muscle

• Feixe ou tecido fibroso do corpo humano ou animal que se contrai para produzir movimento ou manter a posição das partes do corpo; também se refere à força física ou ao poder muscular.

A noun referring to a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of body parts.

1. Body tissueA2formalscientific

   A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of body parts.

   Músculo

   • He pulled a muscle while lifting weights.
   • Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
   • The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

2. Physical strengthA2informal

   Physical power or strength, especially in the arms or legs.

   Força física

   • He used his muscle to open the stuck door.
   • She has a lot of muscle from years of training.
   • The job requires more muscle than skill.

   Sinônimosbeefbrawnbulkforcemightmuscularitypowerstrength

3. Power or influenceB2informal

   Power, influence, or force, especially in a political or economic context.

   Influência

   • The company used its financial muscle to buy out competitors.
   • The union flexed its political muscle during the negotiations.
   • He has a lot of muscle in the local government.

   Sinônimoscloutinfluenceleveragepowerpullswayweight

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de abrir caminho à força ou usar força física ou influência para conseguir algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing one's way or using physical strength or influence to achieve something.

1. Force one's wayB2informal

   To use physical strength or influence to push through or gain an advantage.

   Forçar passagem

   • He muscled his way through the crowd to get to the front.
   • The company muscled into the market by undercutting competitors.
   • She muscled past the security guard to confront the manager.

   Sinônimosbulldozeelbowforcejostlemanhandlepushshouldershovesqueeze

2. Exert power or influenceC1informal

   To use power, authority, or influence to achieve something, often aggressively.

   Forçar com poder

   • The lobbyists muscled the bill through Congress.
   • He muscled his way onto the board of directors.
   • They muscled the smaller company out of the deal.

   Sinônimosbrowbeatbullbulldozebullycowforceimposeintimidatepresspushshovestrong-arm

Variantes phrasalmuscle into