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short
Example
She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.
He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement.
The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.
Example
I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
The doctor 's appointment was short and efficient.
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corto
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
Example
At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
The short boy was often teased by his peers, but he never let it bother him.
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mancante, insufficiente
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
Example
The report was short on facts and figures.
We ’re running short on time to complete the project.
The team was short of players for the match.
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mancante, corto
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
Example
We are two apples short for the recipe.
The team is three players short for the match.
The order was five units short.
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friabile, sbricioloso
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
Example
The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
The pastry chef explained that using more butter made the dough short and flaky.
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breve, a breve termine
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
Example
His short decision-making often led to long-term problems.
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
Her short view on the project caused several issues down the line.
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breve, corto
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
Example
The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
In the word “ cat, ” the vowel sound is short.
Short syllables often appear in unstressed positions within words.
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alla vendita, corto
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Example
Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
Being short on the company ’s shares, she hoped to buy them back at a lower price.
The hedge fund manager took a short position in anticipation of a financial crisis.
Short
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
Example
After a long day at work, he ordered a short of whiskey to unwind.
She raised her short of tequila in a toast to celebrate their success.
The bartender poured a short of rum and slid it across the counter.
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short, interbase
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
Example
The player at short made an incredible diving catch.
During the game, the ball was hit directly to short.
The coach praised the new recruit for his agility at short.
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interbase, breve
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
Example
The short was quick to react and threw the runner out at first base.
Our team ’s short has the best fielding percentage in the league.
During practice, the short worked on improving his double-play technique.
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corto, cortocircuito
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
Example
The short in the circuit blew a fuse.
A short in the wiring caused a small fire.
They fixed the short and restored power.
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breve
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
Example
The film festival featured several shorts from emerging directors around the world.
After the main feature, they screened a delightful animated short about a lost puppy.
The director's latest short explored themes of identity and loss in just ten minutes.
short
01
di colpo, improvvisamente
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
Example
He stopped short in a panic when he heard the loud crash.
She answered the question short and bluntly, startling everyone in the room.
The car swerved short to avoid the cyclist who suddenly appeared.
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brevemente, in modo netto
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
Example
The knife sliced the apple short, dividing it neatly into two halves.
He chopped the carrot short, creating perfectly even pieces for the stew.
The saw cut the plank short, leaving a smooth and straight edge.
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alla vendita allo scoperto, vendita breve
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
Example
The investor decided to sell the stock short, anticipating a decline in its value.
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
The hedge fund went short on the currency, predicting a devaluation.
Example
She replied short when asked about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to engage in small talk.
He dismissed the proposal short, without giving any reasons for his decision.
The manager spoke short to the customer who was asking for a refund without a receipt.
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brevemente, improvvisamente
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
Example
Despite studying all night, she fell short in the final exam.
They had high hopes for the project, but it came up short of their expectations.
Despite his talent, he came up short at the music audition.
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brevemente, bruscamente
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
Example
The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
The power outage cut the show short, disappointing the audience.
The speaker was cut short by the fire alarm.
to short
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cortocircuitare, accorciare
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Example
The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
He shorted the fuse by connecting the wires incorrectly.
02
battere, ridurre
to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
Transitive
Example
She realized the vendor had shorted her after counting her change.
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
The customer complained that he was shorted during the transaction.
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