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A2 · Everyday actions (1)
A2 · Ações do dia a dia (1)
cobrir, tapar
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
Por favor, cubra a comida com um pano para que as moscas não pousem nela.
Sinônimosprotectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreenAntônimosrevealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexcludeevitar
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
Para evitar a falência, os proprietários devem preparar um plano de negócios adequado.
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
Sinônimosevadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain fromAntônimosfaceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembracedesenvolver
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
Lily desenvolveu suas ideias em um plano de negócios fazendo um curso na faculdade comunitária.
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
SinônimosevolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivateAntônimosdeclinedeterioratestuntworsenarranjo, preparativo, providência
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
Os preparativos da viagem ficaram a cargo de Sara, a competente assistente do Sr. Billing.
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
SinônimosplanorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayoutAntônimosdisorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganizationcomparecer
to be present at an event
We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
Esperamos que mais de 100 membros compareçam à reunião anual.
The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly
Sinônimosgo tobe present atshow up atbe atsit in onparticipate inAntônimosmissskipbe absent fromavoidneglectaceitar
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
A recepcionista aceitou o pacote do mensageiro.
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
Sinônimosreceivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadoptAntônimosrejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardopposecontinuar
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
O filme continua a história estabelecida em um filme anterior.
The search for a star will continue until one is found
Sinônimosproceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevereAntônimosstopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterruptpermitir
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
O meu seguro não me permite escolher o meu próprio hospital.
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
SinônimospermitauthorizeenableletgrantapproveAntônimosforbidprohibitdenyrestrictpreventconectar
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
As cidades estão conectadas por serviços de trem e ônibus.
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
SinônimoslinkjoinuniteattachassociaterelateAntônimosdisconnectseparatedividedetachisolatefracassar
to not be successful in achieving something
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
Eu falhei na minha tentativa de persuadi-la.
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit).
Sinônimosfall shortfloundermisscollapsebombfall throughAntônimossucceedachievewinaccomplishprevailafetar
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
O divórcio afetou todos os aspectos da sua vida.
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
SinônimosinfluenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmoveAntônimosleave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchangedagir
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
A vida da menina foi salva porque os médicos agiram tão prontamente.
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
SinônimosperformdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmoveAntônimosrefrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothingdestruir
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
Não podemos mais destruir as florestas.
They've destroyed all the evidence.
SinônimosdemolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicateAntônimoscreatebuildconstructpreserveprotectrepairconter
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
Esta bebida não contém álcool.
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
Sinônimosincludeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodateAntônimosexcludelackomitreleaseempty
