dar carpetazo a
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This idiom may be literally translated as "to folder something."
dar carpetazo a
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (to stop or pause something)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to shelve
Lamentablemente, el distrito se vio obligado a dar carpetazo a algunos proyectos debido a los recortes en los fondos escolares.Sadly, the district was forced to shelve some projects due to cuts in school funding.
b. to drop
El detective se vio obligado a dar carpetazo al caso cuando sus pistas se enfriaron.The detective was forced to drop the case when his leads went cold.
c. to put an end to
La realeza intentó dar carpetazo al escándalo en el que estaba involucrado el príncipe.The royals tried to put an end to the scandal in which the prince was involved.
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