hacer encallar
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hacer encallar(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (figurative) (to hinder)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to run aground (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Su inoperancia hizo encallar todo el proyecto.His ineffectiveness made the whole project run aground.
b. to stall (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
La burocracia hizo encallar la construcción del puente.Bureaucracy stalled the construction of the bridge.
2. (to strand)
a. to run aground
Los saboteadores hicieron encallar el barco y se escaparon adentrándose en la selva.The saboteurs ran the ship aground, and escaped into the jungle.
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