flow

• Substantivo que designa o movimento contínuo de um líquido, gás, eletricidade ou de conceitos abstratos como informação, tempo ou energia; também se refere à quantidade ou taxa desse movimento.

A noun referring to the continuous movement, progression, or circulation of a liquid, gas, electricity, or abstract concepts like information or time.

1. Movement of liquidA2formal

   The continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or other substance in one direction.

   Fluxo

   • The flow of the river was strong after the rain.
   • The plumber checked the water flow in the pipes.
   • Lava flow from the volcano destroyed several houses.

   Sinônimoscirculationcurrentdripfluxmovementstreamtrickle

2. B1formal

   A steady, continuous stream or supply of something.

   Fluxo contínuo

   • There was a constant flow of traffic on the highway.
   • The flow of information between departments improved.
   • The company maintains a steady cash flow.

   Sinônimoscascadecurrentfluxgushoutpouringspatestreamsurgetidetorrent

3. Movement of speech or thoughtB2formal

   The smooth and continuous way in which words or ideas are expressed.

   Fluxo de fala ou pensamento

   • Her speech had a natural flow that captivated the audience.
   • The writer's flow of ideas was interrupted by the phone call.
   • He lost the flow of his argument when he was questioned.

   Sinônimoscontinuitycoursecurrentfluencyprogressionsequencestreamsuccessiontrain

• Verbo usado para descrever o movimento contínuo e constante de um líquido, gás ou eletricidade, ou o fluir suave de algo abstrato, como o tempo ou uma conversa.

A verb used to describe the movement of a liquid, gas, or electricity in a steady, continuous stream, or the smooth progression of something abstract like time or conversation.

1. Move smoothlyA2formal

   To move steadily and continuously in a current or stream.

   Fluir

   • The river flows gently through the valley.
   • Water flows from the tap when you turn it on.
   • Traffic flows smoothly during off-peak hours.

   Sinônimoscoursedriftglidepourrunstream

   Antônimosceasefreezehaltsolidifystagnatestop

2. Proceed continuouslyB1formal

   To proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly.

   Fluir

   • The conversation flowed easily between old friends.
   • Ideas began to flow as she started writing.
   • The music flowed from the speakers throughout the hall.

   Sinônimoscontinuecourseglidemovepourrollrunstream

   Antônimosceasehaltpausestagnatestop

3. Hang looselyB2formal

   To hang or fall loosely and gracefully.

   Fluir

   • Her hair flowed down her back in waves.
   • The dress flowed around her ankles as she walked.
   • The curtains flowed in the breeze from the open window.

   Sinônimoscascadedrapefallhangspillstreamsweeptrail

Variantes phrasalflow awayflow fromflow offflow out