polarise

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de dividir pessoas ou opiniões em dois grupos ou extremos fortemente contrastantes.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing people or opinions to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or extremes.

1. Cause to vibrate in a definite patternB2formalscientific

   To restrict the vibrations of a wave, especially light, to a specific direction or plane.

   Polarizar

   • The filter polarises the light, reducing glare.
   • Scientists polarise laser beams for precise experiments.
   • The material polarises electromagnetic waves in a specific orientation.

2. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting positionsB2formalpolitical

   To cause people or opinions to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or viewpoints.

   Polarizar

   • The debate polarised the community into two opposing camps.
   • The new policy polarised voters along party lines.
   • Social media often polarises public opinion on controversial issues.

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3. Become polarized in a conflictB2formalpolitical

   To become divided into opposing groups or extremes in a conflict or contrasting situation.

   Polarizar-se

   • The political climate polarised further after the election.
   • The discussion polarised as each side refused to compromise.
   • The issue polarised the board members, leading to a stalemate.

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