Abordar
Example: Precisamos abordar todos os pontos importantes na reunião hoje.
Definition
"Abordar" means to approach or deal with a subject, issue, or task directly and systematically. For example, in the phrase 'Precisamos abordar todos os pontos importantes na reunião hoje,' it means to address or tackle all important points during the meeting.
Etymology
The word "abordar" comes from the Old French 'aborder,' which means to come alongside or approach a ship, derived from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'to' and 'bord' meaning 'board' or 'ship’s side.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean addressing or dealing with topics, not just physically approaching.
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