quarter
quar
ˈkwɔr
kvawr
ter
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/ˈkwɔːtə/

Definição e significado de "quarter"em inglês

01

quarto, quarta parte

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole
quarter definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended.
Um quarto dos participantes saiu antes do evento terminar.
1.1

um quarto de dólar, uma moeda de 25 centavos

a coin in the U.S. and Canadian currency systems that is worth 25 cents
example
Exemplos
I found a shiny quarter on the sidewalk while walking to work.
Encontrei um quarto de dólar brilhante na calçada a caminho do trabalho.
1.2

trimestre, quarto

one of the four segments that divide the academic year, lasting around three months
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Exemplos
They are offering new classes starting in the fall quarter.
Eles estão oferecendo novas aulas a partir do trimestre de outono.
1.3

quarto, período

a division of time in a game or sport, usually consisting of four equal parts
example
Exemplos
The fourth quarter was intense, with both teams fighting for the lead.
O quarto foi intenso, com ambas as equipes lutando pela liderança.
1.4

trimestre, quarto

a period of three months, typically used in financial contexts
example
Exemplos
The company reported strong earnings in the third quarter of the year.
A empresa reportou ganhos fortes no terceiro trimestre do ano.
1.5

quarto, quarto de hora

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes
quarter definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
She left a quarter past ten.
Ela saiu um quarto de hora depois das dez.
1.6

último quarto, quarto lunar

the point in the lunar cycle where one-fourth of the moon's surface is visible
example
Exemplos
The last quarter moon appeared just before dawn.
A lua do último quarto apareceu pouco antes do amanhecer.
02

quarto, quarta parte

a unit of length or weight that equals one-fourth of a larger unit
example
Exemplos
She only needs a quarter meter of fabric for her sewing project.
Ela só precisa de um quarto de metro de tecido para o seu projeto de costura.
2.1

um quarto de hundredweight, um quarter

a unit of weight in the U.S. system, representing one-fourth of a hundredweight, which equals 25 pounds
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Exemplos
The coal delivery amounted to a quarter hundredweight per household.
A entrega de carvão totalizou um quarto de hundredweight por domicílio.
2.2

um quarto de hundredweight, um quarter

a unit of weight in the UK system that equals 28 pounds
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
Exemplos
A quarter hundredweight of produce was delivered to the market.
Um quarto de hundredweight de produtos foi entregue no mercado.
03

bairro, distrito

an area within a city that has a unique identity
example
Exemplos
The business quarter is filled with offices and corporate buildings.
O bairro comercial está cheio de escritórios e edifícios corporativos.
04

quarto, ponto cardeal

one of the four main directions on a compass
example
Exemplos
The compass indicated that they were heading toward the northwestern quarter.
A bússola indicava que eles estavam indo em direção ao quarto noroeste.
05

fonte, origem

an unknown or unspecified source of information, opinion, or assistance
example
Exemplos
Help arrived from an unexpected quarter during the crisis.
A ajuda veio de um quarto inesperado durante a crise.
06

quarto, popa

the part of a ship located toward the rear on either side, just behind the middle
example
Exemplos
The cargo was stored in the ship 's quarter.
A carga foi armazenada no quarto do navio.
to quarter
01

dividir em quatro, partilhar em quatro

to divide something into four equal parts
Transitive: to quarter sth
example
Exemplos
She quartered a lemon for use in drinks.
Ela cortou em quatro um limão para usar em bebidas.
02

alojar, hospedar

to provide someone with a place to live, typically for a temporary or specific period
Transitive: to quarter sb | to quarter sb somewhere
example
Exemplos
The army will quarter soldiers in nearby barracks during the training exercises.
O exército alojará os soldados em quartéis próximos durante os exercícios de treinamento.
03

quadricular, varrer metodicamente

to move through or cover an area thoroughly and in various directions, often implying a systematic search
example
Exemplos
She had to quarter the park to find the best location for their picnic.
Ela teve que varrer o parque para encontrar o melhor local para o piquenique.
04

a lua está em quarto, a lua entra em seu quarto

(of the moon) to progress through its phases, particularly the first and the last
example
Exemplos
The moon will quarter again next week.
A lua estará no quarto minguante novamente na próxima semana.
05

esquartelar, dividir em quartéis

(in heraldry) to divide a shield into four parts and place symbols or designs of another family or kingdom in one or more of those sections, done to signify an alliance or inheritance
example
Exemplos
After gaining new titles, the baron decided to quarter his arms with the symbols of his new dominions.
Após ganhar novos títulos, o barão decidiu esquartelar suas armas com os símbolos de seus novos domínios.
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