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Definition of it - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
grammarused as a subject in impersonal statements
- It is raining outside.
2.
previous thingreferring to a previously mentioned thing
- I found the book, and it was on the table.
3.
placeholderused as a placeholder for a delayed subject
- It is important to study for exams.
4.
linguisticsreferring to an animal or object
- The dog is cute, and it loves to play.
5.
qualitiesRare used to refer to a desirable quality or abilityRare
- She has it, everyone admires her style.
6.
- They did it last night.
Expressions with it
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keep something in your hand
Can you hold it while I open the door?
change the position of something
Can you move it to the other side of the room?
avoid wasting something
Turn off the lights to save it.
having benefits that outweigh the costs
The effort was tough but definitely worth it..
hand something to someone
Please give it to your teacher.
dress yourself or someone with an item
She told him to put it on before going outside.
something seems logical or easy to understand when you think about it
It makes sense now that you explained the rules.
you're welcome
"Thanks for your help." "Don't mention it."
indicates that a task requires more effort or time
It is not that easy to learn a new language quickly.
not real, imagined or pretend
Don't worry, it's just make-believe.
ten minutes before the next hour
It's ten to five, we should leave soon.
used to say someone is next to do something
It’s the turn of Maria to choose the movie.
indicates that nothing from a specific set is included
He asked for help, but none of it was available.
place an object inside a pocket
He put it in his pocket and walked away.
apply or wear something like clothes or makeup
You're putting it on carefully before the party.
promise to pay the whole cost for others in a friendly way
"It's my treat," she said, grabbing the check before anyone else.
used when revealing the actual result of a situation or plan
As it turned out, the train was delayed and we missed the meeting.
effort is justified by the outcome
After all the hard work, it will be all worth it.
this may be surprising but it's true
Believe it or not, he won the lottery twice.
end a romantic relationship with someone
She decided to break it off with him.
divide something into smaller parts
Let's break it up into smaller groups.
apparently based on what is heard or understood
By the sound of it, they are having a party.
stop working for the day
Let's call it a day and go home.
cancel or stop something
They decided to call it off due to bad weather.
Origin of it
Old English, hit (it)
Terms with it included in their meaning
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cooking
prepare food by heating it
concealment
put something where it can't be seen
retain
keep something so you do not lose it
secure
fasten something so it cannot be opened without a key
closure
close something to stop it being open
physical action
move a door to stop it being open
negation
negates actions or states in present simple tense with he, she, it
question
forms questions about actions or states with he, she, it
literal
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
inflate
fill with air or gas to make it swell
liquid heating
heat a liquid until it turns into vapor
temporary use
receive something temporarily expecting to return it
technology
control on a device that is pressed to operate it
modification
make something different or alter it
drawing
draw a ring around something to mark it
evaporation
lose moisture or become free from it
transfer possession
give something to someone by reaching out with it
create opening
pierce material so a gap forms through it
domestic use
of or relating to a house or those living in it
furniture
parts of furniture that support it
transportation
person traveling in a vehicle not driving it
decision making
like one option more, giving it higher priority
computers
click on a file or text to mark it
filling action
force something into a place until it is packed full
Examples of it in a sentence
It was surprising to see him there. She mentioned the plan, and it sounded great. The car broke down, and it was a major inconvenience. It seems that the weather will improve soon. It appears that the meeting has been postponed. The cat is playful, and it chases the ball.
The car is old, but it still runs well. When it comes to leadership, he definitely has it. In the world of fashion, she just has it. They were caught doing it in the car. It's been a while since they did it.
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- French:il, elle, ...
- German:es, das gewisse Etwas, ...
- Italian:forma impersonale del verbo, esso, ...
- Spanish:sujeto impersonal, lo, ...
- Portuguese:sujeito impessoal nulo, ele, ...
- Chinese:形式主语"it", 它, ...
- Japanese:外は, それ, ...
- Arabic:ي, هو, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹשֵׂא סְתָמִי, הוּא, ...
- Russian:оно, она, ...
- Ukrainian:йде, вона, ...
- Hindi:हिंदी में ऐसे वाक्यों में प्रायः कर्ता नहीं आता, वह, ...
Definition of IT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: information technologyTECH. using computers to store and share informationTECH.
- He works in the IT department at school.
2.
acr: Income Taxmoney paid to the government from earnings
- I need to file my IT this month.
Expressions with IT
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equipment, programs, networks and platforms enabling digital services and work
Our IT infrastructure struggled after the company shifted to remote work.
thick band of tissue on the outer thigh
He stretched his IT band after running.
law related to information technology and the internet
She specializes in IT law, focusing on data protection.
roadmap for aligning IT with business objectives
The IT strategic plan ensures that technology investments support the company's goals.
overseeing and coordinating IT projects and initiatives
She specializes in IT program management for large corporations.
overseeing and controlling information technology systems
She specializes in IT management for large corporations.
Examples of IT in a sentence
She studied IT to become a software engineer. The IT deadline is approaching soon. She calculated her IT for last year.
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- French:informatique, IR, ...
- German:IT, ESt, ...
- Italian:IT, IRPEF, ...
- Spanish:TI, IR, ...
- Portuguese:tecnologia da informação, IRS, ...
- Chinese:信息技术, 个人所得税, ...
- Japanese:IT, 所得税, ...
- Arabic:تِكْنُولُوجْيا الْمَعْلُومَات, ضريبة الدخل, ...
- Hebrew:אַי טִי, מַס הַכְנָסָה, ...
- Russian:ИТ, НДФЛ, ...
- Ukrainian:ІТ, податок на доходи, ...
- Hindi:आईटी, आयकर, ...
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