hold against nel dizionario italiano Oxford-Paravia

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario inglese»italiano

hold against VB [həʊld -]

to hold sth against sb

rinfacciare qc a qn

to hold it against sb that …

rinfacciare a qn che …

I don't hold it against him, them

non gliene faccio una colpa

your age could be held against you

l'età potrebbe giocare a tuo sfavore

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario inglese»italiano

to hold out against enemy, threat

tenere duro di fronte a

to hold out against changes

resistere a

to hold sth tight against one's chest

tenere qc stretto al petto

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario italiano»inglese

rinfacciare qc a qn

to cast sth up at sb, to hold sth against sb, to throw sth in sb's teeth

rinfacciare a qn che …

to hold it against sb that …

guardare or tenere qc in controluce

to hold sth up against the light

tenere qc stretto al cuore

to hold sth tight against one's chest

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario inglese»italiano

against [ingl brit əˈɡɛnst, əˈɡeɪnst, ingl am əˈɡɛnst] PREP Against is translated by contro when it means physically touching or in opposition to: against the wall = contro il muro; is he for or against independence? = è pro o contro l'indipendenza? the fight against inflation = la lotta contro l'inflazione. - If you have any doubts about how to translate a fixed phrase or expression beginning with against (against the tide, against the clock, against the grain, against all odds etc.), you should consult the appropriate noun entry (tide, grain , odds etc.). - Against often appears in English with certain verbs (turn against, compete against, discriminate against, stand out against etc.): for translations you should consult the appropriate verb entry (turn, compete, discriminate II, stand etc.). - Against often appears in English after certain nouns and adjectives (protection against, a match against, a law against, effective against etc.): for translations consult the appropriate noun or adjective entry (protection, match , law, effective, etc.). See this entry for particular usages.

1. against (physically):

against

contro

against the wall

contro il muro

2. against (objecting to):

I'm against it

sono contro, contrario

I have nothing against it

non ho niente in contrario

100 votes for and 20 votes against

100 voti a favore e 20 voti contro

to be against the idea

essere contrario all'idea

to be against doing

essere contrario a fare

3. against (counter to, in opposition to):

against

contro

to go, be against tradition, policy

andare, essere contro

the conditions are against us

le condizioni non ci sono favorevoli

the decision went against us

la decisione non ci fu favorevole

the war against sb

la guerra contro qn

the fight against inflation

la lotta all'inflazione

Smith against Jones

Smith contro Jones

to pedal against the wind

pedalare contro vento

4. against (compared to):

the pound fell against the dollar

la sterlina ha subito una caduta nei confronti del or è scesa rispetto al dollaro

the graph shows age against earnings

il grafico mostra i guadagni rispetto all'età

75% this year as against 35% last year

il 75% di quest'anno contro il 35% dell'anno scorso

5. against (in contrast to):

the blue looks pretty against the yellow

il blu sta bene col giallo

against a background of

su uno sfondo di

against the light

(in) controluce

to stand out against houses, trees etc.: sky, sunset

stagliarsi, spiccare contro

6. against (in exchange for):

against

in cambio di, contro

against a voucher from the airline

in cambio di un buono della compagnia aerea

I.hold¹ <pass held, part perf held, holden arc> [ingl brit həʊld, ingl am hoʊld] VB vb trans

1. hold (clasp):

hold object, hand, person

tenere (above, over sopra; against contro)

to hold sth in one's hand brush, pencil, stick

tenere [qc] in mano

to hold sth in one's hand (enclosed) button, coin, sweet

stringere [qc] in mano

to hold sth, sb by handle, stem, sleeve, leg

tenere qc, qn per

to hold one's stomach, head (in pain)

tenersi la pancia, la testa (per il dolore)

to hold sb (in one's arms)

tenere qn tra le braccia

to hold each other

abbracciarsi

can you hold my bag for me?

puoi tenermi la borsa?

2. hold (maintain):

to hold one's head upright, still

tenere la testa diritta, immobile

to hold one's hands still

tenere le mani immobili

to hold a pose, smile

stare in posa, continuare a sorridere

to hold sth in place or position

tenere qc a posto

to hold one's speed

mantenere la stessa velocità

3. hold (arrange):

hold meeting, talks

tenere, organizzare

hold competition, ballot, demonstration, course, election, exhibition

organizzare

hold party, reception, show

dare, organizzare

hold conversation

tenere

hold church service

celebrare

hold enquiry

condurre

hold personnel officer: interview

fare

to be held

avere luogo or tenersi

4. hold (have capacity for):

hold box, case, tank: objects, amount

(potere) contenere

hold theatre, room: 350 people

avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere

the bus holds ten (people)

il pulmino può trasportare 10 persone

to (be able to) hold one's drink or liquor

reggere l'alcol

5. hold (contain) drawer, cupboard, box, case:

hold objects, possessions

contenere

6. hold (support) shelf, fridge, branch, roof:

