ligar-se

[li-GAR-se]

verb

to connect oneself; to get involved; to turn on

1. to establish a connection or relationship with someone

She connected with him immediately after the meeting.

Ela ligou-se com ele imediatamente após a reunião.

2. to become involved or engaged in something

He got involved in community projects.

Ele ligou-se a projetos comunitários.

3. to turn on or switch on (reflexive form)

The device turned on automatically.

O dispositivo ligou-se automaticamente.

4. to be in a romantic or emotional relationship

They got together last year.

Eles ligaram-se no ano passado.

NYC Slang

hook up; connect; get involved

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ligar-se

Most common usage, used in romantic contexts and for making connections

Portugal

ligar-se

Similar usage but also commonly used for phone connections and technical contexts

São Paulo

ligar-se

Standard usage, frequently used in business and social contexts

ligar-se a alguém - to connect with someone romantically or platonically

ligar-se em algo - to get interested or involved in something

desligar-se - to disconnect or break a relationship

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