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• Verbo que significa usar fuerza para mover o abrir algo, a menudo con una palanca; también se usa en sentido figurado para denotar la obtención de información o algo con dificultad.

A verb meaning to use force to move or open something, often with a lever; also used figuratively to mean extracting information or something with difficulty.

1. To force open or moveB2formalbritish

   To use leverage to move or force something, especially to open it.

   Hacer palanca

   • He prised the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • The burglars prised the window open with a crowbar.
   • She prised the box open carefully to see what was inside.

   Sinónimosforceleverprizeprywrench

2. To inquire presumptuouslyC1formalbritish

   To ask questions in an uninvited or presumptuous manner.

   Preguntar entremetidamente

   • He prised into her personal affairs without permission.
   • The journalist prised for details about the scandal.
   • She didn't appreciate him prising into her private life.

   Sinónimosintrudemeddlenosepokeprysnoop

3. To value highlyB2formalbritish

   To regard something or someone with great respect or admiration.

   apreciar mucho, valorar muy positivamente

   • She prises her independence above all else.
   • He prises honesty and integrity in his colleagues.
   • They prise the antique vase as a family heirloom.

   Sinónimosappreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   Antónimosdespisedisdainscorn