be rectified
[bi ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪd]
verb phrase
ser retificado/retificada
1. to be corrected, amended, or made right; to have an error or mistake fixed
The error in the document will be rectified as soon as possible.
O erro no documento será retificado assim que possível.
2. to be set straight or adjusted to a correct state
The problem needs to be rectified before we proceed.
O problema precisa ser retificado antes de prosseguirmos.
3. in technical contexts: to be converted from alternating current to direct current
The AC current will be rectified for the device to function properly.
A corrente AC será retificada para que o dispositivo funcione corretamente.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser retificado' is frequently used in formal, legal, and technical contexts, while 'ser corrigido' is more prevalent in everyday speech. In Portugal, 'retificado' maintains stronger formal usage, particularly in administrative and legal documents.
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