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to mend
01
consertar, remendar
to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again
Transitive: to mend something broken or damaged
Exemplos
The tailor will mend the torn seam of the dress to make it wearable again.
O alfaiate vai consertar a costura rasgada do vestido para torná-lo usável novamente.
The handyman mended the broken chair by securing loose joints and replacing missing parts.
O faz-tudo consertou a cadeira quebrada, fixando as juntas soltas e substituindo as peças faltantes.
02
sarar, recuperar
(of the person's body) to get restored to its previous state
Transitive: to mend an injury or health problem
Exemplos
The doctor prescribed medication and advised plenty of rest to help mend the patient's strained muscles.
O médico prescreveu medicação e aconselhou muito descanso para ajudar a recuperar os músculos tensionados do paciente.
The athlete underwent surgery to mend the torn ligament in his knee.
O atleta passou por uma cirurgia para reparar o ligamento rompido no joelho.
03
reparar, resolver
to resolve a dispute or problem
Transitive: to mend a dispute
Exemplos
The couple sought counseling to mend their relationship after a series of arguments and misunderstandings.
O casal procurou aconselhamento para reparar o relacionamento após uma série de discussões e mal-entendidos.
The CEO called a meeting to mend tensions within the company and address concerns raised by employees.
O CEO convocou uma reunião para resolver as tensões dentro da empresa e abordar as preocupações levantadas pelos funcionários.
Mend
01
a repair made by sewing or patching on a garment or fabric
Exemplos
She made a mend on the torn sleeve of her shirt.
The tailor applied a neat mend to the worn patch.
02
the action or process of restoring something to working order or good condition
Exemplos
The car is in for a mend after the accident.
Quick mends kept the machinery operational.
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