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bridge divides

[/brɪdʒ dɪˈvaɪdz/]
verb phrase
superar divisões / fazer ponte entre diferenças
1. To connect or unite people or groups that are separated by differences, conflicts, or disagreements
The new initiative aims to bridge divides between different communities.
A nova iniciativa visa superar as divisões entre diferentes comunidades.
2. To create understanding and dialogue across opposing viewpoints or perspectives
Education can bridge divides in society.
A educação pode fazer ponte entre as divisões na sociedade.
Synonyms
unite differencesreconcileheal riftsmend divisionsbring together
Antonyms
deepen divideswiden gapsincrease divisionspolarize

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superar divisões / fazer ponte
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
colmatar divisões / fazer ponte
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges
close the gap
find common ground
heal the rift
mend fences
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