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Act up Comportar-se mal, no funcionar como deveria

Add sth<->up Somar, calcular
Ask around Fazer a mesma pergunta a vrias pessoas
Ask sb out Convidar algum para sair
Blow up
Explodir (bomba, etc.); estourar (tempestade, escndalo, crise,
guerra, etc.); perder a pacincia
Blow sth<->up Demolir algo; encher (balo, pneu, etc.); ampliar (foto)
Break down Quebrar, parar de funcionar
Break up Separar-se, terminar um relacionamento, uma parceria, etc.
Bring sb<->up Criar algum
Call back
Call sb<->back
Call sth<->off Cancelar
Call sb<->up Telefonar
not care for sb/sth No gostar de algum ou algo (formal)
Carry on with sth/
Carry sth<->on
Catch up with sb/
Catch sb<->up
Check in (at...) Registrar-se em um hotel, aeroporto, etc na chegada
Ligar novamente; retornar uma ligao
Continuar a fazer algo
Alcanar algum ou algo que est frente
Check sth<->in Entregar algo (bagagem)
Check out (of...) Deixar um hotel, um hospital
Check sb/sth<->out Investigar
Check out sb/sth Olhar
Cheer up Animar-se
Cheer sb/sth<->up Alegrar, animar algum ou algo
Chip in Contribuir com dinheiro, "fazer uma vaquinha"
Clean sth<->up Organizar, limpar
Come across sb/sth Encontrar por acaso algum ou algo
Come apart Separar-se, desfazer-se em pedaos, quebrar, desmoronar
Come down with sth Ficar doente
Come off Sair, desaparecer
Come out Publicar
Come over/around/round (to) Dar uma passada em algum lugar
Count on sb/sth Contar com algo ou algum
Cross sth<->out Riscar uma palavra
Cut back on sth
Cut sth<->back
Cut down on sth Reduzir, diminuir, consumir menos
Cut sth<-> down Cortar, derrubar algo
Cut in on sb/sth Interromper
Cut in Comear a funcionar
Cut sth<->off Remover
Cut sth<->off Parar de fornecer; cortar (telefone, luz, gua, etc.)
Do away with sth Desfazer-se de algo, abolir algo
Do sb<->over Atacar e bater em algum
Reduzir, diminuir, consumir menos
Cut sb<->off Deserdar; cortar (linha telefnica)
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Do sth<->up Abotoar, fechar (roupas); embrulhar algo (pacote); reformar (casa)
Dress up Usar roupas melhores, mais formais
Drop back / behind Ir para uma posio atrs de algum, ficar para trs
Drop by/ in / over / round Visitar algum informalmente, aparecer semm avisar
Drop in on sb Visitar algum informalmente
Drop into sth Visitar algum lugar informalmente sem ter combinado
Drop sb/sth<->off Deixar algo ou algum em algum lugar
Drop out (of sth) Desistir da escola, da faculdade, etc.
Drop out (of sth) No fazer mais parte de algo
Eat out Fazer uma refeio em um restaurante
Eat up/Eat sth<->up Comer tudo
End up (as sth, doing sth) [+-ing] Acabar sendo/fazendo algo
End up (in ...)
Ir parar em lugar ou situao na qual voc no esperava ou tinha a
inteno de estar
Face up to sb / sth enfrentar algum/algo
Fall apart Despedaar-se
Fall apart Acabar um relacionamento, um negcio, uma parceria, etc
Fall behind (sb/sth) Ficar para trs, ficar atrs (de algum/algo)
Fall down No ser comprovado ou bom o suficiente
Fall for sb Apaixonar-se por algum
Fall out Cair, perder (cabelo, dente)
Fall over Cair
Fall over sb/sth Tropear em algo ou algum
Figure sth/sb<->out Descobrir, entender algo ou algum
Fill sth<->in (BrE) Preencher algo (formulrio, etc.)
