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jogo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  • game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
  • kit noun A set of equipment, tools, or personal items packed together for a particular purpose, such as a soldier's gear or a workman's tools.
  • match noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
  • play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
  • service noun Work done to help or benefit someone, or the act of providing this.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.

Senses

jogo is used for these senses in English:

  • game (countable) Ellipsis of video game.
  • kit Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.
  • match (sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
  • play (uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
  • service A set of dishes or utensils.
  • set A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.)
  • set A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.

backlash — full definition

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

game — full definition

  1. noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
  2. adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
  3. adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
  4. noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
  5. verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.

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