noun/verbfemininepl: eclipses/eclipses
eclipse
1. (noun) An astronomical event where one celestial body blocks light from another
We watched the solar eclipse with special glasses.
Assistimos ao eclipse solar com óculos especiais.
2. (noun) A period of obscurity, decline, or reduced prominence
His career went into eclipse after the scandal.
Sua carreira entrou em eclipse após o escândalo.
3. (verb) To block light or overshadow something
The new technology eclipsed the old methods.
A nova tecnologia eclipsou os métodos antigos.
4. (verb) To surpass or exceed in importance or quality
Her performance eclipsed all others on stage.
Seu desempenho superou todos os outros no palco.
NYC Slang
eclipse can mean to outdo or show someone up (e.g., 'He eclipsed the competition')
Related Idioms & Phrases
go into eclipse - to become obscure or less prominent
eclipse the sun - to be exceptionally bright or outstanding
total eclipse - complete blocking of light
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