ageing
gb/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ us/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
process
1
Becoming older
the process of growing older
Schema d'uso:
ageing of [someone/something]; [adjective] ageing
Errore comune:
Ageing is the usual British spelling; aging is more common in American English. Do not use ageing to ask someone's age; say age or How old are you?
Sinonimi
aging (American spelling with the same meaning.)
|
getting older (Plainer, more everyday wording.)
|
senescence (Technical biological term.)
Contrari
rejuvenation (A process of making someone or something seem younger or more active.)
|
youth (The state or period of being young, rather than the process of growing old.)
Collocazioni
the ageing process
|normal ageing
|healthy ageing
|biological ageing
|cellular ageing
|skin ageing
|accelerated ageing
|ageing research
|population ageing
|effects of ageing
Temi
health
|biology
|life_stages
Esempi
- Regular exercise can reduce some of the negative effects of ageing.
- The study looks at ageing in the brain and how memory changes over time.
- Wrinkles and slower recovery from injury are normal parts of ageing.
Esempi per chi studia
- Ageing happens to everyone.
- Good food and exercise can support healthy ageing.
adjective
B2
property
2
Old or becoming old
old or getting old
Schema d'uso:
ageing [person/group/population]
Errore comune:
Do not use ageing as a noun for a person; say an older person or elderly people. Older is often more neutral and polite than ageing when describing individuals.
Sinonimi
older (More neutral and generally safer for people.)
|
elderly (Usually refers to old people; can sound formal or sensitive.)
|
greying (Often used metaphorically of populations or workforces.)
Contrari
young (At an early stage of life.)
|
youthful (Having qualities associated with being young.)
Collocazioni
ageing parents
|ageing relatives
|ageing population
|ageing society
|ageing workforce
|ageing actor
|ageing star
|ageing residents
|ageing leaders
|ageing athletes
Temi
life_stages
|society
|people
Esempi
- She moved closer to home to care for her ageing parents.
- Governments are planning for an ageing population with greater healthcare needs.
- The ageing goalkeeper announced his retirement at the end of the season.
Esempi per chi studia
- My ageing grandparents need more help now.
- The town has many services for ageing residents.
adjective
B2
property
3
Old and wearing out
old and starting to work less well
Schema d'uso:
ageing [machine/system/building/equipment]
Errore comune:
For things, ageing often suggests decline or risk, not just age. If something is old but still excellent, old or mature may be better.
Sinonimi
old (More general and less focused on decline.)
|
deteriorating (Emphasises worsening condition.)
|
outdated (Emphasises no longer being modern or suitable.)
Contrari
new (Recently made or obtained.)
|
modern (Current and up to date.)
|
up-to-date (Having the latest features, information, or standards.)
Collocazioni
ageing infrastructure
|ageing equipment
|ageing fleet
|ageing buildings
|ageing technology
|ageing computers
|ageing power plants
|ageing pipes
|ageing roads
|ageing vehicles
Temi
infrastructure
|technology
|transport
|work
Esempi
- The city needs billions to repair its ageing water system.
- Airlines are replacing ageing aircraft with more efficient models.
- Security updates are difficult to install on ageing computers.
Esempi per chi studia
- The school has ageing computers.
- The bridge is ageing and needs repairs.
Sostantivo
B2
process
4
Maturing over time
keeping food or drink for a time so it becomes better
Schema d'uso:
ageing of [product]; [method] ageing
Errore comune:
In food and drink, ageing usually means controlled storage to improve a product, not accidental spoiling.
Sinonimi
maturation (More formal; common in production and science.)
|
maturing (General term for developing over time.)
|
curing (Used for some foods, especially meat, with salt, smoke, or drying.)
Contrari
unaged (Not kept for a period to mature.)
|
freshness (The quality of being newly made or not stored for long.)
Collocazioni
barrel ageing
|oak ageing
|bottle ageing
|cheese ageing
|whisky ageing
|dry ageing
|ageing room
|ageing cellar
|ageing time
|ageing period
Temi
food
|drink
|production
Esempi
- The whisky gets much of its colour and flavour from ageing in oak barrels.
- Long ageing gives the cheese a sharper taste.
- Some wines benefit from bottle ageing, while others are best drunk young.
Esempi per chi studia
- Ageing makes this cheese stronger.
- The wine needs more ageing before we drink it.
Grammatica
Forma base
ageing
IPA
GB/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
US/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Sillabe e accento
age - ing (2 sillabe)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: ageing
Noun
- Base: ageing
- Plural: ageing
Espressioni
ageing gracefully
1/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ ɡɹˈeɪsfəli/
fixed phrase
Growing older positively
getting older in a positive and confident way
Esempi
- She says ageing gracefully means staying active and not worrying about every wrinkle.
- The actor is often praised for ageing gracefully.
- For him, ageing gracefully is about confidence rather than looking young forever.
ageing in place
1/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ ˈɪn plˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
Remaining at home while older
living at home as you get older instead of moving into a care home
Esempi
- Many older adults prefer ageing in place if their homes can be made safer.
- The council funds home modifications to support ageing in place.
- Technology such as fall sensors can help with ageing in place.
ageing like fine wine
1/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ lˈaɪk fˈaɪn wˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Improving with age
getting better as time passes
Esempi
- That album is ageing like fine wine; it sounds better every year.
- Fans joked that the actor was ageing like fine wine.
- Some films age like fine wine, while others quickly feel dated.
ageing out of
1/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Becoming too old for something
becoming too old to stay in a group or programme
Esempi
- Many young people need support when they are ageing out of foster care.
- Several players are ageing out of the under-21 team this season.
- The charity helps children who are ageing out of its school meal programme.
ageing population
1/ɪd͡ʒɪŋ pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Population growing older
a group or country with more and more older people
Esempi
- Japan is often discussed as an example of a rapidly ageing population.
- An ageing population increases demand for nurses, care workers, and pensions.
- The city is redesigning public transport for an ageing population.
anti-ageing
1/ˈæntaɪ ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Reducing ageing effects
made to make someone look or feel younger
Esempi
- She bought an anti-ageing serum that promises smoother skin.
- The clinic offers a range of anti-ageing treatments.
- Scientists are studying anti-ageing therapies, but many claims are still unproven.
premature ageing
1/pɹˌimət͡ʃˈʊɹ ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Ageing too early
looking or becoming old earlier than normal
Esempi
- Too much sun exposure can cause premature ageing of the skin.
- The condition is associated with premature ageing and reduced mobility.
- Good sleep may help prevent some signs of premature ageing.
signs of ageing
1/sˈaɪnz əv ɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Visible age-related changes
changes that show someone is getting older, such as wrinkles
Esempi
- Fine lines around the eyes are often one of the first signs of ageing.
- The advert claims the cream reduces visible signs of ageing.
- Doctors distinguish normal signs of ageing from symptoms of illness.