Palavra do dia

replace      /rɪˈpleɪs/   verb [with object]

(repor, substituir (seguido de BY), devolver

 

inflected forms: replaces; replaced; replacing

 

 

1 a : to be used instead of (something) • Will computers ever completely replace books? • Paper bags have been largelyreplaced by plastic bags.

 

1 b : to do the job or duty of (someone) • She was hired to replacethe previous manager.

 

2 : to put someone or something new in the place or position of (someone or something) • I replaced the old rug with a new one. • They recently replaced the old phone system. • The team’s manager was replaced last season. • The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood. • They’ve appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired. • I guess it’s finally time to replace the stove.

 

3 : to put (something) where it was before • He carefully replacedthe vase on the shelf.