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to press
01
pressionar, apertar
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
Exemplos
The worker presses the stamp onto the document to mark it as received.
O trabalhador pressiona o carimbo no documento para marcá-lo como recebido.
02
prensar, espremer
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
Exemplos
He pressed the tomatoes to extract the juice for a refreshing gazpacho.
Ele prensou os tomates para extrair o suco para um gazpacho refrescante.
03
passar, prensar
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
Exemplos
The dry cleaner pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape.
A lavanderia a seco passou as pregas da saia para restaurar sua forma original.
04
levantar, empurrar
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Transitive: to press a weight to a direction
Exemplos
The weightlifter showcased his strength by pressing a heavy barbell overhead.
O halterofilista mostrou sua força pressionando uma barra pesada acima da cabeça.
05
pressionar, apertar
to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device
Exemplos
Press the red emergency stop button if something goes wrong.
Pressione o botão vermelho de parada de emergência se algo der errado.
06
pressionar, insistir
to try very hard to persuade someone to do something
Ditransitive: to press sb to do sth
Transitive: to press sb for sth
Exemplos
The salesperson pressed the customer to buy the latest product.
O vendedor pressionou o cliente a comprar o produto mais recente.
07
pressionar, empurrar
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
Exemplos
The strong ocean currents pressed the divers off course, making it difficult for them to reach the shipwreck.
As fortes correntes oceânicas pressionaram os mergulhadores para fora do curso, dificultando que eles alcançassem o naufrágio.
08
prensar, achatar
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
Exemplos
Scientists press plants, insects, or animal parts to preserve them for scientific research, documentation, or museum displays.
Os cientistas prensam plantas, insetos ou partes de animais para preservá-los para pesquisa científica, documentação ou exposições em museus.
09
prensar, comprimir
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
Exemplos
In the automotive industry, car panels are often pressed from sheets of metal to form the body of the vehicle.
Na indústria automotiva, os painéis dos carros são frequentemente prensados a partir de chapas de metal para formar a carroceria do veículo.
10
apertar-se, aglomerar-se
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
Exemplos
Visitors to the museum pressed into the gallery to see the renowned artwork on display.
Os visitantes do museu se amontoavam na galeria para ver a renomada obra de arte em exibição.
11
pressionar, insistir
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
Exemplos
The politician pressed campaign literature on potential voters, seeking their support in the upcoming election.
O político pressionou a literatura da campanha sobre os eleitores potenciais, buscando seu apoio na próxima eleição.
12
insistir, pressionar
to insist on a demand, claim, point, etc. by asserting, advocating, or emphasizing it forcefully
Transitive: to press a demand or claim
Exemplos
The employee pressed his claim for promotion, presenting a strong case based on his accomplishments and skills.
O funcionário insistiu em sua reivindicação por promoção, apresentando um caso forte baseado em suas realizações e habilidades.
Press
01
imprensa, mídia
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
Exemplos
Public figures are frequently in the spotlight of the press.
02
a cupboard or closet designed for hanging or storing garments
Exemplos
All of her dresses were lined neatly in the press.
03
prensa, máquina de imprimir
a machine used for printing or pressing materials
Exemplos
The newspaper ’s press was busy preparing for the morning edition.
A prensa do jornal estava ocupada preparando a edição da manhã.
04
the action of applying physical pressure to an object or surface
Exemplos
The press of the pedal released the brake.
05
press, empurrão
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
Exemplos
The athlete 's press technique improved with consistent practice.
A técnica de press do atleta melhorou com a prática consistente.
06
a mechanical device used to shape, cut, or compress materials
Exemplos
The carpenter used a press to laminate the wood panels.
07
a device used to prevent rackets from warping
Exemplos
The press keeps the strings tight and the frame straight.
08
a tightly packed group of individuals, often in a public or media setting
Exemplos
Police managed the press to prevent accidents.
09
imprensa, máquina de impressão
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
Exemplos
The press operated around the clock to print election materials.
A imprensa funcionava dia e noite para imprimir materiais eleitorais.
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