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apply logic

[əˈplaɪ ˈlɒdʒɪk]
verb phrase
aplicar lógica
1. to use reasoning or systematic thinking to solve a problem or understand a situation
You need to apply logic to figure out the answer to this puzzle.
Você precisa aplicar lógica para descobrir a resposta deste quebra-cabeça.
2. to use rational thought processes rather than emotion or intuition
Apply logic instead of making decisions based on feelings.
Aplique lógica em vez de tomar decisões baseadas em sentimentos.
3. in programming, to use logical operations or conditional statements in code
The developer had to apply logic to create the algorithm.
O desenvolvedor teve que aplicar lógica para criar o algoritmo.
NYC Slang
use your head, think it through
Synonyms
use reasonthink logicallyreason throughapply reasoninguse critical thinking
Antonyms
act emotionallyguessrely on intuitionact irrationally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar lógica
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aplicar lógica
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
aplicar lógica
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

use your head
think straight
put two and two together
use common sense
exercise rational thought
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