sandbag

• Saco lleno de arena, utilizado comúnmente como barrera de protección contra inundaciones, como lastre o como arma contundente.

A bag filled with sand, typically used as a protective barrier against flooding, as ballast, or as a blunt weapon.

1. B1formal

   A bag filled with sand, used for building temporary walls, as ballast, or as a weapon.

   saco de arena

   • The soldiers stacked sandbags to create a protective barrier.
   • They used sandbags to prevent the floodwater from entering the house.
   • He carried a sandbag to the construction site for ballast.

• Verbo que significa colocar sacos de arena alrededor de algo para protegerlo, o contener o mostrar deliberadamente un rendimiento bajo en una situación competitiva, como fingirse más débil.

A verb meaning to place sandbags around something for protection, or to deliberately underperform or hold back in a competitive situation.

1. Treat harshly or unfairlyB2informalamerican

   To treat someone in a harsh, unfair, or coercive manner.

   tratar con dureza o injusticia

   • The manager sandbagged his employees with unrealistic deadlines.
   • She felt sandbagged by the sudden criticism from her colleagues.
   • They sandbagged the opposition by introducing new rules at the last minute.

   Sinónimosbrowbeatbullycoerceharassintimidatemaltreatmistreatpersecutepush aroundstrong-arm

   Antónimosaidassistbefriendfavorhelpsupport

2. Compel by coercion or threatsB2informalamerican

   To force someone to do something through intimidation or pressure.

   coaccionar mediante amenazas

   • He sandbagged her into signing the contract against her will.
   • The bully sandbagged the younger kids into giving him their lunch money.
   • They were sandbagged into accepting the deal under threat of legal action.

   Sinónimosbrowbeatbullycoercecompelforceintimidatepressurestrong-arm

3. Hit as if with a sandbagB2informal

   To strike someone or something with a heavy blow, as if using a sandbag.

   Golpear como con un saco de arena

   • The boxer sandbagged his opponent with a powerful right hook.
   • He sandbagged the door with a heavy thud to break it open.
   • The thief sandbagged the guard from behind to knock him out.

   Sinónimosbeatbludgeonclubhitpoundstrike

4. Downplay ability to deceiveC1slangamerican

   To deliberately hide or downplay one's skill or strength in a game or competition to gain an advantage.

   Ocultar la propia habilidad para engañar

   • He was sandbagging in the poker game, pretending to be a novice.
   • The player sandbagged his true ability until the final round.
   • Don't sandbag; just show us what you can really do.

   Sinónimosdownplayhold backplay downplay possumunderplayunderstate

5. Protect or strengthen with sandbagsB1formal

   To reinforce or fortify a structure using sandbags, typically for flood protection or military defense.

   Proteger o reforzar con sacos de arena

   • The volunteers sandbagged the riverbank to prevent flooding.
   • Soldiers sandbagged the entrance to the bunker for extra protection.
   • They sandbagged the walls to stop the water from seeping in.

   Sinónimosbarricadebulwarkfortifyreinforceshore up

   Antónimosexposeundermineweaken