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A2 · Communication & media (2)
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prometer
to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
O vendedor prometeu que nosso novo colchão chegaria até o meio-dia de sábado.
A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer
SinônimosassurancepledgeguaranteevowcommitmentwordundertakingAntônimosdenialbreachbreakviolationrede, rede de computadores
a system of computers and other devices that are linked together so they can share data and resources
All printers in the building are connected to the office network.
Todas as impressoras do prédio estão conectadas à rede do escritório.
The network went down for an hour, so nobody could access shared files.
SinônimossystemwebgridinfrastructureorganizationgroupconnectionsAntônimosisolationseparationindividualsolitudemencionar
to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information
You should mention in the letter that we can arrange for mailing the brochures as well as printing them
Você deve mencionar na carta que podemos providenciar o envio das brochuras, bem como a impressão delas.
Sinônimosstateindicaterefer topoint outnoteallude toAntônimosignoreoverlookomitdisregardperfil
a description of somebody/something that gives useful information
The recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile
O recrutador disse-lhe que, infelizmente, ele não se encaixava no perfil do trabalho.
As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate
SinônimosoutlinesketchshapefigurerepresentationsummarybackgroundimageAntônimosinsignificanceobscurityunimportanceregistro
a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
You should keep a record of your expenses
Você deve manter um registro de suas despesas
Ms. Han typed a written request for her medical records
SinônimoslogdocumentaccountfileregisterarchiveAntônimosforgetignoreomitneglectjornalista
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
Journalists write stories for newspapers.
Jornalistas escrevem histórias para jornais.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
SinônimosreportercorrespondentnewspapermannewswomancolumnistcommentatorAntônimosnone (There isn't a direct antonym. Possible opposites relate to spreading misinformation or censorshipbut these aren't direct antonyms.)gravação
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra
uma gravação de música inglesa para clarinete e orquestra
a video recording of the wedding
SinônimostapedisctrackcutrenditionperformancevideoaudioAntônimosliveunrecordedperformanceinstrução
detailed information on how to do or use something
The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
A planta vem com instruções completas sobre como cuidar dela.
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
SinônimosdirectionguidancecommandorderbriefingteachingeducationAntônimosmisinformationambiguityconfusionmisdirectionmídia
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
He became a media star for his part in the protests.
Ele se tornou uma estrela da mídia por sua participação nos protestos.
the news/broadcasting/national media
SinônimospressnewsjournalismcommunicationsbroadcastingAntônimossilenceprivacysecrecyimprimir
to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface
Click on the icon when you want to print.
Clique no ícone quando quiser imprimir.
Each card is printed with a different message.
SinônimoscopyduplicatereproducepublishAntônimoserasedeleteremovecorreio, correspondência
the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
I'll send the documents to you by mail tomorrow.
Vou enviar os documentos para você pelo correio amanhã.
Sinônimospostletterscorrespondencee-mailAntônimosnone (context dependentbut no direct antonym for mail itself)face-to-face communicationin-personmóvel, de celular
connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.
You can check your bank account using the mobile app on your phone.
Você pode consultar sua conta bancária pelo aplicativo do celular.
SinônimosportablemovabletravelingambulatorymotilerovingAntônimosimmobilestationaryfixedimmovablestaticimpressora
a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
We use a printer to print documents.
Usamos uma impressora para imprimir documentos.
Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice.
Sinônimosprinting deviceoutput devicehard copy deviceAntônimosscannerpublicar
to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
A maioria dos nossos títulos também é publicada em CD-ROM.
The first edition was published in 2007.
Sinônimosreleaseissuecirculatedistributeprintbring outAntônimossuppresswithdrawcensorhideintrodução
the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow
The introduction explains what the book is about and why it was written.
A introdução explica do que trata o livro e por que ele foi escrito.
SinônimosprefacepreludeopeningcommencementinitiationpresentationlaunchAntônimosconclusionendingepilogueterminationcompletionclosure
