbiamo preservare queste foreste per le generazioni future.
SinonimiconservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveupholdContraridestroydamageneglectabandondiscard
