pile up

US /paɪl ʌp/
UK /paɪl ʌp/
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1.

acumular, empilhar

to accumulate or increase in quantity, especially to an unmanageable degree

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The dirty dishes started to pile up in the sink.
Os pratos sujos começaram a se acumular na pia.
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Work tends to pile up when you're on vacation.
O trabalho tende a se acumular quando você está de férias.
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2.

colidir, engavetar

to crash or collide, especially involving several vehicles

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Several cars piled up on the icy road.
Vários carros se amontoaram na estrada gelada.
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The accident caused traffic to pile up for miles.
O acidente fez o trânsito se acumular por quilômetros.
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