Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 5 - 5A

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

vestire

to tightly hold on to someone or something

aggrapparsi

to push or drive something forward using physical force

spingere, incoraggiare

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

accendere

used for encouraging someone to hurry

andiamo!, forza!

to remain alive

nutrirsi di

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

mettere in pericolo

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

affidare, delegare

to increase the size or quantity of something

ingrandire, ampliare

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

autorizzare

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permettere

to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

racchiudere, circondare

to make sure that something will happen

assicurare

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

incoraggiare

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

dare diritto a

an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word

acronimo

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

il prima possibile, non appena possibile

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

non so

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

a mio parere onesto

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

LOL

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

per quanto mi riguarda

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

Torno subito

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

a proposito, tra l'altro

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

per quel che vale, per quello che può valere

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

grazie in anticipo, ringraziamento anticipato

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

troppa informazione!, troppi dettagli!

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

si vive una sola volta, vivi la vita al massimo

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

a più tardi, a dopo

commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

GLHF (Buona fortuna e divertiti), GLHF (Buona fortuna a tutti)

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

rifiuto educato, reiezione amichevole

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

risata a crepapelle, ridere a crepapelle

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

A dopo, Ci sentiamo

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

andare avanti

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

fare il tifo

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

accendere

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuare

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

aggiungere

to continue an action or state without interruption

continuare, proseguire

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

indossare, mettere rapidamente

to continue without stopping

andare avanti