knock out
knock
nɑ:k
naak
out
aʊt
awt
British pronunciation
/nˈɒk ˈaʊt/

Definizione e significato di "knock out"in inglese

to knock out
[phrase form: knock]
01

stendere, mettere KO

to make someone or something unconscious
Transitive: to knock out sb/sth
to knock out definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The fumes from the chemical spill knocked out the workers in the lab.
I fumi della fuoriuscita chimica hanno knockoutato i lavoratori in laboratorio.
1.1

mettere k.o.

to defeat an opponent in boxing by making them fall unconscious or unable to get up
Transitive: to knock out an opponent
example
Esempi
In the final round, the determined boxer managed to knock his opponent out with a series of well-placed punches, securing his victory.
Nell'ultimo round, il pugile determinato è riuscito a mettere KO l'avversario con una serie di colpi ben piazzati, assicurandosi la vittoria.
02

tramortire

to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition
Transitive: to knock out a competitor
example
Esempi
The underdog team managed to knock out the reigning champions in the tournament.
La squadra sfavorita è riuscita a eliminare i campioni in carica nel torneo.
03

distruggere, mettere fuori servizio

to forcefully destroy or break something
Transitive: to knock out sth
example
Esempi
They used a wrecking ball to knock the old, abandoned building out.
Hanno usato una palla demolitrice per abbattere il vecchio edificio abbandonato.
04

svuotare, rimuovere

to empty, typically referring to the removal of tobacco from a container
Transitive: to knock out tobacco or ash
example
Esempi
She needed to knock out the old tobacco from the cigar before lighting it.
Doveva sbattere via il vecchio tabacco dal sigaro prima di accenderlo.
05

stupire, lasciare a bocca aperta

to amaze someone to the point where they are filled with admiration or wonder
Transitive: to knock out sb
example
Esempi
The skill and dedication of the firefighters never fail to knock us out.
L'abilità e la dedizione dei vigili del fuoco non smettono mai di sbalordirci.
06

concludere, completare

to finish a task, often quickly and efficiently
Transitive: to knock out a task
example
Esempi
With the right tools, he can knock out home repairs in no time.
Con gli strumenti giusti, può completare le riparazioni domestiche in pochissimo tempo.
07

trasmettere un messaggio battendo modelli specifici, comunicare un messaggio con colpi codificati

to convey a message by making specific knocking sounds or patterns
Transitive: to knock out a message
example
Esempi
During the blackout, they had to knock out a signal to confirm their presence.
Durante il blackout, hanno dovuto battere un segnale per confermare la loro presenza.
08

stendere, addormentare

to cause someone to fall asleep
Transitive: to knock out sb
example
Esempi
After a long day at work, a warm cup of herbal tea can help knock you out and promote relaxation.
Dopo una lunga giornata di lavoro, una tazza calda di tisana può aiutare a knock out e promuovere il relax.
09

eliminare, sradicare

to remove something, often swiftly and completely
Transitive: to knock out sth
example
Esempi
The new pest control method effectively knocked out the infestation of insects in the house.
Il nuovo metodo di controllo dei parassiti ha efficacemente eliminato l'infestazione di insetti in casa.
to knock oneself out
to knock oneself out
01

to exert a great deal of effort or energy

example
Esempi
The chef decided to knock himself out preparing a special menu for the event.
knock yourself out
knock yourself out
01

used to say that someone can do as they please

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
knock yourself out definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Esempi
Want to use the pool as much as you like? It's a hot day, so go ahead and knock yourself out.
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