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to lift
01
levantar, elevar
to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one
Transitive: to lift sth
Exemplos
Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training.
Todas as manhãs, ela levanta pesos na academia para treinamento de força.
The construction worker lifts heavy bricks onto the scaffold.
O trabalhador da construção civil levanta tijolos pesados no andaime.
02
levantar, erguer
to grasp or hold onto something and move it to a different place
Exemplos
He lifted the suitcase off the ground and placed it in the trunk of the car.
Ele levantou a mala do chão e a colocou no porta-malas do carro.
I lifted the painting from the floor and hung it on the wall.
Eu ergui a pintura do chão e a pendurei na parede.
Exemplos
The balloon began to lift as the helium filled it.
O balão começou a subir quando o hélio o encheu.
The sun slowly lifted above the horizon, signaling the start of a new day.
O sol ergueu-se lentamente acima do horizonte, sinalizando o início de um novo dia.
04
elevar, erguer
to raise the intensity or volume of one's voice, often to be heard more clearly or to convey emphasis or emotion
Transitive: to lift one's voice
Exemplos
He lifted his voice above the crowd to address the gathering at the rally.
Ele ergueu a voz acima da multidão para se dirigir ao público no comício.
As the argument escalated, she lifted her voice in frustration, hoping to make her point understood.
À medida que a discussão se intensificava, ela ergueu a voz com frustração, esperando fazer seu ponto de vista ser entendido.
05
levantar, erguer
to direct one's gaze or move one's face upward to observe or focus on a particular person or object
Transitive: to lift one's gaze or face
Exemplos
She lifted her eyes to the sky, marveling at the vibrant colors of the sunset.
Ela ergueu os olhos para o céu, maravilhada com as cores vibrantes do pôr do sol.
Upon hearing the sound of the approaching airplane, the child lifted his face to watch it fly overhead.
Ao ouvir o som do avião se aproximando, a criança ergueu o rosto para vê-lo voar sobre sua cabeça.
06
animar, elevar
to improve someone's mood, morale, or confidence, often by providing encouragement, support, or positive reinforcement
Transitive: to lift a person's mood or confidence
Exemplos
The heartfelt compliments from her friends lifted her spirits after a challenging day.
Os elogios sinceros de seus amigos elevaram seu ânimo após um dia desafiador.
The surprise visit from his family lifted his spirits during his hospital stay.
A visita surpresa da sua família elevou seu ânimo durante a estadia no hospital.
07
elevar, levantar
to raise someone or something to a higher rank, status, or condition
Transitive: to lift sb/sth
Exemplos
The scholarship helped lift many students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education.
A bolsa de estudos ajudou a elevar muitos alunos de origens desfavorecidas a prosseguirem o ensino superior.
His recent achievements lifted his standing within the organization, earning him respect and recognition.
Suas conquistas recentes elevaram sua posição dentro da organização, ganhando-lhe respeito e reconhecimento.
Exemplos
The pickpocket managed to lift the tourist's wallet without being noticed in the crowded market.
O batedor de carteiras conseguiu roubar a carteira do turista sem ser notado no mercado lotado.
Thieves lifted several valuable paintings from the museum during the chaotic event.
Os ladrões roubaram várias pinturas valiosas do museu durante o evento caótico.
09
levantar, elevar
to perform a surgical procedure aimed at tightening and rejuvenating specific areas of the body
Transitive: to lift the skin of one's face
Exemplos
The plastic surgeon recommended a facelift procedure to lift and tighten the skin on her face and neck.
O cirurgião plástico recomendou um procedimento de lifting para levantar e apertar a pele do rosto e pescoço.
The plastic surgeon lifted her cheeks to restore firmness and eliminate sagging caused by aging.
O cirurgião plástico levantou suas bochechas para restaurar a firmeza e eliminar a flacidez causada pelo envelhecimento.
10
levantar, extrair
to collect or extract a fingerprint from a surface for further examination or identification
Transitive: to lift a fingerprint
Exemplos
The forensic investigator carefully lifted the fingerprints from the doorknob using a specialized tape.
O investigador forense cuidadosamente recolheu as impressões digitais da maçaneta usando uma fita especializada.
The expert lifted a clear fingerprint from the weapon, which provided a crucial lead in the investigation.
O perito recolheu uma impressão digital clara da arma, o que forneceu uma pista crucial na investigação.
11
levantar, remover
to remove or end a ban, restriction, or prohibition that was previously imposed
Transitive: to lift a restriction
Exemplos
The government decided to lift the travel ban imposed on certain countries due to improved diplomatic relations.
