brush on

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения легкого нанесения чего-либо (например, краски или макияжа) или, чаще, для повторения или освежения знаний по какому-либо предмету.

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.

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Apply with a brushformal

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

   Наносить кистью

   • 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.

   Synonymsapplybrushcoatdaubpaintsmear

2. Briefly mention or reviewinformal

   To mention or review something quickly or superficially.

   Кратко упомянуть

   • 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.

   Synonymsgloss overskim overtouch on

Base verbbrush