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/dwɛl/

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noun

Temps de séjour, durée de maintien

A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.

Examples :

"The dwell on the project's initial design was crucial for understanding its later problems. "

Le temps de séjour sur la conception initiale du projet était crucial pour comprendre ses problèmes ultérieurs.

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noun

Temps d'arrêt

A brief pause in the motion of part of a mechanism to allow an operation to be completed.

Examples :

"The washing machine's spin cycle has a short dwell to allow the clothes to drain properly. "

Le cycle d'essorage de la machine à laver a un court temps d'arrêt pour permettre aux vêtements de bien s'égoutter.

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Retard

A planned delay in a timed control program.

Examples :

"The dwell in the robotic arm's program allowed time for the component to cool down. "

Le retard dans le programme du bras robotisé a permis à l'élément de refroidir.

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noun

Temps de fermeture

In a petrol engine, the period of time the ignition points are closed to let current flow through the ignition coil in between each spark. This is measured as an angle in degrees around the camshaft in the distributor which controls the points, for example in a 4-cylinder engine it might be 55° (spark at 90° intervals, points closed for 55° between each).

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the dwell on the classic car to ensure a strong and consistent spark. "

Le mécanicien a ajusté le temps de fermeture sur la voiture classique pour assurer une étincelle forte et constante.

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verb

Habiter, résider

To live; to reside.

Examples :

"Many birds dwell in the large oak tree in our backyard. "

De nombreux oiseaux habitent dans le grand chêne de notre jardin.

place being society

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verb

S'attarder sur, s'arrêter sur

To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).

Examples :

"She knew she should move on, but she continued to dwell on the mistake she made during the presentation. "

Elle savait qu'elle devait passer à autre chose, mais elle continuait de s'attarder sur l'erreur qu'elle avait commise pendant la présentation.

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verb

Séjourner, résider

To be in a given state.

Examples :

"The students are currently dwelling in a state of intense concentration during their math lesson. "

Les élèves séjournent actuellement dans un état de concentration intense pendant leur cours de maths.

condition state being

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verb

Demeurer, résider

To abide; to remain; to continue.

Examples :

"The family will dwell in this house for many years. "

La famille demeurera dans cette maison pendant de nombreuses années.