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to brace
01
escorar, reforçar
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
Exemplos
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
Os engenheiros tiveram que reforçar a ponte para evitar que ela desabasse durante a tempestade.
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
A tripulação reforçou o mastro do navio para resistir aos ventos fortes.
02
preparar-se, fortalecer-se
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
Exemplos
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Ela se preparou para a conversa difícil com seu chefe.
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
A equipa preparou-se para a tarefa desafiadora que tinha pela frente.
03
firmar, estabilizar
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
Exemplos
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
Os atletas firmaram os pés firmemente antes do apito inicial.
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
Ela se apoiou contra os ventos fortes, firmando os pés na areia.
04
revigorar, estimular
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
Exemplos
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
A água fria respingou no seu rosto, revigorando-o para o início da corrida.
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
Uma xícara de café forte pode animar você para um longo dia de trabalho.
Brace
01
aparelho dentário, braquetes
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
suspenders
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
chaveta, colchete
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
par, dupla
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
par, dupla
two items of the same kind
06
suporte, reforço
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
escora, suporte
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
verruma, furadeira manual
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
braça, estai
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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