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to kick
01
chutar, dar um pontapé
to hit a thing or person with the foot
Transitive: to kick sth
Exemplos
The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.
O especialista em caratê chuta o saco de pancadas durante o treino.
The martial artist is kicking the target pads in the dojo.
O artista marcial está chutando os alvos no dojo.
02
chutar, bater
to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer
Transitive: to kick a ball
Exemplos
He can kick the ball far into the opponent's half.
Ele pode chutar a bola longe para o campo do adversário.
I need to improve how I kick the ball in windy conditions.
Preciso melhorar como chuto a bola em condições de vento.
03
opor-se fortemente a, reclamar de
to strongly oppose or complain about something
Intransitive: to kick | to kick against sth
Exemplos
The workers kicked against the new policies, demanding better pay and conditions.
Os trabalhadores protestaram contra as novas políticas, exigindo melhores salários e condições.
The students kicked against the school's new dress code, arguing it was too strict.
Os alunos reclamaram contra o novo código de vestimenta da escola, argumentando que era muito rígido.
04
chutar, dar um pontapé
to move your legs in a forceful or rapid motion
Transitive: to kick one's legs
Exemplos
The child kicked her legs excitedly while sitting on her swing.
A criança chutou as pernas animadamente enquanto estava sentada no balanço.
The dog kicked its legs in the air, trying to shake off the water.
O cão chutou as pernas no ar, tentando sacudir a água.
05
marcar, chutar
(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball
Transitive: to kick a goal
Exemplos
During the match, she kicked the winning goal in the final seconds.
Durante a partida, ela chutou o gol da vitória nos segundos finais.
She kicked the decisive goal in the final minute, clinching the championship.
Ela chutou o gol decisivo no último minuto, garantindo o campeonato.
06
livrar-se de, superar
to overcome a problem, obstacle, or habit
Transitive: to kick a habit or addiction
SlangExemplos
I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit.
Ainda fumo, mas eles continuam me dizendo para largar o hábito.
She finally kicked her procrastination and finished the project.
Ela finalmente superou sua procrastinação e terminou o projeto.
Kick
01
chute, pontapé
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
02
tênis, sapato esportivo
a soft shoe that is worn casually or during exercise
Dialect
American
American
03
chute, batida
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
04
o impulso repentino, a estimulação súbita
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
05
rejeição, objeção
informal terms for objecting
06
recuo, coice
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
07
emoção, prazer intenso
a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience
Humorous
InformalExemplos
She gets a real kick out of hiking in the mountains.
Ela sente uma verdadeira emoção ao fazer caminhadas nas montanhas.
I love going to concerts — there 's just something about the energy that gives me a kick.
Adoro ir a concertos—há algo na energia que me dá um barato.
to kick oneself
01
to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity
Exemplos
He could have kicked himself when he realized that he had forgotten the meeting.
I kick myself every time I think about how I missed that job interview.
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