use

uso, utilizzo

L’atto di adoperare un attrezzo, un materiale, un metodo o un’altra risorsa per fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: The act of doing something with a tool, material, method, or other resource.

• Regular use keeps the machine working well.
• We should reduce our use of water.
• The teacher explained the safe use of scissors.

Come si usa: the use of something (The use of phones is restricted here.)

Sinonimi: usage, utilization

Contrari: nonuse

Espressioni comuni: use of something, regular use, safe use

impiego, uso

Scopo per cui qualcosa può aiutare a svolgere un lavoro o ottenere un risultato.

In inglese semplice: A purpose for which something can help you do a job or achieve a result.

• This tool has many uses.
• Can you find a use for these boxes?
• We put the spare room to good use.

Come si usa: a use for something (We found a use for the empty jars.); put something to use (She put her new skills to good use.)

Sinonimi: application, purpose

Espressioni comuni: practical use, use for something, put to use

utilità, vantaggio

Aiuto o valore offerto da qualcosa, oppure il senso di compiere un’azione.

In inglese semplice: The help or value something offers, or the reason for doing something.

• This map is no use.
• What is the use of arguing?
• The old notes were still of use to me.

Come si usa: be of use to someone (This information may be of use to you.); it is no use doing something (It is no use shouting at the screen.)

Sinonimi: benefit, value, point

Espressioni comuni: no use, of use, any use

uso, utilizzo

Una singola occasione in cui si adopera un attrezzo, un prodotto o un’altra cosa.

In inglese semplice: One occasion when someone does something with a tool, product, or other thing.

• Wash it after each use.
• The bottle holds enough soap for twenty uses.
• These gloves are designed for a single use.

Espressioni comuni: single use, one use, after each use

usare, utilizzare

Adoperare un attrezzo, un materiale, un metodo o un’altra cosa per uno scopo preciso.

In inglese semplice: To do something with a tool, material, method, or other thing for a particular purpose.

• Can I use your phone?
• She used a knife to cut the bread.
• We use the kitchen table for homework.

Come si usa: use something to do something (Use this cloth to clean the table.); use something for something/doing something (We use this room for meetings.)

Sinonimi: employ, utilize

Espressioni comuni: use a computer, use something for, use something to

consumare, spendere

Usare una parte o tutta una scorta, per esempio di denaro, energia o cibo.

In inglese semplice: To take some or all of a supply, such as money, energy, or food.

• This car uses little fuel.
• We used all the milk yesterday.
• How much electricity does the heater use?

Come si usa: use something on something (We used our savings on repairs.)

Sinonimi: consume, spend

Contrari: save

Espressioni comuni: use water, use fuel, use money

sfruttare, usare

Ottenere da qualcuno ciò che si vuole senza considerare i suoi sentimenti o bisogni.

In inglese semplice: To get what you want from someone while ignoring their feelings or needs.

• He only used me.
• She used him to pay her bills.
• Are you using your friends for free rides?

Come si usa: use someone for something (He used her for her money.); use someone to do something (She used her friends to get free tickets.)

Sinonimi: exploit, take advantage of

Espressioni comuni: use someone, use someone for, use someone to