stick out

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que algo se projeta ou sobressai de uma superfície, ou que alguém continua a fazer algo difícil ou desagradável até o fim.

A phrasal verb used to indicate protruding from a surface, or to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant until the end.

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Protrude or extend outwardinformal

   To project or extend beyond a surface or edge.

   Sair para fora

   • A nail was sticking out of the wooden board.
   • His ears stick out a little from his head.
   • The branch stuck out over the path.

   Sinônimosbulgeextendjutobtrudeoverhangpoke outprojectprotrudethrust out

   Antônimosrecederetractsinkwithdraw

2. Be noticeable or conspicuousinformal

   To be very noticeable because of being different from others.

   Chamar a atenção

   • She stuck out in the crowd because of her bright red hair.
   • His talent really sticks out among the other musicians.
   • The old building sticks out among the modern skyscrapers.

   Sinônimosleap outstand out

   Antônimosblendhidelurkrecede

3. Endure or continueinformal

   To continue to do something difficult or unpleasant until it is finished.

   Aguentar

   • He stuck out the whole boring lecture just to be polite.
   • She stuck out her internship even though it was tough.
   • They stuck out the storm in a small shelter.

   Sinônimosbearcarry onendureperseverepersistsee throughtoleratewithstand

   Antônimosabandonceasedesistquitstopsurrenderyield

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