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B2 · Everyday actions (2)
B2 · Ações do dia a dia (2)
obter
to get something, especially by making an effort
The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
A funcionária obteve o relatório de sua supervisora.
I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now
SinônimosacquiregetreceivegainprocuresecureAntônimosloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive uppreparação
the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Income tax preparation can take a long time
A preparação do imposto de renda pode levar muito tempo
It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form
Sinônimosreadinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory workAntônimosneglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessnessoperar
to work in a particular way
The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season
O trem só opera nesta área no auge da temporada turística.
The train operates on a punctual schedule
SinônimosfunctionworkrunperformexecuteAntônimosfailmalfunctionceasestoprequisito
something that you need or want
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
Um bom diploma é um requisito mínimo para muitos empregos.
These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).
SinônimosnecessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemandAntônimosoptionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessentialresistir a, conter-se
to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do
He couldn't resist showing off his strength.
Ele não conseguiu resistir a exibir sua força.
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
SinônimosopposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstainAntônimossubmityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderacceptperseguir
to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
We intend to pursue this policy with determination.
Pretendemos prosseguir esta política com determinação.
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
Sinônimosfollowchaseseekstrive forhunttrackAntônimosabandonquitevadeavoidfleeignorelutar
to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
A essa altura, ele já tinha conseguido sair da cama com dificuldade.
They struggled just to pay their bills.
SinônimoseffortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlaborAntônimoseasepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiesceobservar, acompanhar
to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them
Our teacher will observe and score our performance.
Nosso professor vai observar e avaliar nossa apresentação.
He was observed to follow her closely.
SinônimoswatchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectviewAntônimosignoreoverlookneglectdisregardrasgar
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.
Tome cuidado para não rasgar o papel ao abrir a caixa.
SinônimoscryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadnessAntônimosjoylaughterhappinesscheerfulnessresgatar, salvar
to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation
Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.
Os bombeiros resgataram duas crianças da casa em chamas.
SinônimossavesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemptionAntônimosabandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharmembrulhar
to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present
The book is carefully wrapped.
O livro está cuidadosamente embrulhado.
individually wrapped chocolates
SinônimoscoverenclosepackageenfoldprotectAntônimosunwrapopenexposeuncoveresfregar
to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it
Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.
Esfregue a superfície com lixa antes de pintar.
Animals had been rubbing against the trees.
SinônimosscrapescrubpolishmassagestrokeAntônimostappatleave aloneignorevariar
to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
The boxes vary in size from small to large.
As caixas variam em tamanho de pequenas a grandes.
The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
SinônimosdifferchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviateAntônimosstayremainstabilizeconformstandardizeposar
to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed
The players posed for a team photo before the match.
Os jogadores posaram para uma foto do time antes da partida.
Sinônimosstanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput onAntônimosnaturalnessgenuinenesssinceritytransformar
to change the form of something; to change in form
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
As reações fotoquímicas transformam a luz em impulsos elétricos.
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.
SinônimosconvertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphoseAntônimosmaintainpreserveretainkeepconservepreservar, conservar
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
We must preserve these forests for future generations.
Devemos preservar essas florestas para as gerações futuras.
SinônimosconservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveupholdAntônimosdestroydamageneglectabandondiscardprocurar, buscar
to look for something/somebody
The police are seeking the missing man throughout the entire county.
A polícia está procurando o homem desaparecido em todo o condado.
Sinônimossearchlook forpursuehuntexplorerequestattemptAntônimosavoidignoreneglectabandonshunfinddiscover
