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enhance the situation

[ɪnˈhæns ðə ˈsɪtʃueɪʃən]
verb phrase
melhorar a situação
1. to improve or make better the current state of affairs or circumstances
New policies will enhance the situation for employees.
Novas políticas vão melhorar a situação dos funcionários.
2. to increase the value, quality, or effectiveness of existing conditions
The investment will enhance the situation in the community.
O investimento vai valorizar a situação na comunidade.
Synonyms
improve the situationbetter the situationameliorate the situationupgrade the circumstances
Antonyms
worsen the situationdeteriorate the situationaggravate the situationcomplicate matters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar a situação
most common usage
São Paulo
aprimorar a situação
slightly more formal variant
Portugal
melhorar a situação
equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn the tables
right the ship
set things straight
smooth things over
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