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broad initiative

[/brɔːd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/]
nounpl: broad initiatives
iniciativa ampla
1. A wide-ranging plan or course of action designed to address multiple aspects of a problem or achieve a comprehensive goal
The government launched a broad initiative to improve public health across all regions.
O governo lançou uma iniciativa ampla para melhorar a saúde pública em todas as regiões.
2. An undertaking that encompasses diverse strategies, stakeholders, or areas of focus
The company's broad initiative to reduce carbon emissions involved changes in manufacturing, transportation, and office operations.
A iniciativa ampla da empresa para reduzir emissões de carbono envolveu mudanças na fabricação, transporte e operações de escritório.
Synonyms
comprehensive initiativewide-ranging initiativelarge-scale initiativeexpansive programsweeping initiative
Antonyms
narrow initiativelimited initiativetargeted initiativefocused program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciativa ampla
Standard usage in business and government contexts
São Paulo
iniciativa ampla/abrangente
Both terms commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
iniciativa alargada
Alternative term preferred in some European Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the initiative
grass-roots initiative
strategic initiative
joint initiative
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