refresher

• Substantivo que designa algo que refresca ou renova, como uma bebida refrescante, um pagamento extra feito a um advogado em um processo longo, ou um curso que revisa e atualiza um assunto para quem não acompanhou os acontecimentos.

A noun referring to something that refreshes, such as a drink, a fee paid to counsel in a prolonged legal case, or a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments.

1. Legal feeC2formalbritishlegal

   An additional fee paid to a barrister or counsel for each day a trial continues beyond the first day.

   Honorário por dia adicional de julgamento

   • The barrister charged a refresher for the second day of the hearing.
   • The client was surprised by the refresher fee added to the bill.
   • In long trials, refreshers are standard practice for legal counsel.

2. Refreshing drinkA2informal

   A beverage that restores energy or provides a feeling of coolness and revitalization.

   Bebida refrescante

   • After the long hike, we stopped for a cold refresher.
   • Lemonade is a perfect refresher on a hot summer day.
   • He ordered a mint tea as a light refresher after lunch.

   Sinônimosbracercoolerpick-me-up

3. Review courseB2formal

   A short course or training session designed to update or renew knowledge and skills in a particular area.

   Curso de atualização

   • She took a refresher course in accounting to stay current.
   • The company offers a safety refresher for all employees annually.
   • I need a refresher on the new software before the project starts.

   Sinônimosbrush uprefresher course