undermine
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mine
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British pronunciation
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/

Definizione e significato di "undermine"in inglese

to undermine
01

minare

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
Transitive: to undermine power or intensity of something
to undermine definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The economic downturn severely undermined the company's financial stability.
La recessione economica ha gravemente minato la stabilità finanziaria dell'azienda.
02

scavare, minare

to dig or make a hollow space beneath a structure or surface
Transitive: to undermine a structure or part of land
example
Esempi
The construction crew had to be careful not to undermine the walls when digging the basement.
La squadra di costruzione ha dovuto fare attenzione a non minare le pareti durante lo scavo del seminterrato.
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