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develop relationship

[dɪˈvɛləp rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
verb phrase
desenvolver relacionamento
1. to gradually build and strengthen a connection or bond between people
We worked together for months to develop a strong relationship with our clients.
Trabalhamos juntos por meses para desenvolver um relacionamento forte com nossos clientes.
2. to cultivate romantic or personal connections with another person
They started as friends but decided to develop a romantic relationship.
Eles começaram como amigos, mas decidiram desenvolver um relacionamento romântico.
3. to establish professional or business connections
The company aims to develop relationships with international partners.
A empresa pretende desenvolver relacionamentos com parceiros internacionais.
Synonyms
build relationshipestablish relationshipfoster relationshipnurture relationshipcultivate relationship
Antonyms
break relationshipend relationshipsever relationshipdamage relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver relacionamento
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
construir um relacionamento
alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
desenvolver relacionamento / criar relacionamento
both forms used in business contexts
Portugal
desenvolver uma relação
uses 'relação' instead of 'relacionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges
break the ice
get to know someone
hit it off
go the distance
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