to weigh down
Pronunciation
/wˈeɪ dˈaʊn/
British pronunciation
/wˈeɪ dˈaʊn/

Definição e significado de "weigh down"em inglês

to weigh down
[phrase form: weigh]
01

oprimir, pesar sobre

to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them
to weigh down definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The disappointment of not meeting expectations seemed to weigh down the entire team.
A decepção de não atender às expectativas parecia pesar sobre toda a equipe.
Economic downturns have a way of weighing down on people's hopes for a better future.
As recessões econômicas têm uma maneira de pesar sobre as esperanças das pessoas por um futuro melhor.
02

pesar, sobrecarregar

to add weight to someone or something, making it more difficult for them to move
example
Exemplos
The heavy backpack weighed down the hiker as she climbed the steep trail.
A mochila pesada pesou sobre a caminhante enquanto ela subia a trilha íngreme.
The wet clothes began to weigh down on the swimmer, making it challenging to stay afloat.
As roupas molhadas começaram a pesar sobre o nadador, tornando difícil permanecer à tona.
03

pesar, apertar

to apply pressure by placing a heavy object on something
example
Exemplos
Can you weigh the paper down with a book to keep it from blowing away?
Você pode pesar o papel com um livro para evitar que ele voe?
He weighed the package down with a rock to prevent it from flying away.
Ele pesou a embalagem com uma pedra para evitar que voasse.
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