bend

US /bend/
UK /bend/
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piegare, curvare

shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle

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He tried to bend the metal rod.
Ha provato a piegare la barra di metallo.
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The tree branches bent in the strong wind.
I rami dell'albero si sono piegati nel vento forte.
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piegarsi, cedere

submit to the will or judgment of another

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He refused to bend to their demands.
Si rifiutò di piegarsi alle loro richieste.
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You must learn to bend with the times.
Devi imparare a piegarti ai tempi.
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curva, piega

a curve or angle in something that was originally straight

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There's a sharp bend in the road ahead.
C'è una curva stretta sulla strada più avanti.
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He took a deep bend at the waist.
Ha fatto una profonda piega in vita.
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