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bracket

[/ˈbrækɪt/]
nounpl: brackets
colchete
1. A support or framework, typically angled, projecting from a wall to hold or carry something
The shelf is held up by metal brackets.
A prateleira é sustentada por colchetes de metal.
2. A pair of marks [ ] used to enclose words or figures in writing or printing
Please add your comments in brackets.
Por favor, adicione seus comentários entre colchetes.
3. A group or range within a series, especially concerning income or age
She falls into the highest tax bracket.
Ela se enquadra na faixa de imposto mais alta.
4. A tournament structure where teams or players are paired in successive rounds
His team advanced through the tournament bracket.
Seu time avançou na chave do torneio.
Synonyms
supportbracefixtureparenthesis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colchete
Most common for punctuation marks
Brazil
suporte
Used for wall-mounted support structures
Brazil
faixa
Used for income or age ranges
Portugal
parêntesis recto
Common term for the punctuation mark [ ]

Related Idioms & Phrases

bracket creep - gradual increase in tax burden due to inflation
in brackets - enclosed or marked with brackets
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