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to inflate
01
inflar, encher com ar ou gás
to make something full by air or gas
Transitive: to inflate an expandable object
Exemplos
The air compressor was used to inflate the inflatable bounce house for the children's birthday party.
O compressor de ar foi usado para inflar a casa inflável para a festa de aniversário das crianças.
02
inflar, exagerar
to increase something significantly or excessively
Transitive: to inflate a price
Exemplos
Faced with budget constraints, the university had no choice but to inflate tuition fees for the upcoming academic year.
Diante das restrições orçamentárias, a universidade não teve outra escolha senão aumentar as mensalidades para o próximo ano acadêmico.
03
inflar, expandir
to expand or become swollen with air or gas
Intransitive
Exemplos
The inflatable castle inflated in the backyard, delighting the children as it took shape before their eyes.
O castelo inflável inflou no quintal, deliciando as crianças enquanto tomava forma diante de seus olhos.
04
inflar, exagerar
to make something seem more impressive or important than it actually is
Transitive: to inflate a fact
Exemplos
The news outlet was accused of inflating the severity of the situation to generate sensational headlines.
O veículo de notícias foi acusado de inflar a gravidade da situação para gerar manchetes sensacionalistas.
05
inflar, aumentar
to increase the supply of currency or credit in an economy, leading to a rise in prices of goods and services
Transitive: to inflate the economy or a currency
Exemplos
In times of crisis, central banks may choose to inflate the currency to ease debt burdens.
Em tempos de crise, os bancos centrais podem optar por inflacionar a moeda para aliviar os encargos da dívida.
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