stick in

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar inserir algo em um lugar ou ficar preso em determinada posição.

A phrasal verb used to indicate inserting something into a place or becoming fixed or lodged in a position.

incontável · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Insert or placeinformal

   To put something into a space or opening, often with force.

   Enfiar

   • He stuck the key in the lock and turned it.
   • She stuck a pin in the map to mark the location.
   • I stuck the note in the book so I wouldn't forget.

   Sinônimoscraminsertjamplacepokepushputshovestuffthrustwedge

   Antônimosdislodgeextractpullremovetake outwithdraw

2. Persist or continueinformalbritish

   To continue doing something with determination, especially a task.

   Persistir ou continuar

   • Just stick in there and you'll finish the marathon.
   • He stuck in with his studies despite the distractions.
   • She stuck in and completed the project on time.

   Sinônimoscarry oncontinuekeep goingperseverepersistplug away

   Antônimosabandonceasedesistquitrelentstopsurrenderyield

3. Become fixed or lodgedinformal

   To become unable to move or be removed from a position.

   Ficar preso

   • The drawer stuck in and wouldn't open.
   • A piece of food stuck in his throat.
   • The car got stuck in the mud.

   Sinônimoscatchembedget stuckjamlodgewedge

   Antônimosdislodgeextractfreeremove

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