articular

Senses

1. 1.

   to articulate, to join

   to connect parts or elements together, especially in a physical or structural sense

2. 2.

   to articulate, to express

   to express ideas or words clearly and coherently

3. 3.

   to coordinate, to organize

   to organize or coordinate actions, efforts, or groups toward a common goal

Examples

• "O joelho articula a coxa com a perna."

  The knee articulates the thigh with the leg.

• "Ela conseguiu articular suas ideias de forma muito clara na apresentação."

  She managed to articulate her ideas very clearly in the presentation.

• "Os sindicatos estão se articulando para organizar uma greve nacional."

  The unions are coordinating to organize a national strike.

Usage

Very common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used reflexively (articular-se) when referring to organizing or coordinating among people or groups. In anatomy, refers to joints connecting bones. Common collocations: articular ideias/palavras (articulate ideas/words), articular movimentos (political organizing).