C1 verb Neutral

semivolvfy

/ˌsɛmiˈvɒlvɪfaɪ/

To partially rotate or turn an object or concept, typically to reveal a different side or to adjust its orientation without completing a full revolution. It is often used in technical or metaphorical contexts to describe a slight shift in perspective or physical position.

Ejemplos

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1

Please semivolvfy the monitor slightly so that the glare from the window disappears.

Please turn the monitor slightly so that the glare from the window disappears.

2

The administration sought to semivolvfy the existing policy to accommodate the new environmental regulations.

The administration sought to partially shift the existing policy to accommodate the new environmental regulations.

3

If the key won't go in, just semivolvfy it and try again.

If the key won't go in, just give it a partial turn and try again.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
semivolvfication
Verb
semivolvfy
Adverbio
semivolvfically
Adjetivo
semivolvfic
Relacionado
semivolvfaction
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'semi' (half) and 'revolve' (to turn). You are 'semi-revolving' the object to change its position.

Quiz rápido

The sculptor decided to ________ the base of the statue to ensure it caught the morning light.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: semivolvfy

Ejemplos

1

Please semivolvfy the monitor slightly so that the glare from the window disappears.

everyday

Please turn the monitor slightly so that the glare from the window disappears.

2

The administration sought to semivolvfy the existing policy to accommodate the new environmental regulations.

formal

The administration sought to partially shift the existing policy to accommodate the new environmental regulations.

3

If the key won't go in, just semivolvfy it and try again.

informal

If the key won't go in, just give it a partial turn and try again.

4

In this experiment, we semivolvfy the specimen to observe the diffraction pattern from a 45-degree angle.

academic

In this experiment, we partially rotate the specimen to observe the diffraction pattern from a 45-degree angle.

5

We need to semivolvfy our marketing approach to better target the suburban demographic.

business

We need to slightly adjust our marketing approach to better target the suburban demographic.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
semivolvfication
Verb
semivolvfy
Adverbio
semivolvfically
Adjetivo
semivolvfic
Relacionado
semivolvfaction

Colocaciones comunes

semivolvfy the orientation to slightly change the direction or angle
semivolvfy the perspective to look at an issue from a slightly different angle
semivolvfy the dial to turn a knob or control partially
semivolvfy the axis to rotate a central line of an object partially
semivolvfy a strategy to make a minor adjustment to a plan

Frases Comunes

semivolvfy the truth

to present a fact from a specific, perhaps slightly distorted, angle

semivolvfy to fit

to adjust something slightly so it integrates into a system

semivolvfy the view

to change one's line of sight partially

Se confunde a menudo con

semivolvfy vs revolve

Revolve implies a full or continuous circular motion, whereas semivolvfy implies only a partial turn.

semivolvfy vs simplify

Simplify means to make something easier; semivolvfy refers to physical or metaphorical rotation.

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Notas de uso

This word is highly specific and is best used when 'turn' or 'rotate' feels too general. It emphasizes that the movement is intentional and limited in scope.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use this word to mean a total 180-degree flip, but it strictly refers to a partial or 'semi' rotation.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'semi' (half) and 'revolve' (to turn). You are 'semi-revolving' the object to change its position.

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Origen de la palabra

Constructed from the Latin 'semi' (half/partial) and 'volvere' (to roll or turn), with the suffix '-fy' (to make or cause to become).

Patrones gramaticales

transitive verb (requires an object) regular conjugation: semivolvfies, semivolvfied, semivolvfixing

Quiz rápido

The sculptor decided to ________ the base of the statue to ensure it caught the morning light.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: semivolvfy

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