advance openly

[/əd'væns 'oʊpənli/]
verb phrase
avançar abertamente
1. To move forward or progress in a frank, honest, and transparent manner without concealment or deception
The company decided to advance openly with its new sustainability initiative, sharing all details with stakeholders.
A empresa decidiu avançar abertamente com sua nova iniciativa de sustentabilidade, compartilhando todos os detalhes com as partes interessadas.
2. To put forth an argument, proposal, or claim in a candid and direct way
She chose to advance openly her concerns about the project during the meeting.
Ela escolheu avançar abertamente com suas preocupações sobre o projeto durante a reunião.
3. To make progress while being visible and accountable, rather than working behind the scenes
The negotiations advanced openly with full media coverage and public scrutiny.
As negociações avançaram abertamente com cobertura completa da mídia e escrutínio público.
This phrase reflects values of transparency and honesty that are increasingly important in both American and Brazilian business cultures. In Brazil, 'avançar abertamente' is particularly valued in corporate governance and stakeholder communications. In the USA, it aligns with contemporary expectations for corporate transparency and accountability.
NYC Slang
put it all out there; keep it 100; no cap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
proceed franklymove forward transparentlyprogress candidlyadvance transparentlypush ahead openly
Antonyms / Antônimos
advance secretlyproceed covertlymove behind the scenesprogress surreptitiouslyadvance deceptively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar abertamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
avançar com transparência
More common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ir pra frente de forma clara
More colloquial expression
Portugal
avançar abertamente / prosseguir de forma clara
Similar usage but with slightly different phrasing preferences

Related Words

transparencyfranknesscandorhonestydirectnessaccountabilityvisibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay it on the line
put one's cards on the table
speak one's mind
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
leave no stone unturned
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