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pull chain

/pʊl tʃeɪn/

Traducción: Expresión que significa ejercer influencia o usar contactos personales para lograr algo, a menudo en un contexto burocrático o manipulador. La frase proviene de la idea de tirar de una cadena para activar un mecanismo.

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informalcommonobsoleto/pʊl tʃeɪn/

An outdated expression meaning to exert influence or use one's connections to get something done, often in a bureaucratic or manipulative context. The phrase originates from the idea of pulling a chain to activate a mechanism.

  • 🇪🇸Expresión que significa ejercer influencia o usar contactos personales para lograr algo, a menudo en un contexto burocrático o manipulador. La frase proviene de la idea de tirar de una cadena para activar un mecanismo.
  1. A cord or chain used to operate a device B1 formal

    A cord or chain that is pulled to activate or operate a device, such as a light, fan, or toilet flush.

    • He pulled the chain to flush the old-fashioned toilet.
    • The ceiling fan is operated by a pull chain.
    • She yanked the pull chain to turn on the light.

    🇪🇸cadena de tiro

  2. To activate or trigger something B1 informal

    To initiate an action or process by pulling a chain or cord.

    • Just pull the chain to start the generator.
    • He pulled the chain and the alarm went off.
    • You need to pull the chain to release the safety lock.

    🇪🇸tirar de la cadena