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to make up for
01
compensa, repara
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
Exemple
He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.
El a compensat absența lui aducându-i un cadou.
02
compensa, înlocui
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
Exemple
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
Stagiul a trebuit să compenseze absenta asistentului administrativ și să răspundă la telefoane toată ziua.
