shanghai in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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shanghai [Brit ʃaŋˈhʌɪ, Am ˈʃæŋhaɪ] VB trans

1. shanghai NAUT (pressgang):

to shanghai sb

= imbarcare qn con la forza (come membro dell'equipaggio)

2. shanghai inf, fig:

to shanghai sb into doing sth

obbligare qn a fare qc

Shanghai [Brit ʃaŋˈhʌɪ, Am ʃæŋˈhaɪ]

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Shanghai cuisine is epitomized by the use of alcohol.

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Shanghai authorities have been trying without success to extend the 30.5 km maglev line.

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Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen.

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Shanghai officials temporarily stopped such renovations after the fire, but later allowed them to resume.

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