waterworks

• Sistema ou instalação pública que armazena, trata e distribui água para uma comunidade; também pode se referir ao conjunto de equipamentos e estruturas responsáveis pelo abastecimento de água.

A noun referring to a public utility system or facility that stores, purifies, and distributes water for a community.

1. Public water supply systemB2formal

   A system of structures and equipment for supplying water to a community, including reservoirs, pipes, and treatment facilities.

   Sistema de abastecimento de água

   • The city's waterworks were upgraded to improve water quality.
   • Engineers inspected the waterworks after the storm.
   • The waterworks facility supplies clean water to thousands of homes.

   Sinônimoswater system

2. Water treatment facilityB2formal

   A place where water is stored, purified, and distributed for public use.

   Estação de tratamento de água

   • He works at the local waterworks as a technician.
   • The waterworks uses advanced filtration systems.
   • Tours of the waterworks are available for school groups.

3. Crying (informal)B1informal

   A humorous or informal term for crying or tears.

   Choro (informal)

   • She turned on the waterworks when she didn't get her way.
   • The child's waterworks started when he dropped his ice cream.
   • Don't start the waterworks over a small argument.

   Sinônimoscryingsnivelingweeping