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enlarging space

[ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ speɪs]
noun phrasepl: enlarging spaces
espaço em expansão
1. An area or room that is being made larger or expanded in size
The construction team is working on enlarging space in the basement.
A equipe de construção está trabalhando na expansão do espaço no porão.
2. The process or action of increasing the dimensions of a physical area
Enlarging space in the kitchen required removing a wall.
A ampliação do espaço na cozinha exigiu a remoção de uma parede.
3. In design or architecture, creating more open or spacious areas
The architect focused on enlarging space to make the office feel less cramped.
O arquiteto se concentrou em ampliar o espaço para tornar o escritório menos apertado.
Synonyms
expanding spacespace expansionincreasing spaceamplifying space
Antonyms
reducing spaceshrinking spacecramping spacedecreasing space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliação de espaço
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
expansão de espaço
used in architectural and construction contexts
Portugal
alargamento de espaço
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make room for
open up space
breathe new life into a space
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