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apartam

[ɐ.pɐɾ.ˈtɐ̃w̃]
verb
they set aside, they remove, they separate
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'apartar' - to move something away from its original position
They set aside the defective items from the production line.
Apartam os itens defeituosos da linha de produção.
2. To separate or divide; to keep apart
They separate the wheat from the chaff.
Apartam o trigo do joio.
3. To withdraw or remove oneself from a situation
They keep away from controversial discussions.
Apartam-se de discussões controversas.
Synonyms
separamafastamremovemisolam
Antonyms
aproximamunemjuntam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apartam
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
apartam
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

apartar-se do caminho
apartar do mal
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