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to make up for
01
recuperare
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
Esempi
Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument.
Fare delle scuse sincere può aiutare a rimediare alle parole offensive dette durante la discussione.
02
compensare, sopperire
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
Esempi
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
Lo stagista ha dovuto sopperire all'assenza dell'assistente amministrativo e rispondere al telefono tutto il giorno.
