give up the ghost

guastarsi, smettere di funzionare

Smettere del tutto di funzionare, spesso dopo un lungo utilizzo.

In inglese semplice: To stop working or fail completely, often after being used for a long time.

• My laptop gave up the ghost.
• The old fridge finally gave up the ghost yesterday.
• Will this engine give up the ghost before we get home?

Sinonimi: fail, break down, pack up

Espressioni comuni: give up the ghost, eventually give up the ghost

morire, rendere l’anima

Morire, cessare di vivere.

In inglese semplice: To die.

• The old king gave up the ghost.
• She stayed beside him until he gave up the ghost.
• He feared he would give up the ghost before help arrived.

Sinonimi: die, pass away

Espressioni comuni: give up the ghost, finally give up the ghost

rinunciare a, abbandonare

Smettere di sostenere una causa, seguire una credenza o riconoscersi in una certa identità.

In inglese semplice: To stop supporting a cause, following a belief, or seeing yourself in a particular way.

• She finally gave up the ghost on that cause.
• He gave up the ghost on his identity as a rebel.
• They refused to give up the ghost on their commitment to reform.

Come si usa: give up the ghost on something (He gave up the ghost on his old political loyalties.)

Sinonimi: abandon, renounce, give up

Espressioni comuni: give up the ghost, reluctantly give up the ghost