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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 7

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 7 del libro di testo Headway Advanced, come "crack on", "beaming", "rain off", ecc.

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Headway - Advanced

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

spegnere

spegnere

Ex: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking.
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come on
[Frase]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

andiamo!, forza!

andiamo!, forza!

Ex: Come on!
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to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

spegnere

spegnere

Ex: switched off the radio because she did n't like the song .
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to go off
[Verbo]

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

esplodere

esplodere

Ex: The landmine was buried underground , waiting go off if someone stepped on it .
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(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

diventare di moda

diventare di moda

Ex: His music didcatch on until years after its release .
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to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

finire

finire

Ex: Ifinish off the report and send it to the client for review .
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to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocare

provocare

Ex: Lack of proper preparation bring on unexpected challenges during a project .
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to log off
[Verbo]

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

disconnettersi

disconnettersi

Ex: The logged off their personal computer to secure their privacy .
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to put on
[Verbo]

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

indossare

indossare

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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to pay off
[Verbo]

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

riuscire

riuscire

Ex: Patience and perseverance pay off in the long run .
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuare

continuare

Ex: The teacher asked the students carry on with the experiment during the next class .
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to drag on
[Verbo]

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

procedere per un periodo di tempo prolungato

procedere per un periodo di tempo prolungato

Ex: The winter months can feel like drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .
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to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

andare avanti

andare avanti

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.
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to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

fare il tifo

fare il tifo

Ex: The whole school gathered cheer on the chess club during the tournament .
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dream on
[interiezione]

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

Continua a sognare

Continua a sognare

Ex: They want to open a new store in the city center, but with the economy?
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to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

Continua a ritmo sostenuto

Continua a ritmo sostenuto

Ex: Following the coffee break , the employees were motivated crack on and finish the important presentation .
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to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

rinviare o annullare a causa della pioggia

rinviare o annullare a causa della pioggia

Ex: The track and field event had to rained off for safety reasons during the lightning storm .
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to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

usura

usura

Ex: After years of wearing , the intricate design on the watch had been worn off.
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to lay off
[Verbo]

to stop doing something

licenziare

licenziare

Ex: He promised to lay off teasing his younger brother.
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to suddenly stop an activity or an action

impedisci il completamento

impedisci il completamento

Ex: broke off the conversation when he realized it was too late .
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to cancel what has been planned

disdire

disdire

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.
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to see off
[Verbo]

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

accompagnare

accompagnare

Ex: The school staff and saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .
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to run off
[Verbo]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

scappare

scappare

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.
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to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

intrufolarsi

intrufolarsi

Ex: The thief sneaked up to the car, checking to see if anyone was nearby.
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to verge
[Verbo]

to be on the edge or border of something

vicinare

vicinare

Ex: He verged on failure many times , but always found a way out .
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to move away from a person, thing, or situation

ritornare

ritornare

Ex: The cyclist decided back off from the busy intersection to avoid a potential collision .
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to advance
[Verbo]

to cause to move forward

avanzare

avanzare

Ex: The gardener advanced the wheelbarrow , transporting soil to the planting beds .
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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

spaventare

Ex: The aggressive behavior of the rival team may scare off some of our players.
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to put off
[Verbo]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

rinviare

rinviare

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.
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to join in
[Verbo]

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

partecipare

partecipare

Ex: She enjoys watching sports, but she rarely joins in playing them.
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to use something as a basis for further development

costruire su

costruire su

Ex: The team aims build on the strengths identified in the analysis .
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to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

approccio

approccio

Ex: Her confidence borders on arrogance at times.
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to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

delimitare

delimitare

Ex: After the accident, they cordoned the road off until the wreckage was cleared.
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to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

isolare

isolare

Ex: The authorities sealed off the bridge after the accident .
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to add on
[Verbo]

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

aggiungere

aggiungere

Ex: The builder suggested add on a patio to the back of the house .
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to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

tagliato a pezzi

tagliato a pezzi

Ex: The partitioned off a section for the private party .
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broad
[aggettivo]

having a large distance between one side and another

vasto

vasto

Ex: The river was half a broad at its widest point .
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beaming
[aggettivo]

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

raggiante

raggiante

Ex: The beaming headlights of the car cut through the fog, making the road ahead clear.
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smile
[sostantivo]

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

sorriso

sorriso

Ex: The couple exchanged smiles as they danced together .
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grimace
[sostantivo]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

smorfia

smorfia

Ex: Upon seeing the offensive graffiti , a look grimace crossed his face .
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fake
[aggettivo]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falso

falso

Ex: fake signature fooled many people .
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tight-lipped
[aggettivo]

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

intrattabile

intrattabile

Ex: tight-lipped silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy .
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grin
[sostantivo]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

sorriso

sorriso

Ex: The little boy had a grin as he sneaked the last cookie .
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smirk
[sostantivo]

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

risolino ironico

risolino ironico

Ex: He tried to hide smirk, but it was obvious he was pleased with himself .
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