make out

US /meɪk aʊt/
UK /meɪk aʊt/
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1.

distinguere, capire

to manage to see or hear something with difficulty

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I could just make out a figure in the distance.
Riuscivo a malapena a distinguere una figura in lontananza.
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Can you make out what she's saying?
Riesci a capire cosa sta dicendo?
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discernperceivedistinguishcomprehendunderstand
2.

baciarsi, limonare

to kiss and caress passionately

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They were making out in the back of the cinema.
Si stavano baciando sul retro del cinema.
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I saw them making out at the party.
Li ho visti baciarsi alla festa.
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kissnecksmoochcanoodlepet
3.

cavarsela, andare

to succeed or progress in a particular way

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How did you make out on your exams?
Come ti sei cavato agli esami?
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The business is making out well despite the challenges.
L'attività sta andando bene nonostante le sfide.
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faremanagesucceedprogressperform
4.

compilare, redigere

to write out or complete a document or check

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Please make out the check to 'Cash'.
Si prega di compilare l'assegno a 'Contanti'.
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She had to make out a detailed report.
Ha dovuto redigere un rapporto dettagliato.
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writefill outcompletedraftprepare
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