Início Dicionário Sshock absorber

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shock absorber

A mechanical device designed to absorb and dampen shock impulses, typically used in vehicle suspension systems to prevent the spring from oscillating. / A person or thing that reduces the impact of a difficult situation or prevents a sudden change from causing distress.

Noun

pl: shock absorbers

In its literal sense, this refers to a specific automotive part. In a technical context, it is often used interchangeably with "shocks" in casual conversation, though "shock absorber" is the full technical term.

Metaphorically, the term describes a mechanism, person, or resource that mitigates the impact of a negative event. When applied to people, it suggests a personality trait of resilience or a role where someone absorbs stress or conflict to protect others from feeling it. This is often used in professional or family dynamics to describe a mediator or a stabilizing influence.

In financial or political contexts, it refers to a buffer—such as a reserve fund or a policy—that prevents a sudden external shock (like a market crash) from causing immediate systemic failure. The connotation is generally positive, implying stability, protection, and the ability to withstand pressure without breaking.