knock
knock
nɑk
naak
British pronunciation
/nɒk/

Definizione e significato di "knock"in inglese

to knock
01

bussare

to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened
Intransitive: to knock on a surface
to knock definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The friend did n't have a phone, so she had to knock on the window to get the homeowner's attention.
L'amica non aveva un telefono, quindi ha dovuto bussare alla finestra per attirare l'attenzione del proprietario di casa.
02

bussare

to hit or strike with force, often accidentally
Transitive: to knock sth against | to knock sth on sth
to knock definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The child knocked his knee against the edge of the coffee table.
Il bambino ha sbattuto il ginocchio contro il bordo del tavolino.
03

colpire, urtare

to hit an object with enough intensity to cause it to shift or topple
Transitive: to knock sth somewhere
example
Esempi
He knocked the glass off the table accidentally.
Ha colpito accidentalmente il bicchiere caduto dal tavolo.
04

bussare, picchiare

to strike something with force, resulting in a sharp, audible sound
Transitive: to knock sb/sth somewhere
example
Esempi
She knocked the nail into the wall with a hammer.
Lei ha battuto il chiodo nel muro con un martello.
05

criticare, biasimare

to express disapproval or point out shortcomings in someone or something
Transitive: to knock sth
example
Esempi
The journalist knocked the politician's speech as being vague and lacking substance.
Il giornalista ha criticato il discorso del politico definendolo vago e privo di sostanza.
06

battere, picchiare

(of an engine) produce a sharp, metallic noise caused by the premature or uneven ignition of the air-fuel mixture
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The engine started to knock loudly after using low-quality fuel.
Il motore ha iniziato a battere rumorosamente dopo aver usato carburante di bassa qualità.
01

colpo, bussare

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
knock definition and meaning
02

critica, biasimo

negative criticism
03

colpo, botta

the act of hitting vigorously
04

colpo, botta

a vigorous blow
05

colpo, batosta

a bad experience
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