put out fires
put out fires(
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)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. (to suppress fires)
a. apagar incendios
With the aid of technology, putting out fires has become somehow easier for firefighters.Con la ayuda de la tecnología, a los bomberos se les ha facilitado en alguna medida la tarea de apagar incendios.
2. (figurative) (to address an unexpected problem)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. apagar incendios (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Andrea spends most of her time putting out fires caused by her colleagues lack of competence.Andrea pasa la mayor parte de su tiempo apagando incendios provocados por la incompetencia de sus colegas.
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