wear on

language: pt

definitions

  1. to gradually become less effective or strong over time
    pt: perder eficácia ou força com o tempo
  2. to cause gradual exhaustion or fatigue in someone
    pt: causar exaustão ou fraqueza gradual em alguém

examples

  1. The effects of the medicine began to wear on after a few days.

    Os efeitos do medicamento começaram a diminuir após alguns dias.

  2. The long journey began to wear on him.

    A longa viagem começou a esgotá-lo.