obtain

US /əbˈteɪn/
UK /əbˈteɪn/
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1.

obtener, adquirir

get, acquire, or secure (something)

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He managed to obtain a copy of the report.
Logró obtener una copia del informe.
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You need to obtain permission before proceeding.
Necesitas obtener permiso antes de proceder.
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acquiregetgainsecureprocure
2.

prevalecer, existir, estar en vigor

(of a custom, rule, or way of thinking) be prevalent, established, or customary

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A different system obtains in other countries.
Un sistema diferente prevalece en otros países.
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These conditions no longer obtain.
Estas condiciones ya no prevalecen.
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prevailexistbe in forcebe in effectbe in use