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to swing
01
dondolare
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended
Intransitive
Transitive: to swing sb/sth
Esempi
The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.
L'orologio a pendolo oscillava avanti e indietro con un tic-tac ritmico.
As the ship sailed through the waves, the lanterns on the deck swung with the motion of the sea.
Mentre la nave navigava attraverso le onde, le lanterne sul ponte oscillavano con il movimento del mare.
02
oscillare, colpire
to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm
Transitive: to swing a handled implement
Esempi
The tennis player skillfully swung the racket, sending the ball over the net.
Il tennista ha abilmente oscillato la racchetta, mandando la palla sopra la rete.
In the heat of the battle, the knight swung his sword, aiming to strike down his opponent.
Nel bel mezzo della battaglia, il cavaliere brandì la sua spada, mirando ad abbattere il suo avversario.
03
cambiare
to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another
Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception
Esempi
The passionate speech by the activist managed to swing public opinion in favor of environmental conservation.
Il discorso appassionato dell'attivista è riuscito a far cambiare l'opinione pubblica a favore della conservazione ambientale.
The turn of events during the debate swung the audience's support from one candidate to the other.
La svolta degli eventi durante il dibattito ha spostato il sostegno del pubblico da un candidato all'altro.
04
oscillare
to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way
Transitive: to swing an achievement
Esempi
The cunning politician managed to swing the vote in his favor.
Il politico astuto è riuscito a orientare il voto a suo favore.
Despite the regulations, the clever entrepreneur found a way to swing the contract.
Nonostante le regolamentazioni, l'astuto imprenditore ha trovato un modo per ottenere il contratto.
05
dondolare, swingare
(of music) to be performed or played with a distinctive rhythmic feel characterized by a lively, propulsive groove
Intransitive
Esempi
The quartet jammed in the garage, letting the music swing organically.
Il quartetto ha improvvisato nel garage, lasciando che la musica swingasse organicamente.
When the trumpet player took the lead, the entire band followed suit, causing the music to swing effortlessly.
Quando il trombettista ha preso l'iniziativa, l'intera band ha seguito l'esempio, facendo swingare la musica senza sforzo.
06
dondolare, oscillare
to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion
Intransitive
Esempi
The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage.
Il ballerino oscillò senza sforzo attraverso il palco.
As the jazz band played, couples on the dance floor began to swing.
Mentre la band jazz suonava, le coppie in pista iniziarono a dondolare.
07
dondolare, oscillare
to move or propel in a curving, pendulum-like motion, often smoothly and with a sense of ease
Transitive: to swing sth
Esempi
She swung her arms gracefully as she walked down the runway.
Lei oscillava le braccia con grazia mentre camminava sulla passerella.
In the playground, the girl swung her legs back and forth on the swing.
Nel parco giochi, la ragazza dondolava le gambe avanti e indietro sull'altalena.
08
dondolare, suonare con swing
to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style
Intransitive
Esempi
The jazz pianist began to swing, infusing the melody with a playful and improvisational rhythm.
Il pianista jazz cominciò a swingare, infondendo alla melodia un ritmo giocoso e improvvisativo.
As the drummer picked up the tempo, the entire band started to swing.
Mentre il batterista aumentava il tempo, l'intera band cominciava a swing.
09
dondolare, oscillare
to be suspended from a support and move freely in a pendulum-like manner
Intransitive
Esempi
The wind chimes swung in the garden, their melodious tones filling the air as they hung freely.
I carillon oscillavano nel giardino, i loro toni melodiosi riempivano l'aria mentre pendevano liberamente.
The monkey in the jungle effortlessly swung from branch to branch.
La scimmia nella giungla oscillava senza sforzo da un ramo all'altro.
10
animare, vibrare
to be in a state of liveliness, excitement, and modernity
Intransitive
Esempi
The new nightclub aims to swing, offering a vibrant atmosphere with the latest music and entertainment.
Il nuovo nightclub punta a oscillare, offrendo un'atmosfera vibrante con le ultime novità in musica e intrattenimento.
The city 's art scene continues to swing, showcasing cutting-edge exhibits.
La scena artistica della città continua a vibrare, mostrando mostre all'avanguardia.
11
scambiare, swingare
to engage in consensual, non-monogamous activities involving the exchange of partners
Intransitive
Esempi
The adventurous couple decided to swing and explore the dynamics of the swinging lifestyle.
La coppia avventurosa ha deciso di fare swing ed esplorare le dinamiche dello stile di vita swinger.
Some individuals choose to swing as a way to explore their sexual boundaries.
Alcuni individui scelgono di scambiarsi i partner come modo per esplorare i propri confini sessuali.
Swing
01
a play device that supports a person moving back and forth
Esempi
The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing.
She pushed him gently on the swing.
02
swing, musica swing
a form of jazz characterized by its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and emphasis on improvisation, notably popularized in the 1930s and 1940s
Esempi
The jazz band played a lively swing that had the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.
La band jazz suonò un vivace swing che fece battere i piedi e dondolare al ritmo il pubblico.
As the evening progressed, the dance floor filled with couples twirling and spinning to the infectious swing.
Mentre la serata procedeva, la pista da ballo si riempiva di coppie che volteggiavano e giravano al ritmo contagioso dello swing.
03
swing, ballo swing
a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork
Esempi
The dance floor came alive with the infectious rhythm of swing, as couples twirled and spun to the upbeat tunes of the jazz band.
La pista da ballo si è animata con il ritmo contagioso del swing, mentre le coppie volteggiavano e giravano al suono delle melodie allegre della band jazz.
Swing enthusiasts crowded the dance floor, joyfully twirling and spinning to the infectious rhythm of the music.
Gli appassionati di swing hanno affollato la pista da ballo, ruotando e girando gioiosamente al ritmo contagioso della musica.
04
a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object
Esempi
The boxer 's swing missed his opponent entirely.
The knight 's swing of the sword was precise and deadly.
05
cambio
a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another
Esempi
There has been a swing in public opinion toward renewable energy.
The political swing in the last election surprised analysts.
06
movement from one place or position to another by shifting back and forth or oscillating
Esempi
The gate has a swing that allows it to open both ways.
The pendulum 's swing regulates the clock's timing.
07
a state of sustained, vigorous, and characteristic activity, often showing momentum or rhythm
Esempi
The team is in a good swing after several consecutive wins.
Once she got into her swing, the work flowed easily.
08
colpo, swing
the act of a batter attempting to hit the ball with the bat in baseball
Esempi
He took a powerful swing at the pitch but missed.
Ha dato un swing potente al lancio ma ha mancato.
She adjusted her swing to hit the curve.
Ha aggiustato il suo swing per colpire la curva.
09
colpo, movimento
the action of hitting the golf ball with the club
Esempi
His swing is smooth and controlled.
Il suo swing è fluido e controllato.
She practiced her swing for hours.
Ha praticato il suo swing per ore.
10
a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz
Esempi
The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance.
Jazz music relies heavily on swing rhythms.
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