brush on

• Partikelverb, das das leichte Auftragen von etwas (z. B. Farbe oder Make-up) bezeichnet oder häufiger das Wiederholen bzw. Auffrischen von Kenntnissen in einem Fach.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of lightly applying something (such as paint or makeup) or, more commonly, to review or refresh one's knowledge of a subject.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Apply with a brushformal

   To apply a substance, such as paint or glue, onto a surface using a brush.

   Mit dem Pinsel auftragen

   • She brushed on a thin layer of varnish to protect the wood.
   • He brushed on the paint carefully to avoid streaks.
   • The artist brushed on the final details with a fine brush.

   Synonymeapplybrushcoatdaubpaintsmear

2. Briefly mention or reviewinformal

   To mention or review something quickly or superficially.

   Kurz erwähnen

   • The teacher brushed on the key points before the exam.
   • He brushed on the topic of climate change during the lecture.
   • She brushed on the details of the contract in the meeting.

   Synonymegloss overskim overtouch on

Grundverbbrush