NIP OFF - Translation from English into Italian

I. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] PREP Off is often found as the second element in verb combinations (fall off, run off etc.) and in offensive interjections (clear off etc.): for translations consult the appropriate verb entry (fall, run, clear etc.). - Off is used in certain expressions such as off limits, off piste etc.: translations for these will be found under the noun entry (limit, piste etc.). - For other uses of off, see this entry.

1. off (away from in distance):

off Rocky Point, the west coast: al largo di Rocky Point, della costa occidentale

three metres off the ground: a tre metri dal suolo

2. off (away from in time):

to be a long way off doing: essere (ancora) ben lontano dal fare

he's only a year off retirement: gli manca solo un anno alla pensione

3. off area:

off, also just off: (proprio) accanto a

there's a kitchen (just) off the dining room: c'è una cucina (proprio) accanto alla sala da pranzo

a house just off the path: una casa a poca distanza dal sentiero

I was just off the motorway: ero appena uscito dall'autostrada

in a street (leading) off the main road: in una strada che si dirama dalla via principale

4. off (astray from):

it is off the point or subject: non c'entra, è fuori argomento

to be off centre: essere fuori centro, scentrato

5. off (detached from):

to be off its hinges: essere fuori dai cardini, scardinato

to be off its base: essere (uscito) fuori dalla propria base

there's a button off your cuff: manca un bottone al polsino della tua camicia

6. off (no longer interested in) inf:

to be off drugs: avere smesso di drogarsi

to be off one's food: non avere (più) voglia di mangiare or non avere appetito

I'm off her, men at the moment!: non voglio (più) sentire parlare di lei, degli uomini per il momento!

7. off inf:

to borrow sth off a neighbour: prendere qc in prestito da un vicino

to eat off a tray, a paper plate: mangiare in un vassoio, in un piatto di carta

II. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] ADV

1. off (leaving):

to be off: partire, andarsene

it's time you were off: è ora che tu vada

they're off to the States today: partono per gli Stati Uniti oggi

I'm off: vado or me ne vado

I'm off (to avoid sb): non ci sono

to be off to a good start: fare una buona partenza or partire bene

“…and they're off!”: “…ecco che partono!”

he's off again talking about his exploits! fig: eccolo che ricomincia a parlare dei suoi exploit!

2. off (at a distance):

to be 30 metres, kilometres off: essere a 30 metri, chilometri (di distanza)

some way, not far off: piuttosto, non troppo lontano

3. off (ahead in time):

Easter is a month off: manca un mese a Pasqua

the exam is still several months off: mancano ancora diversi mesi prima dell'esame

4. off THEAT:

shouting, trumpet sound off: si sentono delle urla, si sente uno squillo di tromba fuori scena

III. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] ADJ

1. off (free):

to have Monday off to do: prendersi il lunedì (di permesso) per fare

Tuesday's my day off: il martedì è il mio giorno libero

did you have the morning off?: ti sei preso la mattina libera?

I got time off: mi hanno dato un permesso

2. off (turned off):

to be off water, gas, tap:: essere chiuso

to be off light, TV:: essere spento

in the “off” position: in posizione “off, spento”

3. off (cancelled):

to be off match, party:: essere annullato

our engagement's off: il nostro fidanzamento è rotto

the fried chicken is off (from menu): il pollo fritto è finito

4. off (removed):

the lid or top is off: non c'è il coperchio

the handle's off: la maniglia è venuta via or è rotta

with her make-up off: senza trucco

with his shoes off: senza scarpe

to have one's leg off inf: farsi tagliare una gamba

25% off COMM: 25% di sconto

5. off (bad) inf:

to be off food:: essere avariato or andato a male

to be off milk:: essere inacidito

Phrases:

off and on: a periodi

IV. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] N inf (start)

the off: la partenza

just before the off (of race): proprio prima della partenza

from the off fig: fin dall'inizio

V. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] INTERJ

off! off! (as chant): fuori! fuori! via! via!

off with her head!: tagliatele la testa!

(get) off! (from wall etc.) inf: (scendi) giù (da lì)!