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Fill up/
Fill sth<->up
Find out Descobrir; informar-se de algo, averiguar
Finish sth<->off Terminar de fazer algo
Acabar com algo (comida, bebida); terminar algo; acabar em alguma
situao (BrE)
Finish with sb Terminar um relacionamento com algum
Follow sth<->up Investigar, acompanhar / complementar algo
Fazer novamente; consertar, renovar, reformar
Entrar em um local e roubar coisas de l
Finish up
Preencher algo (formulrio, etc.)
Encher
Get at Querer dizer, insinuar
Get at sb Criticar
Get sth<->across Comunicar-se, fazer-se entender
Get along/on (with sb) Dar-se bem com algum
Get around/round sb Persuadir
Get around/round to sth Encontrar tempo para fazer algo
Get away Sair de frias
Get away (from...) Sair de algum lugar
Get away (from sb/...) Escapar de algum ou de algum lugar
Get back Voltar, retornar
Get sth<->back Receber algo de volta
Get back at sb Vingar-se
Get back to sth Retornar a algo
Get in Entrar (veculo, casa, etc.)
Get off
Sair (do trabalho com permisso); descer (do carro, do nibus, do
trem, da bicicleta)
Get on / Get onto Entrar em algo (carro, nibus, trem, etc.)
Get out (of sth) Sair de algum lugar; livrar-se de algo
Get over sth Superar (problemas)
Get over sth/sb
Recuperar-se de uma doena, perda, dificuldade, trmino de
relacionamento, etc
Get through (to sb) Fazer contato por telefone
Get together (with sb) Encontrar-se com algum por motivos sociais ou para discutir algo
Get up / Get sb up Levantar-se da cama, acordar-se ou acordar algum
Get up Levantar-se
Get yourself/sb up as sth Vestir-se ou vestir algum como outra pessoa
Get sth<->up Organizar
Get up to sth Chegar a um ponto especfico
Give sb away Levar a noiva ao altar
Give sb/sth<-> away Revelar algo secreto ou alguma informao secreta sobre algum
Give sth<->away Dar algo como presente
Give sth<->back (to sb) Devolver algo ao proprietrio
Give in (to sb/sth) Concordar em fazer algo que voc no quer
Give out Chegar ao fim
Give sth<->out Distribuir algo
Give up Desistir
Get on with sth
Usado para falar ou perguntar como algum est progredindo ou se
saindo em alguma situao especfica; continuar, prosseguir
fazendo algo
Give sth<->up Parar com alguma atividade, largar um vcio, um hbito, etc.
Go after sb Seguir
Go after sb/sth Tentar alcanar algo ou algum
Go against sb/sth Resistir, opor-se a algo ou algum
Go ahead Ir na frente de outras pessoas e chegar antes delas
Go ahead (with sth) Comear a fazer algo
Go away Partir, ir embora; ir viajar
Go back (to ...) Retornar a algum lugar
Go back to sth Voltar a falar sobre algo que aconteceu ou foi dito anteriormente.
Go for sb/sth
Ser vlido para algum/algo; achar atraente, gostar de algum ou
algo
Go in Entrar em algum lugar
Go off
Disparar (arma); explodir (bomba); disparar (alarme); apagar-se (luz,
eletricidade)
Go off Estragar (alimentos)
Go on Acontecer, suceder, continuar (uma situao, a vida, o tempo, etc)
Go out
Sair para ir a uma festa, restaurante, eventos sociais, etc.; apagar-se
(luzes, fogo)
Go out with sb/together Namorar, sair com algum
Go over sth Examinar, checar, revisar algo cuidadosamente
Go through sth Atravessar, passar por alguma situao, experincia, etc.
