enable the opposition
[en-ˈā-bəl ðē ə-ˈpä-zə-shən]
verb phrase
capacitar a oposição
1. to give power, means, or opportunity to opposing political parties or groups to act or succeed
The government's weak policies enabled the opposition to gain significant ground in the elections.
As políticas fracas do governo capacitaram a oposição a ganhar terreno significativo nas eleições.
2. to provide resources, authority, or conditions that allow competitors or rivals to challenge incumbents
Poor campaign strategy enabled the opposition to win crucial swing states.
A estratégia de campanha deficiente capacitou a oposição a vencer estados cruciais indecisos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hand the opposition the keys to victory
shoot oneself in the foot (enabling opposition)
entregar a vitória nas mãos da oposição
dar munição para a oposição
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