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encourage social participation

[en-KER-ij SOH-shul par-TIS-uh-pay-shun]
verb phrase
incentivar a participação social
1. to promote, inspire, or support the involvement of people in community activities, civic engagement, or group interactions
The program aims to encourage social participation among young adults in underserved communities.
O programa visa incentivar a participação social entre adultos jovens em comunidades carentes.
2. to create conditions or opportunities that make it easier for individuals to engage with others in social or public settings
Schools should encourage social participation through clubs and extracurricular activities.
As escolas devem incentivar a participação social através de clubes e atividades extracurriculares.
Synonyms
promote social engagementfoster community involvementstimulate civic participationadvance collective action
Antonyms
discourage participationisolate individualsinhibit engagementsuppress community involvement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incentivar a participação social
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
estimular a participação social
regional preference for 'estimular'
São Paulo
promover a participação social
common in formal/institutional contexts
Portugal
incentivar a participação social
identical to Brazilian usage in standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring people to the table
get people on board
break down barriers to participation
empower community members
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