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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDouble-down
/ˈdʌb.əl.daʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To resolutely commit even more strongly to a particular course of action, policy, or belief, especially one that is risky or controversial.
"Despite mounting criticism, the company decided to double-down on its controversial marketing strategy."
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An act or instance of intensifying one's commitment to a position, bet, or strategy.
"His refusal to apologize was a dangerous double-down that alienated his remaining supporters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from the card game blackjack, where a player doubles their original bet in exchange for receiving one single additional card. The term transitioned into general political and social lexicon in the late 20th century to signify intensifying one's commitment to a risky strategy or opinion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Double-down" is said worldwide
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persister
Transliteration: pɛʁ.si.ste
"Il a décidé de persister dans son erreur."
verstärken
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛʁkn̩
"Sie beschlossen, ihren Einsatz zu verstärken."
insistere
Transliteration: in.sisˈtɛ.re
"Ha scelto di insistere sulla sua decisione."
reafirmarse
Transliteration: re.a.firˈmar.se
"El líder decidió reafirmarse en su postura a pesar de las críticas."
redobrar a aposta
Transliteration: ʁe.doˈbɾaʁ a aˈpɔs.tɐ
"O governo decidiu redobrar a aposta na nova política econômica."
दृढ़ रहना
Transliteration: dridh rahana
"आलोचना के बावजूद उसने अपने फैसले पर दृढ़ रहने का फैसला किया।"
坚决加码
Transliteration: jiān jué jiā mǎ
"面对批评，他选择坚决加码自己的立场。"
고수하다
Transliteration: gosuhada
"그는 비판에도 불구하고 자신의 입장을 고수하기로 했다."
強硬姿勢を貫く
Transliteration: kyōkō shisei o tsuranuku
"彼は批判を浴びても自分の立場をさらに強化した。"
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