hoarding

• Substantivo que designa o ato de acumular e guardar grandes quantidades de objetos, muitas vezes de forma excessiva, ou uma grande estrutura usada para exibir publicidade.

A noun referring to the act of accumulating and storing large quantities of items, often excessively, or a large board used for displaying advertisements.

1. Large advertising boardB1formalbritish

   A large board used for displaying advertisements or public notices, typically found outdoors.

   Outdoor

   • The new movie was advertised on a giant hoarding near the highway.
   • The company rented a hoarding in the city center for their campaign.
   • A colorful hoarding promoted the upcoming festival.

   Sinônimosbillboardsignboard

2. Excessive accumulationB2formal

   The act of collecting and storing large quantities of items, often in a compulsive manner.

   Acumulação compulsiva

   • His hoarding of old newspapers filled the entire garage.
   • The psychologist specializes in treating hoarding disorder.
   • Hoarding can lead to unsafe living conditions.

   Sinônimosaccumulationcollectinggatheringsavingstockpiling

   Antônimosminimalism

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de acumular e guardar grande quantidade de algo, frequentemente de forma secreta ou para uso futuro.

A verb used to indicate the act of accumulating and storing a large supply of something, often secretly or for future use.

1. Accumulate and storeB2formal

   To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or greedily.

   Acumular e armazenar

   • During the war, people hoarded food and supplies.
   • He hoarded old newspapers in his garage for years.
   • Some animals hoard nuts for the winter.

   Sinônimosaccumulateamasscachesquirrel awaystashstockpile

   Antônimosdispersedistributegivescattersharespendsquanderwaste

2. Keep for oneselfB2informal

   To keep something for oneself, especially when others might need it.

   Acumular para si

   • Stop hoarding all the blankets; share them with your siblings.
   • She hoarded her allowance instead of spending it.
   • The collector hoarded rare coins in a secret vault.

   Sinônimosaccumulateamasscachehogsavesquirrel awaystashstockpilestore

   Antônimosallocatedispensedistributegiveshare