power base in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for power base in the English»Italian Dictionary

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

power base

base f di potere

Translations for power base in the Italian»English Dictionary

Mafia

The Sicilian Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra) underwent a period of great development after World War II, creating an alternative power base that was partly complementary to that of the State. Starting off in illegal activities such as extortion and money-lending, it then took control of the construction industry and the allocation of public contracts, finally taking over drug trafficking, which brought it massive income. The power of the Mafia is all concentrated at the top (a strict hierarchy of families) and it is distinguished by its strong ties to and complicity with the people with political power.

Translations for power 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

I.power [Brit ˈpaʊə, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r] N

1. power POL (control):

power

potere m

to take or seize power

prendere il potere

to be in, come to power

essere, salire al potere

to be returned, swept to power

essere ristabilito, portato al potere

power to the people!

potere al popolo!

power corrupts

il potere corrompe

to be in sb's power

essere alla mercé di qn

to have sb in one's power

avere qn in pugno

2. power (strength):

power

potenza f

power

forza f

divine power

la potenza divina

to wield enormous power

esercitare un enorme potere

a poem, speech of great power

una poesia, un discorso estremamente coinvolgente

3. power (influence):

power

influenza f (over su)

I have no power over the committee

non ho alcun ascendente sul comitato

I have no power over how the money is spent

non ho voce in capitolo per quanto riguarda la gestione delle spese

the act gives new powers to the taxman

la legge attribuisce nuovi poteri al fisco

4. power (capability):

power

capacità f

power(s) of concentration

capacità di concentrazione

power(s) of persuasion

forza di persuasione

it is in or within my power to do

ho il potere di fare

it is in or you have it in your power to change things

hai il potere di cambiare le cose

it does not lie within my power to help you form

non ho modo di aiutarti

to do everything in one's power

fare quanto è in proprio potere (to do per fare)

to lose the power of speech

perdere l'uso della parola

to be at the height of one's powers

essere all'apogeo della potenza

to be at the height of one's powers artist

essere all'apice della creatività

5. power U (authority):

power

poteri mpl

the courts, police have the power to do sth

il tribunale, la polizia ha il potere di fare qc

6. power (physical force):

power (of person, explosion)

forza f

power (of person, explosion)

potenza f

power (of storm)

violenza f

7. power:

power PHYS, TECH

energia f

power (electrical)

energia f elettrica

power (current)

corrente f

to switch on the power

attaccare la corrente

a cheap source of power

una fonte energetica poco costosa

8. power MECH (of vehicle, plane):

power

potenza f

we're losing power

perdiamo potenza

to be running at full, half power

funzionare a massima potenza, a potenza ridotta

9. power before n:

power TECH, ELEC drill, circuit, cable

elettrico

power mower

a motore

power shovel, lathe

meccanico

power brake

servofreno

10. power (magnification):

power

potenza f

11. power MATH:

8 to the power of 3

8 alla potenza di 3

to the nth power

(elevato) all'ennesima potenza

second power

seconda potenza

12. power (country):

power

potenza f

the big powers

le grandi potenze

II.power [Brit ˈpaʊə, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r] VB trans

power engine

alimentare

power plane, boat

motorizzare

powered by engine

che va a

powered by gas

che funziona a

powered by electricity, generator

alimentato da

III.power [Brit ˈpaʊə, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r]

to do sb a power of good

essere un toccasana per qn

to be the power behind the throne

essere l'eminenza grigia

the powers of darkness

le potenze delle tenebre

the powers that be

il potere costituito

power base in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for power 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

I.power [ˈpa·ʊɚ] N

1. power (ability to control):

power

potere m

to be within one's power to do sth

rientrate nei poteri di qu

2. power:

power (country, organization)

potenza f

power (person)

potere

power (person)

potenza f

power (of person)

potere

3. power (right):

power

facoltà f

4. power (ability):

power

capacità f

sb's powers of concentration/persuasion/observation

capacità di concentrazione/persuasione/osservazione

5. power (strength):

power

forza f

6. power (electricity):

power

corrente f

7. power (energy) PHYS:

power

energia f

8. power MATH:

power

potenza f

two to the power of five

due elevato alla quinta

Phrases:

more power to you!

complimenti, e in bocca al lupo!

to be the power behind sb

essere l'eminenza grigia di qu

the powers that be

chi è al potere

II.power [ˈpa·ʊɚ] VB intr

to power along the track

portarsi avanti con un'azione di forza

III.power [ˈpa·ʊɚ] VB trans

power

azionare

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Many of these families have moved to national prominence from a province or regional power base to federal and global influence.

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Specifically, a loss of Croats would mean fewer people to support Croat politicians and diminution of their power base within the multinational state.

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Challengers for office ran on their personal appeal and individual power base, rather than on caucus or party platforms and such challenges were infrequent.

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The post was to provide him with a vital power base in the following years of conflict.

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However, developing a power base of his own proved difficult.

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In particular, the moderates' proposal to abolish democratically-elected local councils threatened to destroy the power base of the progressives.

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But if they're not, (shareholders) may question things that were taken for granted, and then the power base is questioned.

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Building up a power base, he gathered an army in 1143 and attacked his benefactors.

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This was clearly meant to sever the landed power base of aristocratic officialdom.

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They also maintained a military power base as well as local headquarters in all major cities.

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