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depor

to testify, to give testimony

d ɨ p o ɾ
de (introduces an infinitive clause after certain verbs, adjectives, and nouns) + por to put, to place
verb Rare #35,316
to testify, to give testimony Usually used in a legal setting.
PO: Ela vai depor amanhã no tribunal.
EN: She is going to testify in court tomorrow.

A polícia me chamou para depor Eles estão atrás de você.

The police called me in to give a statement. They are after you.

— Des vents contraires (2011)

Antes de depor.

Before testifying.

— Anatomia de uma Queda (2023)

Com o Sr. Pereyra não falo mais, exceto quando for depor.

I don't speak to Mr. Pereyra anymore, except when I have to testify.

— Relatos Selvagens (2014)

Fui chamado para depor no tribunal.

I was summoned to testify in court.

O Tom foi intimado a depor como testemunha num processo civil.

Tom was summoned to testify as a witness in a civil lawsuit.

O Tom não foi intimado a depor.

Tom wasn't subpoenaed to testify.