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update things

[/ʌpˈdeɪt θɪŋz/]
verb phrase
atualizar as coisas
1. to make something current or modern by adding new information or features
We need to update things in the database before the meeting.
Precisamos atualizar as coisas no banco de dados antes da reunião.
2. to inform someone about recent developments or changes
Let me update things for you about the project status.
Deixe-me atualizar as coisas para você sobre o status do projeto.
3. to modernize or refresh multiple items or systems
We're planning to update things around the office next month.
Estamos planejando atualizar as coisas no escritório no próximo mês.
Synonyms
refreshmodernizereviseimproveupgrade
Antonyms
ignoreneglectabandonoutdated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualizar as coisas
most common usage
São Paulo
atualizar
often shortened without 'as coisas'
Portugal
actualizar as coisas
uses 'c' spelling; less common phrase structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep things up to date
get with the times
bring things up to speed
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