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boom (EN)
verbo, substantivo, interjeição

verbo “boom”

infinitivo boom; ele booms; pret. boomed; part. boomed; ger. booming
  1. crescer rapidamente
    After launching its innovative app, the startup boomed, doubling its revenue in just six months.
  2. produzir um som profundo e alto
    The cannon boomed, echoing across the battlefield.

substantivo “boom”

sing. boom, pl. booms ou incontável
  1. crescimento rápido
    The city experienced a housing boom, with new apartments popping up everywhere.
  2. som profundo e ressonante
    The distant boom of fireworks filled the night air.
  3. retranca
    As the wind changed direction, the sailor quickly adjusted the boom to catch the breeze.
  4. barreira flutuante
    The city installed a boom across the river to stop debris from entering the water supply.
  5. braço (para microfone ou câmera)
    The director asked the crew member to lower the boom so the microphone could better capture the actor's dialogue.

interjeição “boom”

boom
  1. bum
    As the fireworks lit up the sky, everyone oohed and aahed at the loud "boom" that followed.
  2. uma expressão que indica um evento súbito ou inesperado
    I forgot to study for the test, and then boom, The teacher announces a pop quiz.