O governo decidiu levantar a proibição de viagem imposta a certos países devido a relações diplomáticas melhoradas.
After months of negotiations, the trade partners agreed to lift the tariffs on imported goods.
Após meses de negociações, os parceiros comerciais concordaram em retirar as tarifas sobre os bens importados.
12
levantar, dissipar
(of atmospheric elements such as clouds or fog) to move in an upward or away direction
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the sun broke through the morning mist, the fog began to lift, revealing the landscape beneath.
Enquanto o sol rompia a névoa matinal, o nevoeiro começou a levantar, revelando a paisagem abaixo.
With the strengthening wind, the dense clouds started to lift, allowing patches of blue sky to emerge.
Com o vento a fortalecer, as nuvens densas começaram a levantar-se, permitindo que manchas de céu azul surgissem.
13
redirecionar, desviar
to redirect the hounds to a new target or trail in hunting
Transitive: to lift hounds
Exemplos
The experienced hunter decided to lift the hounds from the rabbit's scent and move them to a fresh fox trail.
O caçador experiente decidiu redirecionar os cães do rastro do coelho e levá-los para uma nova trilha de raposa.
After losing the scent of the deer, the tracker made the decision to lift the dogs and lead them to a nearby game trail.
Depois de perder o rastro do veado, o rastreador tomou a decisão de redirecionar os cães e levá-los a uma trilha de caça próxima.
14
arrancar, desenterrar
to dig up plants or root vegetables from the soil
Transitive: to lift plants or vegetables
Exemplos
The farmers lifted the potatoes before the first frost arrived.
Os agricultores colheram as batatas antes da primeira geada chegar.
She carefully lifted the carrots from the garden, taking care not to damage the tender roots.
Ela levantou cuidadosamente as cenouras do jardim, tomando cuidado para não danificar as raízes tenras.
15
transportar, levar
to transport people, goods, or cargo by air, typically in an aircraft
Transitive: to lift sb/sth somewhere
Exemplos
The helicopter lifted the rescue team to the remote mountain peak to search for stranded hikers.
O helicóptero transportou a equipe de resgate para o pico remoto da montanha para procurar por caminhantes presos.
The airline company lifted passengers from New York to Paris on a daily basis.
A companhia aérea transportava passageiros de Nova York para Paris diariamente.
16
plagiar, copiar
to take someone else's work, ideas, or passages and use them as one's own without proper acknowledgment or permission
Transitive: to lift someone else's work or ideas
Exemplos
The author 's reputation suffered when it was discovered that he had lifted significant portions of his novel from another writer's book.
A reputação do autor sofreu quando se descobriu que ele havia plagiado partes significativas de seu romance do livro de outro escritor.
The journalist faced backlash after it was revealed that he had lifted quotes from a competitor's interview.
O jornalista enfrentou reações negativas depois que foi revelado que ele havia plagiado citações de uma entrevista de um concorrente.
17
liquidar, quitar
to fulfill or settle an obligation or mortgage by making a payment
Transitive: to lift an obligation or mortgage
Exemplos
He finally lifted his student loan debt by making regular payments over several years.
Ele finalmente quitou sua dívida de empréstimo estudantil fazendo pagamentos regulares ao longo de vários anos.
They were able to lift the mortgage on their house by selling it at a good price.
Eles conseguiram quitar a hipoteca da casa vendendo-a por um bom preço.
Lift
01
elevador
a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building
Dialect
British
British
Exemplos
She pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive.
Ela apertou o botão e esperou o elevador chegar.
They took the lift to the 10th floor for their meeting.
Eles pegaram o elevador para o 10º andar para a reunião.
02
mão, ajuda temporária
the act of giving temporary assistance
03
levantamento, elevação
the act of raising something
04
lifting, ritidectomia
plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
05
uma carona, um lift
a ride in a vehicle that takes someone from one place to another
Exemplos
She gave me a lift to the train station this morning.
Ela me deu uma carona até a estação de trem esta manhã.
We caught a lift with our friend to the concert.
Pegamos uma carona com nosso amigo para o show.
06
elevador, ascensor
transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
07
sola, salto
one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot
08
elevação, salto interno
a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg
09
elevação, levantamento
the event of something being raised upward
10
uma onda que levanta a superfície da água ou do solo, uma ondulação que eleva a superfície da água ou da terra
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
Árvore Lexical
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