1. to improve and cultivate one's skills, talents, or competencies over time
She worked hard to develop abilities in multiple languages.
Ela trabalhou duro para desenvolver habilidades em múltiplos idiomas.
2. to acquire and enhance professional or personal competencies through practice and learning
The training program helps employees develop abilities necessary for leadership roles.
O programa de treinamento ajuda os funcionários a desenvolver habilidades necessárias para funções de liderança.