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draw at random
[/drɔː æt ˈrændəm/]
verb phrase
sortear
1.
to select or pick something by chance without any predetermined order or pattern
The lottery winner was drawn at random from all ticket holders.
O ganhador da loteria foi sorteado entre todos os que compraram bilhetes.
2.
to make a selection by removing items from a container without looking or choosing deliberately
We will draw at random to decide who goes first in the game.
Vamos sortear para decidir quem começa o jogo.
Synonyms
select at random
choose randomly
pick by chance
draw by lot
Antonyms
choose deliberately
select intentionally
pick carefully
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sortear
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
sortear
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
sortear
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
tirar à sorte
alternative phrase also used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
draw lots
luck of the draw
throw in the hat
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