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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
He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.
Ha compensato la sua assenza portandole un regalo.
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
Sta cercando di rimediare al suo errore.
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 backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
Il quarterback di riserva ha dovuto sopperire al titolare infortunato e condurre la squadra alla vittoria.
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.
