base in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for base in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.base¹ [Brit beɪs, Am beɪs] N

1. base (bottom part):

base (of object, structure)

base f

base (of object, structure)

basamento m

base (of object, structure)

appoggio m

base (of mountain, tree, cliff)

piedi mpl

base (of mountain, tree, cliff)

base f

base (of tail)

base f

base (of tail)

radice f

base (of sculpture, statue)

base f

base (of sculpture, statue)

piedistallo m

base (of lamp)

piantana f

bed base

fusto or intelaiatura del letto

2. base fig:

base (basis) (for assumption, theory)

base f

base (for research)

base f

base (for research)

punto m di partenza

to have a broad base

avere una base solida

3. base MIL (centre of operations):

base

base f

military, naval base

base militare, navale

to return to base MIL

rientrare alla base

4. base:

base CHEM, FOOD, PHARM

base f

5. base MATH (arithmetic, geometry):

base

base f

in base 2

in base 2

6. base SPORTS:

base

base f

to get to first base

raggiungere la prima base

to get to first base fig

fare il primo passo or ottenere un successo iniziale

II.base¹ [Brit beɪs, Am beɪs] VB trans

1. base (take as foundation):

base calculation, assumption, decision, policy, research, character

basare, fondare (on su)

to be based on theory, policy etc.

essere basato or fondato su

the film is based on the novel by Henry James, a true story

il film è basato sul romanzo di Henry James, su una storia vera

2. base gener. Passive (have as operations centre):

to be based in or at London, Rome MIL

essere di base or di stanza a Londra, a Roma

to be based in or at London, Rome company:

aver sede a Londra, a Roma

to be based in or at London, Rome person:

risiedere a Londra, a Roma

III.base¹ [Brit beɪs, Am beɪs]

to be off base Am inf

sbagliare di grosso or essere completamente fuori strada

to catch sb off base Am inf

prendere qn alla sprovvista

to steal a base on sb Am inf

anticipare or prevenire qn

to touch all the bases Am

toccare tutti gli argomenti or pensare a tutti i dettagli

to touch base (with sb)

prendere contatto con qn

base² [Brit beɪs, Am beɪs] ADJ (contemptible)

base act, motive

basso, vile, ignobile, spregevole

first base [ˌfɜːstˈbeɪs] N SPORTS

first base

prima base f

to get to first base SPORTS

raggiungere la prima base

not to get to first base fig

non raggiungere neppure il primo stadio

base form [ˈbeɪsfɔːm] N LING

base form

(forma) base f

base year [ˌbeɪsˈjɪə(r), -ˈjɜː(r)] N ECON

base year

anno m base

base camp [Brit, Am ˈbeɪs ˌkæmp] N

base camp

campo m base also fig

base period [ˌbeɪsˈpɪərɪəd] N

base period

periodo m base

power base [Brit, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r ˌbeɪs] N POL

power base

base f di potere

helicopter base [ˌhelɪkɒptəˈbeɪs] N

helicopter base

eliporto m

base broom [ˈbeɪsbruːm] N

base broom

ginestrella f

base in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for base in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.base¹ [beɪs] N

1. base (lower part, support):

base

base f

2. base (bottom):

base

fondo m

3. base (basis):

base

fondamento m

4. base MIL:

base

base f

5. base of a company:

base

sede f

Phrases:

to be off base inf

sragionare

to touch base with sb

riprendere contatto con qu

II.base¹ [beɪs] VB trans

1. base (found):

base

basare

to be based on

basarsi su

2. base MIL:

base

stazionare

3. base (stay):

to be based in Florida company

avere la propria sede in Florida

to be based in Florida person

lavorare in Florida

which hotel are you based at?

in quale albergo stai?

base² [beɪs] ADJ

1. base (not honorable):

base

ignobile

base

vile

2. base (not pure):

base metal

vile

base camp N

base camp

campo m base

air base N

air base

base f aerea

tax base N

tax base

base f imponibile

missile base N

missile base

base f missilistica

base pay N

base pay

stipendio m base

naval base N

naval base

base f navale

Translations for base in the Italian»English Dictionary

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base -a

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base Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be off base inf

sragionare

to touch base with sb

riprendere contatto con qu

to overthrow a base

lanciare oltre la base

I base my arguments on …

mi baso su …

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The recipe is a closely guarded secret, but we do know that it has a tomato base, augmented by malt vinegar, dates, tamarind and rye flour.

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Much has been done to take the politics out of the base closing process.

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That comes with an annual base salary of $310,000, a monthly non-accountable expense allowance of $416.67 and a $15,000 moving allowance.

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Satin plays first base, second base, and third base.

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Its original features include the monitor roof, half-moon windows, and porcelian-enameled base.

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The grog at the base prevents gluing and acts as a vent for carbon gases while drying and sintering.

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Across the bridge at the base of the hill is a small grocery store, another group of vending machines, and a small contract post office.

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The lending discussions are continuing regarding the redetermination of the borrowing base of its reserve base lending facility under which $57.5 million is currently drawn.

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The gear leaver gaiter was of smooth leather, with a chrome trim surround at the base, manufactured by.

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The claws are short and rounded, being thick at the base and tapering to a point.

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