Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ligar

verb

/lee-gar/

Definition

To connect or bind something; to switch on a device or to associate two elements together.

Examples

Eu gosto de ligar o computador antes de trabalhar. (I like to turn on the computer before working.)
É importante ligar as peças corretamente. (It is important to connect the pieces correctly.)
Vou ligar para a minha amiga. (I will call my friend.)

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘ligar’ means to connect, turn on, or link. It can refer to turning on an electronic device or making a connection in a more abstract sense, such as relationships or ideas.