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engineered

[/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪrd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
engenhado, projetado
1. Designed and built using scientific principles
The bridge was engineered to withstand earthquakes.
A ponte foi engenhada para resistir a terremotos.
2. Deliberately created or arranged to achieve a specific result
This situation was engineered to create conflict.
Esta situação foi engenhada para criar conflito.
3. Manipulated or managed skillfully
He engineered his way into the company.
Ele se engenhosamente abriu caminho para a empresa.
NYC Slang
played out, set up
Synonyms
designedconstructedbuiltplannedcontrivedorchestratedmanipulated
Antonyms
accidentalunplannednaturalspontaneous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
engenhado, projetado
Most common usage
São Paulo
engenhado, planejado
Emphasis on planning aspect
Portugal
concebido, projetado
May use 'concebido' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

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