Downing in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for Downing in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.down1 [Brit daʊn, Am daʊn] ADV Down often occurs as the second element in verb combinations in English (go down fall down get down keep down put down etc). For translations, consult the appropriate verb entry (fall, get, keep, put etc.). - When used after such verbs as sit or lie down implies the action being done. Compare the following examples and their translations: she is sitting = lei siede/è seduta; she is sitting down = lei si siede/si sta sedendo. - When used to indicate vague direction, down often has no explicit translation in Italian: to go down to London = andare a Londra down in Brighton = a Brighton. - For examples and further usages, see this entry.

2. down (indicating position at lower level):

II.down1 [Brit daʊn, Am daʊn] PREP

III.down1 [Brit daʊn, Am daʊn] ADJ

IV.down1 [Brit daʊn, Am daʊn] VB trans inf

V.down1 [Brit daʊn, Am daʊn] N

down2 [Brit daʊn, Am daʊn] N

chop down VB [tʃɒp -] (chop down [sth], chop [sth] down)

pass down VB [pɑːs -] (pass [sth] down, pass down [sth])

III.get down VB [ɡɛt -] (get [sth] down, get down [sth])

hunt down VB [hʌnt -] (hunt down [sth, sb], hunt [sth, sb] down)

Downing in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for Downing in the English»Italian Dictionary

6. down (not functioning) computer, server, telephone lines:

Downing Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

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Gusty winds exceeded tropical storm threshold, downing numerous power poles and trees; as a result, several thousand locals were without power for a few days.
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The expression chug-a-lug refers to quickly downing a drink, and the lyrics describe the singer's reaction to the extra-strong liquor.
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And unless she's downing decaf at these cafes, she's moving at close to the speed of light.
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Downing released a statement in response denying the charges.
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Downing used his alias to sell the viruses to a list of potential customers while researching the vaccine.
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Downing a mouthful of pills for the second time in the few moments since we've met him, the man washes them down with the vodka.
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The damage path also became more evident as it passed through open cornfields, downing large swaths of corn in an area about 200 metres wide.
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After downing each glassful, swish with some minty mouthwash, which cuts the aftertaste, and then sip some tea.
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A third shows a group of apres-ski partygoers downing beers that have first been poured into someone's sweaty ski boot.
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That's a problem because when you eat a plateful of spaghetti, you're downing way more calories and carbs than you need.
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