place
place
pleɪs
pleis
British pronunciation
/pleɪs/

Definição e significado de "place"em inglês

01

lugar,local, a space or area

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be
place definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight.
Quero encontrar um novo lugar para jantar esta noite.
I 'm excited to explore new places on my vacation.
Estou animado para explorar novos lugares nas minhas férias.
02

lugar, local

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping
place definition and meaning
03

lar, lugar próprio

a home or living space someone regards as their own
place definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
After years of moving around, she finally found a place she could truly call her own.
Depois de anos se mudando, ela finalmente encontrou um lugar que podia realmente chamar de seu.
They invited us over to their new place for dinner last night.
Eles nos convidaram para o seu novo lar para jantar ontem à noite.
04

assento, lugar

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
place definition and meaning
05

praça, esplanada

a public square with room for pedestrians
place definition and meaning
06

lugar, local

any area set aside for a particular purpose
07

lugar, local

an abstract mental location
08

lugar, local

a general vicinity
09

posto, função

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
10

situação, posição

a particular situation
11

cargo, emprego

a job in an organization
12

trecho, texto

the passage that is being read
13

espaço em branco, área vazia

a blank area
14

lugar, posição

an item on a list or in a sequence
15

lugar, local

proper or appropriate position or location
16

lugar, local

a small street or a square in a town, often with houses around it
example
Exemplos
They live in a quiet place near the center of the city.
Eles moram em um lugar tranquilo perto do centro da cidade.
The new bakery is located on the corner of the place.
A nova padaria está localizada na esquina da praça.
17

lugar, posição

(in sports or competitions) a rank or position someone finishes in based on performance or time
example
Exemplos
She finished in first place and won the gold medal.
Ela terminou em primeiro lugar e ganhou a medalha de ouro.
He was disappointed with his third place after leading most of the race.
Ele ficou decepcionado com seu terceiro lugar depois de liderar a maior parte da corrida.
to place
01

colocar, pôr

to lay or put something somewhere
Transitive: to place sth somewhere
to place definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
She decided to place the vase of flowers on the dining table as a centerpiece.
Ela decidiu colocar o vaso de flores na mesa de jantar como peça central.
The cat likes to place itself near the window to bask in the sunlight.
O gato gosta de se colocar perto da janela para se aquecer ao sol.
02

classificar, colocar

to assign a rank, position, or category based on an assessment, comparison, or standard
Complex Transitive: to place sb/sth [adj] | to place sb/sth at a rank
to place definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The judges placed him third in the competition due to his impressive performance.
Os juízes o colocaram em terceiro lugar na competição devido ao seu desempenho impressionante.
The company ’s latest smartphone was placed at the top of the rankings for battery life.
O smartphone mais recente da empresa foi colocado no topo do ranking para duração da bateria.
03

colocar, posicionar

to guide or position an object or individual to a specific location or position
Transitive: to place sth somewhere
to place definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The coach instructed the players to place their shots in the upper left corner of the goal during practice.
O treinador instruiu os jogadores a colocar seus chutes no canto superior esquerdo do gol durante o treino.
The firefighter placed the nozzle directly at the base of the flames to extinguish the fire more effectively.
O bombeiro posicionou o bico diretamente na base das chamas para extinguir o fogo de forma mais eficaz.
04

colocar, investir

to commit financial resources in a particular venture or opportunity
Transitive: to place financial resources in a venture
to place definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The investor decided to place a substantial amount of money in the stock market.
O investidor decidiu aplicar uma quantia substancial de dinheiro no mercado de ações.
He placed his savings in a high-yield investment fund to secure future returns.
Ele colocou suas economias em um fundo de investimento de alto rendimento para garantir retornos futuros.
05

colocar

to put or cause someone to be in a particular position or location, especially for a specific purpose or function
Complex Transitive: to place sb/sth on a state | to place sb/sth under a state
example
Exemplos
The manager placed the new employees on probation until they completed their training.
O gerente colocou os novos funcionários em período de experiência até que completassem seu treinamento.
The judge placed the witness under oath before they testified in court.
O juiz colocou a testemunha sob juramento antes de testemunhar no tribunal.
06

