1. To inspire, motivate, or support someone to make positive changes and become better at something
The teacher works to encourage improvement in her students' writing skills.
A professora trabalha para encorajar melhoria nas habilidades de escrita de seus alunos.
2. To provide support or incentives that promote advancement or progress in a particular area
The company implemented new programs to encourage improvement in workplace safety.
A empresa implementou novos programas para incentivar melhorias na segurança do trabalho.