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phrasal-verb
hack into
entrar secretamente en un sistema o cuenta de computadora
Meaning
to secretly enter a computer system or account
Example
Someone tried to **hack into** my account last night.
idiom
hack the system
romper un sistema o red para obtener acceso no autorizado
Meaning
to break into a system or network to gain unauthorized access
Example
He was caught trying to **hack the system** for personal gain.
idiom
hacktivism
el uso del hackeo para promover causas políticas o sociales
Meaning
the use of hacking to promote political or social causes
Example
The group used **hacktivism** to expose corruption within the government.
idiom
hair stands on end
sentir un miedo o terror intenso
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
idiom
hair-raising experience
algo muy aterrador o espantoso
Meaning
something very frightening or terrifying
Example
Driving through that storm was a **hair-raising experience**.
idiom
hammer home
enfatizar algo con fuerza
Meaning
to emphasize something forcefully
Example
The trainer **hammered home** the importance of rest.
idiom
hammer out
llegar a un acuerdo después de una discusión exhaustiva
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
idiom
hammer out a deal
llegar a un acuerdo después de una larga discusión
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
phrasal-verb
hand action items out
asignar tareas de seguimiento a personas específicas
Meaning
to assign follow-up tasks to specific people
Example
Facilitators **hand action items out** before closing the meeting.
phrasal-verb
hand around
dar algo a cada persona en un grupo
Meaning
to give something to each person in a group
Example
She **handed around** snacks to all the guests.
phrasal-verb
hand back
devolver algo a su propietario, especialmente después de revisarlo
Meaning
to return something to its owner, especially after checking it
Example
The professor **handed back** the graded assignments on Monday.
phrasal-verb
hand back praise
redirigir los cumplidos a las personas que los ganaron
Meaning
to redirect compliments to the people who earned them
Example
Great mentors **hand back praise** to the colleagues who did the work.
idiom
hand down
transmitir algo a alguien de una generación posterior
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
My grandmother **handed down** this recipe to me.
idiom
hand down to
pasar algo a alguien de una generación posterior
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
idiom
hand in
entregar algo a alguien con autoridad
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
phrasal-verb
hand in assignments
entregar trabajos escolares o universitarios al profesor
Meaning
to submit school or college work to the teacher
Example
You must **hand in assignments** before the deadline.
idiom
hand in glove
trabajando de cerca y armoniosamente juntos
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
phrasal-verb
hand in through
enviar trabajo utilizando una plataforma en línea
Meaning
to submit work using an online platform
Example
All assignments must be **handed in through** the company portal.
phrasal-verb
hand it to
admitir que alguien merece elogios
Meaning
to admit that someone deserves praise
Example
You have to **hand it to** him; he did an amazing job.
phrasal-verb
hand off
transferir una tarea o responsabilidad a otra persona
Meaning
to transfer a task or responsibility to another person
Example
I’ll **hand off** this report to the marketing team for review.
phrasal-verb
hand off context
dar información de fondo con una tarea
Meaning
to give background information with a task
Example
Please **hand off context** when you reassign the ticket.
phrasal-verb
hand off responsibility
transferir las responsabilidades a otra persona
Meaning
to transfer duties to another person
Example
Supervisors **hand off responsibility** when they rotate night shifts.
idiom
hand off to
transferir responsabilidad o control a otra persona
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
phrasal-verb
hand out
distribuir artículos a las personas
Meaning
to distribute items to people
Example
Volunteers **handed out** flyers to promote the cultural exhibition.