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lançar

[lɐ̃ˈsaɾ]
verb
to throw, to launch, to release
1. to propel something through the air with force
He threw the ball across the field.
Ele lançou a bola através do campo.
2. to introduce or release a new product, service, or project
The company will launch a new smartphone next month.
A empresa vai lançar um novo smartphone no próximo mês.
3. to cast or put forth (a gaze, glance, or look)
She cast a suspicious glance at him.
Ela lançou um olhar suspeito para ele.
4. to emit or give off (sound, light, smoke)
The volcano launched clouds of ash into the sky.
O vulcão lançou nuvens de cinza para o céu.
5. to establish or initiate (a movement, campaign, or initiative)
They launched a fundraising campaign.
Eles lançaram uma campanha de arrecadação de fundos.
Synonyms
arremessaratirarjogardesfechariniciarcomeçar
Antonyms
apanharpegarrecebercessarparar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lançar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
lançar
common in business and technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
lançar
frequently used in carnival and cultural events
Portugal
lançar
identical usage; standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lançar mão de algo - to resort to something, to make use of
lançar luz sobre - to shed light on, to clarify
lançar raízes - to put down roots, to establish oneself
lançar um desafio - to issue a challenge
lançar olhares - to exchange glances
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