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to straighten
01
endireitar, arrumar
to make something no longer bent or curved
Transitive: to straighten sth
Exemplos
Using a wrench, the mechanic straightened the bent bicycle frame.
Usando uma chave, o mecânico endireitou o quadro de bicicleta dobrado.
02
endireitar, esticar
to extend or move something in one direction without any bends or curves
Transitive: to straighten sth
Exemplos
The electrician straightened the cable before securing it to the wall, ensuring a clean and professional installation.
O eletricista endireitou o cabo antes de fixá-lo na parede, garantindo uma instalação limpa e profissional.
2.1
endireitar, esticar
to be extended or move in a single direction without curving or bending
Intransitive
Exemplos
Over time, the metal wire fence straightened, conforming to the tension exerted by the posts.
Com o tempo, a cerca de arame metálico endireitou, conformando-se à tensão exercida pelos postes.
03
endireitar, endireitar-se
to change the position of one's own body in a way that it is not bent
Transitive: to straighten one's body
Exemplos
The dancer gracefully straightened her arms and elongated her body during the final pose of the performance.
A dançarina graciosamente esticou os braços e alongou o corpo durante a pose final da performance.
04
arrumar, organizar
to tidy up or organize things or places
Transitive: to straighten a place or objects
Exemplos
The shopkeeper straightened the display windows, arranging merchandise attractively to entice shoppers passing by.
O lojista arrumou as vitrines, dispondo a mercadoria de forma atraente para seduzir os compradores que passavam.
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