to get by
Pronunciation
/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/
British pronunciation
/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/

Definição e significado de "get by"em inglês

to get by
[phrase form: get]
01

se virar, dar um jeito

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.
Intransitive
to get by definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
He did n't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures.
Ele não sabia o idioma local, mas conseguia se virar usando frases e gestos básicos.
Despite the financial challenges, they managed to get by on a modest income.
Apesar dos desafios financeiros, eles conseguiram se virar com uma renda modesta.
02

passar despercebido, escapar

to escape notice or punishment
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
In the undercover operation, the agent aimed to get by without arousing suspicion.
Na operação secreta, o agente pretendia passar despercebido sem despertar suspeitas.
She tried to get by without anyone noticing her late arrival at the meeting.
Ela tentou passar despercebida sem que ninguém notasse sua chegada atrasada à reunião.
03

passar, superar

to move past an obstacle or challenge
Transitive: to get by an obstacle or challenge
example
Exemplos
To reach the hidden treasure, they had to get by the dense jungle and various traps.
Para alcançar o tesouro escondido, eles tiveram que passar pela densa selva e várias armadilhas.
The hikers needed to get by the fast-flowing river to continue their trek.
Os caminhantes precisavam passar pelo rio de corrente rápida para continuar sua caminhada.
04

passar despercebido, esgueirar-se

to move past someone or something without being noticed
Transitive: to get by sb/sth
example
Exemplos
He slyly helped his friend to get by the security guard.
Ele astutamente ajudou seu amigo a passar pelo guarda de segurança.
The stray cat tried to get by the sleeping dog without any disturbance.
O gato de rua tentou passar pelo cachorro dormindo sem causar distúrbio.
05

se virar, se safar

to do well enough to avoid failure by meeting the basic requirements
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
He managed to get by in the exam by answering the minimum required questions.
Ele conseguiu se virar no exame respondendo às perguntas mínimas necessárias.
Despite minimal preparation, she was able to get by in the presentation by covering the essential points.
Apesar da preparação mínima, ela conseguiu se virar na apresentação cobrindo os pontos essenciais.
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