sag

• Forma ou parte que cede, desce ou pende para baixo, geralmente devido ao peso, à pressão ou à falta de apoio; também o ato ou efeito de ceder ou afundar dessa maneira.

A noun referring to a shape or part that sinks, droops, or hangs down, typically due to weight, pressure, or lack of support.

1. A drooping or sinking shapeB1formal

   A part of something that hangs down or sinks lower than the rest, often due to weight or lack of support.

   Protuberância caída

   • There was a noticeable sag in the middle of the old mattress.
   • The roof has a slight sag after the heavy snowfall.
   • He tried to fix the sag in the fence line.

   Sinônimosdipdroopslump

• Verbo usado para descrever o processo de afundar, ceder ou curvar-se para baixo, especialmente sob o efeito de peso, pressão ou falta de apoio.

A verb used to describe the act of sinking, drooping, or bending downward, especially from weight, pressure, or lack of support.

1. Droop or sinkB1formal

   To sink, droop, or settle downwards due to pressure, weight, or loss of tautness.

   Pender ou afundar

   • The old mattress sagged in the middle.
   • His shoulders sagged with exhaustion after the long day.
   • The rope began to sag under the heavy load.

   Sinônimosbendbowdipdroopflagsettlesinkslumpwilt

   Antônimosrisestiffenstraightentighten

2. Cause to sagB2formal

   To cause something to sink, droop, or settle downwards.

   Fazer ceder

   • The heavy rain sagged the tent's roof.
   • Constant use had sagged the springs in the sofa.
   • The weight of the snow sagged the tree branches.

   Sinônimosbendbowdrag downdrooppress downpull downweigh down

Variantes phrasalsag down