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to kick back
[phrase form: kick]
01
retroceder, rebotar
to suddenly move backward due to a strong impact or force
Intransitive
Example
The explosive force made the door kick back, nearly hitting the person behind it.
La fuerza explosiva hizo que la puerta retrocediera, casi golpeando a la persona detrás de ella.
Be cautious when using this power tool; it has a tendency to kick back if not handled properly.
Ten cuidado al usar esta herramienta eléctrica; tiene una tendencia a retroceder si no se maneja adecuadamente.
02
relajarse, descansar
to unwind and relax, often by engaging in leisure activities or resting
Intransitive
Example
After a long day of hiking, they decided to kick back and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Después de un largo día de senderismo, decidieron relajarse y disfrutar de la hermosa puesta de sol.
It's the weekend; time to kick back and unwind at home.
Es el fin de semana; es hora de relajarse y descansar en casa.
03
entregar sobornos, pagar mordidas
to make an illegal or unethical payment, typically in exchange for favors, services, or influence
Transitive: to kick back a sum of money
Example
The company 's executives were caught kicking back large sums of money to government officials in exchange for lucrative contracts.
Los ejecutivos de la empresa fueron atrapados entregando sobornos a funcionarios gubernamentales a cambio de contratos lucrativos.
Some contractors kick back a portion of their earnings to dishonest inspectors to ensure their projects are approved.
Algunos contratistas entregan sobornos a inspectores deshonestos para asegurarse de que sus proyectos sean aprobados.
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