ready-made

• Descreve algo que já está preparado, fabricado ou disponível para uso imediato, em vez de feito sob encomenda ou exigindo montagem. Também pode se referir a algo padronizado ou comum, não personalizado.

Describes something that is already prepared, made, or available for immediate use, rather than being custom-made or requiring assembly.

1. Prepared for immediate useB1formal

   Made in advance and available for purchase or use without further preparation.

   Pronto para uso

   • She bought a ready-made meal from the supermarket.
   • The store sells ready-made curtains in various sizes.
   • He prefers ready-made furniture to avoid assembly.

   Sinônimosinstantoff-the-shelfprepackaged

   Antônimosbespokecustommade-to-order

2. Unoriginal or clichédB2informal

   Used to describe ideas, phrases, or responses that are repeated without thought or originality.

   Batido

   • His speech was full of ready-made phrases that lacked sincerity.
   • She gave a ready-made excuse that everyone had heard before.
   • The article relied on ready-made arguments rather than fresh insights.

   Sinônimosbanalcommonplacehackneyedstereotypedstocktriteunoriginal

   Antônimosfreshnoveloriginal

3. Commercially producedB1formal

   Manufactured in a factory or by a commercial process, as opposed to being handmade or homemade.

   Pronto

   • They sell ready-made cakes that taste just like homemade.
   • The market is flooded with ready-made clothing from large brands.
   • He prefers ready-made tools over custom-built ones.

   Sinônimosfactory-mademanufacturedmass-producedoff-the-shelfstore-bought

   Antônimosbespokecustommade-to-ordertailor-made

• Substantivo que designa um produto já pronto, como uma peça de roupa ou um móvel, fabricado antecipadamente e disponível para compra imediata.

A noun referring to a manufactured item, such as a garment or piece of furniture, that is produced in advance and available for immediate purchase.

1. Pre-manufactured itemB1formal

   A manufactured artifact, such as a garment or piece of furniture, that is made in advance and available for purchase.

   Artigo pronto

   • The store sells ready-made curtains in various sizes.
   • He bought a ready-made suit instead of having one tailored.
   • Ready-made furniture is often cheaper than custom pieces.

   Sinônimosoff-the-pegoff-the-rackready-to-wear