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augment the territory

[ɔːɡˈment ðə ˈterətɔːri]
verb phrase
aumentar o território
1. To expand or enlarge the geographical area or domain controlled by a nation, organization, or entity
The empire sought to augment the territory through military conquest.
O império buscava aumentar o território através da conquista militar.
2. To extend the boundaries or limits of a specific region or area of jurisdiction
The company plans to augment the territory of its operations in South America.
A empresa planeja aumentar o território de suas operações na América do Sul.
Synonyms
expand the territoryextend the territoryenlarge the territoryincrease the territorygrow the territory
Antonyms
reduce the territoryshrink the territorydiminish the territorycontract the territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar o território
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
aumentar o território
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also may use 'ampliar o território'
São Paulo
expandir o território
Commonly used in business contexts
Angola/Mozambique
ampliar o território
Alternative form used in African Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Idioms & Phrases

expand one's horizons
push the boundaries
stake a claim
claim new ground
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