tightens, squeezes, presses
1. third person singular present indicative of apertar; to make tight or tighter
She tightens her grip on the rope.
Ela aperta a corda com força.
2. to squeeze or compress
He squeezes the lemon to extract the juice.
Ele aperta o limão para extrair o suco.
3. to press or push firmly
Please press the button to start the machine.
Por favor, aperta o botão para iniciar a máquina.
4. to embrace closely; to hug
She tightly hugs her child.
Ela aperta seu filho em um abraço.
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