Detente in english
Stop
pronunciation: stɑp part of speech: verb, noun
pronunciation: stɑp part of speech: verb, noun
In gestures
detener1 = halt ; stop ; suspend ; staunch [stanch, -USA] ; check ; stunt ; stem + the tide of ; shut down ; pull over ; put + Nombre + on hold ; stem.
Example: Consequently, a freeze-frame or still-picture effect can be achieved by simply halting the movement of the head across the disc.Example: Program function key 1 (FP1) tells DOBIS/LIBIS to stop whatever it is doing and go back to the function selection screen.Example: The appearance of this volume aroused such a furor within and without the British Museum that further publication of the catalog was suspended.Example: Some notable progress is being made worldwide in staunching publishers' losses.Example: They concluded that 'our citizens may rationally prefer to check crime and disorder by ounces of educational prevention, than by pounds of cure in the shape of large 'lockups' and expensive suits before the law'.Example: True personal discrimination cannot be forced by exercises in selecting the good and rejecting the bad by the application of stock critical formulas: it may indeed be stunted.Example: This article discusses some strategies that are being developed to stem the tide of losses caused worldwide by piracy.Example: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Example: Since cops were given the go-ahead to pull over people for not wearing seat belts, state troopers have become creative about spotting scofflaws.Example: But for the time being, the natural gas boom has been put on hold until we find out what's really going on.Example: Scientist urges human papillomavirus jabs for boys to stem oral cancer rise.more:
» continuar sin detenerse = go + straight ahead .
Example: If this is the case, it may be possible to select a search term and display all the related terms, or go straight ahead and expand our search to include them = Si es así, puede ser posible seleccionar un término de búsqueda y mostrar todos los términos relacionados, o continuar y ampliar nuestra búsqueda de modo que los incluya.» detener a Alguien en seco = stop + Nombre + (dead) in + Posesivo + tracks ; stop + Nombre + cold .
Example: I stopped him dead in his tracks and pretty much told him that I know about their scam and he really needs to get lost quick. Example: She replied that way because you stopped her cold and put your foot down.» detener bruscamente = halt + in full flight .
Example: I shall not quickly forget being halted in full flight during a visit to a college to speak to student teachers by the explosive entrance of a lecturer.» detener completamente = bring to + a (grinding) halt .
Example: The author examines the possibility that increased traffic load may bring the information superhighway to a grinding halt.» detener en el camino = waylay .
Example: Librarians must not allow themselves to be thus waylaid in their commitment to their clients and must act with vision, flair, style, and passion.» detener la mirada en = rest + Posesivo + gaze on ; rest + Posesivo + eyes on .
Example: She rested her gaze on a group of students in the center of the weight room who were gathered around a very large and well-built boy. Example: For a passing moment after resting her eyes on the tattoo on his arm, Lily had merely looked scared.» detener los ojos en = rest + Posesivo + eyes on ; rest + Posesivo + gaze on .
Example: For a passing moment after resting her eyes on the tattoo on his arm, Lily had merely looked scared. Example: She rested her gaze on a group of students in the center of the weight room who were gathered around a very large and well-built boy.» detenerse = become + stagnant ; break off ; sit back ; stall ; pull up ; run into + the sand(s) ; stop over ; draw up [Generalmente en un vehículo] ; come to + a stop .
Example: Research in the social sciences has become increasingly stagnant and impoverished, largely because of the insistence on using objective, quantitative methods derived from the natural sciences. Example: During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'. Example: When carried out correctly, performance review provides an opportunity to sit back and assess the job. Example: In other instances, however, the pay equity process has been stalled becasue of the reluctance on the part of some municipalities to include library workers in their pay equity plans. Example: Trucks started pulling up every hour, day and night, to the library's loading dock and depositing heaps of unordered and unwanted books. Example: The king must have then realised, if he had not already done so, that his efforts to secure an annulment from the pope had run into the sand. Example: With luck the lapwings will now be able to stop over in Syria without coming to further harm. Example: As I drew up outside the little village chippy, the car clock turned to 1 pm. Example: Sometimes, while braking to a stop, the car judders just as it comes to a stop.» detenerse antes de = stop + short of .
Example: Many attempts to evaluate reference services stop short of developing methods for improving these services = Muchos intentos de evaluar los servicios de referencia no llegan a desarrollar los métodos necesarios para mejorarlos.» detenerse a pensar = pause + to think ; step back ; take + a step back(ward(s)) ; pause for + thought .
Example: If you pause to think of all the form concepts you will soon realize that this policy would result in a massive and uneconomical number of rather unhelpful index entries. Example: Before that, however, let us step back for a moment and look at the total picture from the user's point of view. Example: To make sure why we believe it important to bring up children as willing, avid, responsive readers of literature we have to take a step back and sort out why literature is important to ourselves. Example: As endless stories around corruption continue to spill over into the main news and business pages, businesses should pause for thought before jumping on the sport sponsoring gravy train.» detenerse a pensar en = spare + a thought for .
Example: As people embark on the festive season's usual round of drinking they should spare a thought for the damage they are doing to their brains.» detenerse a reflexionar = stand back .
Example: It is also a good time to stand back and take a look at 'what technology hath wrought' and some of the issues involved in our rush towards standardization on the national and international levels.» detenerse completamente = grind to + a (screeching) halt ; come to + a (dead) halt ; come to + a shuddering halt ; grind to + a standstill ; come to + a stop ; come to + a standstill ; come to + a full stop .
