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Definizione di kill

Frequenza

kill

(kɪl )
parola: plural, 3rd person singular present tense kills , present participle killing , past tense, past participle killed
1. verbo
If a person, animal, or other living thing is killed, something or someone causes them to die.
More than 1,000 people have been killed by the armed forces. [be VERB-ed]
He had attempted to kill himself on several occasions. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
Cattle should be killed cleanly and humanely. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
The earthquake killed 62 people. [VERB noun]
Heroin can kill. [VERB]
Sinonimi: slay, murder, execute, slaughter   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
killing   sostantivo non numerabile
There is tension in the region following the killing of seven civilians. [+ of]
Sinonimi: tiring, hard, testing, taxing   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
Sinonimi: deadly, deathly, dangerous, fatal   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
Sinonimi: hilarious, amusing, absurd, ludicrous   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
2. sostantivo numerabile [usually singular]
The act of killing an animal after hunting it is referred to as the kill.
After the kill the men and old women collect in an open space and eat a meal of whale meat.
Sinonimi: killing, murder, massacre, slaughter   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
3. verbo
If someone or something kills a project, activity, or idea, they completely destroy or end it.
His objective was to kill the space station project altogether. [VERB noun]
Public opinion may yet kill the proposal. [VERB noun]
Sinonimi: destroy, defeat, crush, scotch   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
Kill off means the same as kill.
He would soon launch a second offensive, killing off the peace process. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
The Government's financial squeeze had killed the scheme off. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
4. verbo
If something kills pain, it weakens it so that it is no longer as strong as it was.
He was forced to take opium to kill the pain. [VERB noun]
Sinonimi: deaden, reduce, check, dull   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
5. verbo [only cont]
If you say that something is killing you, you mean that it is causing you physical or emotional pain.
[informal]
My feet are killing me. [V pron]
Sinonimi: hurt, burn, smart, sting   Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
6. verbo
If you say that you kill yourself to do something, you are emphasizing that you make a great effort to do it, even though it causes you a lot of trouble or suffering.
[informal, emphasis]
You shouldn't always have to kill yourself to do well. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
7. verbo
If you say that you will kill someone for something they have done, you are emphasizing that you are extremely angry with them.
[emphasis]
Tell Richard I'm going to kill him when I get hold of him. [VERB noun]
8. verbo
If you say that something will not kill you, you mean that it is not really as difficult or unpleasant as it might seem.
[informal]
Three or four more weeks won't kill me! [V pron]
9. verbo
If you are killing time, you are doing something because you have some time available, not because you really want to do it.
I'm just killing time until I can talk to the other witnesses. [VERB noun]
To kill the hours while she waited, Ann worked in the garden. [VERB noun]
[Also V n v-ing]
10. 
if it kills me
11. 
kill yourself laughing
12. 
move in for the kill/close in for the kill
13.  to kill two birds with one stone
14.  dressed to kill
15.  to kill the goose that lays the golden egg
16.  to be killed outright
usage note:   There are several words which mean similar things to kill. To murder someone means to kill them deliberately. Assassinate is used to talk about the murder of an important person, often for political reasons. If a large number of people are murdered, the words slaughter or massacre are sometimes used. Slaughter can also be used to talk about killing animals for their meat.
verbi Phrasal:
kill off
Ulteriori sinonimi di kill
COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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Frequenza

kill in American 1

(kɪl ; kil)
verbo transitivo
1. 
to cause the death of; make die
2. 
a. 
to destroy the vital or active qualities of
b. 
to destroy; put an end to; ruin
3. 
to prevent the passage of (legislation); defeat or veto
4. 
to spend (time) on matters of little or no importance
5.  US
a. 
to cause (an engine, etc.) to stop; turn off
b. 
to turn off (a light, esp. a theater spotlight)
c. 
to muffle (sound)
6.  US
to prevent publication of
to kill a newspaper story
7. 
to spoil the effect of; destroy by contrast
said of colors, etc.
8.  Informal
to overcome with laughter, chagrin, pleasure, surprise, etc.
9.  Informal
to cause to feel great pain or discomfort
10.  Informal
to tire out; exhaust
11.  US, Slang
to drink the last, or all, of (a bottle of liquor, etc.); finish off
12.  US, Printing
to mark as not to be used; score out; cancel
13.  Tennis Etc
to return (the ball) with such force that it cannot be returned
verbo intransitivo
14. 
to destroy life
15. 
to be killed
plants that kill easily
sostantivo
16. 
an act or instance of killing
17. 
an animal or animals killed
18. 
an enemy plane, ship, etc. destroyed
Modi di dire:
in at the kill
to kill
SYNONYMY NOTE: kill1 is the general word in this list, meaning to cause the death of in any way, and may be applied to persons, animals, or plants; , slay, now largely a literary word, implies deliberate and violent killing; , murder applies to an unlawful and malicious or premeditated killing; , assassinate implies specifically the sudden killing of a politically important person, often by someone hired or delegated to do this; , execute denotes a killing in accordance with a legally imposed sentence; , dispatch suggests a killing by direct action, such as shooting, and emphasizes speed or promptness
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Parola origine kill
ME kullen, killen < ? OE *cyllan, special late phonetic development of cwellan, to kill: see quell
Frequenza

