ratchet

• Dispositivo mecânico formado por uma roda ou barra dentada que engata em uma lingueta ou catraca, permitindo movimento em apenas uma direção. Também se refere à própria lingueta ou mecanismo de trava que impede o movimento inverso.

A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits motion in only one direction.

1. B2formaltechnical

   A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack that engages with a pawl, allowing motion in only one direction.

   Catraca

   • The mechanic used a ratchet to tighten the bolt.
   • A ratchet mechanism prevents the winch from unwinding.
   • The socket wrench has a built-in ratchet for easier use.

• Verbo que indica aumentar ou diminuir algo de forma gradual, frequentemente usado no contexto de ajuste ou mudança passo a passo.

A verb meaning to increase or decrease by degrees, often used in the context of gradual change or adjustment.

1. Move gradually in one directionB2formal

   To cause something to move or change in a series of small, irreversible steps, often in a single direction.

   Avançar gradualmente em uma direção

   • The government ratcheted up the pressure on the company.
   • Tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher after the incident.
   • The costs ratcheted upward over the course of the project.

   Sinônimosadvancebuild upclimbcreepescalateinchincreaseintensifymountprogressstep up

Variantes phrasalrachet upratchet down