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privateer

/pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/

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noun

Corsario

A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo.

Examples :

"During the war, the government hired a privateer to raid enemy merchant ships and seize their goods, which helped fund the war effort. "

Durante la guerra, el gobierno contrató a un corsario para atacar los barcos mercantes enemigos y apoderarse de sus mercancías, lo que ayudó a financiar el esfuerzo bélico.

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noun

Corsario

An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship.

Examples :

"The grizzled privateer swore allegiance to the captain before their raid on the enemy merchant ship. "

El curtido corsario juró lealtad al capitán antes de su incursión en el barco mercante enemigo.

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noun

Defensor de la privatización

An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity.

Examples :

"The school board meeting was filled with debate, as some saw the potential advantages of partnering with a privateer to manage the school's transportation system. "

La reunión de la junta escolar estuvo llena de debate, ya que algunos vieron las posibles ventajas de asociarse con un defensor de la privatización para gestionar el sistema de transporte escolar.

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noun

Corredor privado, participante individual

A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.

Examples :

"Despite lacking the funding and support of a professional racing team, the privateer managed to qualify for the finals. "

A pesar de carecer de financiación y apoyo de un equipo de carreras profesional, el corredor privado logró clasificarse para la final.

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verb

Actuar como corsario

To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.

Examples :

"During wartime, governments sometimes privateer merchant ships, authorizing them to attack enemy supply lines. "

En tiempos de guerra, los gobiernos a veces autorizan a barcos mercantes a actuar como corsarios, permitiéndoles atacar las líneas de suministro enemigas.

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verb

Abogar por la privatización, beneficiarse de la privatización

To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services.

Examples :

"The politician was accused of trying to privateer the city's public transportation system for the benefit of his wealthy donors. "

El político fue acusado de tratar de abogar por la privatización del sistema de transporte público de la ciudad en beneficio de sus ricos donantes.

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