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leveling

[/ˈlɛv.ə.lɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
nivelação
1. The act of making something level, even, or flat
The construction crew is leveling the ground for the new building.
A equipe de construção está nivelando o terreno para o novo edifício.
2. Making something equal or uniform in height, position, or status
Leveling the playing field means giving everyone equal opportunities.
Nivelar o campo de jogo significa dar a todos oportunidades iguais.
3. In video games, the process of increasing a character's level or experience
He spent all weekend leveling his character in the RPG.
Ele passou todo o fim de semana subindo o nível de seu personagem no RPG.
4. Aiming or directing (a weapon or accusation) at someone
She was leveling serious accusations at her opponent.
Ela estava fazendo sérias acusações contra seu oponente.
Synonyms
evening outflatteningequalizationsmoothing
Antonyms
raisingloweringtiltinginclining

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nivelação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
nivelação
Common in technical and construction contexts
Portugal
nivelação
Standard Portuguese term; also 'aplanamento' for flattening

Related Idioms & Phrases

leveling the playing field
leveling accusations
leveling up
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