refrain

• Substantivo que designa um verso ou frase que se repete em uma canção ou poema, geralmente cantado ou recitado em coro após cada estrofe; também pode indicar uma frase ou ideia repetida com frequência.

A noun referring to a repeated line or phrase in a song or poem, typically sung or recited by a group after each verse.

1. Chorus of a songB1formal

   A repeated line or phrase in a song, often sung by a group after the soloist's verses.

   Refrão

   • The audience joined in the refrain of the popular song.
   • The refrain is the most memorable part of the melody.
   • She sang the verses, and the choir echoed the refrain.

   Sinônimosburdenchorushook

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de conter-se de fazer algo ou abster-se de uma ação.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding oneself back from doing something, or to abstain from an action.

1. Resist doing somethingB2formal

   To stop yourself from doing something, especially something you want to do.

   Abster-se

   • Please refrain from smoking in the building.
   • He refrained from commenting on the controversial topic.
   • She refrained from eating dessert to stick to her diet.

   Sinônimosabstainavoiddesisteschewforbearhold backresiststop

   Antônimosindulgeyield

2. Choose not to consumeB2formal

   To deliberately avoid consuming something, such as food, drink, or other substances.

   Abster-se

   • During the fast, they refrained from all food and drink.
   • He refrained from alcohol for a month.
   • She refrained from caffeine to improve her sleep.

   Sinônimosabstaineschewforgogive uprenounce

   Antônimosconsumeindulge