chamber

• Substantivo que designa um compartimento, câmara ou sala, especialmente um espaço privado ou fechado, frequentemente usado para reuniões oficiais, fins institucionais ou como seção dentro de uma estrutura maior.

A noun referring to a room, especially a private or enclosed space, often used for formal meetings, official purposes, or as a compartment within a larger structure.

1. Room or enclosed spaceB1formal

   A room, especially a private or formal one, or an enclosed space within a larger structure.

   Sala ou espaço fechado

   • The queen retired to her private chamber.
   • The castle has a large underground chamber.
   • The heart has four chambers.

   Sinônimosantechamberapartmentboudoircabinetcellclosetcompartmentcubiclehallroom

2. Legislative bodyB2formal

   A hall or room where a legislative or judicial body meets, or the body itself.

   Câmara legislativa

   • The bill was debated in the upper chamber of parliament.
   • The judge entered the chamber to hear the case.
   • The chamber voted on the new law.

   Sinônimosassemblycongresscouncildiethouselegislatureparliamentsenate

3. Mechanical or technical spaceB2formal

   A compartment or enclosed space in a machine, gun, or other device.

   Câmara

   • He loaded a bullet into the chamber of the gun.
   • The combustion chamber in the engine is very hot.
   • The camera's film chamber needs to be opened carefully.

   Sinônimoscavitycellcompartmentenclosurerecess

• Verbo que significa colocar ou encerrar algo em uma câmara ou compartimento, frequentemente usado em contexto técnico ou mecânico.

A verb meaning to place or enclose something in a chamber or compartment, often used in technical or mechanical contexts.

1. Load a firearmC1formal

   To place a cartridge into the firing chamber of a gun.

   Engatilhar

   • He carefully chambered a round before aiming.
   • The soldier chambered the next bullet.
   • She chambered the shotgun with practiced ease.

   Sinônimoschargeloadprimeready