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bestir oneself

/bɪˈstɜːr wʌnˈself/

Tradução: Expressão um tanto antiquada que significa estimular-se a agir, tornar-se ativo ou fazer um esforço para realizar algo.

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/bɪˈstɜːr wʌnˈself/C1formalobsoleto
  • ptExpressão um tanto antiquada que significa estimular-se a agir, tornar-se ativo ou fazer um esforço para realizar algo.

A somewhat old-fashioned expression meaning to rouse oneself to action, become active, or make an effort to do something.

  1. To become active or energeticC1formalbritish

    To rouse oneself from inactivity or laziness; to start moving or doing something with effort.

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    • He finally bestirred himself to clean the garage.
    • She bestirred herself from the sofa to answer the door.
    • The team bestirred themselves after the halftime break.