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deliver

[/dɪˈlɪvər/]
verb
entregar
1. to bring and give something to someone
The courier will deliver your package tomorrow.
O carteiro entregará seu pacote amanhã.
2. to give a speech or presentation
The president will deliver a speech at noon.
O presidente proferirá um discurso ao meio-dia.
3. to help in the birth of a child
The doctor delivered the baby successfully.
O médico entregou o bebê com sucesso.
4. to provide or supply something promised
The company failed to deliver on its promises.
A empresa não cumpriu suas promessas.
5. to throw or pitch a ball
The pitcher delivered a fastball.
O arremessador lançou uma bola rápida.
NYC Slang
drop off
Synonyms
distributesupplyprovidegivehand overtransmit
Antonyms
withholdretainkeepreceive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entregar
standard term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entregar
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
entregar
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
entregar
same term used; may also use 'distribuir' in postal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

deliver the goods - cumprir o que foi prometido
deliver a blow - desferir um golpe
deliver on a promise - cumprir uma promessa
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