Translations for „grind down“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

grind down VB trans

1. grind down (mill):

grind down

moer

2. grind down (wear down):

grind down

minar

3. grind down (oppress):

grind down

oprimir

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English

This type of talk by professional peers tends to grind down the desire and need to embrace my race in a professional setting.

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He'll then grind down a stamp-sized piece so thin light can pass through it, like sun through the windows of a cathedral.

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Silica and lignins, which are completely indigestible to animals, grind down insect mandibles (appendages necessary for feeding).

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The work can grind down even the hale and hearty.

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Conventional surgery - requiring an invasive operation to allow surgeons to go into the spinal area and grind down the discs - was one option.

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It seems to grind down very slowly.

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They think they're standing at fourth slip, helping grind down the opposition.

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They've definitely been able to grind down costs quite aggressively.

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Once you grind down to the dentine level, damage is irreparable, and you become very sensitive to heat and cold, too.

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At the same time, the company is working to grind down its operating costs.

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