kill in American 2

(kɪl ; kil)
US
sostantivo
a stream; channel; creek
used esp. in place names
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Parola origine kill
Du kil < MDu kille, akin to ON kīll, inlet
Frequenza

kill in British 1

(kɪl )
verbo (mainly tr)
1. (also intr; when tr, sometimes foll by off)
to cause the death of (a person or animal)
2. 
to put an end to; destroy
to kill someone's interest
3. 
to make (time) pass quickly, esp while waiting for something
4. 
to deaden (sound)
5. informal
to tire out; exhaust
the effort killed him
6. informal
to cause to suffer pain or discomfort
my shoes are killing me
7. informal
to cancel, cut, or delete
to kill three lines of text
8. informal
to quash, defeat, or veto
the bill was killed in the House of Lords
9. informal
to switch off; stop
to kill a motor
10. (also intr) informal
to overcome with attraction, laughter, surprise, etc
she was dressed to kill
his gags kill me
11. slang
to consume (alcoholic drink) entirely
he killed three bottles of rum
12. sport
to hit (a ball) so hard or so accurately that the opponent cannot return it
13. soccer
to bring (a moving ball) under control; trap
14.  kill oneself
15.  kill two birds with one stone
sostantivo
16. 
the act of causing death, esp at the end of a hunt, bullfight, etc
17. 
the animal or animals killed during a hunt
18. New Zealand
the seasonal tally of stock slaughtered at a freezing works
19. 
the destruction of a battleship, tank, etc
20.  in at the kill
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Parola origine kill
C13 cullen; perhaps related to Old English cwellan to kill; compare German (Westphalian dialect) küllen; see quell
Frequenza

kill in British 2

(kɪl )
sostantivo
US
a channel, stream, or river (chiefly as part of place names)
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Parola origine kill
C17: from Middle Dutch kille; compare Old Norse kīll small bay, creek

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Many were injured or killed in the attempt. Times, Sunday Times (2017)They also carry infections which can kill dogs or make them seriously ill. The Sun (2016)You want to be happy after that but you also want to kill a few guys. The Sun (2016)How many innocent people could have been hurt or killed in that time? The Sun (2016)Wildlife officials have not released specific information on how many of the animals have been killed so far. Times, Sunday Times (2016)That can be key if you're protecting a lead but teams sometimes kill their attacking chances by slowing play down. Times, Sunday Times (2016)It's turning into a war zone: people will end up being killed. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Drivers who kill or cause serious injury could face longer sentences, including life imprisonment, under government plans for tougher penalties. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Wealth ends up killing the thing it loves. Times, Sunday Times (2013)To kill animals for meat represents such an unnecessary taking of life. Crowley, Vivianne Phoenix From the Flame (1994)Each knew the other was determined to make the killing shot. Andy Dougan THE HUNTING OF MAN (2004)Two other soldiers and a civilian were also killed. Times, Sunday Times (2006)You always need to be in the middle and wait for the chance to kill your opponent. Times, Sunday Times (2014)We want no part in killing civilians. Iain Gale Man of Honour (2007)T5 sees a woman killing time in a nondescript airport hotel room. Times, Sunday Times (2012)He is challenged to kill an animal himself. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Would you kill yourself to destroy the enemy? The Sun (2007)If innocents are killed it will cause more problems. The Sun (2013)They try to kill and eat you. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Somebody is going to get killed or seriously injured. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Then the script called for the characters to hunt and kill a deer. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Suicide More than twice as many men kill themselves than do women. Knowles, Jane Know Your Own Mind (1991)You're just killing it to make room for the next generation. Times, Sunday Times (2011)

citazioni

Thou shalt not kill Bible: Exodus
Thou shalt not kill; but needst not strive
Officiously, to keep alive
Arthur Hugh Clough The Latest Decalogue

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Inglese britannico: kill /kɪl/ VERB
If a person, animal, or other living thing is killed, something or someone causes them to die.
Six people have been killed in a road crash.
The earthquake killed 62 people.
  • Inglese americano: kill
  • Arabo: يَقْتُلُ
  • Portoghese brasiliano: matar
  • Cinese: 杀死
  • Croato: ubiti
  • Ceco: zabít
  • Danese: dræbe
  • Olandese: doden
  • Spagnolo europeo: matar
  • Finlandese: tappaa
  • Francese: tuer
  • Tedesco: töten
  • Greco: σκοτώνω
  • Italiano: uccidere
  • Giapponese: 殺す
  • Coreano: 죽이다
  • Norvegese: drepe
  • Polacco: zabić
  • Portoghese Europeo: matar
  • Romeno: a omorî
  • Russo: убивать
  • Spagnolo: matar
  • Svedese: döda
  • Thailandese: ถูกฆ่า
  • Turco: öldürmek
  • Ucraino: вбивати
  • Vietnamita: giết

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