Go together/with sth Combinar
Go without sth Passar sem algo
Grow apart
Deixar de ter uma relao prxima com algum por um certo
perodo
Grow back Crescer novamente
Grow up
Crescer (pessoa), parar de ter um comportamento infantil,
desenvolver algo gradualmente
Hand sth<->back Devolver
Hand sth<->down (to sb) Dar ou deixar algo para algum que mais novo
Hand sth<->in (to sb) Dar, entregar algo a algum
Hand sth<->out Distribuir algo para um grupo de pessoas
Hang in Persistir, ser positivo
Hang on
Esperar por pouco tempo, parar algo que se est fazendo, segurar
firmemente
Hang out Passar bastante tempo em algum lugar ou com algumas pessoas
Hang up Desligar o telefone
Have sth on / have got sth on Vestir, usar
Hold sb/sth<->back Conter algo ou algum
Hold sth<->back Esconder algo de algum, esconder um sentimento
Hold onto sb/sth Segurar firmemente
Hold up sth Assaltar um banco, uma loja, etc.
Hurry up (with sth) Apressar-se
Join in (sth/doing sth)
Join in (with sb/sth)
Keep on Continuar
Keep sth from sb No falar algo para algum
Keep up (with sb/sth)
Keep sth<->up
Let sb<->down Decepcionar algum
Log in/on Iniciar a sesso (informtica)
Log off/out Encerrar a sesso (informtica)
Look after yourself/sb/sth Cuidar de si mesmo, de algum ou de algo
Look down on sb/sth Desprezar algo ou algum
Look forward to sth Estar ansioso por algo que est para acontecer
Look into sth Examinar, investigar
Look out for sb/sth Ter cuidado com algum ou algo
Look sth<->over Checar algo
Look sth<->up Procurar algo (num dicionrio, livro, etc.)
Look up to sb Admirar, respeitar algum
Look through sth Examinar, ler algo rapidamente
Make up /
Make yourself/sb<->up
Make sth<->up
Criar (msica, histria, etc.); inventar (histria, desculpa); mentir
algo
Make up (with sb) Fazer as pazes
Mess around
Mess about (BrE)
Mix sb/sth up Confundir algo ou algum
Move in/Move into sth Mudar-se para nova casa ou apartamento
Own up (to sth) Admitir, confessar
Pack up/Pack sth<->up Guardar suas coisas
Pass away Falecer
Pass out Desmaiar
Pass sth<->up Recusar (geralmente algo muito bom)
Hold on Aguardar por pouco tempo, parar algo que se est fazendo
Hold sb/sth<->up
Atrasar, bloquear algum ou algo; usar algum ou algo como
exemplo
Tomar parte, participar
Manter-se no mesmo nvel; manter o padro de algo, continuar a
fazer algo
Leave sb/sth out
No incluir ou mencionar algo ou algum, deixar algo ou algum de
fora
Maquilar-se, maquilar algum
Vadiar, ficar toa, ficar sem fazer nada
Pay sb back Devolver o dinheiro emprestado
Pick sb/sth<->out Escolher algo ou algum
Pick sb/sth<->up Pegar, apanhar, buscar algum (com carro)
Point sb/sth<->out (to sb) Apontar para algo ou algum
Point out (to sb) / Point sth<->out (to sb) Apontar, chamar ateno de algo para algum
Put sth<->away Guardar algo
Put sb<->down Humilhar, depreciar algum
Put sth<->down Largar, soltar algo, colocar algo no cho
Put sb<->off
Adiar/Cancelar um encontro com algum; perturbar, distrair,
desconcentrar algum; fazer algum perder a vontade (de algo/de
fazer algo)
Put sth<->off Adiar
Put sth<->on Vestir, colocar algo; ganhar peso
Put sb<->out Causar inconvenincia, aborrecer, ofender algum
Put sth<->out Tirar algo, colocar fora
Put sth<->out Apagar (vela, cigarro, fogo, etc.)
Put sth<->together Preparar, montar algo (refeio, trabalho, aparelho, etc.)
