1. to make problems worse, more serious, or more noticeable; to increase the severity or scope of difficulties
The lack of communication only served to amplify problems within the team.
A falta de comunicação apenas serviu para amplificar os problemas dentro da equipe.
2. to enlarge or expand the scope of existing issues or complications
Poor management decisions amplify problems in the organization.
Decisões gerenciais inadequadas amplificam os problemas na organização.