put over

comunicare, spiegare

Spiegare un’idea in modo che gli altri la capiscano.

In inglese semplice: To explain an idea so that other people understand it.

• He put his point over clearly.
• Can you put over these ideas without using difficult words?
• She put the message over well in her speech.

Come si usa: put something over to someone (She put her point over to the audience clearly.)

Sinonimi: put across, communicate, explain

Espressioni comuni: put over something, put something over

presentare, ritrarre

Presentare qualcuno o qualcosa in un certo modo, affinché gli altri lo vedano così.

In inglese semplice: To present someone or something in a particular way, so that others see them that way.

• She put herself over as confident.
• The actor put the character over as kind but foolish.
• He tried to put his business over as a success.

Come si usa: put someone/something over as something (He put himself over as an expert on local history.)

Sinonimi: present, portray

Espressioni comuni: put someone over, put something over

servire per una meta

Nel rugby, passare la palla a un compagno che può così segnare una meta.

In inglese semplice: In rugby, to pass the ball to a teammate who can then score a try.

• His pass put the winger over.
• She put her teammate over for the winning try.
• Can the centre put him over with one final pass?

Come si usa: put someone over for a try (Her quick pass put the winger over for a try.)

Sinonimi: set up

Espressioni comuni: put someone over, put over someone

valorizzare

Far sembrare forte o impressionante un altro wrestler, spesso perdendo un incontro contro di lui.

In inglese semplice: To make another wrestler seem strong or impressive, often by losing a match to them.

• The champion put the rookie over.
• He lost the match to put his opponent over.
• Which veteran will put her over at the next show?

Come si usa: put someone over (The veteran agreed to put the young wrestler over.)

Sinonimi: promote, build up

Contrari: bury

Espressioni comuni: put someone over, put over someone