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depõe

[dɛˈpɔ̃ɨ]
verb
testifies, deposes, gives evidence
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'depor' - to give testimony or evidence in court
The witness deposes before the judge.
A testemunha depõe perante o juiz.
2. To remove from office or power; to dethrone
The coup deposes the dictator.
O golpe depõe o ditador.
3. To set down or place something
She deposes her luggage at the entrance.
Ela depõe sua bagagem na entrada.
Synonyms
testificaatestadeclaradepõeremovedestituir
Antonyms
negaocultaempossa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
depõe
Standard usage in legal contexts and formal speech
Portugal
depõe
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

depõe armas - lays down weapons, surrenders
depõe coroa - removes the crown, abdicates
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