1. Present participle of 'acatar' (to heed, respect, or comply with) combined with 'o apelo' (the call/appeal). Describes the act of responding positively to a request, plea, or demand.
She was acatando o apelo from her community to run for office.
Ela estava acatando o apelo da sua comunidade para concorrer ao cargo.
2. To obey or submit to an appeal or request made by someone.
By acatando o apelo, he demonstrated his commitment to social responsibility.
Ao acatar o apelo, ele demonstrou seu compromisso com a responsabilidade social.