Verbs + prep. Flashcards
Abide BY (intr.)
Accept and obey a decision, a rule
Ex: we agree to abide by the following conditions and obbligations
Accuse OF (tr.)
Ex: they accused him of drug trafficking
Adhere TO (intr.)
Aderire
Ex: The firm has always adhered to a strict no-smoking policy
Agree ON/ABOUT/TO/WITH (tr./intr.)
Ex:
we agreed ON/ABOUT his proposal
We agreed TO share all the information
We agreed TO him sharing all the information
We agree WITH/ON winding up the company
We agree WITH you
Aim TO (intrt)
Try Or intend to achieve something
Ex: we aim to sign the contract
Aim AT (tr)
Aimed at (passive)
Say or do something for someone in particular
Ex: we will aim the campaign at teenegers
Ex (aimed at): the state launched a campaign aimed at reducing petty crime
Allow TO (tr)
Let someone do or have something
Ex: do you think priests should be allowed to marry?
Allow FOR (intr)
Make it possible for something to happen
Ex: Universal jurisdiction allows for the prosecution of war crimes
Amount TO (intr)
Add up in number or quantity
Ex: your bill amounts to $ 50
Be equivalent
Ex: his accusation amount to an indictment
Appeal AGAINST
Make a formal request to change a decision
Ex: he’s decided to appeal against his dismissal
Arrange FOR
Make preparations
Ex: We’ve arranged for extra training
Auction OFF (tr)
Sell at an auction
Ex: the company will allows some employee to auction off their stock options to institutional investors
Blame FOR/ON (tr)
Incolpare per qualcosa
Demonstrators blamed the crisis on the government’s latest legislation
Brach OUT (intr)
Move into a different area of business
Ex: many foreign banks are preparing to branch out
Charge TO (tr)
Addebitare
Ex: we will charge this amount to your bank account
Claim FOR (tr)
Pretendere
Can I claim compensation for these damages?
Claim FROM (tr)
Pick up
Ex: can you ask your secretary to collect these documents from my Office?
File FOR (intr)
Make a formal application to a law court on a specific matter
Ex: we are going to file for bankruptcy
File WITH (tr)
Give a document so that it can be officially recorded
Ex: you should fill in this form and file it with the court
Fine FOR (tr)
Make someone pay as a punishment
Ex: the police are fining more and more drivers for cell phone use
To levy ON (tr)
Imports (tasse/tributi) su qualcosa
Ex: they are going to levy a penalty of a million on that company
Lodge WITH/AGAINST (tr)
Make a formal or official complaint, protest
Ex: some members have lodged legal complaints with the European commissioni
Notify OF (tr)
Notify me of any changes
Plead OUT (intr)
Say that you are guilty to get a reduced sentenze or fine
Ex: The man is ready to plead out on charges of robbery
