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galvanising

/ˈɡæl.və.naɪ.zɪŋ/

Tradução: Descreve algo que choca ou entusiasma alguém, levando-o a agir com energia e determinação., Verbo usado para indicar a ação de chocar ou inspirar alguém a tomar uma atitude, ou de cobrir um metal com uma camada protetora de zinco.

2 verbetes

adjective

C1formalbritish/ˈɡæl.və.naɪ.zɪŋ/

Describes something that shocks or excites someone into taking action.

  • 🇵🇹Descreve algo que choca ou entusiasma alguém, levando-o a agir com energia e determinação.
  1. Thrilling or electrifying C1 formal

    Causing a sudden and intense emotional reaction, as if jolted by electricity; extremely exciting or inspiring.

    • The leader's speech was galvanising, filling the crowd with renewed energy.
    • Her galvanising performance left the audience breathless.
    • The documentary had a galvanising effect on public opinion.

    🇵🇹Eletrizante

    Sinônimos: electrifyingenergizingexcitingexhilaratinginspiringinvigoratingrousingstimulatingstirringthrilling

    Antônimos: boringdulltediousunexcitinguninspiring

  • more galvanising comparative form
  • most galvanising superlative form

verb

galvanizeC1formalcommon/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/

A verb used to indicate the act of shocking or exciting someone into taking action, or to coat metal with a protective layer of zinc.

  • 🇵🇹Verbo usado para indicar a ação de chocar ou inspirar alguém a tomar uma atitude, ou de cobrir um metal com uma camada protetora de zinco.
  1. Shock into action C1 formal

    To cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them.

    • The tragic event galvanized the community into demanding change.
    • Her passionate speech galvanized the audience to volunteer.
    • The report galvanized the government into implementing new policies.

    🇵🇹Incitamento à ação

    Sinônimos: electrifyimpeljoltprodrousespurstartlestir

    Antônimos: demoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendissuade

  2. Coat with metal C2 formal technical

    To cover iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust.

    • The factory galvanizes steel beams for construction projects.
    • Galvanized pipes are more resistant to corrosion.
    • They used galvanized metal for the outdoor fence.

    🇵🇹Galvanizar

    Sinônimos: electroplateplatezinc

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  • galvanised past simple
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  • galvanising present participle
  • galvanizing present participle
  • galvanises third person singular
  • galvanizes third person singular