Meaning
shock absorber
- a mechanical device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses on a vehicle
- (plural, economics) welfare measures and safety nets that cushion unemployment and economic hardship
In a sentence
Il meccanico ha sostituito gli ammortizzatori anteriori dell'automobile.
The mechanic replaced the front shock absorbers of the car.
Il governo ha esteso gli ammortizzatori sociali per tutelare i lavoratori.
The government extended social safety nets to protect workers.
Non si sentono le buche della strada grazie a questi ottimi ammortizzatori.
You don't feel the potholes in the road thanks to these excellent shock absorbers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ammortizzatore | masculine · singular |
| ammortizzatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural 'ammortizzatori sociali' is extremely frequent in news referring to redundancy funds and unemployment benefits.