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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.
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
Ea încearcă să compenseze greșeala ei.
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 backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
Quarterback-ul de rezervă a trebuit să compenseze pentru titularul accidentat și să conducă echipa la victorie.
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.