Put up with sb/sth Tolerar, aguentar algo ou algum
Run across sb/sth Encontrar algo ou algum por acaso
Run away from sb/sth
Deixar algum ou algum lugar inesperadamente, fugir de algo ou
algum
Run into sb/sth Topar, bater, atropelar algo ou algum
Run sth into sb/sth Bater (veculo) em algo ou algum
Run out Vencer, expirar, acabar, esgotar-se
Run out (of sth) Terminar, acabar
Run sb/sth<->over Atropelar algo ou algum
Run over sth Revisar
Sell out (of sth) Esgotar-se (entradas, ingressos, etc)
Send for Mandar buscar, chamar, mandar chamar
Set off Partir (em viagem)
Set sb<->up Enganar algum, armar uma cilada
Set sth<->up Montar, construir, colocar algo, combinar algo
Settle down Acalmar-se
Shop around Comparar a qualidade e/ou os preos
Show off Exibir-se
Show sb/sth<->off Mostrar, exibir algo ou algum pelo qual se tem orgulho
Show up Aparecer, chegar a algum lugar.
Show sb<->up Envergonhar algum
Sit down Sentar
Sleep over Dormir uma noite na casa de algum
Sort sth<->out Organizar, resolver um problema
Speak up Falar mais alto
Stand back Afastar-se, recuar
Stay up Ficar acordado
Stick to sth Continuar a fazer algo
Sum up/Sum sth<->up Resumir
Switch sth<->off Desligar, apagar algo
Switch sth<->on Ligar, acender algo
Take after sb
Parecer-se ou comportar-se com algum membro mais velho da
famlia
Take sth<->apart Desmontar algo
Take sth<->back Devolver algo (em alguma loja), retirar algo que se disse
Take off Decolar
Take sth<->off Tirar algo (pea de roupa, sapato, joias, etc.)
Take sb<->out Levar algum para sair
Take sth<->out Tirar algo
Take sth<->over Assumir o controle de algo, tomar conta de algo
Take sth<->up Aprender ou comear a fazer algo
Take up sth Ocupar algo (espao, tempo)
Talk sb into/out Converncer algum, persuadir
Tear sth<->up Destruir algo rasgando em pedaos
Tell sb<->off Dar bronca em algum
Think back (to sth) Pensar em algo que aconteceu no passado
Think sth<->over Refletir sobre algo, considerar algo
Throw sth<->away Jogar algo fora
Turn sb/sth<->down Rejeitar/Recusar algo ou algum
Turn sth<->down Abaixar algo (volume), diminuir (luz, calor)
Turn into Tornar-se
Turn sth<->off Apagar algo (luz), fechar algo (torneira), desligar algo (TV, motor)
Turn sth<->on Acender (luz), abrir (torneira), ligar (TV, motor)
Turn over /
Turn sb/sth<->over
Turn up Chegar, aparecer
Turn sth<->up Aumentar (volume, luz, etc.)
Try sth<->on Experimentar algo (roupas, sapatos, etc.)
Try sb/sth<->out Testar ou usar algo ou algum
Use sth<->up Acabar algo
Wait up for sb Esperar acordado por algum
Wake up Ficar mais atento e interessado
Wake up to sth Dar-se conta de algo
Warm up Fazer o aquecimento (esporte), esquentar (motor)
Warm sb/sth<->up Ficar mais entusiasmado, fazer algo ou algum ficar mais animado
Warm sth<->up Esquentar algo (comida)
Wear off Desaparecer, passar
Virar, virar-se, virar algum ou algo
Wear out / wear sth<->out Desgastar
Wear sb/yourself<->out Esgotar-se, esgotar algum
Work out Dar certo, exercitar-se
Work sth<->out Calcular; resolver um problema, descobrir a resposta de algo.
Write sth<->down Anotar algo
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EXEMPLO
The babysitter had a difficult time, the children acted up all evening.
Add up all the money I owe you.
I asked around but nobody has seen my purse.
He asked her out last night.
There was a huge bang as the fuel tank blew up.
They threatened to blow the building up.
Our car broke down on the road.
They broke up four years ago.
She brought six children up.
He called the game off because of the bad weather.
Call me up tomorrow morning.
I don't care for his friends.
We will get the hotel keys when we check in.
She said she'd call you back.
Carry on with your work while I'm away.
I'll catch up with you. / I'll catch you up.
I watched the car leave and then went to check in my suitcases.
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon.
We'll have to check him out before we employ him.
Check out the crazy hair on that girl!
