dragoon

US /drəˈɡuːn/
UK /drəˈɡuːn/
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1.

dragão

a member of any of several cavalry regiments in the British army and formerly in other European armies

:
The dragoons charged across the field.
Os dragões avançaram pelo campo.
Historically, dragoons were mounted infantry.
Historicamente, os dragões eram infantaria montada.
1.

forçar, coagir

to coerce or compel someone into doing something

:
They tried to dragoon him into joining their cause.
Eles tentaram forçá-lo a se juntar à causa deles.
She was dragooned into organizing the event.
Ela foi forçada a organizar o evento.