race across
[/reɪs əˈkrɔːs/]
verb (phrasal verb)
correr por; atravessar rapidamente; cruzar correndo
1. to move very quickly across a place or distance
The children raced across the field during recess.
As crianças correram pelo campo durante o intervalo.
2. to move with great speed in a competitive manner across something
The athlete raced across the finish line ahead of her competitors.
A atleta cruzou a linha de chegada correndo antes de suas competidoras.
3. to travel or traverse quickly and urgently
He raced across town to reach the hospital in time.
Ele atravessou a cidade correndo para chegar ao hospital a tempo.
This phrasal verb is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts. In sports and everyday language, it describes competitive or urgent movement. In Brazil, 'correr por' is the most straightforward translation, while in the US, the phrase is frequently used in sports commentary and casual conversation describing quick movements across spaces.
NYC Slang
book it across; jet across
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