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compile

[kəmˈpaɪl]
verb
compilar
1. To collect and assemble information, data, or materials from various sources into a single document or system
She compiled a comprehensive report from multiple sources.
Ela compilou um relatório abrangente de múltiplas fontes.
2. In computing, to convert source code into machine-readable code using a compiler
The programmer had to compile the code before running the program.
O programador teve que compilar o código antes de executar o programa.
3. To produce or create by putting together pieces or parts
He compiled a dictionary of rare words.
Ele compilou um dicionário de palavras raras.
Synonyms
assemblegathercollectcomposeconstructaccumulate
Antonyms
dispersescatterseparatedisassemble

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compilar
Standard usage in both technical and general contexts
Portugal
compilar
Standard usage; occasionally 'recolher' for collecting information
Technical contexts
compilar
Universally used in computing/programming regardless of region

Related Idioms & Phrases

compile evidence
compile a list
compile data
compile information
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