Example: The library will scarcely grind to a halt if the acquisitions file is unavailable for a day. Example: This has largely come to a halt in recent years with some 14 major university libraries remaining with DDC. Example: The horse-drawn hearse overturned, causing the funeral procession to come to a shuddering halt and dislodging the coffin. Example: Britain's services sector almost ground to a standstill last month, dampening hopes that the economy is on the road to recovery. Example: Sometimes, while braking to a stop, the car judders just as it comes to a stop. Example: But during the Japanese war the city was attacked by Japanese bombs and suffered heavy damage to its libraries with library activity coming to a standstill. Example: Right turns at red lights are only allowed after coming to a full stop and yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles.» detenerse derrapando = skid to + a halt .
Example: He skidded to a halt before bonking against the living room window.» detenerse en el camino = stop along + the way .
Example: We will stop along the way to visit towering forests, waterfalls and scenic lakes.» detenerse en el lado del camino = pull over [Generalmente con un vehículo] .
Example: But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.» detenerse frenando = brake to + a stop ; brake to + a halt .
Example: Sometimes, while braking to a stop, the car judders just as it comes to a stop. Example: Jenna was napping in the back seat when she felt their vehicle brake to a halt.» detenerse frenando de repente derrapando con un chirrido = screech to + a halt .
Example: Joey slammed on the brakes and the car screeched to a halt just an inch away from the propane tank.» detenerse por completo = come to + a standstill ; be at a standstill ; grind to + a standstill ; come to + a stop ; come to + a shuddering halt ; come to + a (dead) halt ; grind to + a (screeching) halt ; come to + a full stop .
Example: But during the Japanese war the city was attacked by Japanese bombs and suffered heavy damage to its libraries with library activity coming to a standstill. Example: Many libraries in Africa are faced with little or no money for purchasing new materials, and library development is at a standstill. Example: Britain's services sector almost ground to a standstill last month, dampening hopes that the economy is on the road to recovery. Example: Sometimes, while braking to a stop, the car judders just as it comes to a stop. Example: The horse-drawn hearse overturned, causing the funeral procession to come to a shuddering halt and dislodging the coffin. Example: This has largely come to a halt in recent years with some 14 major university libraries remaining with DDC. Example: The library will scarcely grind to a halt if the acquisitions file is unavailable for a day. Example: Right turns at red lights are only allowed after coming to a full stop and yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles.» detenerse por un momento = pause .
Example: Since a number of different types of sequences have been attempted for serials, it is worth pausing to consider some of the alternatives.» detenerse un momento = bide awhile .
Example: It's nice spot to bide awhile especially if there is a band playing.» detenerse un rato = bide awhile .
Example: It's nice spot to bide awhile especially if there is a band playing.» detener una búsqueda = discontinue + a search .
Example: If not, press the CTRL (Control) and Scroll Lock (Break) keys simultaneously to discontinue the search.» frenar hasta detenerse = brake to + a stop ; brake to + a halt .
Example: Sometimes, while braking to a stop, the car judders just as it comes to a stop. Example: Jenna was napping in the back seat when she felt their vehicle brake to a halt.» si nos detenemos a reflexionar sobre ello = on reflection .
Example: On reflection, however, we can see that there is a commonality between documents that embraces all formats.» tiempo + detenerse = time + stand still .
Example: It was one of those rare moments in history when time stood still and people the world over remember where they were and what they were doing.» vivir sin detenerse = live + life on the go .
Example: Charles loves cooking, fishing, hunting, shooting pool, playing lottery, dressing up in suits, traveling, and living life on the go all the time.detener2 = detain ; arrest ; apprehend ; imprison ; jail [gaol, -UK] ; make + an arrest ; place under + arrest ; take + Nombre + into custody ; gaol [jail, -USA] ; hold + Nombre + against + Posesivo + will.
Example: Juan Carlos is a blind lawyer, activist and volunteer librarian who has been imprisoned without trial since March, when he was detained for peacefully protesting the arrest of a journalist.Example: Librarians have been known to devote time to entrap and arrest individuals who use the library toilets for sexual purposes = Librarians have been known to devote time to entrap and arrest individuals who use the library toilets for sexual purposes.Example: Due to this fortunate circumstance, a thief who had been systematically purloining rare books from the Library was apprehended.Example: Juan Carlos is a blind lawyer, activist and volunteer librarian who has been imprisoned without trial since March, when he was detained for peacefully protesting the arrest of a journalist.Example: In 1892 Klas Linderfelt, the then ALA President, was jailed for 4 days on charges of embezzling more than $4,000 from library funds.Example: They do do everything from issuing parking and speeding tickets to making arrests.Example: The driver was placed under arrest by the state police for driving while under the influence of alcohol.Example: A couple convicted of tax evasion was taken into custody after a five-month-long standoff with federal agents.Example: He has been gaoled for 16 years for terrorism and child pornography offences.Example: A Texas woman tearfully told jurors Monday that she was 'scared to death' and held against her will by her employer after being drugged and sexually assaulted.more:
» detener contra + Posesivo + voluntad = hold + Nombre + against + Posesivo + will ; hold + Nombre + against + Posesivo + will .
Example: A Texas woman tearfully told jurors Monday that she was 'scared to death' and held against her will by her employer after being drugged and sexually assaulted. Example: A Texas woman tearfully told jurors Monday that she was 'scared to death' and held against her will by her employer after being drugged and sexually assaulted.» detener preventivamente = take + Nombre + into police custody .
Example: Criminal suspects have the right to remain silent when taken into police custody.» estar detenido = be under arrest .
Example: Prior to that, Fleming had never been under arrest or handcuffed.» ser detenido = be under arrest .
Example: Prior to that, Fleming had never been under arrest or handcuffed.