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position roughly
[pəˈzɪʃən ˈrʌfli]
verb phrase
posicionar aproximadamente
1.
to place or locate something in an approximate or imprecise manner
Position roughly the furniture in the room before measuring exact distances.
Posicione aproximadamente o móvel na sala antes de medir as distâncias exatas.
2.
to set something in a general area or direction without precision
The contractor will position roughly the main support beam.
O contratante posicionará aproximadamente a viga de suporte principal.
Synonyms
place approximately
situate loosely
set roughly
arrange approximately
Antonyms
position precisely
place exactly
position accurately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
posicionar aproximadamente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
posicionar aproximadamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
ballpark position
rough placement
approximate positioning
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