bring to

portare a

Far raggiungere a un totale o a una quantità un numero o un valore preciso.

In inglese semplice: To make a total or amount reach a particular number or value.

• That brings the total to ten.
• The extra fee brought our bill to fifty pounds.
• Will this donation bring the fund to a thousand dollars?

Come si usa: bring something to an amount (The delivery charge brings the total to thirty euros.)

Sinonimi: raise to, take to

Espressioni comuni: bring something to, bring costs to something

far rinvenire

Far riprendere conoscenza a qualcuno che è svenuto.

In inglese semplice: To make someone who has fainted wake up and become aware again.

• The nurse brought him to.
• They tried to bring her to after she fainted.
• These smelling salts should bring him to.

Come si usa: bring someone to (The nurse managed to bring him to.)

Sinonimi: revive, bring round

Espressioni comuni: bring someone to, bring her to

mettere alla cappa

Rallentare o fermare una barca a vela orientandola verso il vento e regolando le vele.

In inglese semplice: To slow or stop a sailing ship by turning it towards the wind and adjusting its sails.

• The captain brought the ship to.
• They brought the vessel to while the crew checked the damaged sail.
• Bring her to before the storm reaches us.

Come si usa: bring a ship to (The captain brought the ship to in the strong wind.)

Sinonimi: heave to

Espressioni comuni: bring something to, bring the ship to