challenge (EN)
sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “challenge”

sg. challenge, pl. challenges or uncountable
  1. sfida
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. sfida (contro un'autorità)
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. duello (invito formale)
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. contrasto
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. un tentativo di limitare o rimuovere un libro da una biblioteca o scuola
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. impugnazione (di una decisione legale)
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

verbo “challenge”

challenge; he challenges; past challenged, part. challenged; ger. challenging
  1. sfidare (a competere)
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. sfidare qualcuno a fare qualcosa
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. contestare
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. mettere alla prova
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. recusazione (di un giurato)
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. nell'ambito militare, richiedere una password o un documento di identificazione a qualcuno
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.