balance equally

[ˈbæləns ˈiːkwəli]
verb phrase
equilibrar igualmente; balancear de forma igual
1. to distribute weight, forces, or resources in such a way that both or all sides are equal in strength, proportion, or value
The accountant worked to balance equally the credits and debits in the financial report.
O contador trabalhou para equilibrar igualmente os créditos e débitos no relatório financeiro.
2. to maintain equilibrium or stability by giving equal consideration or treatment to opposing elements
The manager tried to balance equally the needs of both departments within the budget.
O gerente tentou equilibrar igualmente as necessidades dos dois departamentos dentro do orçamento.
3. to achieve a state where two or more things are in perfect equilibrium or proportion
The gymnast worked hard to balance equally on both feet during the routine.
A ginasta trabalhou para se equilibrar igualmente em ambos os pés durante o exercício.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, financial, and scientific contexts. In Brazil, the concept of 'equilibrar igualmente' is frequently employed in discussions about fair distribution of resources and opportunities, reflecting cultural values of equality and justice. The phrase emphasizes impartiality and fairness in decision-making.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equilibrate equallycounterbalancedistribute evenlyequalizestabilize proportionally
Antonyms / Antônimos
imbalancetiltfavor one sidedisrupt equilibriumunequally distribute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equilibrar igualmente; balancear de forma igual
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
botar em equilíbrio
More colloquial expression
São Paulo
manter o balanceamento igual
More formal, often used in business contexts
Portugal
equilibrar de forma igual; balancear equitativamente
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight vocabulary variations

Related Words

balanceequilibriumpoisesymmetryproportioncounterweight

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
keep the scales balanced
on an even keel
weigh equally
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