stand out

risaltare, spiccare

Essere facile da notare perché si appare diversi dalle persone o dalle cose intorno.

In inglese semplice: To be easy to notice because you look different from things or people around you.

• Your red coat stands out.
• The white house stood out against the green hills.
• Will these letters stand out on a black background?

Come si usa: stand out against something (The white letters stand out against the dark background.); stand out in something (Her yellow coat stood out in the crowd.)

Sinonimi: be noticeable, show up

Contrari: blend in

Espressioni comuni: stand out clearly, stand out from something

distinguersi, eccellere

Apparire particolarmente importante o valido rispetto ad altre persone o cose.

In inglese semplice: To seem especially important or good compared with other people or things.

• Her work really stands out.
• One moment stood out as the highlight of the trip.
• What makes you stand out from the other candidates?

Come si usa: stand out as something (She stands out as the strongest candidate.); stand out from someone/something (His work stands out from the other entries.)

Sinonimi: excel, distinguish oneself

Espressioni comuni: stand out as something, stand out from others

sporgere

Estendersi verso l'esterno rispetto a una superficie.

In inglese semplice: To extend away from a surface.

• A nail stood out from the wall.
• The ledge stands out above the narrow path.
• Several roots stood out from the steep riverbank.

Come si usa: stand out from + surface (A wooden beam stood out from the wall.)

Sinonimi: stick out, project, protrude

Espressioni comuni: stand out slightly, stand out from something

resistere, opporsi

Continuare a opporsi a qualcosa o rifiutare di accettare nonostante le pressioni.

In inglese semplice: To continue opposing something or refuse to agree despite pressure.

• The workers stood out against the new terms.
• She stood out against their demands despite repeated threats.
• Will anyone stand out against this unfair decision?

Come si usa: stand out against something (A few members stood out against the proposed agreement.)

Sinonimi: hold out, resist

Contrari: yield, comply

Espressioni comuni: stand out firmly, stand out against something

prendere il largo

Navigare allontanandosi dalla costa verso il mare aperto.

In inglese semplice: To sail away from the land toward the open sea.

• The ship stood out to sea.
• We stood out from shore as the wind strengthened.
• The captain ordered the vessel to stand out beyond the harbor.

Come si usa: stand out to sea (The vessel stood out to sea before nightfall.)

Sinonimi: sail out, put to sea

Contrari: stand in

Espressioni comuni: stand out to sea, stand out from shore