reel off

recitar de corrido, enumerar

Decir una serie de nombres, datos u otras cosas deprisa y sin esfuerzo.

En inglés sencillo: To say a series of names, facts, or other things quickly and easily.

• She reeled off ten names.
• He can reel off every king’s birth date.
• Could you reel those numbers off again?

Cómo se usa: reel off something / reel something off (He reeled off the names of all the winners.)

Sinónimos: rattle off, recite

Expresiones frecuentes: reel off names, reel off facts

encadenar, ejecutar con soltura

Realizar algo, especialmente una actuación, con facilidad y soltura.

En inglés sencillo: To complete or produce something, especially a performance, easily and smoothly.

• She reeled off three easy wins.
• The band reeled off hit after hit.
• He reeled off another flawless round of golf.

Cómo se usa: reel off something (The pianist reeled off several difficult pieces.)

Sinónimos: turn out, produce

Expresiones frecuentes: reel off victories, reel off songs

desenrollar

Soltar hilo, cuerda u otro material enrollado en un carrete o soporte parecido.

En inglés sencillo: To unwind thread, rope, or similar material from the round holder it is wrapped around.

• Reel off some thread for me.
• He reeled the fishing line off slowly.
• We reeled off enough cable to reach the gate.

Cómo se usa: reel off something / reel something off (She reeled off a length of thread.)

Sinónimos: unwind, unreel

Antónimos: wind up

Expresiones frecuentes: reel off thread, reel something off