kneeling

• Ação ou posição em que uma pessoa se apoia sobre os joelhos, geralmente com as pernas dobradas e o corpo ereto ou inclinado; ato de ajoelhar-se.

The action or position of supporting oneself on one's knees.

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1. Physical actionB1formal

   The act of resting on one's knees as a posture or movement.

   Ação física

   • Kneeling is required during the ceremony.
   • His kneeling on the hard floor caused discomfort.
   • She practiced kneeling for meditation.

   Antônimosrisingstanding

2. Symbolic or ceremonial gestureB2formal

   Using the kneeling posture as an expression of humility, submission, or respect.

   Genuflexão

   • Kneeling is often a sign of reverence in religious contexts.
   • The athlete's kneeling became a symbol of peaceful protest.
   • In many courts, kneeling before the monarch was expected.

   Sinônimosgenuflectionobeisance

• Verbo que indica a ação de apoiar-se ou ficar de joelhos no chão, geralmente como sinal de respeito, submissão, reverência ou para realizar alguma tarefa.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting on one's knees, typically as a sign of respect, submission, or to perform a task.

verbo irregular

1. Rest on kneesA2formal

   To rest or support oneself on one's knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or prayer.

   Ajoelhar-se

   • She knelt down to tie her shoelaces.
   • The knight knelt before the king.
   • They knelt in prayer at the church.

2. Protest or demonstrationB2informal

   To kneel as a form of peaceful protest or to show solidarity with a cause.

   Ajoelhar-se em protesto

   • The athletes knelt during the national anthem to protest injustice.
   • Many people knelt in silence to honor the victims.
   • He knelt on the field to show his support for the movement.