classificar, posicionar

to finish in a particular rank or position among competitors in a contest
Linking Verb: to place [adj]
example
Exemplos
Despite starting at the back of the pack, she managed to place third in the marathon.
Apesar de começar atrás do pelotão, ela conseguiu ficar em terceiro lugar na maratona.
The horse raced well and eventually placed first in the Kentucky Derby.
O cavalo correu bem e acabou ficando em primeiro lugar no Kentucky Derby.
07

colocar, fazer

to arrange or execute an order, bet, reservation, or similar commitment
Transitive: to place an order or commitment
example
Exemplos
She placed a bet on the favorite horse to win the race at the upcoming derby.
Ela fez uma aposta no cavalo favorito para vencer a corrida no próximo derby.
The customer placed an order for a custom-made suit with the tailor, specifying the fabric and style.
O cliente fez um pedido de um terno sob medida com o alfaiate, especificando o tecido e o estilo.
08

classificar, avaliar

to evaluate or rank something based on importance or priority
Complex Transitive: to place sth above sth | to place sth over sth
example
Exemplos
Many corporations place shareholder returns over employee well-being.
Muitas corporações colocam os retornos dos acionistas acima do bem-estar dos funcionários.
Some politicians place popularity over principles in their policy decisions.
Alguns políticos colocam a popularidade acima dos princípios em suas decisões políticas.
09

reconhecer, identificar

to recognize and recall individuals, objects, or information
Transitive: to place sb/sth
example
Exemplos
Despite not seeing each other for years, I was able to place her immediately when she walked into the room.
Apesar de não nos vermos há anos, consegui reconhecê-la imediatamente quando ela entrou na sala.
Even with the passage of time, she could still place the melody from her childhood.
Mesmo com a passagem do tempo, ela ainda conseguia reconhecer a melodia de sua infância.
10

atribuir, designar

to assign a value to something
Transitive: to place a value or rate at a specific number
example
Exemplos
The appraiser placed the value of the antique vase at around $ 5000.
O avaliador atribuiu o valor do vaso antigo em cerca de US$ 5000.
The meteorologist placed the likelihood of rain tomorrow at 60 %.
O meteorologista colocou a probabilidade de chuva amanhã em 60%.
11

colocar, posicionar

to arrange or secure a suitable living situation or job opportunity for someone
Transitive: to place sb in a position or situation
example
Exemplos
The employment agency placed the recent graduate in a marketing position at a reputable company.
A agência de emprego colocou o recém-formado em uma posição de marketing em uma empresa de renome.
After months of searching, she was finally placed in a managerial role at a multinational corporation.
Após meses de busca, ela foi finalmente colocada em um cargo gerencial em uma multinacional.
12

colocar, posicionar

to produce a sound that aligns accurately with the intended musical tone
Transitive: to place a note
example
Exemplos
As a professional singer, she always strives to place every note perfectly.
Como cantora profissional, ela sempre se esforça para colocar cada nota perfeitamente.
During vocal training, students are taught techniques to help them place notes accurately.
Durante o treinamento vocal, os alunos são ensinados técnicas para ajudá-los a posicionar as notas com precisão.
13

colocar, designar

to assign or designate someone to a particular role or position of authority
Transitive: to place sb as a role or position
example
Exemplos
The board of directors decided to place Sarah as the new CEO of the company.
O conselho de administração decidiu colocar Sarah como a nova CEO da empresa.
The university administration placed Professor Thompson as the head of the Physics Department.
A administração da universidade colocou o professor Thompson como chefe do Departamento de Física.
14

classificar-se, terminar

to finish in the second position in a competitive event
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
The soccer team placed in the district tournament, advancing to the regional championships.
O time de futebol colocou-se no torneio distrital, avançando para os campeonatos regionais.
The gymnast placed in the all-around competition, showcasing her versatility and skill.
A ginasta ficou em segundo lugar na competição geral, mostrando sua versatilidade e habilidade.
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