in the way of

sulla strada di, di ostacolo a

In una posizione che impedisce a qualcuno o qualcosa di muoversi o agire.

In inglese semplice: In a position that blocks someone or something from moving or doing something.

• The car is in the way of traffic.
• A fallen tree stood in the way of the cyclists.
• Did pride get in the way of an agreement?

Come si usa: in the way of someone/something (The boxes were in the way of the workers.)

Sinonimi: in the path of

Espressioni comuni: in the way of, in the way of…

in fatto di, in termini di

Riguardo a un certo tipo di cose, soprattutto quelle disponibili o offerte.

In inglese semplice: Concerning a particular kind of thing, especially what is available or provided.

• What do you have in the way of food?
• The hotel offers little in the way of entertainment.
• They provided nothing in the way of practical help.

Come si usa: something in the way of something (We have little in the way of cooking equipment.)

Sinonimi: in terms of, regarding, with respect to

Espressioni comuni: in the way of, in the way of food

come, sotto forma di

Indica di che tipo è qualcosa o che cosa è disponibile di quel tipo.

In inglese semplice: Used to say what kind of thing something is, or what is available of that kind.

• There was little in the way of food.
• What can you offer in the way of help?
• She brought flowers in the way of a small gift.

Come si usa: in the way of something (What do they offer in the way of entertainment?)

Sinonimi: as, in the form of

Espressioni comuni: in the way of, in the way of…

in condizione di ottenere, sulla buona strada per

In una situazione favorevole per ottenere qualcosa o raggiungere un obiettivo.

In inglese semplice: In a position where someone is likely to get or achieve something.

• She was in the way of promotion.
• The appointment put him in the way of making a fortune.
• His new contacts placed him in the way of achieving his ambition.

Come si usa: be in the way of doing something (He was in the way of making a fortune.)

Sinonimi: in a position to

Espressioni comuni: in the way of, in the way of promotion