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to cling
01
agarrar-se, segurar-se firmemente
to tightly hold on to someone or something
Transitive: to cling to sth
Exemplos
In the storm, the ship's crew clung to the rails to avoid being swept away.
Na tempestade, a tripulação do navio agarrou-se aos corrimãos para evitar ser varrida.
02
agarrar-se, aderir
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
Transitive: to cling to sth
Exemplos
The plastic wrap clung tightly to the bowl, ensuring a secure seal to keep the food fresh.
O plástico filme aderiu firmemente à tigela, garantindo uma vedação segura para manter a comida fresca.
03
agarrar-se, depender de
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
Transitive: to cling to sb
Exemplos
The employee clung to their supervisor, constantly seeking guidance and approval for every decision.
O funcionário agarrou-se ao seu supervisor, procurando constantemente orientação e aprovação para cada decisão.
Cling
01
a type of fruit, particularly a peach, in which the flesh sticks tightly to the stone or pit
Exemplos
The market sold both cling and freestone peaches.
