brush on

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar la aplicación ligera de algo (como pintura o maquillaje) o, más a menudo, para repasar o refrescar los conocimientos sobre un tema.

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.

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Apply with a brushformal

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

   aplicar con brocha

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapplybrushcoatdaubpaintsmear

2. Briefly mention or reviewinformal

   To mention or review something quickly or superficially.

   mencionar brevemente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgloss overskim overtouch on

Verbo basebrush