reckon with

affrontare, fare i conti con

Occuparsi di una persona o di un problema che non si può facilmente ignorare.

In inglese semplice: To deal with a person or problem that cannot easily be ignored.

• We have serious problems to reckon with.
• The young player is a force to be reckoned with.
• They finally reckoned with the consequences of their decision.

Come si usa: reckon with someone/something (We must reckon with a powerful opponent.); a force to be reckoned with (Their new team is a force to be reckoned with.)

Sinonimi: deal with, face

Espressioni comuni: reckon with someone, reckon with something, force to reckon with

tenere conto di

Tenere conto di qualcosa perché potrebbe influire su ciò che accadrà.

In inglese semplice: To consider something because it may affect what happens.

• We had not reckoned with the snow.
• You should reckon with higher costs next year.
• Had they reckoned with such strong resistance?

Come si usa: reckon with something (You must reckon with possible delays.)

Sinonimi: take into account, allow for

Contrari: disregard

Espressioni comuni: reckon with something, reckon with delays, reckon with resistance

regolare i conti con

Accordarsi con qualcuno sulle somme dovute e saldare pagamenti o richieste in sospeso.

In inglese semplice: To agree what is owed and settle payments or claims with someone.

• We must reckon with our creditors.
• He reckoned with the merchant before leaving town.
• They will reckon with each claimant separately.

Come si usa: reckon with someone (The merchant must reckon with his creditors.)

Sinonimi: settle accounts with

Espressioni comuni: reckon with someone, reckon with creditors