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demarcate
[/dɪˈmɑːrkeɪt/]
verb
demarcar
1.
to fix or mark the limits or boundaries of something
The surveyor demarcated the property line with stakes and rope.
O topógrafo demarcou a linha da propriedade com estacas e corda.
2.
to separate or distinguish one thing from another
It is important to demarcate the differences between the two theories.
É importante demarcar as diferenças entre as duas teorias.
3.
to establish or indicate a boundary or division
The river demarcates the border between the two countries.
O rio demarca a fronteira entre os dois países.
Synonyms
delineate
delimit
bound
mark
separate
distinguish
Antonyms
merge
unite
combine
blend
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
demarcar
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
demarcar
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
demarcar
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
demarcar
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
draw a line in the sand
mark out
set boundaries
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