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to get after
[phrase form: get]
01
colocar-se a, empreender
to take action or make an effort to pursue or attain something
Transitive: to get after a goal or opportunity
Exemplos
The team decided to get after the championship and put in their best effort.
A equipe decidiu ir atrás do campeonato e dar o seu melhor esforço.
02
perseguir, seguir de perto
to pursue or follow someone persistently
Transitive: to get after sb
Exemplos
In espionage, skilled agents are trained to get after their targets without being detected.
No espionagem, agentes habilidosos são treinados para perseguir seus alvos sem serem detectados.
03
incentivar persistentemente, motivar com insistência
to persistently encourage or motivate someone to take action or improve their performance
Transitive: to get after sb
Exemplos
The coach knows how to get after the players and drive them to give their best on the field.
O treinador sabe como cobrar os jogadores e motivá-los a dar o seu melhor em campo.
04
repreender, ralhar
to scold or reprimand someone for their behavior or past actions
Transitive: to get after sb
Exemplos
Seeing the neglected garden, she had to get after her siblings to take care of the plants.
Ao ver o jardim negligenciado, ela teve que repreender seus irmãos para cuidarem das plantas.
05
começar com paixão, empreender com entusiasmo
to start something with passion and enthusiasm
Transitive: to get after a goal or task
Exemplos
Feeling energized after a break, she decided to get after her studies with a renewed commitment.
Sentindo-se energizada após um intervalo, ela decidiu começar seus estudos com um compromisso renovado.
06
compreender, entender
to manage to understand a concept or idea
Transitive: to get after a concept or idea
Exemplos
By breaking down the steps, the coach helped the team get after the strategies required for success on the field.
Ao decompor os passos, o treinador ajudou a equipe a entender as estratégias necessárias para o sucesso em campo.
