aumentar a distância
[ah-oo-men-TAR ah dis-TAHN-see-ah]
verb phrase
to increase the distance, to widen the gap, to pull away
1. to physically move farther away from something or someone
The runner increased the distance between herself and her competitors.
A corredora aumentou a distância entre ela e suas concorrentes.
2. to create or expand a gap in a relationship or emotional connection
After the argument, they decided to increase the distance between them.
Após a discussão, eles decidiram aumentar a distância entre eles.
3. in sports, to extend one's lead over competitors
The team increased the distance in the score during the second half.
O time aumentou a distância no placar durante o segundo tempo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
abrir distância (to create distance/pull away)
manter distância (to keep one's distance)
colocar distância (to put distance between)
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