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enable development

[ɪˈneɪbl dɪˈveləpmənt]
verb phrase
permitir o desenvolvimento / possibilitar o desenvolvimento
1. To make it possible or easier for something to grow, improve, or progress
Government policies enable development in rural areas.
As políticas governamentais permitem o desenvolvimento em áreas rurais.
2. To provide the necessary conditions, resources, or tools for advancement
Investment in education enables development of human capital.
O investimento em educação possibilita o desenvolvimento do capital humano.
3. In technology, to activate or turn on a feature or functionality
You need to enable development mode to access advanced features.
Você precisa ativar o modo de desenvolvimento para acessar recursos avançados.
Synonyms
facilitate growthpromote advancementsupport progressfoster expansion
Antonyms
hinder developmentobstruct growthimpede progressdisable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir o desenvolvimento / possibilitar o desenvolvimento
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
viabilizar o desenvolvimento
Common in business and development contexts
Portugal
permitir o desenvolvimento / facilitar o desenvolvimento
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable development of skills
enable sustainable development
enable economic development
enable personal development
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