siding

• Revestimento externo de paredes de edifícios, geralmente de madeira, metal ou vinil, usado para proteção e decoração. No Brasil, também pode se referir a um desvio ou ramal ferroviário.

A noun referring to the outer covering of a building's walls, typically made of wood, metal, or vinyl, used for protection and decoration.

1. Exterior wall coveringB2formalamerican

   Material used to cover the outside walls of a building, typically made of wood, vinyl, or metal.

   Revestimento externo

   • The house needs new siding to protect against weather.
   • They chose vinyl siding for its low maintenance.
   • The old wooden siding was painted white.

   Sinônimosboardingcladdingfacingweatherboardweatherboarding

2. Railway sidingC1formalbritish

   A short track connected to a main railway line where trains can be parked or loaded.

   Desvio ferroviário

   • The freight train was parked on the siding.
   • Goods were unloaded from the wagons on the railway siding.
   • The siding allowed the express train to pass.

   Sinônimossidetrackspurspur track

• Verbo que indica tomar partido ou apoiar um dos lados em uma discussão, disputa ou situação.

A verb used to indicate taking a position or stance in support of one side or party in a dispute or situation.

1. Support or take the side ofB1formal

   To support or favor one person or group over another in a dispute.

   Tomar partido

   • She sided with her brother during the argument.
   • The committee sided against the proposed changes.
   • He always sides with the underdog in debates.

   Sinônimosbackchampiondefendespousefavorstand bysupport

   Antônimoscontestcounterdefyopposeresistwithstand

2. Move sidewaysB2informal

   To move or turn to one side.

   Deslocar-se para o lado

   • The car suddenly sided into the next lane.
   • She sided away from the approaching cyclist.
   • He sided the boat to avoid the rocks.

   Sinônimosedgesidestepsidle

   Antônimoscenterstraighten