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This word may also be spelled "chivvy."
chivy(
chih
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vi
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. meter prisa
We'll have to chivy the children to arrive on time.Tendremos que meter prisa a los niños para llegar a tiempo.
b. apurar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The boss chivied everyone to finish their work.El jefe apuraron a todos para que terminaran su trabajo.
c. acosar
You have to chivy the unmotivated students to do their work.Hay que acosar a los estudiantes desmotivados para que hicieran su tarea.
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