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to tack
01
pregar, fixar com pequenos pregos
to attach by using small pointed nails
Transitive: to tack two things | to tack sth onto sth
Exemplos
They are tacking the blueprint onto the workbench.
Eles estão pregando a planta na bancada de trabalho.
02
virar, bordar
to change the direction of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the wind picked up, the sailor decided to tack more frequently to maintain optimal speed and direction.
À medida que o vento aumentava, o marinheiro decidiu mudar de direção com mais frequência para manter a velocidade e direção ideais.
03
mudar de rumo, virar
to suddenly change one's policy or attitude, often in response to emerging factors
Transitive: to tack a strategy or policy
Exemplos
After facing criticism, the celebrity decided to tack their public image to appear more relatable and down-to-earth.
Depois de enfrentar críticas, a celebridade decidiu mudar sua imagem pública para parecer mais acessível e descontraída.
04
alinhar, prender com alfinetes
to fasten or attach something using temporary stitches or pins
Transitive: to tack sth | to tack sth onto sth
Exemplos
The skilled tailor swiftly tacked the fabric pieces, aligning them precisely to ensure a flawless fit for the bespoke suit.
O alfaiate habilidoso rapidamente alinhava os pedaços de tecido, alinhando-os com precisão para garantir um ajuste impecável para o terno sob medida.
05
acrescentar, anexar
to append or include additional elements to enhance or modify an existing entity or situation
Transitive: to tack an additional element onto an entity
Exemplos
To make the gift more special, she decided to tack a handwritten note onto the package.
Para tornar o presente mais especial, ela decidiu afixar um bilhete escrito à mão na embalagem.
Tack
01
tachinha, preguinho
a small, sharp pin with a head that can be flat or slightly raised used to attach papers or light materials to surfaces
02
tacha, prego de cabeça chata
a small nail with a flat, wide head, used to temporarily attach lightweight materials to a surface
03
bordejar, ziguezague
sailing a zigzag course
04
virada, mudança de amura
(nautical) the act of changing tack
05
arreios, equipamento para cavalo
gear for a horse
06
escota, amarra
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
07
o rumo, a direção
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
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