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Boost
01
the act of providing emotional support or encouragement that increases someone's confidence or morale
Exemplos
Her kind words gave me a real boost after the failure.
Winning the first round was a big confidence boost for the team.
02
an increase in price or expense, often sudden or noticeable
Exemplos
The company announced a boost in electricity prices next month.
Consumers are unhappy about the recent boost in fuel costs.
03
a physical act of pushing or lifting someone or something upward
Exemplos
He gave her a boost over the fence.
The child needed a boost to reach the sink.
04
something that promotes improvement, progress, or growth, especially in performance, productivity, or reputation
Exemplos
The new policy was a major boost to the local economy.
Vitamins provide a natural boost to your immune system.
to boost
01
aumentar, impulsionar
to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something
Transitive: to boost amount or intensity of something
Exemplos
Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning can boost your energy levels.
Beber uma xícara de café pela manhã pode aumentar seus níveis de energia.
The new marketing campaign aims to boost sales by reaching a wider audience.
A nova campanha de marketing visa aumentar as vendas alcançando um público mais amplo.
02
aumentar, melhorar
to increase or improve the progress, growth, or success of something
Transitive: to boost progress or success of something
Exemplos
Regular exercise can boost your overall health and well-being.
O exercício regular pode aumentar sua saúde e bem-estar geral.
The government plans to boost the economy by investing in infrastructure.
O governo planeja impulsionar a economia investindo em infraestrutura.
03
apoiar, incentivar
to support or encourage the growth, development, or success of something or someone
Transitive: to boost sth
Exemplos
He worked tirelessly to boost the campaign for the upcoming election.
Ele trabalhou incansavelmente para impulsionar a campanha para as próximas eleições.
Volunteers gathered to boost the community ’s efforts in disaster recovery.
Os voluntários se reuniram para impulsionar os esforços da comunidade na recuperação de desastres.
04
aumentar, potenciar
to increase the strength or power in an electrical circuit
Transitive: to boost electric voltage
Exemplos
The technician boosted the circuit to improve its performance.
O técnico aumentou o circuito para melhorar seu desempenho.
A special device was used to boost the voltage in the system.
Um dispositivo especial foi usado para aumentar a voltagem no sistema.
05
levantar, elevar
to lift or elevate something by applying force from underneath
Transitive: to boost sth
Exemplos
He boosted the car with a jack to change the tire.
Ele levantou o carro com um macaco para trocar o pneu.
The children boosted the heavy box to get it onto the shelf.
As crianças levantaram a caixa pesada para colocá-la na prateleira.
06
roubar, furtar
to steal, especially something small or casually taken
SlangExemplos
He got caught trying to boost some candy from the store.
Ele foi pego tentando roubar alguns doces da loja.
Do n't boost anything from the mall, you'll get in trouble.
Não roube nada do shopping, você vai se meter em confusão.
