revolution

• Substantivo que designa uma mudança radical e frequentemente súbita na estrutura política, social ou organizacional, geralmente envolvendo a derrubada de um governo ou regime estabelecido; também se aplica a transformações profundas em áreas como ciência, tecnologia ou cultura.

A noun referring to a fundamental and often sudden change in political power, social structure, or organizational systems, typically involving the overthrow of an established government or regime.

1. Political overthrowB2formal

   A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

   Revolução

   • The French Revolution began in 1789.
   • Many countries have experienced political revolutions throughout history.
   • The revolution led to the establishment of a democratic government.

   Sinônimoscoupinsurgencyinsurrectionmutinyoverthrowputschrebellionrevoltuprising

2. Major changeB2formal

   A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation.

   Revolução

   • The Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturing processes.
   • The digital revolution has changed how we communicate.
   • There has been a revolution in medical technology over the past decade.

   Sinônimosalterationcataclysmmetamorphosisoverhaulreformationshifttransformationupheaval

   Antônimosstagnationstasisstatus quo

3. Circular motionB1formal

   The movement of an object in a circular or elliptical orbit around a center or axis.

   Rotação

   • The Earth makes one revolution around the sun every year.
   • The wheel completes one revolution per second.
   • The satellite's revolution around the planet takes 90 minutes.

   Sinônimoscirclecyclegyrationorbitrotationspinturn