Mix Flashcards
“Catch up – to reach the same level or position as someone.”
Catch up é um phrasal verb que significa alcançar alguém ou algo em termos de progresso, conhecimento ou experiência. Pode ser usado em vários contextos, como:
- Progresso Pessoal: Quando alguém precisa recuperar o tempo perdido ou completar tarefas que ficaram para trás.
Exemplo: “I missed a few classes, so I need to catch up on my studies.”
- Socialização: Para se atualizar sobre a vida de alguém.
Exemplo: “Let’s meet for coffee to catch up; it’s been a long time since we talked.”
- Concorrência: Quando uma pessoa ou grupo alcança outro em uma competição.
Exemplo: “After falling behind in the race, she managed to catch up to the leading runners.”
No geral, catch up envolve o ato de fechar a distância, seja em um sentido físico, emocional ou informativo.
“Make up – to invent (a story, an excuse).”
“She made up a funny story to entertain the kids.”
Run into – Meet someone unexpectedly
I ran into my old friend at the grocery store.
Look forward to – Feel excited or eager for something in the future
I’m looking forward to the concert next weekend.
Give up – Stop trying or quit something
He decided to give up smoking for his health.
Turn down – Reject or refuse something
She turned down the job offer because it didn’t suit her.
Put off – Postpone or delay something
We had to put off the meeting until next week.
Get along – Have a good relationship with someone
Do you get along well with your coworkers?
Take off – Leave (for a plane) or remove (clothing)
The plane took off an hour late.
He took off his jacket because it was too warm.
Show up – Appear or arrive at a place
He didn’t show up to the meeting yesterday.
Figure out – Understand or solve something
I need to figure out how to use this new software.
Bring up – Mention or introduce a topic in conversation
She brought up an interesting topic during the meeting.
Take after – To resemble a family member.
He takes after his mother in the way he talks.
Look into – To investigate or research.
The company is looking into the problem.
Look up to– To admire or respect someone.
I’ve always looked up to my older brother.
Run out of – To have no more of something left.
We ran out of sugar, so I couldn’t bake the cake.
I need to buy more milk because I’ve run out of it.
Pick up – To learn something casually or to collect something.
She picked up Spanish while living in Mexico.
Significados:
Pegar ou levantar algo:
I will **pick up** the book from the table.
(Eu vou pegar o livro da mesa.)
Recolher alguém:
Can you **pick me** up at the airport?
(Você pode me pegar no aeroporto?)
Aprender ou adquirir uma habilidade:
She picked up Spanish quickly while living in Mexico.
(Ela aprendeu espanhol rapidamente enquanto morava no México.)
Exemplo:
After work, I need to **pick up** some groceries. (Tradução: Depois do trabalho, eu preciso pegar algumas compras.)
Esse phrasal verb é bastante versátil e é utilizado em diversas situações do dia a dia.
Break down – To stop functioning (for machines) or to become very emotional.
My car broke down on the way to work.
He broke down in tears during the speech
