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add barriers

[/æd ˈbæriərz/]
verb phrase
adicionar barreiras
1. To create or introduce obstacles, hindrances, or impediments that prevent or obstruct progress, access, or communication
The new regulations add barriers to entry for small businesses.
Os novos regulamentos adicionam barreiras à entrada de pequenas empresas.
2. To establish physical or non-physical obstacles as a preventative or protective measure
The government decided to add barriers along the border.
O governo decidiu adicionar barreiras ao longo da fronteira.
3. To introduce psychological or emotional obstacles in relationships or interactions
Fear can add barriers to personal relationships.
O medo pode adicionar barreiras aos relacionamentos pessoais.
Synonyms
create obstaclesintroduce hindrancesestablish barrierserect barriersimpose restrictions
Antonyms
remove barrierseliminate obstaclesclear the wayfacilitate accesslower barriers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adicionar barreiras
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
adicionar barreiras
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
acrescentar barreiras
Slightly more formal alternative; 'adicionar' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down barriers
lower barriers to entry
face barriers
hit a wall
create a roadblock
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