enhance power

[ɪnˈhæns ˈpaʊər]

verb phrase

aumentar poder / potência

1. to increase or improve the strength, effectiveness, or capability of something

The new software update will enhance power efficiency on your device.

A nova atualização de software aumentará a eficiência de potência do seu dispositivo.

2. to make something more powerful or impactful

These training methods enhance power in athletes.

Estes métodos de treinamento aumentam a potência nos atletas.

3. to strengthen authority or influence

The new laws enhance the power of local governments.

As novas leis aumentam o poder dos governos locais.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aumentar poder / potência

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

fortalecer o poder

common alternative phrasing

São Paulo

potencializar

more technical/corporate usage

Portugal

reforçar o poder / aumentar a potência

European Portuguese preference for 'reforçar'

power up

gain power

empower

strengthen one's position

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