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level at

[ˈlevəl æt]
verb
apontar para; mirar em; dirigir-se a
1. To aim or direct (a weapon, accusation, or criticism) at someone or something
The gun was leveled at the target.
A arma foi apontada para o alvo.
2. To direct criticism, blame, or an accusation toward someone
She leveled serious charges at the company.
Ela dirigiu acusações graves contra a empresa.
3. To make something even or flat with a specific point or surface
Level the shelves at the same height.
Coloque as prateleiras no mesmo nível.
Synonyms
aim atdirect atpoint ataccusecharge
Antonyms
defendpraise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apontar para; mirar em
Most common usage in everyday speech
Portugal
apontar para; dirigir-se a
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

level accusations at someone
level criticism at something
level a gun at a target
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