undermine
undermine
British pronunciation
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/

Definição e significado de "undermine"em inglês

to undermine
01

minar, enfraquecer

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
Transitive: to undermine power or intensity of something
to undermine definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment.
Pular as verificações de manutenção pode minar a confiabilidade de longo prazo do equipamento.
Constant criticism can undermine a person's self-confidence.
A crítica constante pode minar a autoconfiança de uma pessoa.
02

socavar, minar

to dig or make a hollow space beneath a structure or surface
Transitive: to undermine a structure or part of land
example
Exemplos
Over time, the river managed to undermine sections of the cliff, causing rockfalls.
Com o tempo, o rio conseguiu minar seções do penhasco, causando deslizamentos de rochas.
The construction crew had to be careful not to undermine the walls when digging the basement.
A equipe de construção teve que ter cuidado para não minar as paredes ao cavar o porão.
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