gird

• Verbo arcaico ou literário que significa cingir, isto é, apertar ou prender algo com um cinto, faixa ou correia ao redor do corpo, ou cercar algo. Também significa preparar-se ou munir-se para uma ação ou enfrentamento.

An archaic verb meaning to encircle or bind with a belt or band, or to prepare oneself for action.

1. Prepare for actionC2formal

   To prepare oneself for a difficult or challenging situation.

   Preparar-se para a ação

   • The soldiers girded themselves for battle.
   • She girded her mind for the difficult exam.
   • He girded his spirit to face the criticism.

   Sinônimosbracefortifypreparereadysteel

   Antônimosceaserelaxsurrenderunwindyield

2. Encircling or fasteningC2formal

   To surround or encircle something, often with a belt or band.

   Cingir

   • He girded his waist with a leather belt.
   • The ancient city was girded by high walls.
   • She girded the package with strong twine.

   Sinônimosbandbeltencircleencompassgirdleringsurround