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B1 · Everyday actions
B1 · Ações do dia a dia
consumir
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
A impressora consome mais toner do que a impressora de baixo.
The business plans consumed all of Fritz's attention this fall
SinônimosusedevourexpenddepleteexhaustutilizeabsorbAntônimosconservepreservesaveproducecreatehoardexigir, requerer, precisar de
to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Most plants require plenty of light and water to grow well.
A maioria das plantas precisa de muita luz e água para crescer bem.
SinônimosdemandnecessitateneedentailcommandstipulatecompelobligateAntônimosforbidprohibitallowpermitwaiveexemptacesso
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
Você não pode acessar os arquivos a menos que saiba a senha.
We accessed the information on the company's web site
Sinônimosentryadmissionentranceapproachway inright to useAntônimosdenialexclusionrejectionblockagerestrictiondobrar
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part
Fold the letter into three parts before stuffing it into the envelope
Dobre a carta em três partes antes de colocá-la no envelope.
Don't fold the document if it doesn't fit the envelope
SinônimoscreasebenddoubleoverlappleatAntônimosunfoldstraightenflattenexpandmisturar
if two or more substances or things mix or you mix them, they combine, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated
Mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.
Misture a farinha e o açúcar antes de acrescentar os ovos.
SinônimosblendcombinationamalgamationfusionmedleyassortmentAntônimosseparatesegregationdivisionunmixajudar
to help somebody to do something
Bonnie hired a secretary to assist her with the many details of the event
Bonnie contratou uma secretária para ajudá-la com os muitos detalhes do evento.
The hotel manager was able to assist us with some last-minute advice
SinônimoshelpaidsupportfacilitaterelieveserveAntônimoshinderobstructimpederesistopposecombinar
to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one
The director combined two previously separate visual techniques
O diretor combinou duas técnicas visuais anteriormente separadas
The new production company combines the talents of three of Hollywood's best known teams
SinônimosmergeunitejoinmixblendintegratefuseAntônimosseparatedividesplitdisconnectisolatesoltar, libertar
to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
The prisoner was released after spending ten years in jail.
O prisioneiro foi libertado depois de passar dez anos na prisão.
SinônimoslaunchissuepublishunleashdischargeAntônimossuppresswithholdcontainholdcensorocorrer
to happen
The murder in the play occurs in the second act
O assassinato na peça ocorre no segundo ato.
It never occurred to me that the wife whom the character referred to was imaginary
Sinônimoshappentake placetranspireariseresultmaterializeexistprevailAntônimosceaseendstopvanishdisappearmelhoria
the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
There is still room for improvement in your work.
Ainda há espaço para melhoria no seu trabalho.
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement.
SinônimosbettermentrefinementprogressadvancegrowthameliorationenhancementAntônimosdeclinedeteriorationworseningregressionabotoar
to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
He fastened up his coat and hurried out.
Ele abotoou o casaco e saiu apressado.
Fasten your seatbelts, please.
SinônimossecureattachconnectfixjoinAntônimosunfastendetachloosenreleaseseparatemistura
a combination of different things
Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
O último CD deles é uma mistura de músicas novas e antigas.
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror.
SinônimosblendcombinationamalgamationmedleyfusioncompositeAntônimosseparationdivisionsegregationpuredistinctdano
physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
The damage to his car was considerable.
Os danos no carro dele foram consideráveis.
Smoking seriously damages your health.
SinônimosharminjuryimpairmentdestructionlossAntônimosrepairimprovementbenefitadvantagerestorationtender a
to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
As pessoas tendem a pensar que o problema nunca as afetará.
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes.
Sinônimosinclinebe likelybe pronebe apthave a tendencyAntônimosresistavoiddisinclinefavor
a thing that you do to help somebody
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.
Eu vou como um favor a Ann, não porque eu queira.
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour(= help you because you have helped me) some time.
Sinônimoskindnessgood turncourtesyserviceadvantagebenefitAntônimosdisfavordisserviceharminjurypermanecer
to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.
É provável que as tarifas dos trens permaneçam inalteradas.
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract.
SinônimosstaycontinuepersistendureabideAntônimosleavedepartchangegodisappearfingir
to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
I pretended to be asleep.
Fingi estar a dormir.
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise.
SinônimosfeignsimulateaffectshamcounterfeitactAntônimosbe honestbe truthfulbe genuinebe realtratar
to behave in a particular way towards somebody/something
They treated me like a member of their family.
Eles me trataram como um membro da família deles.
He was treated as a hero on his release from prison.
Sinônimoshandledeal withmanageaddresscare fornurseadministerregardAntônimosignoreneglectmistreatabuseesforço
an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
You should put more effort into your work.
Você deveria se esforçar mais no seu trabalho.
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.
SinônimosexertionendeavorstrivingapplicationenergylaborAntônimosapathyidlenesslazinessnegligenceinactionenvolvido
taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something
to be/become/get involved in politics
envolver-se na política
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first.
SinônimosimplicatedconcernedaffectedparticipatingengrossedentangledAntônimosuninvolveddetacheddisinterestedaloofseparateunconcernedparticipar
to take part in or become involved in an activity
She never participates in any of our discussions.
Ela nunca participa em nenhuma das nossas discussões.
Sinônimosjoinengagecontributepartakeget involvedtake partcollaborateAntônimosabstainrefrainwithdrawdeclineavoiddisengageignoredar-se ao trabalho, incomodar-se
to spend time and/or energy doing something
You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.
Você poderia ter nos ligado, mas simplesmente não se deu ao trabalho.
SinônimostroubleannoyinconveniencedisturbworrycareAntônimospleasehelpaidassistcomfort
