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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrimanere inattivo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rimanere inattivo
"Ha deciso di rimanere inattivo durante la riunione."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To refrain from taking action or to remain passive in a situation.
"During the crisis, the manager chose to sit on his hands instead of making a decision." - 2
To avoid involvement or intervention in a matter.
"She decided to sit on her hands rather than get involved in the argument."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'sit on your hands' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century, reflecting a metaphorical expression of inactivity or passivity. The imagery suggests physically sitting on one's hands to prevent action, symbolizing a reluctance to engage or intervene.
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rester inactif
Transliteration: rester inactif
"Il a décidé de rester inactif pendant la réunion."
inaktiv bleiben
Transliteration: inaktiv bleiben
"Er entschied sich, inaktiv zu bleiben während der Diskussion."
rimanere inattivo
Transliteration: rimanere inattivo
"Ha deciso di rimanere inattivo durante la riunione."
permanecer inactivo
Transliteration: permanecer inactivo
"Decidió permanecer inactivo durante la discusión."
permanecer inativo
Transliteration: permanecer inativo
"Ele decidiu permanecer inativo durante a reunião."
निष्क्रिय रहना
Transliteration: nishkriya rehna
"उसने बहस के दौरान निष्क्रिय रहने का निर्णय लिया।"
保持不动
Transliteration: bǎochí bùdòng
"他决定在讨论中保持不动。"
비활성 상태로 있다
Transliteration: bihwal seong sangtaelo itda
"그는 토론 중 비활성 상태로 있기로 결정했다."
無活動でいる
Transliteration: mukatsudō de iru
"彼は議論中に無活動でいることに決めた。"
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