Il libro English Result - Intermedio - Unità 8 - 8A

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

rompere

to make a brief stop at a place while on the way to another location

fermarsi da, passare da

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

interrompere

to start talking about something that is different from the topic of the discussion

allontanarsi da

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

attraversare

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

trasferire, consegnare

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

aspettare

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

appendere

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

mettere in linea

to return a call or call someone again because one was not available the first time they called

richiamare, richiamare indietro