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DEPRESS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 1, English, depress
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pull down 1, record 1, English, pull%20down
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SASHAY ... This is primarily a CFS [Canopy Formation Skydiving] technique intended for losing altitude quickly. It has the effect of diminishing the forward movement and expending altitude. To execute the technique, depress one of the steering toggles to its maximum extent; then at the point where your body has been swung to the side, return the toggle to its up position. 1, record 1, English, - depress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abaisser
1, record 1, French, abaisser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tirer vers le bas 1, record 1, French, tirer%20vers%20le%20bas
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Virage en zigzag (sashay) [...] Cette technique de formation sous voilure a pour but de perdre de l'altitude rapidement. Elle diminue le mouvement avant et réduit l'altitude. Pour exécuter cette technique, abaissez une des commandes au maximum; ensuite, lorsque votre corps est balancé sur le côté, remontez la commande à sa position élevée. 1, record 1, French, - abaisser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 2, English, depress
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To press down. 2, record 2, English, - depress
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depress the two lock rings and hold them down. 3, record 2, English, - depress
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enfoncer
1, record 2, French, enfoncer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appuyer en poussant. 2, record 2, French, - enfoncer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enfoncer les deux bagues frein et les maintenir dans cette position. 3, record 2, French, - enfoncer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enfoncer : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 2, French, - enfoncer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 3, English, depress
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depress wheel interrupt switch and note servo disengagement. 2, record 3, English, - depress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appuyer
1, record 3, French, appuyer
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'avion est équipé d'un circuit d'orientation du train avant à efficacité variable. [...] Pour mettre le circuit d'orientation du train avant en marche, il faut appuyer sur le bouton situé sur le levier de puissance gauche ou mettre le levier de puissance droit sur LOW lorsque le circuit est armé. 2, record 3, French, - appuyer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appuyer : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - appuyer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 4, English, depress
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
depress: the term must be written in capital letters when used by the Canadian Forces as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 4, English, - depress
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- abaissez
1, record 4, French, abaissez
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commandement donné pour abaisser le tube d'une pièce. 1, record 4, French, - abaissez
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abaissez : Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - abaissez
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abaissez : le terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un ordre ou un commandement. 2, record 4, French, - abaissez
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-05-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 5, English, depress
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cause (certain ore or gangue minerals) to sink while other minerals float. 2, record 5, English, - depress
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apart from depressant action and the precipitation of fatty-acid collectors as insoluble soaps, lime is used in sulphide flotation, inter alia to depress pyrite. 3, record 5, English, - depress
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mineral so sunk is said to be "depressed". 4, record 5, English, - depress
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Génie chimique
- Génie minier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déprimer
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9primer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détruire ou atténuer à l'aide d'un réactif approprié la flottabilité [d'un] minéral. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9primer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dépresseurs. Ces corps empêchent ou retardent la flottation de certains minéraux, et permettent des flottations sélectives. [...] Par exemple : Le cyanure de sodium déprime la blende et la pyrite, et est sans action sur la galène. La chaux déprime la pyrite et a une faible action sur les autres sulfures. [...] Le silicate de soude déprime les gangues, ce qui est nécessaire dans la flottation des oxydés qui nécessitent des collecteurs très énergiques qui feraient monter les gangues. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9primer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 6, English, depress
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To reduce the efficacy of the body's defence mechanism (immune system). 1, record 6, English, - depress
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déprimer
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9primer
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminuer l'efficacité des défenses de l'organisme (système immunitaire). 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9primer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- deprimir
1, record 6, Spanish, deprimir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- depress 1, record 7, English, depress
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frapper 1, record 7, French, frapper
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(la touche). 1, record 7, French, - frapper
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Economic Fluctuations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 8, English, depress
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The worker whose livelyhood depends on how the market prices his labor may be the first to howl when competition threatens to depress wages. 1, record 8, English, - depress
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Fluctuations économiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- déprimer 1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9primer
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 9, English, depress
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depress keys. 1, record 9, English, - depress
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Serrurerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- presser 1, record 9, French, presser
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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