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agir

[ɐ'ʒiɾ]
verb
to act
1. to perform or do something; to take action
We must act quickly to solve this problem.
Devemos agir rapidamente para resolver este problema.
2. to behave or conduct oneself in a particular manner
He always acts professionally in meetings.
Ele sempre age profissionalmente nas reuniões.
3. to have an effect or influence on something
The medication acts fast against the infection.
O medicamento age rapidamente contra a infecção.
4. to perform in a play, film, or theatrical production
She acts in several theater productions.
Ela atua em várias produções teatrais.
Synonyms
atuarprocederagirfazercomportar-se
Antonyms
inaçãopassividade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agir
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
agir
no significant regional variation
Portugal
agir
no significant regional variation; standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

agir na sombra (to work behind the scenes)
agir com prudência (to act with caution)
agir em conformidade (to act in accordance with)
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