establish

fondare, istituire, stabilire

Creare un’organizzazione, un sistema o qualcos’altro destinato a durare nel tempo.

In inglese semplice: To start or create something that is intended to continue for a long time.

• They established a small company.
• The school was established in 1980.
• We hope to establish a lasting relationship with our neighbours.

Sinonimi: set up, found, create

Contrari: abolish

Espressioni comuni: establish a business, establish a relationship, establish a system, establish contact

dimostrare, accertare, stabilire

Dimostrare chiaramente che qualcosa è vero o verificare i fatti.

In inglese semplice: To show clearly that something is true or find out the facts about it.

• We need to establish the facts.
• Police established that the letter was fake.
• Has anyone established the cause of the fire?

Come si usa: establish that… (The tests established that the water was safe.); establish whether… (We must establish whether anyone saw the accident.)

Sinonimi: prove, confirm, demonstrate, determine

Contrari: disprove

Espressioni comuni: establish the facts, establish the cause, establish someone's identity, establish the truth

consolidare, rafforzare

Rendere una posizione, una reputazione o un accordo solidi e stabili.

In inglese semplice: To make a position, reputation, or arrangement firm and secure.

• The victory established their position at the top.
• Years of reliable work established his reputation.
• The ruler struggled to establish control over the region.

Come si usa: establish someone/something as something (The victory established her as a leading player.)

Sinonimi: secure, strengthen, confirm

Contrari: undermine

Espressioni comuni: establish someone's reputation, establish someone's authority, establish control, firmly establish