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white knight

/waɪt naɪt/

Tradução: Pessoa que vem em socorro de alguém em apuros, frequentemente de maneira cavalheiresca ou altruísta. No mundo dos negócios, refere-se a uma pessoa ou empresa que salva uma empresa-alvo de uma aquisição hostil. Na computação, pode se referir a um hacker que divulga vulnerabilidades de segurança para ajudar a melhorar os sistemas.

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/waɪt naɪt/C1informal
  • ptPessoa que vem em socorro de alguém em apuros, frequentemente de maneira cavalheiresca ou altruísta. No mundo dos negócios, refere-se a uma pessoa ou empresa que salva uma empresa-alvo de uma aquisição hostil. Na computação, pode se referir a um hacker que divulga vulnerabilidades de segurança para ajudar a melhorar os sistemas.

A person who comes to the aid of someone in distress, often in a chivalrous or selfless manner. In business, it refers to a person or company that rescues a target company from a hostile takeover. In computing, it can refer to a hacker who exposes security vulnerabilities to help improve systems.

  1. Rescuer or saviorB2formal

    A person or organization that comes to the aid of someone in trouble, often in a financial or business context.

    ptSalvador

    • The company was saved from bankruptcy by a white knight investor.
    • She acted as a white knight, offering to pay off his debts.
    • In the takeover battle, a white knight emerged to buy the struggling firm.
  2. Chivalrous personB2informal

    A person who behaves in a noble, selfless, or gallant manner, often helping others without expecting anything in return.

    ptCavaleiro branco

    • He played the white knight, defending her reputation against gossip.
    • The politician tried to appear as a white knight for the poor.
    • Don't expect a white knight to solve all your problems.
  3. Internet slangC1slang

    A person who defends someone online, often in a confrontational or overly protective manner.

    ptcavaleiro branco

    • He's always acting like a white knight in the comments section.
    • The white knight rushed to defend the celebrity from criticism.
    • Stop being a white knight; she can handle the argument herself.