tool

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo, instrumento ou utensílio usado para executar uma função ou tarefa específica, especialmente de uso manual. Também pode se referir a qualquer meio ou recurso utilizado para alcançar um objetivo.

A noun referring to a device, implement, or instrument used to carry out a particular function or task, especially one used by hand.

1. Physical implementA1formal

   A device or implement used to carry out a particular function, especially in manual work.

   Ferramenta

   • He used a hammer as a tool to fix the shelf.
   • The carpenter keeps all his tools in a large box.
   • A screwdriver is an essential tool for any DIY project.

   Sinônimosapparatusappliancecontrivancedevicegadgetimplementinstrumentutensil

2. Software or digital aidA2informalIT

   A software application or digital resource used to perform a specific task.

   Ferramenta

   • Photoshop is a powerful tool for editing images.
   • This online tool helps you convert files to PDF.
   • Developers use various debugging tools to fix code errors.

   Sinônimosapplicationprogramresourcesoftwareutility

3. Person used by anotherB2informal

   A person who is used or manipulated by someone else for their own purposes.

   Instrumento

   • He felt like a tool in the hands of his manipulative boss.
   • She realized she was just a tool for their political agenda.
   • Don't let yourself be used as a tool for their schemes.

   Sinônimosdupeinstrumentpawnpuppetstooge

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de equipar, instrumentar ou trabalhar algo com uma ferramenta; também pode significar dirigir ou andar de forma descuidada ou imprudente.

A verb used to indicate the act of equipping or shaping something with a tool, or driving or moving in a casual manner.

1. Drive or ride casuallyB2informalamerican

   To drive or ride in a vehicle in a relaxed, aimless manner.

   Dar uma volta

   • We were just tooling around town in his convertible.
   • He tooled down the highway with the music blasting.
   • They spent the afternoon tooling around on their motorcycles.

   Sinônimoscruisedriftdrivefloatglidemoseymotorputterriderollsail

2. Equip with toolsC1formal

   To equip a factory, workshop, or machine with the necessary tools for a specific job.

   Equipar com ferramentas

   • The factory was tooled for mass production of car parts.
   • They tooled the workshop with state-of-the-art equipment.
   • The company tooled up to meet the increased demand.

   Sinônimosequipfit outfurnishkit outoutfitrig

Variantes phrasaltool around