Cerca
to flow
01
scorrere
to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream
Intransitive
Example
The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she watched the emotional scene.
The melted snow flowed down the mountain slopes, feeding into the river below.
02
scorrere, fluttuare
to make something move or pass smoothly and continuously
Transitive: to flow a liquid somewhere
Example
The dam was designed to flow water into the irrigation system.
She used a pump to flow the water from the well into the tank.
The technician adjusted the valves to flow the coolant into the machine.
03
avere il ciclo, essere in ciclo
to experience or have one's menstrual cycle, during which blood and tissue are discharged from the uterus
Intransitive
Example
She felt uncomfortable because her period was about to flow.
She began to flow a few days earlier than expected this month.
Many women experience discomfort when they first start to flow.
04
scorrere, inondare
to cover something with water or another liquid
Intransitive
Example
The overflow from the lake began to flow into the surrounding valley.
They tried to block the water, but it continued to flow across the farmland.
The river began to flow over its banks after the heavy rainfall.
05
affluire, arrivare in grandi quantità
to be present or available in large amounts
Intransitive
Example
Donations for the charity flowed in after the event, exceeding expectations.
Compliments flowed from the guests as they admired the host's beautiful home.
The wine flowed generously at the banquet, keeping everyone's glasses full.
06
scorrere, fluire
to move steadily and continuously from one place to another, often in large quantities
Intransitive: to flow somewhere
Example
People flowed into the stadium as the gates opened.
Tourists flowed into the city for the annual festival.
Supplies flowed into the disaster-stricken area within hours.
Flow
Example
The flow of water from the river was particularly strong after the heavy rainfall.
The steady flow of oil through the pipeline is crucial for maintaining energy supply.
A leak in the pipe disrupted the flow of water into the building.
Example
The flow of oxygen through the ventilator kept the patient stable.
A gentle flow of gas escaped from the valve, filling the room with a faint smell.
Engineers monitored the flow of natural gas through the pipeline to ensure safety.
03
flusso, corrente
the smooth and continuous movement of electric charge through a conductor
Example
The flow of electricity through the circuit was interrupted by a blown fuse.
Engineers tested the wires to ensure the proper flow of electricity to all devices.
04
flusso, debito
the amount of fluid that flows in a given time
05
scorrere
the state of moving constantly and steadily
Example
The flow of the river was gentle and serene as it wound through the valley.
Glaciers contribute to the flow of freshwater into the ocean.
The lava flow from the volcano created new land formations on the island.
06
flusso, corrente
any uninterrupted stream or discharge
07
il flusso, lo sviluppo
the smooth, continuous progression or unfolding of events or developments
Example
The flow of history often seems inevitable in retrospect, as one event leads to the next.
The flow of current events suggests that political tensions will continue to rise.
The flow of conversation at the dinner table was effortless and lively.
08
flusso, corrente
something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously
09
flusso, mestruazione
the process of menstrual blood discharge from the uterus
Example
She marked the first day of her flow to track the start of her menstrual cycle.
Her flow typically lasts five days, with the first two being the heaviest.
She knew her flow was coming when she started feeling cramps the day before.
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