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move irregularly

[muːv ɪˈreɡjələrli]
verb phrase
mover-se irregularmente
1. To move in an uneven, inconsistent, or unpredictable manner; to change position without a regular pattern or rhythm
The wounded animal moved irregularly across the field.
O animal ferido movia-se irregularmente pelo campo.
2. To proceed with jerky or spasmodic movements; to move in fits and starts
The old machine moved irregularly, making strange noises.
A máquina antiga movia-se irregularmente, fazendo barulhos estranhos.
Synonyms
move erraticallymove sporadicallymove unevenlymove haltinglymove jerkily
Antonyms
move smoothlymove steadilymove uniformlymove rhythmically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mover-se irregularmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
se mexer de forma irregular
colloquial variation
São Paulo
andar de forma desordenada
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
mover-se irregularmente; deslocar-se de forma irregular
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

move in fits and starts
move all over the place
move around like a cat on hot bricks
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