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• Descreve uma pessoa que tem muito dinheiro ou recursos; também descreve um rosto que ficou vermelho ou está radiante.

Describes someone who has plenty of money or resources; also describes a face that is red or glowing.

1. Having plenty of moneyB2informal

   Having a lot of money, especially temporarily.

   Com dinheiro

   • He was feeling flush after winning the lottery.
   • She's flush with cash this month from her bonus.
   • They were flush enough to buy a new car.

   Sinônimosaffluentloadedmoneyedprosperousrichwealthy

   Antônimosdestituteimpecuniouspennilesspenuriouspoor

2. Level or even with a surfaceB2formal

   Being exactly level or aligned with a surface.

   Nivelado

   • The door should be flush with the wall.
   • Make sure the tiles are flush against each other.
   • The shelf is flush with the edge of the table.

   Sinônimosalignedcoplanarevenflatlevelplanesquaretrue

   Antônimosprotrudingraisedrecessedsunkenuneven

3. Red in the faceB1formal

   Having a red or rosy complexion, often from emotion or exertion.

   Corado

   • Her cheeks were flush from the cold wind.
   • He was flush with embarrassment after the mistake.
   • She looked flush after running up the stairs.

   Sinônimosblushingcrimsonfloridglowingredred-facedrosyruddy

   Antônimosashenpalesallowwan

• Advérbio que significa 'nivelado com a superfície' ou 'direto e preciso'. É usado em contextos de alinhamento (por exemplo, 'rente à parede') ou como intensificador (por exemplo, 'acertar bem no nariz'). A forma é a mesma do adjetivo e do verbo.

An adverb meaning 'so as to be level or even with a surface' or 'directly and squarely.' It is often used in contexts of alignment (e.g., 'flush against the wall') or emphasis (e.g., 'hit flush on the nose'). The form is identical to the adjective and verb.

1. Directly or squarelyB2informal

   In a direct, straight, or exact manner; often used with verbs like 'hit' or 'land'.

   Diretamente

   • The ball hit him flush on the nose.
   • The car landed flush against the wall.
   • He struck the target flush in the center.

   Sinônimosbangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightsmacksquarelystraight

• Substantivo que designa um fluxo ou jato súbito de água, frequentemente usado no contexto do mecanismo da privada, ou uma vermelhidão repentina do rosto causada por emoção ou calor.

A noun referring to a sudden flow or rush of water, often used in the context of a toilet mechanism, or a sudden reddening of the face due to emotion or heat.

1. B1formal

   A sudden reddening of the face, often due to embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   Rubor facial

   • A flush spread across her cheeks when she was complimented.
   • He felt a flush of anger rise within him.
   • The sudden flush on his face betrayed his embarrassment.

   Sinônimosblushcolorglowrosinessruddinesssuffusion

   Antônimospalenesspallor

2. Sudden increase or surgeB2informal

   A sudden, abundant flow or increase, often of money or resources.

   Afluxo

   • The company experienced a flush of cash after the investment.
   • A flush of new ideas came to him during the brainstorming session.
   • The lottery winner had a flush of wealth overnight.

   Sinônimosboomfloodinfluxrushspatesurgeupsurge

   Antônimosdecreasedroughtscarcityshortage

3. Poker handB2formal

   A hand in poker consisting of five cards all of the same suit.

   Flush

   • He won the game with a royal flush.
   • She was dealt a flush in hearts.
   • A flush is a strong hand in poker.

4. Plumbing actionA2formal

   The act of cleaning or clearing a toilet or drain by a rush of water.

   Descarga

   • He gave the toilet a flush after using it.
   • The flush of the toilet was loud in the quiet room.
   • She pressed the button for a flush.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de limpar ou remover algo com um fluxo de água, ou de ficar vermelho no rosto (por calor, emoção ou vergonha).

A verb used to indicate the act of cleansing or removing something with a flow of water, or to become red in the face.

1. Turn redB1formal

   To become red in the face, typically from embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   Corar

   • She flushed when he complimented her.
   • His face flushed with anger during the argument.
   • The shy boy flushed and looked down at his shoes.

   Sinônimosblushcolorcrimsonglowredden

2. Clean with waterA2formal

   To cause water to flow through something, especially a toilet or pipe, to clean it.

   Dar descarga

   • Please flush the toilet after you use it.
   • The plumber flushed the pipes to remove the blockage.
   • He flushed the system with clean water.

   Sinônimoshoserinsesluiceswillwash

   Antônimosblockclogobstructplugstop

3. Drive out or force outB2formal

   To force someone or something out of a hiding place.

   Expulsar

   • The police flushed the suspect out of the building.
   • The hunters flushed the birds from the bushes.
   • The investigation flushed out several corrupt officials.

   Sinônimosdislodgedrive outexpelforce outroutsmoke out

Variantes phrasalflush down