contornar

Portuguese

/ˌkõ.toɾ.ˈna(ɾ)/, /ˌkõ.toɾ.ˈna(ɾ)/, /kõ.tuɾ.ˈnaɾ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to circumvent, to avoid something in one's path
  • to surround a location
  • to overcome a problem with or without solving it
  • to draw the contour of something

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese tornar (turn).

Origin

Portuguese

tornar

Gloss

turn

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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