using

• Substantivo que designa a ação de usar algo ou alguém, especialmente de explorar ou se aproveitar de uma pessoa, tratando-a injustamente em benefício próprio.

A noun referring to an act that exploits or victimizes someone, treating them unfairly for personal gain.

1. ExploitationB2informal

   An act that exploits or victimizes someone, treating them unfairly for personal gain.

   Exploração

   • He felt hurt by her constant using of his generosity.
   • The company was accused of the using of its workers.
   • She realized it was just a using, not a real friendship.

   Sinônimosabuseexploitationmanipulationmistreatmentmisusevictimization

   Antônimosconsiderationequityfairnessjusticerespect

• Verbo que indica a ação de empregar algo para uma finalidade específica ou de fazer uso de algo em determinada situação.

A verb used to indicate the act of employing something for a particular purpose or applying it in a situation.

1. Employ for a purposeA1formal

   To put something into action or service for a specific purpose.

   Usar

   • She uses her phone to call her friends.
   • Please use this pen to sign the document.
   • He uses public transport to go to work.

   Sinônimosapplyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   Antônimosabandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or applyA2formal

   To make practical use of something or treat someone in a particular way.

   Usar

   • They use advanced technology in manufacturing.
   • Don't use your brother to get what you want.
   • We use this room for meetings.

   Sinônimosapplyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   Antônimosabusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or takeB1informal

   To take or consume something, such as drugs or substances.

   Consumir ou tomar

   • He uses coffee to stay awake during long drives.
   • Some people use illegal drugs recreationally.
   • She uses herbal remedies for headaches.

   Sinônimosadministerconsumeingesttake

   Antônimosconservehoardpreservesavespare

Variantes phrasaluse up