invoke

invocare, applicare

Usare una legge, una regola o un diritto per sostenere un’azione o una decisione.

In inglese semplice: To use a law, rule, or right to support an action or decision.

• They invoked an emergency law.
• The company may invoke this clause to end the contract.
• Can she invoke her right to remain silent?

Sinonimi: apply, exercise

Espressioni comuni: invoke a rule, invoke a clause, invoke emergency powers

citare, richiamarsi a

Menzionare una persona rispettata, un testo o un’idea per sostenere ciò che si dice.

In inglese semplice: To mention a respected person, text, or idea to support what you say.

• He invoked the Bible to support his argument.
• The lawyer invoked an earlier court decision.
• Writers often invoke respected experts to strengthen their claims.

Sinonimi: cite, appeal to

Espressioni comuni: invoke an authority, invoke a precedent, invoke the Bible

implorare, invocare

Chiedere aiuto, benevolenza o sostegno a qualcuno, soprattutto a una persona potente o a una divinità.

In inglese semplice: To ask someone, especially a powerful person or god, for help, kindness, or support.

• They invoked the king’s mercy.
• The priest invoked divine protection for the travelers.
• She invoked his kindness when asking him to forgive the debt.

Sinonimi: appeal to, call on

Espressioni comuni: invoke someone’s mercy, invoke divine protection, invoke someone’s help