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to play up
[phrase form: play]
01
destacar, ressaltar
to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
Transitive: to play up sth
Exemplos
To make the story more engaging, the author played up the main character's internal conflict.
Para tornar a história mais cativante, o autor destacou o conflito interno do personagem principal.
02
fazer teatro, exagerar
to act in an insincere way, to gain favor or approval from someone else
Intransitive
Exemplos
She always plays up when influential people are around.
Ela sempre faz pose quando há pessoas influentes por perto.
03
dar problema, funcionar mal
(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
Exemplos
The old radio plays up and only receives a few stations clearly.
O rádio velho apresenta problemas e só capta algumas estações com clareza.
04
causar desconforto, causar problemas
to cause discomfort or trouble
Dialect
British
BritishIntransitive
Exemplos
I 've been avoiding cold drinks because my tooth has started to play up.
Eu tenho evitado bebidas frias porque meu dente começou a causar desconforto.
05
dar o máximo de si, jogar com toda a energia
to perform with enhanced energy or determination
DialectBritish
BritishIntransitive
Exemplos
Knowing that scouts were watching, she decided to play up during the match to showcase her full potential.
Sabendo que os olheiros estavam assistindo, ela decidiu se esforçar ao máximo durante a partida para mostrar todo o seu potencial.
