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Quarter
Example
He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended.
She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings.
1.1
un quarto, una moneta da 25 centesimi
a coin in the U.S. and Canadian currency systems that is worth 25 cents
Example
She gave her child a quarter to use at the arcade.
I used a quarter to pay for the parking meter.
I found a shiny quarter on the sidewalk while walking to work.
1.2
trimestre invernale, quartod
one of the four segments that divide the academic year, lasting around three months
Example
She is taking four courses this spring quarter.
The students will take their exams at the end of the winter quarter.
They are offering new classes starting in the fall quarter.
1.3
quarto, quartetto
a division of time in a game or sport, usually consisting of four equal parts
Example
The team scored two touchdowns in the final quarter of the game.
The basketball game was tied at the end of the third quarter.
The fourth quarter was intense, with both teams fighting for the lead.
1.4
trimestre
a period of three months, typically used in financial contexts
Example
The company reported strong earnings in the third quarter of the year.
The company 's profits increased during the second quarter of the year.
The third quarter is usually the busiest for retail businesses.
Example
She left a quarter past ten.
He arrived a quarter past eight, just in time for the presentation.
We have a quarter of an hour before the meeting starts.
1.6
ultimo quarto, quarto
the point in the lunar cycle where one-fourth of the moon's surface is visible
02
quarto, un quarto
a unit of length or weight that equals one-fourth of a larger unit
Example
The recipe calls for a quarter teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
He lifted a quarter ton of weight during his workout.
She only needs a quarter meter of fabric for her sewing project.
2.1
quarto, quarto di hundredweight
a unit of weight in the U.S. system, representing one-fourth of a hundredweight, which equals 25 pounds
Example
The farmer sold a quarter hundredweight of potatoes at the market.
They loaded a quarter hundredweight of grain into the truck.
The coal delivery amounted to a quarter hundredweight per household.
2.2
quarto, quaranta
a unit of weight in the UK system that equals 28 pounds
Example
They ordered a quarter hundredweight of barley for the farm.
The coal merchant delivered a quarter hundredweight of fuel.
A quarter hundredweight of produce was delivered to the market.
03
quartiere, zona
an area within a city that has a unique identity
Example
The business quarter is filled with offices and corporate buildings.
The arts quarter is known for its galleries and theaters.
The tourist quarter is packed with shops and restaurants.
04
quarto, direzione nord
one of the four main directions on a compass
Example
The pilot adjusted course to the southern quarter.
The ship sailed into the western quarter of the compass.
The wind was blowing steadily from the northern quarter.
05
una fonte, un ambito
an unknown or unspecified source of information, opinion, or assistance
Example
Rumors about the promotion came from a quarter.
Praise for her work came from an unlikely quarter.
Help arrived from an unexpected quarter during the crisis.
06
parte di poppa, quarto posteriore
the part of a ship located toward the rear on either side, just behind the middle
Example
The cargo was stored in the ship 's quarter.
The captain ordered the crew to check for damage to the quarter.
The sailors spotted a vessel approaching from the starboard quarter.
to quarter
01
quartare, dividere in quattro
to divide something into four equal parts
Transitive: to quarter sth
Example
The gardener will quarter the large plot of land for different types of plants.
She quartered a lemon for use in drinks.
The map is designed to quarter the area into manageable sections for exploration.
02
alloggiare, sistemare
to provide someone with a place to live, typically for a temporary or specific period
Transitive: to quarter sb | to quarter sb somewhere
Example
The army will quarter soldiers in nearby barracks during the training exercises.
The school district will quarter teachers in nearby apartments to address the housing shortage in the area.
During the festival, the community will quarter volunteers in local homes to ensure everyone has a place to stay.
03
quadrante, percorso
to move through or cover an area thoroughly and in various directions, often implying a systematic search
04
dividere in quarti, progredire attraverso le fasi
(of the moon) to progress through its phases, particularly the first and the last
05
quartare, dividere in quattro parti
(in heraldry) to divide a shield into four parts and place symbols or designs of another family or kingdom in one or more of those sections, done to signify an alliance or inheritance
Esempio
He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended.
She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings.
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