VI. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] VB trans

1. off (take off):

off: togliere (via)

2. off (kill):

off inf: fare fuori

VII. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf] VB intr

off (come off): venire via

off (go off): andare via, andarsene

VIII. off [Brit ɒf, Am ɔf, ɑf]

how are we off for flour, sugar etc.? inf: come stiamo a farina, a zucchero, ecc.?

that's a bit off Brit inf: non va molto bene

to feel a bit off(-colour) Brit inf: sentirsi un po' fuori fase

to have an off day: avere una giornata no

I. nip¹ <-pp-> [nɪp] VB trans

1. nip (bite):

nip: mordicchiare

2. nip (pinch, squeeze):

nip pliers: pizzicare

3. nip (remove):

nip dead leaves: strappare

Phrases:

to nip sth in the bud fig: stroncare qc sul nascere

II. nip¹ [nɪp] N

1. nip (of brandy):

nip: goccio m

2. nip (pinch, tight squeeze):

nip: pizzicotto m

3. nip (bite):

nip: morso m

4. nip (coldness):

nip: gelo m

nip² [nɪp] N inf (alcohol)

nip: bicchierino m

I. off [ɑ:f] PREP

1. off (near):

to be just off the main road: essere vicinissimo alla strada principale

2. off (away from):

to take sth off the shelf: prendere qc dallo scaffale

keep off the grass: non calpestare l'erba

3. off (down from):

to fall/jump off a ladder: cadere/saltare da una scala

to get off the train: scendere dal treno

4. off (from):

to eat off a plate: mangiare nel piatto

to cut a piece off the cheese: tagliare un pezzetto di formaggio

to take 10 dollars off the price: scontare di 10 dollari

5. off (stop using):

to be off caffeine: aver eliminato la caffeina

to be off drugs: aver smesso di drogarsi

6. off (as source of):

to run off batteries: funzionare a batteria

II. off [ɑ:f] ADV

1. off (not on):

to switch/turn sth off: spegnere qc

to switch/turn sth off tap, water: chiudere qc

it's off between them fig: tra loro è finita

2. off (away):

the town is 5 miles off to the east: la cittadina è a 5 miglia in direzione est

not far off: poco lontano

a way's off: parecchio lontano

to drive/run off: partire/correre via

off with you: vattene

it's time I was off: è ora che vada

3. off (removed):

the lid is off: senza il tappo

with one's coat off: senza cappotto

off with that hat!: togliti il cappello!

4. off (free from work):

to get off at 4:00 p.m.: finire di lavorare alle 4 del pomeriggio

to get a day off: prendersi un giorno libero

5. off (completely):

to kill off: sterminare

to pay sth off: finire di pagare

6. off COMM:

5% off: 5% di sconto

7. off (until gone):

to walk off the dinner: fare una passeggiata per digerire (la cena)

to sleep off the wine: dormire per smaltire gli effetti del vino

8. off (separating):

to fence sth off: recintare qc

Phrases:

straight [or right] off the bat: subito

off and on, on and off: a periodi

it rained off and on: piovve intermittentemente

III. off [ɑ:f] ADJ

1. off (not on):

off light: spento, -a

off faucet: chiuso, -a

off water supply: tolto, -a

2. off (canceled):

off engagement, wedding, deal: annullato, -a

3. off (free from work):

to be off at 5:00 p.m.: finire di lavorare alle 5 del pomeriggio

I'm off on Mondays: il lunedì è il mio giorno libero

4. off (provided for):

to be well off: essere abbiente

to be not well off: non essere abbiente

5. off (substandard):

to be off one's game SPORTS: non essere in forma

6. off inf:

I've gone off on him: non mi interessa più

IV. off [ɑ:f] VB trans inf

to off sb: far fuori qu

Present
I	nip
you	nip
he/she/it	nips
we	nip
you	nip
they	nip

Past
I	nipped
you	nipped
he/she/it	nipped
we	nipped
you	nipped
they	nipped

Present Perfect
I	have	nipped
you	have	nipped
he/she/it	has	nipped
we	have	nipped
you	have	nipped
they	have	nipped

Past Perfect
I	had	nipped
you	had	nipped
he/she/it	had	nipped
we	had	nipped
you	had	nipped
they	had	nipped

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