act
act
ækt
ākt
British pronunciation
/ækt/

Definição e significado de "act"em inglês

to act
01

agir, intervir

to do something for a special reason
Intransitive: to act | to act in a specific manner
to act definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The detective had to act swiftly to prevent the suspect from escaping.
O detetive teve que agir rapidamente para impedir que o suspeito escapasse.
02

atuar, interpretar

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.
Transitive: to act a role
Intransitive: to act as a character
to act definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
For the TV series, the actress had to act as a brilliant scientist.
Para a série de TV, a atriz teve que atuar como uma cientista brilhante.
03

agir, comportar-se

to behave in a certain way, especially in a particular situation or circumstance
Intransitive: to act in a specific manner
example
Exemplos
In times of stress, it 's crucial to act calmly and thoughtfully to find effective solutions.
Em momentos de estresse, é crucial agir com calma e ponderação para encontrar soluções eficazes.
04

fingir, simular

to pretend or demonstrate a certain quality or feeling that may not be genuine
Linking Verb: to act [adj]
example
Exemplos
In a challenging situation, it 's common for individuals to act brave, hiding their fears from others.
Em uma situação desafiadora, é comum que os indivíduos ajam com coragem, escondendo seus medos dos outros.
05

atuar, interpretar

to portray a character or deliver lines in a theatrical production
Intransitive: to act in a movie, play, etc.
example
Exemplos
The talented actress was invited to act in a local community theater's production of a popular musical.
A talentosa atriz foi convidada a atuar em uma produção de um musical popular por um teatro comunitário local.
06

agir, atuar

to bring about a specific effect or outcome
Intransitive: to act in a specific manner
example
Exemplos
The community 's efforts to reduce waste and promote recycling will act favorably on the local environment.
Os esforços da comunidade para reduzir o lixo e promover a reciclagem atuarão favoravelmente no meio ambiente local.
07

participar, envolver-se

to participate or be involved in a particular task or pursuit
Intransitive: to act as sb
example
Exemplos
In times of crisis, people often come together to act as a support system for those affected
Em tempos de crise, as pessoas frequentemente se unem para agir como um sistema de apoio para os afetados.
08

atuar, interpretar

to be appropriate or fitting for a theatrical performance
Linking Verb: to act in a specific manner
example
Exemplos
Despite its challenges, the avant-garde production proved to act remarkably well in experimental theater settings.
Apesar de seus desafios, a produção avant-garde provou atuar notavelmente bem em configurações de teatro experimental.
01

ato, parte

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet
act definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
After the intermission, the audience eagerly anticipated the second act.
Após o intervalo, o público aguardava ansiosamente o segundo ato.
02

artista, número

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage
act definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The jazz act captivated the crowd with their smooth and soulful melodies.
O grupo de jazz cativou a multidão com suas melodias suaves e cheias de alma.
03

a display of behavior that is insincere or pretended

act definition and meaning
04

ato

something specific that a person does
example
Exemplos
The teacher praised the student for his act of honesty in returning the lost wallet.
O professor elogiou o aluno pelo seu ato de honestidade ao devolver a carteira perdida.
05

ato, apresentação

a performance or segment within an event, featuring one or more artists presenting their music to an audience
example
Exemplos
The opening act set the tone for the concert with their electrifying performance, leaving the audience eager for more.
O ato de abertura definiu o tom para o concerto com sua performance eletrizante, deixando o público ansioso por mais.
06

lei, ato

a law that is passed by a parliament or congress
example
Exemplos
The civil rights act was a significant milestone in the fight for equality and justice.
A lei dos direitos civis foi um marco significativo na luta pela igualdade e justiça.
ACT
Pronunciation
/ɐ sˈiː tˈiː/
British pronunciation
/ɐ sˈiː tˈiː/
01

ACT, Teste de admissão padronizado nos EUA cobrindo inglês

a standardized college admissions test in the US covering English, math, reading, and science, with an optional writing section
example
Exemplos
Mark aimed to improve his ACT score for scholarship opportunities.
Mark visava melhorar sua pontuação no ACT para oportunidades de bolsa de estudos.
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