Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrancar
verb
/a.ʁã.ˈkaʁ/
Definition
To pull out or to yank away.
Examples
- Ele precisou arrancar a planta do vaso.
- O mecânico vai arrancar o motor do carro.
- Ela arrancou a verdade dele com perguntas insistentes.
Meaning
This verb is used in contexts where something is forcefully removed or taken away. It can describe physical actions, as well as figurative ones, such as suddenly revealing a secret.
Synonyms
- remover
- extrair
- tirar
- desprender