put to bed
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put to bed(
poot
tu
behd
)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.).
a. acostar
After my parents put my little brother to bed, you can come over to watch a movie.Después de que mis padres acuesten a mi hermanito, te puedes venir para ver una película.
b. meter en la cama
My little sister is crying. I am going to put her to bed. I'll call you back later.Mi hermanita está llorando. Voy a meterla en la cama. Te volveré a llamar más tarde.
2. (figurative) (to prepare for printing)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. cerrar la edición (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Once we finish editing the book, we can put it to bed.Una vez que terminemos de editar el libro, podemos cerrar la edición.
3. (figurative) (to finish dealing with something)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. poner cierre (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
I'm glad that we agree. We can put our issues to bed once and for all.Estoy contenta de que estemos de acuerdo. Podemos poner cierre a nuestros problemas de una vez por todas.
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