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Verbi di Movimento - Verbi per i cambiamenti nella postura del corpo

Qui imparerai alcuni verbi inglesi che si riferiscono a cambiamenti nella postura del corpo come "stare in piedi", "inchinarsi" e "piegarsi".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to rise up onto one's feet, typically from a seated or lying position, and support oneself in an upright position

alzarsi, mettersi in piedi

alzarsi, mettersi in piedi

Ex: As the national anthem played, everyone in the stadium stood to honor the flag. 
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to stand up

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

alzarsi

alzarsi

Ex: She stood up when the speaker entered the room. 
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to get up
to get up
[Verbo]

to get on our feet and stand up

alzarsi

alzarsi

Ex: After a long flight, it felt good to get up and stretch my legs. 
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to bow
to bow
[Verbo]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

inchinarsi

inchinarsi

Ex: As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply. 
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to squat
to squat
[Verbo]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

accovacciarsi

accovacciarsi

Ex: During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly. 
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to scooch
to scooch
[Verbo]

to crouch or squat down slightly

accucciarsi, abbassarsi leggermente

accucciarsi, abbassarsi leggermente

Ex: The cat scooched down, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting prey. 
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to hunker
to hunker
[Verbo]

to squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position

accovacciarsi, abbassarsi

accovacciarsi, abbassarsi

Ex: The children hunkered down in the grass to observe the tiny insects crawling beneath them. 
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to crouch
to crouch
[Verbo]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

accoccolarsi

accoccolarsi

Ex: Crouch beside me so we can plan our next move. 
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to kneel
to kneel
[Verbo]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

inginocchiarsi

inginocchiarsi

Ex: In prayer, the congregation was instructed to kneel and seek solace in their faith. 
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to stoop
to stoop
[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

chinarsi

chinarsi

Ex: She had to stoop to pick up the fallen papers from the floor. 
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to duck
to duck
[Verbo]

to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

schivare, abbassare rapidamente la testa

schivare, abbassare rapidamente la testa

Ex: As the ball flew toward him, he instinctively ducked to avoid being hit. 
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to lean
to lean
[Verbo]

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

inclinarsi

inclinarsi

Ex: Feeling tired after the hike, she decided to lean against the tree to catch her breath. 
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to hunch
to hunch
[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

camminare ciondoloni

camminare ciondoloni

Ex: As the storm approached, people hunched against the wind and rain, trying to shield themselves. 
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to slump
to slump
[Verbo]

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

crollare

crollare

Ex: After the long hike, he slumped onto the rock, catching his breath and resting his tired legs. 
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to sit
to sit
[Verbo]

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

sedere

sedere

Ex: After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic. 
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to flop
to flop
[Verbo]

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

collassare, cadere pesantemente

collassare, cadere pesantemente

Ex: The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground after crossing the finish line. 
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to flump
to flump
[Verbo]

to fall or sit down heavily, often with a soft or muffled sound

accasciarsi, cadere pesantemente

accasciarsi, cadere pesantemente

Ex: Feeling utterly exhausted, she flumped onto the sofa, ready for a break. 
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to straddle

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

cavalcare, stare a cavalcioni

cavalcare, stare a cavalcioni

Ex: Right now, the cowboy is straddling the horse as he prepares for the rodeo event. 
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to bestride

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

cavalcare, stare a cavalcioni

cavalcare, stare a cavalcioni

Ex: The cowboy bestrode his horse confidently as they rode across the vast prairie. 
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to curl up
to curl up
[Verbo]

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

rannicchiati

rannicchiati

Ex: After a long day at work, she likes to curl up on the sofa with a good book. 
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to double up

to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

piegarsi in due, scompisciarsi dalle risate

piegarsi in due, scompisciarsi dalle risate

Ex: The comedian's joke was so funny that the audience began to double up with laughter. 
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to lie
to lie
[Verbo]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

sdraiarsi,  coricarsi

sdraiarsi, coricarsi

Ex: After a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while. 
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to recline
to recline
[Verbo]

to bend the upper body backwards

reclinarsi, piegarsi all'indietro

reclinarsi, piegarsi all'indietro

Ex: After a long day at work, she reclined on the sofa and closed her eyes to relax. 
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to sprawl
to sprawl
[Verbo]

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

sdraiarsi, allargarsi

sdraiarsi, allargarsi

Ex: Exhausted after the long hike, he decided to sprawl on the grass and enjoy the view. 
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