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desapetrecham-se

[dɛ.za.pɛ.ˈtrɛ.ʃɐ̃ũ̃ sə]
verb
they divest themselves of equipment/gear; they strip themselves of provisions
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'desapetrechar-se' - to remove or divest oneself of equipment, gear, supplies, or provisions
The soldiers desapetrecham-se before entering the camp.
Os soldados desapetrecham-se antes de entrar no acampamento.
2. To unload or discharge cargo; to remove all equipment from a vessel or vehicle
The crew desapetrecham-se of all supplies during the evacuation.
A tripulação desapetrecham-se de todos os suprimentos durante a evacuação.
Synonyms
descarregam-sedespem-sedesaparam-sedespojam-se
Antonyms
apetrecham-seequipam-secarregam-seabastecem-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desapetrecham-se
Standard usage in military and nautical contexts
Portugal
desapetrecham-se
More archaic usage; nautical and military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

desapetrechar-se de armas
desapetrechar-se de provisões
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