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boost development

[/buːst dɪˈveləpmənt/]
verb phrase
impulsionar o desenvolvimento
1. to accelerate or enhance the progress and growth of something, typically in economic, technological, or social contexts
The government implemented new policies to boost development in rural areas.
O governo implementou novas políticas para impulsionar o desenvolvimento em áreas rurais.
2. to increase the rate of advancement or improvement in a specific field or sector
Investment in education can boost development of critical thinking skills.
O investimento em educação pode impulsionar o desenvolvimento de habilidades de pensamento crítico.
Synonyms
accelerate developmentenhance developmentpromote developmentstimulate growthadvance progress
Antonyms
hinder developmentimpede progressslow down developmentstunt growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulsionar o desenvolvimento
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
alavancar o desenvolvimento
alternative, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
impulsionar o desenvolvimento
standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
potenciar o desenvolvimento
alternative Portuguese European usage

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