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Definição e significado de "ground"em inglês

Ground

SUBSTANTIVO

solo, terra

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

inanimado

composição morfológica

simples

incontável

forma plural

grounds

Exemplos

After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery.

Depois da chuva, o chão ficou lamacento e escorregadio.

campo, estádio

a designated area for sports or games

Exemplos

The football ground was packed with enthusiastic fans.

O campo de futebol estava cheio de fãs entusiasmados.

fundamento, base

a rational motive for a belief or action

solo, terra

the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

fundo, segundo plano

the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground

terreno, posição

a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)

fundamento, base

a relation that provides the foundation for something

camada de base, primeira camada

the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

fundo, superfície preparada

a surface that is prepared for an artist to put paint on

terra, massa

a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

fundo, plano de fundo

a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused

terreno, solo

land that is used for a specific purpose or activity

Exemplos

The stadium is built on ground dedicated to sports.

O estádio é construído em um terreno dedicado ao esporte.

to ground

VERBO

encalhar, arribar

(of a vessel) to come into contact with the seabed, usually in shallow water

Intransitive

Exemplos

During the storm, the ship was tossed by the waves and ultimately grounded on the rocky shore.

Durante a tempestade, o navio foi jogado pelas ondas e acabou encalhado na costa rochosa.

fundamentar, alicerçar

to provide someone with a comprehensive and foundational understanding or knowledge in a particular area

Transitive: to ground sb in a subject

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

regular

presente

ground

3.ª pessoa do singular

grounds

particípio presente

grounding

pretérito simples

grounded

particípio passado

grounded

Exemplos

The professor grounded her students in the principles of physics.

O professor alicerçou seus alunos nos princípios da física.

posicionar, colocar

to set or position an object on a surface

Transitive: to ground sth somewhere

Exemplos

The artist decided to ground the delicate glass sculpture on a sturdy wooden base.

O artista decidiu assentar a delicada escultura de vidro em uma base de madeira resistente.

manter no solo, proibir de voar

to restrict or prohibit the operation of a pilot or aircraft from taking flight

Transitive: to ground a pilot or aircraft

Exemplos

After failing the mandatory safety inspection, the aviation authorities decided to ground the entire fleet of airplanes.

Após falhar na inspeção de segurança obrigatória, as autoridades de aviação decidiram aterrar toda a frota de aviões.

estabelecer, fundamentar

to establish a solid foundation or support for a concept

Transitive: to ground sth in a fundamental principle

Exemplos

To strengthen their argument, the authors grounded their analysis in established psychological principles.

Para fortalecer seu argumento, os autores basearam sua análise em princípios psicológicos estabelecidos.

aterrar, ligar à terra

to establish a physical connection between an electrical conductor or device and the Earth or a large conducting body

Transitive: to ground an electrical conductor

Exemplos

Before working on the electrical panel, the electrician made sure to ground all live wires to ensure safety.

Antes de trabalhar no painel elétrico, o eletricista certificou-se de aterrar todos os fios vivos para garantir a segurança.

revestir, aplicar uma camada protetora

to cover a metal plate, typically copper, with a thin layer of protective coating

Transitive: to ground a metal plate

Exemplos

The artist meticulously grounded the copper plate with an acid-resistant substance.

O artista meticulosamente revestiu a placa de cobre com uma substância resistente a ácidos.

rolar, bater no chão

to hit a baseball in such a way that it rolls along the ground

Intransitive: to ground somewhere | to ground to a direction

Exemplos

In a crucial situation, the hitter managed to ground past the diving second baseman

Em uma situação crucial, o rebatedor conseguiu rolar a bola além do defensor interno que mergulhou.

ground, jogar intencionalmente a bola no chão

to intentionally throw or drop the football to the ground during a play in order to prevent being tackled for a loss of yards

Transitive: to ground the ball

Exemplos

Faced with intense pressure from the opposing team's defense, the quarterback decided to ground the ball.

Diante da intensa pressão da defesa do time adversário, o quarterback decidiu groundar a bola.

encalhar, fazer encalhar

to cause a vessel to run aground intentionally or unintentionally

Transitive: to ground a vessel

Exemplos

The inexperienced navigator mistakenly grounded the ship by taking it into shallower waters than the draft allowed.

O navegador inexperiente encalhou o navio ao levá-lo para águas mais rasas do que o calado permitia.

moer, triturar

to crush or pulverize something into fine particles using a tool like a mortar, grinder, or mill

Exemplos

She ground the coffee beans into powder for the French press.

Ela moceu os grãos de café em pó para a prensa francesa.

proibir de sair, castigar ficando em casa

to stop a child or young person from going out as a form of punishment

Exemplos

He was grounded for a week after breaking the vase.

Ele foi proibido de sair por uma semana depois de quebrar o vaso.

ground

ADJETIVO

moído, triturado

Crushed or milled into very fine particles, typically referring to food items, spices, or minerals that have been processed for culinary or industrial uses

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

adjetivo de particípio passado

qualitativo

superlativo

most ground

comparativo

more ground

graduável

Exemplos

The recipe calls for two tablespoons of ground coffee beans.

A receita pede duas colheres de sopa de grãos de café moídos.

Árvore Lexical

groundless

underground

ground

Palavras Próximas

Definição e significado de "ground"em inglês

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