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encourage connection

[en-KUR-ij kuh-NEK-shun]
verb phrase
encorajar conexão / promover conexão
1. To actively support, promote, or inspire the establishment or strengthening of a relationship, link, or interaction between people, groups, or ideas
The company implements team-building activities to encourage connection among employees.
A empresa implementa atividades de team-building para encorajar conexão entre os funcionários.
2. To create conditions or opportunities that facilitate bonding and mutual understanding
Social media platforms encourage connection between people from different parts of the world.
As plataformas de mídia social encorajam conexão entre pessoas de diferentes partes do mundo.
Synonyms
foster relationshippromote bondingfacilitate interactionstrengthen tiesbuild bridges
Antonyms
discourage connectionisolateseparatedividedisconnect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encorajar conexão / promover conexão
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
estimular ligação / fomentar integração
Alternative phrasing preferred in informal contexts
São Paulo
promover vínculos / incentivar relacionamento
Business and corporate contexts
Portugal
promover ligação / incentivar contacto
Slightly more formal usage; 'contacto' instead of 'conexão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges between
foster a sense of community
create common ground
break the ice
bring people together
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