manipulação, fraude, ou aparelhagem (dependendo do contexto)
1. The ropes, chains, and other equipment used to support and control a ship's sails and masts
The sailors checked the rigging before setting sail.
Os marinheiros verificaram a aparelhagem antes de partir.
2. The act of manipulating or fraudulently arranging something, especially elections or competitions
The investigation revealed rigging in the election results.
A investigação revelou manipulação nos resultados da eleição.
3. The equipment or apparatus used for a specific purpose, such as in theater, construction, or sports
The stage rigging needed repair after the heavy lighting equipment fell.
A aparelhagem do palco precisava de reparo após o equipamento de iluminação pesado cair.
4. The act of setting up or equipping something with necessary gear or apparatus
Rigging the fishing boat took several hours.
Equipar o barco de pesca levou várias horas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'rigging' in the context of fraud ('manipulação') is commonly discussed in media regarding elections and sports. The nautical meaning ('aparelhagem') is more technical and used among sailors and in maritime contexts. In NYC and American English, 'rigging' a competition or system is slang for cheating or unfairly arranging outcomes.
NYC Slang
setup, fix, scheme (as in 'that election was a complete setup/rig')
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