hold weight, load, crate

reggere

the branch won't hold you

il ramo non ti regge

7. hold (restrain):

hold dam, wall: water, flood waters

trattenere

hold person: dog

tenere

hold thief

trattenere

there is or there'll be no holding him fig

non lo tiene nessuno

8. hold (keep against will):

hold police: person

trattenere

hold kidnappers: person

tenere (in ostaggio)

to hold sb prisoner, hostage

tenere qn prigioniero, in ostaggio

9. hold (possess):

hold shares, power, playing card, degree

possedere, avere

hold record, sporting title, cup

detenere

hold job, position

occupare

hold ticket, passport, licence

avere, essere in possesso di

hold title

avere

hold DIR bank, computer, police, solicitor: document, information, money

conservare

hold mortgage

avere

10. hold (keep back):

hold place, seat, ticket

tenere

hold train, flight

fare aspettare

hold letter

tenere, non inviare

hold order

tenere in sospeso

hold it! colloq

un momento! aspetta un attimo!

hold everything!

fermate tutto!

two burgers, but hold the mustard!

due hamburger, senza mostarda!

11. hold (believe):

hold opinion, belief

avere

to hold sb, sth to be

ritenere che qn, qc sia

to hold that … person:

pensare che …

to hold that … law:

dire che …

to hold that … theory:

sostenere che …

to hold sb liable or responsible

ritenere qn responsabile

12. hold:

hold (defend successfully) MILIT territory, city, bridge

tenere

hold POL, SPORT title

conservare

hold title

mantenere

hold seat, lead, position

mantenere

(in tennis) to hold one's serve or service

mantenere il servizio

to hold one's own person, army:

tenere duro, non demordere (against davanti)

13. hold (captivate):

hold person, audience, class

tenere desta l'attenzione di

hold attention, interest

attirare

14. hold TELECOM:

to hold the line

attendere or restare in linea

can you hold the line please

attenda in linea per favore

15. hold MUS:

hold note

tenere (for per)

16. hold AUTO CORSE:

to hold the road

tenere la strada

II.hold¹ <pass held, part perf held, holden arc> [ingl brit həʊld, ingl am hoʊld] VB vb intr

1. hold (remain intact):

hold rope, shelf, bridge, dam, glue:

tenere

2. hold:

fig also hold good theory, offer, objection:

reggere

fig also hold good law:

durare, resistere nel tempo

3. hold (continue):

hold weather:

tenere, mantenersi

hold luck:

durare

4. hold TELECOM:

hold

attendere (in linea)

5. hold (remain steady):

hold still!

stai fermo!

III.to hold oneself VB vb rifl

to hold oneself <pass held, part perf held, holden arc >:

to hold oneself upright, well

tenersi diritto, bene su

IV.hold¹ [ingl brit həʊld, ingl am hoʊld] SOST

1. hold (grasp, grip):

hold

presa f

to get hold of rope, handle

afferrare

to keep (a) hold of or on ball

mantenere la presa su

to keep (a) hold of or on rail, hand

tenersi stretto a

to catch or grab or grasp or seize or take hold of

afferrare

2. hold (possession):

to get hold of book, ticket, document, information

procurarsi

to get hold of press: story

venire a conoscenza di, venire a sapere

to get hold of details, information

scoprire

3. hold (contact):

to get hold of (by phone) person

chiamare, contattare

to get hold of (by other means) person

contattare

4. hold (control):

hold

controllo m

hold

influenza f

hold

ascendente m (on, over su)

to have a hold on or over sb

avere ascendente su qn

to get a hold of oneself

riprendersi

5. hold SPORT (in wrestling):

hold

presa f

to have sb in a hold

eseguire una presa su qn

6. hold (of hairspray, gel):

hold

fissaggio m

normal, extra hold

fissaggio normale, forte

7. hold TELECOM:

on hold

in attesa

to put sb on hold TELECOM

mettere qn in attesa

to put a call on hold TELECOM

mettere una chiamata in attesa

to put one's plan, a project on hold

rimandare or sospendere momentaneamente un progetto

hold² [ingl brit həʊld, ingl am hoʊld] SOST

hold (storage, area) AVIAZ

bagagliaio m

hold NAUT

stiva f

hold against nel dizionario PONS

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario inglese»italiano

hold against VB vb trans always sep

to hold sth against sb

volerne a qu per qc

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario inglese»italiano

to have [or hold] a grudge against sb

serbare rancore a qu

Traduzioni di hold against nel dizionario inglese»italiano

I.against [ə·ˈgenst] PREP

1. against (in opposition to):

against

contro

to be against sth/sb

essere contro qc/qn

against my will

contro la mia volontà

2. against (as protection from):

against

contro

to protect oneself against rain

proteggersi dalla pioggia

3. against (in contact with):

against

contro

to lean against a tree

appoggiarsi a un albero

to run against a wall

finire contro un muro

4. against (in front of):

against the light

in controluce

5. against (in competition with):

against

contro

against time/the clock

contro il tempo

6. against (in comparison with):

