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to cut up
[phrase form: cut]
01
tagliare a pezzi, affettare
to slice something into smaller parts
Transitive: to cut up sth
Example
After the accident, the rescue team had to cut up the wreckage of the car to free the trapped passengers.
The chef skillfully cut up the vegetables for the stir-fry, ensuring they were uniform in size.
She cut up the old t-shirt and turn it into a collection of cleaning rags.
02
devastare, distruggere
to cause significant harm to someone or something
Transitive: to cut up sth
Example
The hurricane cut up the coastal town, leaving destruction in its wake.
The wildfire cut up large sections of the forest, leaving a devastating impact on the ecosystem.
The street protest turned violent, and rioters began to cut up public property.
03
modificare, tagliare
to significantly edit something such as a document, paper, etc.
Transitive: to cut up a document or passage
Example
In the final editing stage, the writer had to cut up several paragraphs to meet the word count limit for the article.
The editor suggested cutting up the lengthy introduction to improve the pacing of the novel.
Realizing the need for a stronger opening, the author chose to cut up the first chapter of the manuscript to create a more engaging introduction.
04
tagliare, dividere
to divide something into clear and separate parts or categories
Transitive: to cut up sth into parts or categories
Example
The researcher had to cut up the data into distinct categories for a more detailed analysis.
In the workshop, participants were asked to cut up their ideas into specific categories for better brainstorming.
To streamline the filing system, the office manager chose to cut up the documents into separate folders.
05
stracciare, criticare aspramente
to express strong disapproval in a harsh and critical way
Transitive: to cut up a person or their work
Example
The film was cut up by critics for its poor plot and lackluster performances.
She cut up her colleague 's proposal during the meeting, pointing out its flaws and impracticalities.
Critics have been cutting up the artist 's latest album, claiming it lacks the innovation seen in her previous work.
06
selezionare, dividere
to choose a specific group of horses for a race
Transitive: to cut up sth
Example
The organizers decided to cut up the field for the prestigious race, selecting only the top thoroughbreds.
In order to level the playing field, the race committee decided to cut up the entries into different categories based on experience.
The jockey was excited to participate in the race, knowing that they would cut up the entries to include top contenders.
07
sconvolgere, affiancarsi pericolosamente
to suddenly drive one's vehicle in front of another moving vehicle in a dangerous manner
Transitive: to cut up a moving vehicle
Example
The aggressive driver cut up the car behind without using a turn signal, causing a near collision.
The reckless driver received a fine for cutting up several vehicles on the freeway without regard for safety.
The impatient driver decided to cut up the slow-moving truck, endangering both vehicles on the busy road.
08
ferire, colpire
to cause emotional distress
Transitive: to cut up sb
Example
The heartbreaking news about the accident really cut up the entire community.
The sudden breakup cut up Jane, and she needed time to recover from the emotional pain.
His insensitive comments during the meeting cut up his colleagues, leaving them feeling hurt and offended.
09
farsi prendere dal gioco, divertirsi
to playfully and energetically behave in a noisy and silly manner, particularly to make someone laugh
Intransitive
Example
The comedian continued to cut up on stage, keeping the audience in stitches with his hilarious improvisation.
During the family gathering, the children started to cut up, playing games and telling jokes to bring laughter to the occasion.
At the office party, John always knows how to cut up and create a lively atmosphere with his jokes and playful behavior.
10
rovinare, danneggiare
(of a particular sports field) to get uneven or disturbed, usually because of frequent use or bad weather
Intransitive
Example
The horse racing track cut up significantly during the rainy season, affecting the performance of the horses.
The racecourse was in poor condition, and the track cut up badly during the championship, impacting the athletes ' performance.
The football field started to cut up as the season progressed, leading to concerns about player safety.
Esempio
After the accident, the rescue team had to cut up the wreckage of the car to free the trapped passengers.
The chef skillfully cut up the vegetables for the stir-fry, ensuring they were uniform in size.
She cut up the old t-shirt and turn it into a collection of cleaning rags.
The sculptor used a chisel to cut up the block of marble into a beautiful statue.
To facilitate recycling, it's important to properly cut up cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling bin.
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