cambiare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- alter verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- change verb To become different, or to make something different.
- draw verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
- exchange noun An act of exchanging or trading.
- shift verb To move something from one place or position to another.
- switch noun A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.
- turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
Senses
cambiare is used for these senses in English:
- alter (ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
- break (transitive) To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
- change (intransitive) To become something different.
- change (transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
- change (transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it), especially to put a clean diaper on (someone).
- change (intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
- draw (intransitive) To leave tea temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase; to infuse, to steep; also, of a teapot: to cause tea to infuse.
- exchange (transitive) To trade or barter.
alter — full definition
- verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
- verb To neuter or spay an animal.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.