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to relieve
01
alleviare
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Example
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
Prendere una breve pausa può alleviare lo stress durante una giornata lavorativa intensa.
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
Le sessioni di terapia in corso stanno attualmente alleviando il suo disagio emotivo.
02
sollevare, alleviare
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Example
The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions.
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
03
sollevare, sostituire
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Example
The second-shift worker arrived early to relieve the tired employee who had been working since morning.
Il lavoratore del secondo turno è arrivato presto per sostituire l'impiegato stanco che aveva lavorato fin dal mattino.
The substitute teacher was called in to relieve the regular teacher, who was feeling unwell.
Il docente supplente è stato chiamato a sostituire il docente regolare, che non si sentiva bene.
04
alleviare, mitigare
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Example
The court's decision to overturn the unjust verdict relieved the defendant of a wrongful conviction.
La decisione del tribunale di annullare il verdetto ingiusto ha alleviato il convenuto da una condanna ingiusta.
The pardon issued by the president relieved the political activist of the threat of imprisonment.
Il perdono emesso dal presidente ha alleviato la minaccia di prigionia per l'attivista politico.
05
alleviare, liberare
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
Example
The allied forces moved quickly to relieve the besieged city by air-dropping food and medical supplies.
Le forze alleate si sono mosse rapidamente per liberare la città assediata lanciando cibo e forniture mediche dall'aria.
General Patton's armored division was sent to relieve the besieged troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
La divisione corazzata del generale Patton fu inviata per liberare le truppe assediate a Bastogne durante la Battaglia delle Ardenne.
06
alleviare, scongiurare
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Example
The colorful murals along the city streets relieve the otherwise drab concrete walls.
I murales colorati lungo le strade della città alleviano i muri di cemento altrimenti monotoni.
The vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
I fiori vibranti nel giardino alleviarono la palette monocromatica del cortile.
07
alleviare, mitigare
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Example
Implementing time management techniques can relieve the pressure of looming deadlines.
L'implementazione delle tecniche di gestione del tempo può alleviare la pressione delle scadenze imminenti.
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
Delegare compiti agli altri può aiutare ad alleviare il carico di lavoro e prevenire il burnout.
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