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tanked

/tæŋkt/

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verb

Caer en picado, hundirse, desplomarse

To fail or fall (often used in describing the economy or the stock market); to degenerate or decline rapidly; to plummet.

Examples :

"The company's stock price tanked after the disappointing earnings report. "

El precio de las acciones de la empresa se desplomó después del informe de ganancias decepcionante.

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verb

Atraer los ataques de un objetivo enemigo

To attract the attacks of an enemy target in cooperative team-based combat, so that one's teammates can defeat the enemy in question more efficiently.

Examples :

"During the video game boss fight, Maria tanked the dragon by staying close and making it focus its fire on her, while her teammates attacked from behind. "

Durante la pelea contra el jefe en el videojuego, María atrajo los ataques del dragón manteniéndose cerca y haciendo que enfocara su fuego en ella, mientras sus compañeros de equipo atacaban por detrás.

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verb

Llenar el tanque

To put (fuel, etc.) into a tank.

Examples :

""Before our road trip, we tanked the car with gas." "

Antes de nuestro viaje por carretera, llenamos el tanque del coche con gasolina.

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verb

perder a propósito, dejarse perder

To deliberately lose a sports match with the intent of gaining a perceived future competitive advantage.

Examples :

"The basketball team tanked their last game of the season so they would get a better draft pick next year. "

El equipo de baloncesto se dejó perder su último partido de la temporada para obtener una mejor selección en el draft del próximo año.

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verb

Resistir, aguantar

To resist damage; to be attacked without being hurt.

Examples :

"The strong security door tanked the burglar's attempts to kick it in. "

La fuerte puerta de seguridad resistió los intentos del ladrón de patearla.

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verb

Reflexionar, meditar

To contemplate a decision for a long time; to go in the tank.

Examples :

"Maria tanked for a few minutes before answering the teacher's difficult question. "

María reflexionó durante unos minutos antes de responder a la difícil pregunta del profesor.

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verb

Soportar, tolerar

To stand; to tolerate.

Examples :

"My grandfather tanked the criticism from his friends about the new car design. "

Mi abuelo soportó las críticas de sus amigos sobre el diseño del nuevo coche.

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adjective

Borracho, ebrio

Examples :

"After the party, he was completely tanked and had to be helped home. "

Después de la fiesta, estaba completamente borracho y tuvieron que ayudarlo a llegar a casa.

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