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to tense up
[phrase form: tense]
01
tensionar, tensionar-se
to create a state of tension and discomfort
Example
The constant pressure from deadlines is tensing up the entire office.
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
02
tensionar-se, ficar tenso
to feel nervous without any specific reason
Example
As the exam began, many students started to tense up.
As the roller coaster climbed to its peak, passengers began to tense up.
Whenever he enters a crowded room, he tends to tense up.
Exemplo
The constant pressure from deadlines is tensing up the entire office.
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
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