She cheered up when he got home.
I brought you some flowers to cheer you up.
If everyone chips in we'll be able to buy her a nice present.
Who's going to clean up this mess?
Mary came across some old friends in a pub.
The top and the bottom come apart if you pull hard enough.
I think I'm coming down with flu.
That mark on your dress won't come off.
Paul's book is coming out next week.
Jill came over last night and stayed for hours.
I'm counting on you to help me.
Please cross out your old address and write your new one.
The doctor told him to cut down on his smoking.
They cut down a tree in front of my house.
They kept cutting in on our conversation.
The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 20 C.
He cut his son off.
We were cut off in the middle of our conversation.
The doctors cut his leg off because it was severely injured.
The phone company cut our phone off because we didn't pay the bill.
It's time to do away all of these old boxes.
They were done over by a gang of thugs.
My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets.
Do your coat up before you go outside. It's too cold there.
It's a fancy and expensive party so you have to dress up.
She dropped back to fourth place.
My aunt dropped in while we were having dinner yesterday.
I'll drop in on you when I'm close to your house.
We dropped into a pub on the way.
Will you drop the kids off on your way into town? / We dropped off our bags at the
hotel and then went to explore the city.
I dropped out of Law because I didn't like it.
A word that has dropped out of the language.
Do you feel like eating out tonight?
Come on. Eat up all your meal.
I ended up doing all the work myself.
If you go on like this youll end up in prison.
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again.
I'm going to buy another car because my old one is falling apart.
Their marriage finally fell apart. / The deal fell apart when we failed to agree on a
price.
She soon fell behind the leaders.
And that's where the theory falls down.
They fell for each other instantly.
His hair is falling out.
I'm afraid he might fall over again and hurt himself.
I rushed for the door and fell over the cat in the hallway.
I could figure her out.
Please fill the form in with your name and address.
The police are still trying to find out who is responsible for the crime. / Can you find
out what time the meeting starts?
I need about an hour to finish off this report.
She finished with her boyfriend last week.
The police are following up several leads after their TV appeal for information. / You
should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter.
My teacher wants me to do my homework over because it is not correct.
His apartment was done over last week.
They finished up the show with one of their most famous songs. / If you are not
careful, you could finish up seriously ill. / He could finish up dead.
The form must be filled out in capital letters.
My father always fill the water jug up when it is empty.
What are you getting at?
He is always getting at me.
I tried to get my ideas across to her but she didn't listen to me.
My wife and my mother get along/on very well.
They know how to get around/round their boss.
I hope to get around/round to calling you tomorrow.
We are getting away for a few days next week.
I won't be able to get away from the office before 6.
A prisoner got away from the jail this afternoon.
What time did you get back last night?
She has got her old job back.
She got back at him because he lied to her.
Could we get back to the question of animals?
He got in the truck and drove off.
Could I get off work early tomorrow? / The bus stopped and three people got off it.
How are you getting on at work?
He's getting on very well at school.
Be quiet and get on with your work.
The bus stopped to let more people get on. / He got on his motorbike and rode
away.
Get out of my house now! / I wish I could get out of this meeting! I'm so busy.
She can't get over her shyness.
Finally he has got the divorce.
I'm trying to get through but her line is always busy.
Manager is going to get together with his employees.
I usually get up at 6.30.
The class got up when the teacher came in.
She was got up as Japanese woman.
We are getting up a party for her birthday.
I got up to the page 84 of the book.
My father gave me away at my wedding.
My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.
The library was giving away old books on Saturday.
Could you give me my pen back?
My boyfriend didn't want to go to the movies, but he finally gave in.
Her patience finally gave out.
They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store.
She doesn't give up easily.
She didn't give up work when she had the baby. / You should give up smoking.
He went after her after she left the room.
We are both going after the same job.
He always goes against his parents' way of thinking.
I'll go ahead and tell them you are on the way.
Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.
Go away and think about it, then let me know. / I'm going away on business.
She doesn't want to go back to her husband (= to live with him again).
