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to make up for
01
compensar, remediar
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
Exemplos
He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.
Ele compensou sua ausência trazendo-lhe um presente.
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
Ela está tentando compensar seu erro.
02
compensar, substituir
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
Exemplos
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
O quarterback reserva teve que compensar o titular lesionado e levar o time à vitória.
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
O estagiário teve que compensar a ausência do assistente administrativo e atender os telefones o dia todo.
