run a test

[/rʌn ə tɛst/]
verb phrase
realizar um teste
1. to conduct or perform an examination or trial to check if something works correctly or to gather data
The technician will run a test to diagnose the problem with your computer.
O técnico vai realizar um teste para diagnosticar o problema do seu computador.
2. to execute a series of procedures in a laboratory, medical, or scientific context
We need to run a test on the blood sample to identify the infection.
Precisamos fazer um teste na amostra de sangue para identificar a infecção.
3. to operate or activate a program, system, or device to verify its functionality
Let's run a test on the new software before deploying it to all users.
Vamos fazer um teste no novo software antes de implementá-lo para todos os usuários.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'fazer um teste' is the most colloquial and widely used expression, while 'realizar um teste' is more formal. In tech environments, especially in São Paulo's startup scene, 'rodar um teste' reflects English influence and is commonly used among developers and engineers. In medical and scientific contexts, the phrase is typically formal across all regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conduct a testperform a testexecute a testcarry out a testcheckexamine
Antonyms / Antônimos
skip testingignoreoverlook

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
realizar um teste / fazer um teste
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rodar um teste
common in tech and business contexts, more informal
Rio de Janeiro
fazer um teste / testar
more colloquial usage
Portugal
executar um teste / efetuar um teste
more formal Portuguese usage

Related Words

testtrialexperimentexaminationverificationdiagnosisassessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a tight ship (related concept of checking and testing)
put someone to the test
test the waters
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