batten down

• Verbo frasal que significa prender, fixar ou fechar algo com segurança, especialmente preparando-se para uma tempestade ou situação difícil.

A phrasal verb meaning to fasten or secure something firmly, often used in the context of preparing for a storm or difficult situation.

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Secure for stormformal

   To fasten or secure something, especially on a ship, to prepare for a storm or bad weather.

   Preparar para a tempestade

   • The sailors battened down the hatches before the hurricane.
   • We need to batten down the windows and doors before the storm hits.
   • They battened down all loose equipment on the deck.

   Sinônimosfastensecuretie down

2. Prepare for difficultyinformal

   To prepare oneself or a situation for a difficult or challenging event.

   Preparar-se para dificuldades

   • The company is battening down for a tough financial quarter.
   • We should batten down and get ready for the busy holiday season.
   • He battened down his schedule to focus on the exam.

   Sinônimosbracefortifyprepare

Verbo basebatten