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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
02
bussare
to hit or strike with force, often accidentally
Transitive: to knock sth against | to knock sth on sth
03
colpire, urtare
to hit an object with enough intensity to cause it to shift or topple
Transitive: to knock sth somewhere
04
battere, colpire
to strike something with force, resulting in a sharp, audible sound
Transitive: to knock sb/sth somewhere
05
criticare, bocciare
to express disapproval or point out shortcomings in someone or something
Transitive: to knock sth
06
battere, colpire
(of an engine) produce a sharp, metallic noise caused by the premature or uneven ignition of the air-fuel mixture
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Knock
01
colpo, battito
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
02
critica, rimprovero
negative criticism
03
colpo, battito
the act of hitting vigorously
04
colpo, battuta
a vigorous blow
05
una brutta esperienza, un colpo
a bad experience
knock
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knocking
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She had to knock on the door to announce her arrival.
The friend didn't have a phone, so she had to knock on the window to get the homeowner's attention.
The neighbor decided to knock on the door to return the borrowed sugar.
In the middle of the night, a mysterious sound made her nervous, so she cautiously knocked on her roommate's door.
Before entering the office, it's polite to knock on the door to ensure you're not interrupting a meeting.
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