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to play
01
brincar, divertir-se
to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children
Intransitive
Exemplos
You 'll have to play in the playroom today.
Você terá que brincar na sala de brinquedos hoje.
1.1
jogar, divertir-se
to take part in a game or activity for fun
Transitive: to play a game
Exemplos
They play hide-and-seek in the backyard.
Eles brincam de esconde-esconde no quintal.
1.2
jogar, interpretar
to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity
Transitive: to play a role
Exemplos
The group of friends gathered in the backyard to play pirates.
O grupo de amigos se reuniu no quintal para brincar de piratas.
02
jogar
to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team
Intransitive: to play against sb | to play with sb
Exemplos
She joined a rugby league to play against teams from different cities.
Ela se juntou a uma liga de rúgbi para jogar contra times de diferentes cidades.
2.1
jogar
(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value
Transitive: to play a card
Exemplos
She strategically played her last card, a Two of Diamonds, to block her opponent's move.
Ela estrategicamente jogou sua última carta, um Dois de Ouros, para bloquear o movimento do oponente.
2.2
jogar, bater
to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object
Transitive: to play a ball
Exemplos
They played the ball and went for a solo run down the field.
Eles jogaram a bola e foram para uma corrida solo pelo campo.
2.3
colocar para jogar, posicionar
to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match
Transitive: to play sb | to play sb as a role and position | to play sb in a role and position
Exemplos
The manager played their top scorer in the forward position for the crucial game.
O treinador colocou o seu melhor marcador na posição de ataque para o jogo crucial.
2.4
jogar
(in the game of chess) to move a piece
Transitive: to play a chess piece
Exemplos
They played their knight.
Eles moveram seu cavalo.
2.5
jogar, desempenhar
to assume a particular position or role in a sports team
Intransitive: to play as a role | to play in a position
Exemplos
Who's playing on the right flank?
Quem está jogando no flanco direito?
03
tocar, interpretar
to perform music on a musical instrument
Intransitive: to play | to play on an instrument
Transitive: to play a musical piece on an instrument
Exemplos
They sat under the tree, playing softly on their ukulele.
Eles sentaram-se debaixo da árvore, tocando suavemente seu ukulele.
3.1
tocar, dominar
to have the ability to play a musical instrument well
Transitive: to play a musical instrument
Exemplos
I play the flute in the school band.
Eu toco flauta na banda da escola.
3.2
acompanhar, tocar
to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction
Transitive: to play sb somewhere
Exemplos
The violinist played the bride down the aisle.
O violinista tocou para acompanhar a noiva pelo corredor.
04
interpretar
to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.
Transitive: to play a character
Exemplos
The part of James Bond was played by Sean Connery.
O papel de James Bond foi interpretado por Sean Connery.
4.1
atuar, fingir
to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics
Transitive: to play sb
Exemplos
They often play the cynic, questioning everything and expressing skepticism.
Eles frequentemente fazem o papel de cínico, questionando tudo e expressando ceticismo.
05
tocar, reproduzir
to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images
Transitive: to play an audio or recorded images
Exemplos
They keep playing the latest hit single on every radio station.
Eles continuam tocando o single de sucesso mais recente em todas as estações de rádio.
5.1
tocar, reproduzir
(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds
Transitive: to play recorded images or sounds
Exemplos
The radio played a catchy pop song, instantly grabbing the attention of listeners.
O rádio tocou uma música pop cativante, instantaneamente chamando a atenção dos ouvintes.
06
tocar, atuar
(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place
Transitive: to play a show somewhere
Exemplos
They played a Shakespearean play at the community theater.
Eles encenaram uma peça shakespeariana no teatro comunitário.
6.1
representar
(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience
Intransitive
Exemplos
The local theater group 's production of ' Romeo and Juliet ' played to enthusiastic audiences.
A produção de 'Romeu e Julieta' do grupo de teatro local foi encenada para um público entusiasmado.
07
jogar, brincar
to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction
Intransitive
Exemplos
The flickering flames of the campfire played across their faces.
As chamas cintilantes da fogueira brincavam em seus rostos.
08
jogar, cooperar
to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal
Intransitive
Exemplos
The company needed a supplier, but none of the vendors would play.
A empresa precisava de um fornecedor, mas nenhum dos vendedores quis cooperar.
