Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 7

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

spegnere

used for encouraging someone to hurry

andiamo!, forza!

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

spegnere

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

esplodere

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

diventare di moda

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

finire

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocare

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

disconnettersi

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

indossare

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

riuscire

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuare

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

procedere per un periodo di tempo prolungato

to continue without stopping

andare avanti

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

fare il tifo

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Continua a sognare

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

Continua a ritmo sostenuto

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

rinviare o annullare a causa della pioggia

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

usura

to stop doing something

licenziare

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

impedisci il completamento

to cancel what has been planned

disdire

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

accompagnare

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

scappare

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

intrufolarsi

to be on the edge or border of something

vicinare

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

ritornare

to cause to move forward

avanzare

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

spaventare

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

rinviare

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

partecipare

to use something as a basis for further development

costruire su

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

approccio

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

delimitare

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

isolare

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

aggiungere

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

tagliato a pezzi

having a large distance between one side and another

vasto

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

raggiante

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

sorriso

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

smorfia

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falso

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

intrattabile

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

sorriso

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

risolino ironico