sheep dip

• Solución química utilizada para eliminar parásitos en las ovejas, o el proceso de sumergirlas en dicha solución. En jerga informática, también puede referirse a una medida de seguridad en la que un dispositivo se conecta temporalmente a una red segura para escaneo o actualizaciones.

A chemical solution used to kill parasites on sheep, or a process of immersing sheep in such a solution. In computing slang, it can also refer to a security measure where a device is temporarily connected to a secure network for scanning or updates.

1. Liquid for sheep treatmentB2formal

   A chemical liquid used to kill parasites and protect sheep from diseases.

   baño antiparasitario para ovejas

   • The farmer prepared the sheep dip for the flock.
   • Sheep must be treated with sheep dip annually.
   • The sheep dip solution is toxic if ingested.

2. Political tacticC1informalbritish

   A strategy where a politician or public figure briefly steps away from controversy to avoid negative attention.

   Táctica de reclusión temporal

   • The scandal forced the minister to take a sheep dip from public view.
   • He used a sheep dip to avoid answering the tough questions.
   • The party's sheep dip strategy backfired when the media noticed.