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desdobrou

[dɛʃ.do.ˈbɾow]
verb
unfolded, unrolled, developed, deployed
1. Third person singular preterite of 'desdobrar' - to unfold or open something that was folded
She unfolded the map on the table.
Ela desdobrou o mapa sobre a mesa.
2. To unfold or develop gradually; to display or reveal
The story unfolded throughout the novel.
A história desdobrou-se ao longo do romance.
3. To deploy or extend resources or efforts
The company deployed significant effort to complete the project.
A empresa desdobrou um esforço significativo para completar o projeto.
Synonyms
expandiuabriureveloudesenvolveudesencadeou
Antonyms
dobroufechouenroloucontraiu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desdobrou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desdobrou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

desdobrar-se em esforços (to go out of one's way)
desdobrar-se em explicações (to elaborate extensively)
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