Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apertar
verb
[ah-per-tar]

Definition
To press or tighten something firmly or strongly.

Examples
- É necessário apertar os parafusos para garantir que a prateleira fique segura.
- Ela precisa apertar o cinto antes de sair de casa.
- O treinador pediu aos jogadores para apertar a defesa no segundo tempo.

Meaning
Apertar refers to the action of squeezing or applying pressure to something, often to secure it in a fixed position or to make it smaller.

Synonyms
- pressionar
- encolher
- apertar-se