esquadrinhar
[ɛʃkwa.dri.ˈɲar]
verb
to scan, to scrutinize, to search thoroughly
1. to examine or look at something carefully and thoroughly, often in all directions
The detective began to scrutinize the crime scene.
O detetive começou a esquadrinhar a cena do crime.
2. to search or patrol an area systematically
The guards would scan the perimeter regularly.
Os guardas esquadrinhavam o perímetro regularmente.
3. to look around or survey one's surroundings with attention
She scanned the crowd looking for a familiar face.
Ela esquadrinhou a multidão procurando um rosto familiar.
Related Idioms & Phrases
esquadrinhar com o olhar - to look at someone or something intently
esquadrinhar o horizonte - to scan the horizon
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