The act of correcting or rectifying something that is wrong or unjust.
The righting of historical wrongs is a complex and ongoing process.
The process of returning something to its proper or upright position.
The righting of the capsized boat was a challenging task for the rescue team.
rightinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something intended for or capable of restoring an upright, correct, or just state (e.g. "a righting lever").
Definizioni
Designed to restore something to a correct, upright, or just position or state.
The submarine is equipped with a righting mechanism to regain balance after deep-sea currents tilt it.
rightnoun
Definizioni
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
Everyone has the right to free speech.
The side or direction that is opposite of left.
Turn to the right at the next intersection.
A just claim or title, whether legal, prescriptive, or moral.
He has the right to claim the property.
The hand that is usually more dexterous for most people.
He writes with his right hand.
The conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system.
The right often advocates for traditional values.
Moral goodness, justice, or righteousness as an abstract quality.
They believed they were fighting for right and liberty.
rightadjective
Definizioni
Morally good, justified, or acceptable.
She made the right decision by helping the elderly woman.
In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct.
He gave the right answer to the math problem.
Located on or directed toward the side of the body that is to the east when one is facing north.
She turned to her right side to get a better view of the stage.
Socially or politically conservative.
The right-wing party gained more seats in the election.
Appropriate, suitable, or fitting for a particular purpose, situation, or person.
She finally found the right dress for the occasion.
rightpast participle
Definizioni
Restored to an upright or correct position.
After hours of effort, the crew inspected the now righted boat.
rightadverb
Definizioni
Toward or on the side that is opposite left.
Turn right at the traffic lights.
Exactly or directly; precisely.
The café is right across the street.
Immediately; without delay.
Come right in when you arrive.
Correctly or properly.
Make sure you do it right this time.
To a great or utmost extent; very.
He was right angry about the delay.
rightverb
righting
Gerund
righted
Past Simple
righted
Past Participle
righting
Gerund
UK
/raɪt/
US
/raɪt/
Traduzioni
выправитьо судне, лодке и т. п.; вернуть в нормальное положение
The sailor worked quickly to right the capsized boat.