sag

cedere, afflosciarsi

Piegarsi o abbassarsi nella parte centrale a causa del peso o della pressione.

In inglese semplice: To bend or hang lower in the middle because of weight or pressure.

• The rope began to sag.
• The shelf sagged under the heavy books.
• These old mattresses sag in the middle.

Come si usa: sag under something (The roof sagged under the weight of the snow.)

Sinonimi: droop, sink

Espressioni comuni: sag under weight, sag in places, begin to sag

diventare noioso

Diventare meno interessante e non riuscire più a mantenere l’attenzione delle persone.

In inglese semplice: To become less interesting and make people lose attention.

• The story sags halfway through.
• The film sagged after its exciting opening.
• Even a good play can sag during a long speech.

Sinonimi: drag

Espressioni comuni: plot begins to sag, sag in the middle

cedere, inclinarsi

Inclinarsi o abbassarsi perché il sostegno che mantiene in posizione verticale si indebolisce.

In inglese semplice: To lean or sink away from an upright position as support weakens.

• The old door began to sag.
• The wall sagged sideways as its supports weakened.
• He sagged against the doorway, too tired to stand straight.

Sinonimi: lean, slump, settle

Espressioni comuni: sag to one side, sag against something, begin to sag