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B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)
B2 · Pensamento e opiniões (3)
resolver, solucionar
to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement
The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.
O gerente de contas resolveu o problema de faturamento em uma única ligação.
Most complaints are resolved within two working days.
SinônimosdecidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaimAntônimoshesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive upreputação
the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
A empresa sabia que a reputação de seus produtos era o ativo mais importante que possuía.
Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer
SinônimosnamestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncreditAntônimosdisreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandalselecionar, escolher
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The committee selected three speakers for the conference.
O comitê selecionou três palestrantes para a conferência.
SinônimoschoseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpickedAntônimoscommonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusiveprova, evidência
information, documents, etc. that show that something is true
The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.
Os cientistas não encontraram nenhuma prova de que o novo medicamento fosse eficaz.
SinônimosverifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirmAntônimosdisproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradictperspectiva
a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something
The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found
A declaração orçamentária dará ao gerente alguma perspectiva sobre onde os custos de administrar o negócio podem ser encontrados.
Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business
SinônimosviewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsightAntônimosnearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortionrealista
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction
Stefano descobriu que uma contabilidade precisa lhe dava uma ideia realista da direção financeira de sua empresa.
Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements
Sinônimospracticalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievableAntônimosunrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfancifulprioridade
something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
Como as questões restantes não eram uma prioridade, o grupo decidiu transferi-las para a agenda da próxima semana.
The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities
SinônimosimportanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificanceAntônimosunimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthoughtconfiar
to need or depend on someone or something
I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant
Raramente confio nas avaliações de restaurantes no jornal ao escolher um restaurante.
I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives
Sinônimosdependcount onbank ontrustlean onAntônimosdistrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignoreresolver, solucionar
to put an end to an argument or a disagreement
After hours of discussion, they finally settled the argument.
Depois de horas de discussão, eles finalmente resolveram a briga.
SinônimospayresolveconcludedeterminedecidearrangereconcileAntônimosdisputearguedelayunsettleperspectiva
the possibility that something will happen
There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.
Há uma perspectiva razoável de que suas dívidas sejam pagas.
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).
SinônimospossibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipationAntônimosimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespairplano, programa, projeto
a plan or system for doing or organizing something
The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.
O governo lançou um novo programa para ajudar as famílias a economizar energia em casa.
SinônimosplanprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangementAntônimosimprovisationchanceaccidentrandomnessconsiderar, ver como
to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Many people regard him as the best player in the team.
Muitas pessoas o consideram o melhor jogador do time.
SinônimosattentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcernAntônimosdisregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignoreproposta, proposta comercial
a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price
We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.
Enviamos ao cliente uma proposta detalhada com três opções de preço.
The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.
SinônimossuggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotionAntônimosrejectiondenialrefusaloppositionprincípio
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.
Ele não investe na indústria de armamentos por princípio.
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.
SinônimosbeliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrinepreceptAntônimosexpediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromiseseleção, escolha
the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.
A seleção do novo líder da equipe acontecerá na próxima semana.
SinônimoschoiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrangeAntônimosrejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusionoposto
disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
Ela permaneceu amargamente oposta à ideia de se mudar para o exterior.
They are totally opposed to abortion.
SinônimosagainsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontraryAntônimosfavorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
