become comprehensive

[bɪˈkʌm ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv]
verb phrase
tornar-se abrangente; tornar-se compreensivo
1. to develop into or transform into something that covers all or nearly all aspects, elements, or areas; to become inclusive and thorough
The new policy became comprehensive after incorporating feedback from all departments.
A nova política tornou-se abrangente após incorporar feedback de todos os departamentos.
2. to evolve to include a wide range of topics, services, or understanding
The curriculum became comprehensive with the addition of new subjects.
O currículo tornou-se compreensivo com a adição de novas disciplinas.
3. to grow in scope or depth to achieve completeness or full understanding
Her knowledge of the subject became comprehensive after years of research.
Seu conhecimento do assunto tornou-se abrangente após anos de pesquisa.
The phrase 'become comprehensive' is commonly used in educational, business, and policy contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about curriculum reform, insurance coverage, and organizational policies. The concept emphasizes inclusivity and thoroughness, values that are increasingly important in contemporary institutional contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
become inclusivebecome thoroughbecome all-encompassingbecome completeturn into something broad
Antonyms / Antônimos
become limitedbecome narrowbecome restrictedbecome partialbecome incomplete

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tornar-se abrangente; tornar-se compreensivo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ficar abrangente
Colloquial alternative using 'ficar' instead of 'tornar-se'
Rio de Janeiro
virar algo abrangente
Informal usage with 'virar'
Portugal
tornar-se abrangente; tornar-se compreensivo
Same as Brazil, though less commonly used in spoken Portuguese

Related Words

comprehensivecomprehensivenesscomprehensivelyencompassincludethorough

Related Idioms & Phrases

come full circle and become comprehensive
evolve to become comprehensive
grow to become comprehensive
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