engine running
[/ˈɛndʒɪn ˈrʌnɪŋ/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
motor em funcionamento / motor ligado
1. The state or condition of an engine that is currently operating or in motion
Keep the engine running while I go inside the store.
Mantenha o motor ligado enquanto eu vou lá dentro da loja.
2. An engine that is actively performing its function of converting fuel into mechanical energy
The car won't start with the engine already running.
O carro não vai dar a partida com o motor já em funcionamento.
3. The operation or performance of a mechanical or digital engine
The application requires the Java engine running in the background.
O aplicativo requer a máquina Java em execução em segundo plano.
In Brazil, 'motor em funcionamento' or 'motor ligado' is the standard automotive terminology. The phrase is commonly used in driving instructions, traffic contexts, and mechanical discussions. In the USA, especially in NYC, colloquial terms like 'whip running' or 'engine fired up' reflect street culture. The phrase is also used metaphorically in business contexts (e.g., 'keeping things running') in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
whip running / whip fired up
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