lunes, 25 de noviembre de 2013

stamp out, put forward for the post, put up, cover up



stamp out VT + ADV
1
they stamped out the rhythm marcaron el ritmo con los pies
2(=extinguish) [+ fire, cigarette] apagar con el pie
3(=eliminate) [+ crime, corruption, activity] erradicar, acabar con [+ rebellion] sofocar
we must stamp out this abuse tenemos que acabar con esta injusticia
the doctors stamped out the epidemic los médicos erradicaron la epidemia


put forward for

Two committe members have nominated John for the post of treasurer.
forward
John has been put forward for the post of treasurer by two committee members.

put up

"a new car park is being put up next to the shopping centre"

You should erase any mistakes on the exam script.
out
Any mistakes on the exam script may be rubbed out with a soft eraser.

The government suppressed all the details of the financial scandal.
up
Details of the financial scandal were covered up by the government.

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