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to knock up
[phrase form: knock]
01
improvisar, preparar rápidamente
to make something quickly and easily, often without much care or effort
Dialect
British
British
Ejemplos
They knocked a makeshift shelter up out of branches and leaves.
Ellos improvisaron un refugio con ramas y hojas.
02
dejar embarazada, embarazar
to cause a woman to become pregnant
Informal
OffensiveEjemplos
The doctor confirmed that she was knocked up and that she was due to give birth in six months.
El médico confirmó que estaba embarazada y que daría a luz en seis meses.
03
calentar, hacer unos golpes de práctica
(in tennis) to warm up for a match by hitting a few balls back and forth for a short time
Ejemplos
The spectators watched the players knock up as they anticipated the start of the match.
Los espectadores observaron a los jugadores calentar mientras anticipaban el comienzo del partido.
04
despertar golpeando suavemente la puerta, levantar dando unos toques en la puerta
to wake someone up by gently banging on their door
DialectBritish
BritishEjemplos
The kids knocked up their parents to ask for breakfast.
Los niños despertaron a sus padres para pedir el desayuno.
