at large

a piede libero, in fuga

Libero di muoversi, soprattutto dopo una fuga o mentre la polizia cerca la persona.

In inglese semplice: Free to move around, especially after escaping or while being searched for by police.

• The thief is still at large.
• Two prisoners remained at large after escaping last night.
• Police warned that the dangerous suspect was at large.

Come si usa: be/remain at large (The escaped prisoner remains at large.)

Sinonimi: on the loose, free

Contrari: captured, confined

Espressioni comuni: still at large, remain at large, criminal at large

nel suo complesso, in generale

Indica un intero gruppo o tutta la società, anziché soltanto una parte.

In inglese semplice: Used to mean the whole group or society, rather than just part of it.

• This affects society at large.
• The report was shared with the public at large.
• Do these views reflect the opinions of the community at large?

Come si usa: group + at large (The change benefits the community at large.)

Sinonimi: as a whole, in general

Espressioni comuni: society at large, community at large, public at large

da tutti gli elettori

Eletto dagli elettori dell’intera zona, anziché soltanto da quelli di un distretto più piccolo.

In inglese semplice: Elected by voters from the whole area, rather than from just one smaller district.

• The mayor is elected at large.
• Voters chose two representatives at large and six from individual districts.
• Will the new council seats be elected at large?

Come si usa: be elected at large (Three council members are elected at large.)

Espressioni comuni: elected at large, serve at large