bootlegging

UK
/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/

Traducciones

bootleggingnoun
During the Prohibition era, bootlegging was a common practice.
Во времена сухого закона контрабанда была обычной практикой.
bootlegginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/
Used before nouns to describe activities or people involved in illicit trade (e.g., "bootlegging gangs").
bootlegverb

bootlegging

Gerund

bootlegged
Past Simple
bootlegged
Past Participle
bootlegging
Gerund
They used to bootleg alcohol during the prohibition era.
Они подделывали алкоголь во времена сухого закона.
незаконно продавать
She was arrested for bootlegging cigarettes.
Её арестовали за незаконную продажу сигарет.
незаконно производить
He was caught trying to bootleg movies.
Его поймали на попытке незаконно производить фильмы.
Sinónimos
illegally transport
distribute illegally

Definiciones

bootleggingnoun
The illegal production, distribution, or sale of goods, especially alcohol or recordings.
During the Prohibition era, bootlegging became a widespread activity in the United States.
The unauthorized copying and distribution of audio or video recordings.
Bootlegging of live concerts was rampant in the 1970s.
bootlegginggerund / present participle
Engaged in or relating to the illegal production, copying, or distribution of goods.
Several bootlegging operations were uncovered near the border.
bootlegverb
To make, distribute, or sell something illegally or without authorization.
They were caught trying to bootleg copies of the new movie.
To smuggle or transport something illegally.
During the prohibition era, many people bootlegged alcohol across state lines.
In American football, to execute a bootleg play.
Facing third-and-short, the quarterback bootlegged to the left for a first down.