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build relationships

[bɪld rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps]
verb phrase
construir relacionamentos
1. To develop and strengthen interpersonal connections through consistent interaction, communication, and mutual trust
We need to build relationships with our clients to ensure long-term business success.
Precisamos construir relacionamentos com nossos clientes para garantir o sucesso comercial a longo prazo.
2. To establish bonds or connections with individuals or groups for personal, professional, or social purposes
The team leader focused on building relationships among team members.
O líder da equipe se concentrou em construir relacionamentos entre os membros da equipe.
NYC Slang
build connections; get tight with someone
Synonyms
establish connectionsfoster relationshipsdevelop bondscultivate friendshipsstrengthen tiesnurture relationships
Antonyms
break relationshipsdamage relationshipssever tiesisolateestrange

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construir relacionamentos
most common usage
São Paulo
desenvolver relacionamentos
alternative, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
criar vínculos
colloquial alternative
Portugal
construir relações
Portuguese variant, uses 'relações' instead of 'relacionamentos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges
break the ice
develop a rapport
establish common ground
lay the groundwork
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