refuse
re
ri
fuse
ˈfjuz
fyooz
British pronunciation
/rɪˈfjuːz/

Definizione e significato di "refuse"in inglese

to refuse
01

rifiutare

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked
Transitive: to refuse an offer
to refuse definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment.
Ha dovuto rifiutare l'invito a causa di un precedente impegno.
02

rifiutare

to not accept what someone has offered us or asked us to do
Transitive: to refuse to do sth
to refuse definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The company refused to negotiate with the striking workers until their demands were met.
L'azienda ha rifiutato di negoziare con i lavoratori in sciopero fino a quando le loro richieste non sono state soddisfatte.
03

rifiutare, fallire

to fail or be unable to perform the function or action that is expected of it
Transitive: to refuse to do sth
example
Esempi
The washing machine refused to drain, causing water to pool inside the drum.
La lavatrice si è rifiutata di scaricare, causando l'accumulo di acqua all'interno del tamburo.
04

rifiutare, negare

to deny someone permission to have something
Transitive: to refuse sth
Ditransitive: to refuse sb a permission | to refuse a permission to sb
example
Esempi
The judge refused the defendant bail, considering them a flight risk.
Il giudice ha rifiutato la cauzione all'imputato, considerandolo un rischio di fuga.
05

rifiutare, ripudiare

to reject or disown someone or something, often due to a disagreement or a perceived betrayal
Transitive: to refuse sb
example
Esempi
The community refused the convicted criminal, shunning him from their social circles.
La comunità ha rifiutato il criminale condannato, evitandolo nei loro circoli sociali.
01

rifiuti, immondizia

unwanted materials or items that have been discarded
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