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enable progress

[ɪˈneɪbəl ˈprɒɡres]
verb phrase
permitir progresso / possibilitar avanço
1. to make it possible for something to advance, develop, or move forward
New technology can enable progress in healthcare.
A nova tecnologia pode permitir progresso na saúde.
2. to provide the necessary conditions or tools for advancement
Education enables progress in society.
A educação possibilita o avanço da sociedade.
Synonyms
facilitate advancementpromote developmentsupport growthallow progressfoster improvement
Antonyms
hinder progressimpede developmentobstruct advancementprevent growthblock progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir progresso / possibilitar avanço
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
viabilizar o avanço
More formal, business-oriented variant
Portugal
permitir o progresso / viabilizar o avanço
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'viabilizar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pave the way for progress
open doors to advancement
break new ground
move the needle
push forward
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