the dollar rose/fell against the euro

il dollaro è salito/sceso rispetto all'euro

II.against [ə·ˈgenst] AVV a. POL

against

contro

there were 10 votes against

c'erano 10 voti contro

I.hold [hoʊld] SOST

1. hold (grasp, grip):

hold

presa f

to take hold of sb/sth

afferrare qu/qc

to catch hold of sb/sth

afferrare qu/qc

to keep hold of sth

tenersi a qc

2. hold (thing to hold by):

hold

appiglio m

3. hold (wrestling):

hold

presa f

no holds barred fig

senza restrizioni

4. hold (control):

hold

influenza f

to have a (strong/powerful) hold over sb

avere (molta/grande) influenza su qu

5. hold NAUT, AVIAZ:

hold

stiva f

6. hold (delayed):

to be on hold

essere rimandato

to be on hold TELECOM

essere in attesa

to put sb on hold

mettere qu in attesa

7. hold (understand):

to get hold of sth

afferrare qc

to have a hold of sth

avere un'idea di qc

to get hold of the wrong idea

sbagliarsi

I don't know where you got hold of that idea

non so da dove ti sia venuta un'idea del genere

8. hold (prison cell):

hold

guardina f

II.hold <held, held> [hoʊld] VB vb trans

1. hold:

hold (keep)

tenere

hold (grasp)

afferrare

to hold a gun

impugnare una pistola

to hold hands

tenersi per mano

to hold sth in one's hand

tenere qc in mano

to hold sb in one's arms

stringere qu tra le braccia

to hold sb/sth (tight)

stringere (forte) qu/qc

to hold the door open for sb

tenere la porta aperta a qu

2. hold (support):

hold

reggere

to hold one's head high

tenere alta la testa

3. hold (cover up):

to hold one's ears/nose

turarsi le orecchie/il naso

4. hold (keep, retain):

hold

mantenere

to hold sb's attention

tenere viva l'attenzione di qu

to hold sb in custody DIR

trattenere qu in custodia cautelare

to hold sb hostage

tenere qu in ostaggio

to hold (on to) the lead

mantenere il vantaggio

5. hold (maintain):

to hold oneself in readiness

tenersi pronto

to hold oneself well

tenersi in forma

6. hold (make keep to):

to hold sb to his/her word [or promise]

far mantenere a qu la parola [o la promessa]

7. hold (control):

to hold sth at the present/last year's level

mantenere qc al livello attuale/dell'anno scorso

to hold a note MUS

tenere una nota

8. hold (delay, stop):

hold

fermare

hold it!

un attimo!

to hold one's breath

trattenere il respiro

to hold one's fire MILIT

non fare fuoco

to hold sb's phone calls TELECOM

non passare alcuna chiamata a qu

9. hold (contain):

hold

contenere

what the future holds

ciò che ci riserva il futuro

10. hold (possess, own):

hold

possedere

hold land, town

occupare

to hold an account (with a bank)

avere un conto (presso una banca)

to hold the (absolute) majority

avere la maggioranza (assoluta)

to hold a position (as sth)

ricoprire un incarico (di qc)

to hold (down) the fort MILIT

resistere

to hold (down) the fort fig

badare a tutto

11. hold (make happen):

to hold a conversation (with sb)

avere una conversazione (con qu)

to hold a meeting/a news conference

tenere una riunione/una conferenza stampa

the election will be held in November

le elezioni si terranno a novembre

12. hold (believe):

hold

considerare

to be held in great respect

essere assai rispettato

to hold sb responsible for sth

ritenere qu responsabile di qc

to hold sb/sth in contempt

disprezzare qu/qc

III.hold [hoʊld] VB vb intr

1. hold (continue):

hold

mantenere

hold good weather, luck

durare

to hold still

stare fermo

to hold true

continuare ad essere valido

hold tight!

tieni duro!

2. hold (stick):

hold

tenere

3. hold (believe):

hold

sostenere

against PREP

Contributo di un utente

against

nei confronti di

Esempi monolingue (non verificati dalla Redazione di PONS)

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It is this eligible collateral profile that enables the repo buyer to define their risk appetite in respect of the collateral that they are prepared to hold against their cash.

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The next crucial consideration is whether any of the defenses in libel may impede or hold against the suit.

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There is also the usual grudge most club managers hold against those international assignments which interfere with the club football calendar.

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And if it's a flop, at least it'll be a worthy flop that nobody will hold against them.

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Capital requirements should be temporarily loosened to reduce the reserves banks need to hold against new loans, the main reason for scarcer, costlier credit.

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But, if you have to be honest, there's really not much you can hold against them.

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They fear it disproportionately increases how much capital banks must hold against risk.

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This strategy may work in the short term, but it is unlikely to hold against the growing economic and political demands of their youthful populations.

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Some of those lines are so beautiful you want to pluck out and hold against the light.

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With that said these are all very personal issues and ones that are hard to hold against the game itself.

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