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting?
What I said about Jane goes for you, too. / I don't really go for modern art.
Let's go in, it's getting cold.
The bomb went off in a crowded street. / Everybody had to leave the building when
the fire alarm went off.
Put the food in the fridge, otherwise it will go off.
What was going on there? / They can't go on like this - they seem to be always
arguing.
We are going out for dinner tonight. / There was a power cut and the lights went
out.
Damon has been going out with Karen for seven months.
Go over your essay before you hand it in.
Our company has gone through a financial crisis.
Does this jacket go with blouse?
How long can a human being go without sleep?
My best friend and I grew apart after we entered at college.
My daysies grew back this summer.
They grew up in Ohio. / Why don't you grow up? / A closeness grew up between
the two girls.
I handed the book back to her.
I handed my old comick books down to my little cousin.
You must all hand your assignments in by the end of next week.
Could you hand these books out, please?
Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find an apartment very soon.
Hang on a minute. I'll be right back. / Hang on tight!
Their children hang out at the mall. / I don't really know who she hangs out with
him.
I said goodbye and hung up the phone.
She didn't have any lipstick on, which was unusual. / I had on a pair of jeans and a T-
shirt.
The police were unable to hold back the crowd.
He held his tears back at his father's funeral.
Hold on a minute. I'll be right back.
Hold on! This isn't the right street.
Hold onto your hat because it's too windy outside.
An accident is holding up traffic.
She's always holding up her children as models of good behavior
A man in a black coat held up the bank this morning.
Hurry up with the pen. I need it.
I can't keep on doing the same thing every day.
We kept our relation from our parents for one year.
Can you check the guest list for me? I don't want to leave anyone out.
She left out the 'm' in his name.
He won't let you down.
You need a password to log on.
Don't forget to log off when you've finished using the computer.
Can you look after my baby while I go to the corner store? / Don't worry about me -
I can look after myself.
She looks down on people who haven't been to college.
I'm looking forward to the next costume party.
The police looked into the disturbance.
Look out! There's a car coming.
We looked the house over once again before we decided we would rent it.
I looked the word up in the dictionary but I couldn't find it.
My husband has always looked up to me.
She looked through her notes before the exam.
Richard was late for class so he made up an excuse.
Why don't you make up with me?
I think you must be mixing up with someone else.
Our neighbors moved in yesterday.
Don't be afraid to own up yor mistakes.
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments.
My grandfather passed away last year.
It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out.
I pased the job up because I don't like changes.
She went to the bathroom to make her face up.
She listens but she never joins in.
If you keep those results up you will get into a great college.
Will you stop messing around and get on with some work? / We spent the day
messing around on the river.
I'll pay you back next week.
She was picked out from dozens of applicants for the job. / I picked three skirts out
for you to try on.
I'll pick you up at the airport at five.
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in.
He pointed out the dangers of driving at night.
To her surprise, she found that all the dishes had been washed and put away.
The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short.
You can put the fruits down on the table.
It's too late to put them off now. / Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate.
/ Don't tell Lisa how hard the course is - you'll put her off!
He keeps putting off going to the dentist.
Put your coat on! / He must have put on several kilos.
We hope our arriving late didn't put her out.
Put the garbage out, please.
Firemen soon put the fire out.
I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives.
I don't know how she puts up with him.
I ran across my best friend from school in the street.
He ran away from home without saying anything.
The bus went out of control and ran into a line of people.
He ran his car into a tree last Saturday.
Time is running out for the trapped miners.
We ran out of shampoo, so I had to wash my hair with soap.
Two children were ran over in this street yesterday.
She ran over her text before handing it to her teacher.
The tickets sold out within hours. / I'm sorry, We've sold out of bread.
Send for a doctor, quickly!
At what time do we set off tomorrow? The earlier, the better.
The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera.
Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company. / The police set up
roadblocks on routes out of the city.
What Liz really wanted was to get married and settle down.
I want to shop around a little before buying my new car.
He is showing off because the girl he likes is here.
She likes to show off how well she speaks French.
