Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Verbos frasais concretos e físicos

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

chamar

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocar

to completely disappear or cease to exist

extinguir-se

to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

suportar

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

fugir

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

transmitir

to create or forcefully find a way through an obstacle or barrier

romper

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

preparar

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

começar

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

iniciar

to become firmly attached to something or someone

agarrar-se a

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

agir com base em

to expand by exploring new areas, options, or opportunities

expandir-se

to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued

transmitir

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

esgotar

(of a supply) to be completely used up

esgotar-se

to remove clothing or covering quickly or completely

despir

to produce something quickly and in large quantities, often with a focus on quantity over quality

produzir em massa

to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

to start something by turning a handle or lever

começar

to appear or come into view, often unexpectedly

aparecer

to pull or draw something in by winding it around a reel or similar device

recolher

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

interromper

to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise

retrair-se

to cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms

aniquilar

to clean or remove something by flushing it with water or another liquid

enxaguar

to remove something completely

remover

to make food very quickly

preparar rapidamente

to dominate or push aside something or someone by taking up all the available space, time, or attention

sobrepor

to gradually decrease in number, amount, or intensity over time

diminuir gradualmente

to make something fuller or fluffier by shaking or adjusting it

encher

to distribute or divide something into smaller parts or portions for sharing

distribuir

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

assistir

to prevent or repel something

afastar

to gradually move away or become distant, often in terms of physical distance or emotional detachment

afastar-se

to take something away using a vehicle or transport method, often to remove or relocate it

remover

to stop using or having something

eliminar

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

embarcá-se em

to fall into pieces or separate

quebrar

to keep something in position using a structure or an object

sustentar

to visit a place or someone briefly, often without a prior arrangement

dar uma passada

to distribute something to a group of people

distribuir

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

filtrar

to say something suddenly

desabafar

to place individuals or objects in a line or row

alinhar

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

sair

to stop or close off the flow or passage of something

fechar

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

detonar

(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

desviar-se

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

desmoronar