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to tack
01
clavar, fijar
to attach by using small pointed nails
Transitive: to tack two things | to tack sth onto sth
Example
The artist will tack the canvas onto the wooden frame before starting the painting.
The seamstress will tack the fabric pieces together before sewing the final seam.
02
orçar, virar
to change the direction of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind
Intransitive
Example
During the race, the experienced skipper tacked at just the right moment to gain an advantage over their competitors.
Durante la carrera, el experimentado patrón orzó en el momento justo para ganar una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
To navigate through the narrow channel, the captain had to tack several times to maneuver the sailboat safely.
Para navegar por el canal estrecho, el capitán tuvo que orçar varias veces para maniobrar la vela de manera segura.
03
cambiar de rumbo, cambiar de táctica
to suddenly change one's policy or attitude, often in response to emerging factors
Transitive: to tack a strategy or policy
Example
Following unexpected scientific findings, the research team chose to tack their hypothesis.
Siguiendo hallazgos científicos inesperados, el equipo de investigación decidió cambiar de rumbo su hipótesis.
Realizing the need for agility in the digital landscape, the marketing team tacked their social media strategy.
Dándose cuenta de la necesidad de agilidad en el entorno digital, el equipo de marketing cambió de rumbo su estrategia de redes sociales.
04
fijar, sujetar
to fasten or attach something using temporary stitches or pins
Transitive: to tack sth | to tack sth onto sth
Example
She decided to tack the hem of the dress before sewing it permanently.
Ella decidió fijar el dobladillo del vestido antes de coserlo permanentemente.
I 'll tack this patch onto my jeans until I can properly sew it on.
Voy a fijar este parche a mis jeans hasta que pueda coserlo adecuadamente.
05
agregar, añadir
to append or include additional elements to enhance or modify an existing entity or situation
Transitive: to tack an additional element onto an entity
Example
The company 's marketing team decided to tack an exclusive discount offer onto their latest product launch.
El equipo de marketing de la compañía decidió agregar una oferta de descuento exclusiva a su último lanzamiento de producto.
The chef suggested tacking a side of roasted vegetables onto the main course to make it a more satisfying meal.
El chef sugirió añadir una guarnición de verduras asadas al plato principal para que fuera una comida más satisfactoria.
Tack
01
tachuela, chincheta
a small, sharp pin with a head that can be flat or slightly raised used to attach papers or light materials to surfaces
02
clavo, tachuela
a small nail with a flat, wide head, used to temporarily attach lightweight materials to a surface
03
bordo, travesía
sailing a zigzag course
04
virada, cambio de rumbo
(nautical) the act of changing tack
05
taco, silla de montar
gear for a horse
06
un cabo, una driza
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
07
rumbo, trazado
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
