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to build up
[phrase form: build]
01
acumular-se, intensificar-se
to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
Intransitive
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
inseparável
partícula
up
verbo base
build
presente
build up
3.ª pessoa do singular
builds up
particípio presente
building up
pretérito simples
built up
particípio passado
built up
Exemplos
Over time, clutter can build up in the attic if not addressed.
Com o tempo, a desordem pode se acumular no sótão se não for resolvida.
02
acumular, desenvolver
to make something more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
Transitive: to build up strength or intensity of something
Exemplos
The storm continued to build up strength over the ocean.
A tempestade continuou a aumentar a força sobre o oceano.
03
fortalecer, acumular
(in a military context) to strengthen one's forces and resources in anticipation of a potential conflict
Transitive: to build up military forces or resources
Exemplos
The general decided to build his forces up before engaging in the conflict.
O general decidiu reforçar suas forças antes de se envolver no conflito.
04
desenvolver, melhorar
to make something available or usable for a different purpose
Transitive: to build up sth
Exemplos
The company is building up its online presence through social media.
A empresa está construindo sua presença online através das redes sociais.
05
desenvolver, fortalecer
to increase physical strength
Transitive: to build up physical strength
Exemplos
She began to build her core muscles up with targeted abdominal workouts.
Ela começou a fortalecer seus músculos centrais com exercícios abdominais direcionados.
06
construir, desenvolver
to support the growth or success of someone or something
Transitive: to build up sb/sth
Exemplos
The coach built up the rookie player's confidence, only to bench him in the crucial game.
O treinador aumentou a confiança do jogador novato, apenas para colocá-lo no banco no jogo crucial.
07
montar, construir
to put components or materials together to create something
Transitive: to build up sth
Exemplos
He aims to build the model airplane up with precision and attention to detail.
Ele pretende construir o modelo de avião com precisão e atenção aos detalhes.
