convergent steps
[kən-ˈvər-jənt steps]
noun phrasepl: convergent steps
passos convergentes
1. Actions or measures taken by two or more parties that move toward a common goal or point of agreement
The two countries took convergent steps toward reducing trade barriers.
Os dois países tomaram passos convergentes em direção à redução das barreiras comerciais.
2. In mathematics and physics, sequential movements or iterations that approach a single limit or solution
The algorithm uses convergent steps to find the optimal solution.
O algoritmo utiliza passos convergentes para encontrar a solução ótima.
3. Coordinated efforts or initiatives that gradually come together toward unity or resolution
Both organizations are taking convergent steps to merge their operations.
Ambas as organizações estão dando passos convergentes para unir suas operações.
This phrase is commonly used in diplomatic, business, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions about political cooperation and economic integration, particularly in relation to MERCOSUL and regional partnerships. In the USA, it's prevalent in technical and policy discussions.
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