09
brincar, manipular
to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner
Intransitive: to play with sth
Exemplos
She played with her spaghetti, twirling it on her fork.
Ela brincou com seu espaguete, enrolando-o no garfo.
10
jogar, influenciar
to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome
Transitive: to play a part
Exemplos
The weather conditions played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the outdoor event.
As condições climáticas desempenharam um papel crucial na determinação do resultado do evento ao ar livre.
11
jogar, manipular
to approach or engage in something in a lighthearted or unserious manner, often with an element of manipulation
Exemplos
He played with her trust, testing how much she would tolerate.
Ele brincou com a confiança dela, testando o quanto ela toleraria.
12
cansar, esgotar
to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in
Transitive: to play a fish
Exemplos
The seasoned angler played the marlin with expert finesse, outsmarting its every move.
O pescador experto jogou com o marlim com uma habilidade especial, superando cada um de seus movimentos.
13
jogar, apostar
to wager or stake money in a game of chance
Transitive: to play an amount of money
Exemplos
I usually play a few dollars on the lottery each week in hopes of winning big.
Eu costumo jogar alguns dólares na loteria toda semana na esperança de ganhar muito.
14
jogar, apostar
to make wagers on the outcome of events or races
Transitive: to play events or races
Exemplos
Betting on horse races is a popular way to play for some people.
Apostar em corridas de cavalos é uma forma popular de jogar para algumas pessoas.
15
jorrar, jogar
(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water
Intransitive
Transitive: to play sth
Exemplos
The water feature in the garden played a soothing cascade.
O elemento de água no jardim tocava uma cascata calmante.
16
jogar, gerir
to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy
Transitive: to play a situation in a specific manner
Exemplos
The politician played the situation opportunistically to gain public support.
O político jogou a situação de forma oportunista para ganhar apoio público.
Play
01
jogo
an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children
Exemplos
The new park encourages imaginative play with its creative structures.
O novo parque incentiva a brincadeira imaginativa com suas estruturas criativas.
02
jogo, participação
the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation
Exemplos
She entered the competition, excited by the play and the prizes offered.
Ela entrou na competição, animada com o jogo e os prêmios oferecidos.
03
peça, peça teatral
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
Exemplos
Her award-winning play received rave reviews from both critics and audiences.
04
jogada, estratégia
an effort or action taken to achieve or obtain something
Exemplos
Their play to secure the contract included a competitive bid and a persuasive presentation.
A jogada deles para garantir o contrato incluiu uma proposta competitiva e uma apresentação persuasiva.
05
jogo, folga
the allowance for movement or room to maneuver
Exemplos
The carpenter adjusted the fitting to remove any excess play in the cabinet doors.
O carpinteiro ajustou o encaixe para remover qualquer folga excessiva nas portas do armário.
5.1
margem de manobra, liberdade de ação
the range or flexibility to act or operate freely
Exemplos
Allowing for play in the rules led to more innovative solutions.
Permitir jogo nas regras levou a soluções mais inovadoras.
06
jogada, manobra
a skillful and coordinated action performed with precision and dexterity
Exemplos
The dancer 's play with the ribbons captivated the audience.
O jogo do dançarino com as fitas cativou o público.
07
brincadeira, zombaria
verbal wit or teasing, often at another's expense, but intended in a humorous and light-hearted manner
Exemplos
His quick play during conversations keeps everyone on their toes.
Seu jogo rápido durante as conversas mantém todos em alerta.
08
reprodução, início
the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file
Exemplos
He clicked play to initiate the video call with his team.
Ele clicou em reproduzir para iniciar a chamada de vídeo com sua equipe.
09
jogo, diversão
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
10
estratégia, jogada
a prearranged strategy or plan of action used in team sports
Exemplos
The winning play involved a clever combination of passes and runs.
O jogo vencedor envolveu uma combinação inteligente de passes e corridas.
11
jogo
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
12
jogo, esgrima
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
13
jogo, utilização
utilization or exercise
14
peça
a live presentation of a play or stage production
15
jogo, ação
a state in which action is feasible
16
luz fraca e trêmula, luz tremulante
a weak and tremulous light
17
tempo de jogo, duração do jogo
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
Árvore Lexical
misplay
overplay
played
play
