braço (noun); armamento (noun); armar (verb)
1. The upper limb of the human body from shoulder to hand
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Ela levantou o braço para fazer uma pergunta.
2. A weapon or tool used for fighting
The soldiers carried arms into battle.
Os soldados carregavam armas para a batalha.
3. A branch or division of an organization
The research arm of the company is very successful.
O braço de pesquisa da empresa é muito bem-sucedido.
4. To supply with weapons; to prepare for conflict
The government decided to arm the rebels.
O governo decidiu armar os rebeldes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
arm in arm - de braço dado
at arm's length - à distância
with open arms - de braços abertos
arm and a leg - uma fortuna
under one's arm - debaixo do braço
right-hand man - braço direito
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