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B2 · Everyday actions (1)
B2 · Ações do dia a dia (1)
envolver
to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest
He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law
Ele nos envolveu em uma discussão fascinante sobre a lei comercial atual
The engagement begins at 7:30
SinônimosinvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretainAntônimosdisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexcludefracasso, falha
lack of success in doing or achieving something
The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.
A missão terminou em fracasso quando o foguete explodiu logo após o lançamento.
SinônimosdeficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacyAntônimossuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishmentexpor
to show something that is usually hidden
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
Ele não queria expor seus medos e inseguranças a ninguém.
Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices
SinônimosrevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulgeAntônimoshideconcealcoverprotectshieldcontribuir
to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project
Certifique-se de que seu chefe esteja ciente do trabalho que você contribuiu para o projeto.
Sinônimosdonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch inAntônimosdetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstructmanter
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
Tenho mantido uma lista de materiais de escritório que estão em maior demanda
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work
SinônimospreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinueAntônimosneglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignoremelhorar, aprimorar, realçar
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.
Uma boa iluminação pode melhorar muito a qualidade das fotos de produtos.
SinônimosimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgradeAntônimosdecreasediminishworsenreducedegradeadquirir, obter
to obtain something by buying it or being given it
The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
O museu adquiriu um Van Gogh após um leilão disputado.
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice
SinônimosobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceiveAntônimosloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive upassegurar
to make sure that something happens or is definite
Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
Por favor, assegure-se de que todas as luzes estão desligadas.
Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Sinônimosguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertifyAntônimosdoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertaintentar, procurar
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Vou tentar responder a todas as suas perguntas.
The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.
SinônimostryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffortAntônimosabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgoalterar
to become different; to make somebody/something different
This incident altered the whole course of events.
Este incidente alterou todo o curso dos acontecimentos.
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.
SinônimoschangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevaryAntônimosmaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefixpermitir
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
a new programme to enable older people to study at college
um novo programa para permitir que pessoas mais velhas estudem na faculdade
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SinônimosauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermitAntônimosdisablepreventhinderimpederestrictsurgir
to happen; to start to exist
A storm arose during the night.
Uma tempestade surgiu durante a noite.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).
Sinônimosemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccurAntônimosdisappearendceasevanishdescendterminateadaptar-se, ajustar-se
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.
Ela levou alguns meses para se adaptar à vida na cidade grande.
SinônimosadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshapeAntônimosremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovabledesabar, ruir, desmoronar
to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.
Vários prédios antigos desabaram durante o terremoto na noite passada.
Sinônimosfall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave inAntônimosthrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourishlançar, iniciar
to start an activity, especially an organized one
The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.
A empresa lançará uma nova campanha publicitária no mês que vem.
Sinônimosstartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeploymentAntônimosendfinishcompletionconclusionhaltterminationmeio
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
The telephone is a means of communication.
O telefone é um meio de comunicação.
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.
SinônimosmethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmediumAntônimosendresultoutcomedistribuir
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
O dinheiro foi distribuído entre as escolas da área.
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
SinônimosallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculateAntônimoscollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralizemodificar
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
The software we use has been modified for us.
O software que usamos foi modificado para nós.
SinônimosalterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransformAntônimosmaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleavecriação
the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.
Foi o desenvolvimento das fazendas que levou à criação das primeiras grandes civilizações do mundo.
SinônimosgenesisformationgenerationinventionoriginationAntônimosdestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
