Italian edit

Etymology edit

From a- +‎ lesto +‎ -ire.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /al.leˈsti.re/
  • Rhymes: -ire
  • Hyphenation: al‧le‧stì‧re

Verb edit

allestìre (first-person singular present allestìsco, first-person singular past historic allestìi, past participle allestìto, auxiliary avére) (transitive)

  1. to organize, prepare (an exhibition, etc.)
    allestire un pranzo con il sovrintendente
    to organize a luncheon with the superintendent
  2. to dress (a window)
  3. to furnish the necessary equipment or armament
    allestire un esercitoto furnish an army (with ordnance)
  4. to rig out, fit out (a ship, airplane, etc.)
  5. to stage, produce (a drama, etc.)

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