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abolish barriers

[/əˈbɒlɪʃ ˈbæriərz/]
verb phrase
abolir barreiras
1. To formally eliminate or remove obstacles, restrictions, or divisions that prevent progress, communication, or access
The government decided to abolish barriers to free trade between member nations.
O governo decidiu abolir barreiras ao comércio livre entre as nações membros.
2. To remove physical, legal, or social obstacles that separate or limit groups of people
The organization works to abolish barriers to education for underprivileged communities.
A organização trabalha para abolir barreiras à educação para comunidades desfavorecidas.
Synonyms
remove barrierseliminate obstaclesdismantle restrictionsbreak down barrierseradicate hindrances
Antonyms
erect barriersestablish obstaclescreate restrictionsimpose limitationsstrengthen barriers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abolir barreiras
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abolir barreiras
Common in political and social discourse
São Paulo
abolir barreiras
Frequently used in business and commerce contexts
Portugal
abolir barreiras
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down the walls between
open the floodgates
level the playing field
tear down barriers
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