She finally showed up.
He showed me up by snoring during the concert.
He sat down on the bed.
Can I sleep over at my friend's house?
We have sorted out our problems and everything is fine now.
Speak up! I can't hear a word you are saying!
The police ordered the crowd to stand back.
I stayed up late yesterday.
She finds it's impossible to stick to a diet.
Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far?
Please switch the lights off as you leave.
We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio.
I take after my mother. We are both impatient.
He took the car brakes apart and found the problem.
I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work. / OK, I take it all back.
The plane took off two hours later.
Come in and take your shoes off.
My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie.
Can you take the garbage out for me?
A Swedish firm took over the company last year.
She took up languages and now she speaks Chinese quite well.
Looking for a place to live has been taking up all my time recently.
I didn't want to move abroad but my husband talked me into it.
She tored up all the letter he had sent her.
The manager tells you off if you arrive late.
I keep thinking back to day I met him.
I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision.
We threw away our old furniture when we won the lottery.
Why did she turn down your invitation?
Please turn the volume down.
She wasn't a pretty child but she turned into a beautiful woman.
Please turn the television off before you go to bed.
I'll turn on the heating.
Our dog turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood.
Could you turn the TV up?
Try the shoes on before you by them.
They are trying a new presenter out for the show.
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables.
I'll wait up for you.
Wake up and listen!
He hasn't yet woken up to the seriouness of the situation.
I always warm up by doing situps before I go for a run.
The party soon warmed up
You have to warm the rice up.
The effects of the drug will soon wear off.
He turned over and went back to sleep.
They are trying to design tyres that do not wear out. / He wore out two pairs of
boots during one winter.
The kids have worn me out.
I work out regularly to keep fit. / Things have worked out quite well for us.
He worked out the answer. / They will work out the problem. / I couldn't work out
where the music was coming from.
Work on your own and write down the answers to these questions.
American British Portuguese
airplane aeroplane avio
apartment flat apartamento
area code dialing code cdigo de rea
bar pub bar, taverna
billfold wallet carteira
busy engaged (phone) ocupado (telefone)
candy sweets doces
cookie/cracker biscuit biscoito
corn sweet corn, maize milho
crib cot bero
crazy mad louco
crosswalk pedestrian/zebra crossing faixa de pedestre
cuffs turn-ups (on trousers) bainha de cala
diaper nappy fralda
drugstore, pharmacy chemist's farmcia, drogaria
elevator lift elevador
eraser rubber, eraser borracha (escolar)
fall/autumn autumn outono
first floor, second floor etc ground floor, first floor trreo, primeiro piso...
flashlight torch lanterna
flat (tire) flat tyre, puncture pneu furado/vazio
french fries chips batatas fritas
garbage/trash rubbish lixo
garbage can, trashcan dustbin, rubbish bin lata de lixo
gas/gasoline petrol gasolina/combustvel
highway, freeway main road, motorway estrada, rodovia
hood (of a car) bonnet cap
intersection crossroads cruzamento (de rodovias ou ruas)
mad angry enfurecido
mailbox pillar box caixa de correio
mean nasty mesquinha
movie, film film filme cinematogrfico
movie theater cinema cinema
pants, trousers trousers calas compridas
parking lot car park estacionamento
pavement road surface calamento, pavimentao
pitcher jug jarro(a)
potato chips crisps batata frita (em fatias)
railroad railway ferrovia
raise rise (in salary) aumentar
rest-room, bathroom (public) toilet
toalete, banheiro (em restaurantes,
hotis etc.)
sidewalk pavement calada
resum CV currculo profissional
schedule, timetable timetable horrio
sneakers trainers (=sports shoes) tnis esportivo
stand in line queue fazer fila
store/shop shop loja
**subway underground* metr
trunk (of a car) boot porta-malas
truck lorry, van caminho
two weeks fortnight, two weeks duas semanas
vacation holiday(s) frias
vest waistcoat colete
zee zed "z" - o nome da letra "z"
zipper zip zper, fecho de correr