Translations for „squeeze“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . squeeze [skwiːz] N

1. squeeze (pressing action):

squeeze

aperto m

to put the squeeze on sb fig

dar um aperto em alguém

2. squeeze (limit):

squeeze

restrição f

II . squeeze [skwiːz] VB trans

1. squeeze (press together):

squeeze

espremer

to squeeze one's eyes shut

fechar os olhos com força

2. squeeze (force):

squeeze

pressionar

Usage examples with squeeze

to squeeze one's eyes shut

fechar os olhos com força

to put the squeeze on sb fig

dar um aperto em alguém

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Then the index finger, middle finger and (in some styles) ring finger bend down and squeeze the string against the thumb groove.

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He advised people to squeeze out the lungs as they would wring a wet towel dry.

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Mush the pulp over it to squeeze out the flavor, and then dispose what's left.

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The mouse and canary squeeze out and take sanctuary in the mousehole, where the two introduce each other with and handshake.

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Squeeze lime on cucumbers for a low-carb, low-sodium and low-calorie snack or side salad.

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The motion helps to squeeze out the glochidia and it may help to attract fish hosts.

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Defrost the spinach and then squeeze out any excess water.

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But said businesses have to be cautious after the credit squeeze during the worst of the economic downturn.

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Into the 1970s, model makers began to feel the squeeze of rising costs.

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Credit squeeze means there will be lack of funds available to individuals and companies and hence liquidity.

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