on (EN)preposição, adjetivo, advérbio
preposição “on”
on , upon
- posicionado na superfície superior deInscreva-se para ver as traduções de frases de exemplo e as definições monolíngues de cada palavra.The cat is sleeping
on the warm hood of the car. - preso aThere is a painting
on the wall. - expressando colocação figurativa, ônus ou ligação (expressando colocação figurativa)The blame for the mistake fell squarely
on her shoulders. - denotando uma ação feita pelo contato com a superfície de algoShe drew a heart
on the foggy window with her finger. - em ou numa certa região ou localizaçãoThe grocery store is
on Maple Street. - perto, ao lado deThe boat is
on the coast. - apoiado pela parte especificada de si mesmoThe cat slept
on its back in the warm sunlight. - imprimindo força aPull
on the door handle to open it. - impactando contraI bumped my head
on the low doorway as I entered the room. - cobrindoShe placed a warm hat
on her head before stepping outside. - dentro de um veículo de transporte público com o propósito de viajarShe was
on the train reading a book when the announcement came through. - na data deThe meeting is scheduled
on March 15th. - em algum momento durante o dia dadoWe're having a picnic
on Saturday. - tratando do assunto deShe attended a lecture
on quantum physics. - na posse deSorry, I can't lend you a pen; I don't have one
on me right now. - por causa de; devido a; com base em algo ainda não confirmado como verdade (por causa de)The teacher called her parents
on the assumption that she had cheatedon the test. - pago porLunch is
on the company today, so order whatever you like! - indicando um meio ou médio (indicando um meio)She listened to her favorite song
on the radio. - indicando o alvo de, ou coisa afetada por, um evento ou açãoThe joke had no effect
on him; he didn't even smile. - indicando um meio de subsistênciaShe managed to get by
on her small pension. - engajado em ou ocupado com uma ação ou atividadeShe's
on a call right now, can I take a message? - tomando regularmente um medicamento ou drogaHe's been
on painkillers since the surgery last month. - sob a influência de um medicamento ou drogaShe couldn't focus at work because she was
on strong painkillers after her surgery. - indicando multiplicação ou sucessão em uma série, por exemplo, reclamações sobre reclamações (indicando multiplicação)She piled books
on bookson her desk until it towered dangerously high. - indicando dependência ou confiançaShe relied
on her GPS to find the way. - servindo como membro deShe's
on the school board, so she attends all the meetings. - jurando em, por exemplo, na minha vida, em Deus (jurando em)"
On my mother's grave, I didn't take your phone." - contra, especialmente quando números de combatentes ou competidores são especificadosIn the soccer match, it was ten
on eleven after one player received a red card.
adjetivo “on”
forma base on , não graduável
- ligadoThe air conditioning is
on ; I can feel the cool breeze. - acontecendoIs the meeting still
on ? - vestido (para roupas), colocado (para acessórios ou objetos que se encaixam em algo)As soon as the helmet was
on , the cyclist felt ready to hit the road. - em base (no contexto de beisebol ou softbol)The pitcher looked nervous with runners
on second and third, knowing any hit could send them home. - na perna (no contexto de críquete, referindo-se à metade do campo)The bowler aimed for the
on side, hoping to exploit the batsman's weakness there.
advérbio “on”
on (more/most)
- em continuaçãoShe kept talking
on about her vacation plans, her new recipes, her garden, and her cats. - ligadoPlease switch the lights
on when you enter the room. - sobre (para indicar cobertura ou ajuste)He put his hat
on and stepped out into the sun. - continuandoKeep
on walking until you reach the end of the path. - a favor (em apostas, indicando mais chance de ganhar do que perder)The boxer was ten-to-one
on to win the match, indicating he was heavily favored by the bookmakers.