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develop rapidly

[dɪˈvɛləp ˈræpɪdli]
verb phrase
desenvolver-se rapidamente
1. to grow, advance, or progress at a fast pace
The technology sector developed rapidly over the last decade.
O setor de tecnologia desenvolveu-se rapidamente na última década.
2. to evolve or unfold quickly
The situation developed rapidly after the announcement.
A situação desenvolveu-se rapidamente após o anúncio.
3. to create or build something at high speed
The startup developed rapidly new features for their app.
A startup desenvolveu rapidamente novas funcionalidades para seu aplicativo.
NYC Slang
blow up quick
Synonyms
grow rapidlyadvance quicklyprogress swiftlyevolve fastexpand quicklyaccelerate
Antonyms
develop slowlystagnatedeclineregresslanguish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver-se rapidamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
se desenvolver rápido
More colloquial/informal variant
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolver rápido demais
Emphasis on speed with intensifiers
Portugal
desenvolver-se rapidamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

by leaps and bounds
come on leaps and bounds
take off
gain momentum
hit the ground running
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