Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 7

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

desligar, desconectar

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

desligar, parar

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

explodir, disparar

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

tornar-se popular, cair na graça

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

finalizar, completar

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocar, causar

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

sair, desconectar

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

vestir, pôr

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

valer a pena, ter sucesso

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar, prosseguir

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

arrastar-se, alongar-se

to continue without stopping

continuar, seguir em frente

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

torcer, apoiar

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Continue sonhando, Você está sonhando

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

continuar, seguir em frente

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

cancelar devido à chuva, adiar devido à chuva

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

desgastar, desbotar

to stop doing something

parar de, desistir de

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

interromper, suspender

to cancel what has been planned

cancelar, anular

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

despedir, acompanhar até a partida

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

fugir com, escapar com

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

aproximar-se sorrateiramente, chegar perto silenciosamente

to be on the edge or border of something

aproximar-se de, estar à beira de

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

retroceder, afastar-se

to cause to move forward

avançar, mover para frente

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

afugentar, espantar

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

adiar, postergar

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

entrar, participar

to use something as a basis for further development

construir sobre, basear-se em

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

limitar-se a, chegar perto de

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

isolar, cercar

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

selar, fechar

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

adicionar, incluir

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

separar, dividir

having a large distance between one side and another

largo, amplo

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

radiante, brilhante

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

sorriso, sorrir

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace, careta

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falso, enganador

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

reservado, silencioso

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

sorriso, grin

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sorriso, sorriso sarcástico