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to relieve
01
aliviar, diminuir
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Exemplos
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
Fazer uma pausa curta pode aliviar o estresse durante um dia de trabalho agitado.
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
As sessões de terapia em curso estão atualmente aliviando seu sofrimento emocional.
02
aliviar, roubar
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Exemplos
The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions.
O ladrão astuto procurou aliviar o rico comerciante de seus bens mais preciosos.
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
No beco escuro, a figura misteriosa tentou aliviar a vítima desavisada de sua carteira.
03
aliviar, substituir
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Exemplos
The second-shift worker arrived early to relieve the tired employee who had been working since morning.
O trabalhador do segundo turno chegou cedo para aliviar o funcionário cansado que estava trabalhando desde a manhã.
The substitute teacher was called in to relieve the regular teacher, who was feeling unwell.
O professor substituto foi chamado para aliviar o professor regular, que estava se sentindo mal.
04
aliviar, mitigar
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Exemplos
The court 's decision to overturn the unjust verdict relieved the defendant of a wrongful conviction.
A decisão do tribunal de anular o veredicto injusto aliviou o réu de uma condenação injusta.
The pardon issued by the president relieved the political activist of the threat of imprisonment.
O perdão emitido pelo presidente aliviou o ativista político da ameaça de prisão.
05
socorrer, abastecer
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
Exemplos
The allied forces moved quickly to relieve the besieged city by air-dropping food and medical supplies.
As forças aliadas moveram-se rapidamente para aliviar a cidade sitiada lançando alimentos e suprimentos médicos pelo ar.
General Patton 's armored division was sent to relieve the besieged troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
A divisão blindada do General Patton foi enviada para socorrer as tropas sitiadas em Bastogne durante a Batalha do Bulge.
06
animar, quebrar
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Exemplos
The colorful murals along the city streets relieve the otherwise drab concrete walls.
Os murais coloridos ao longo das ruas da cidade aliviam as paredes de concreto de outra forma monótonas.
The vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
As flores vibrantes do jardim aliviaram a paleta monocromática do pátio.
07
aliviar, mitigar
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Exemplos
Implementing time management techniques can relieve the pressure of looming deadlines.
Implementar técnicas de gestão do tempo pode aliviar a pressão dos prazos iminentes.
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
Delegar tarefas a outros pode ajudar a aliviar a carga de trabalho e prevenir o esgotamento.
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