bundling

• Substantivo que designa a ação de amarrar ou empacotar objetos em feixe, ou de mover algo às pressas. Historicamente, também descreve o costume de namoro em que casais solteiros dividiam a cama totalmente vestidos.

A noun referring to the act of binding or tying items into a bundle, or the act of pushing or shoving something hastily. It also historically describes a courtship custom where unmarried couples shared a bed while fully clothed.

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1. Courtship customC1formal

   A historical practice where an unmarried couple would share a bed while fully clothed, often as part of the courting process.

   Namoro na cama

   • Bundling was a common practice in colonial New England.
   • The young couple engaged in bundling under the watchful eye of the family.
   • Historical records describe bundling as a way to allow intimacy without impropriety.

2. Binding into a bundleB2formal

   The act of tying or wrapping items together to form a compact package.

   Amarração em feixe

   • The bundling of firewood made it easier to carry.
   • She finished the bundling of the newspapers for recycling.
   • Efficient bundling of products reduces shipping costs.

   Sinônimosbindingpackagingpackingtyingwrapping

3. Hasty shovingB2informal

   The act of pushing or putting something away quickly and carelessly.

   Empurra-mento apressado

   • He did a quick bundling of his clothes into the suitcase.
   • The child's bundling of toys into the box was messy but fast.
   • She resorted to bundling the papers into her bag as the bus arrived.

   Sinônimosjammingstuffingthrusting

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de amarrar, empacotar ou juntar objetos em um feixe ou pacote, e também para mandar ou despachar alguém de forma rápida ou sem cerimônia.

A verb used to indicate the act of tying, wrapping, or gathering items together into a bundle, or to send someone away quickly or unceremoniously.

1. Tie or wrap togetherB1formal

   To tie, wrap, or gather items into a bundle.

   Amarrar ou juntar em um pacote

   • She bundled the newspapers for recycling.
   • He bundled the sticks together with a rope.
   • They bundled the clothes into a large bag.

   Sinônimosbindbunchfastengatherpackpackageparcelstraptietrusswrap

   Antônimosdisperselooseseparateunfastenunwrap

2. Send or push quicklyB2informal

   To push, send, or put someone or something somewhere quickly or unceremoniously.

   Empurrar

   • They bundled the children into the car.
   • He was bundled off to bed early.
   • The police bundled the suspect into the van.

   Sinônimoshurryhustlepushrushshoveusher

3. Sell as a packageB2formal

   To sell multiple items or services together as a single package, often at a reduced price.

   Vender em pacote

   • The company bundles its software with a free trial.
   • You can bundle internet and cable services for a discount.
   • They bundled the tickets with a hotel stay.

   Sinônimoscombinegrouppackpackagetie

Variantes phrasalbundle offbundle up