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establish equality

[ɪˈstæblɪʃ ɪˈkwɒlɪti]
verb phrase
estabelecer igualdade
1. to create, institute, or bring about a state of being equal in rights, status, or opportunity
The government worked to establish equality among all citizens regardless of race or gender.
O governo trabalhou para estabelecer igualdade entre todos os cidadãos, independentemente de raça ou gênero.
2. to make equal in value, measure, or degree
The new policies aim to establish equality in pay between men and women.
As novas políticas visam estabelecer igualdade salarial entre homens e mulheres.
Synonyms
create equalitypromote equalityensure equalityachieve equalityinstitute equality
Antonyms
maintain inequalityperpetuate discriminationcreate disparityestablish hierarchy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer igualdade
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estabelecer igualdade
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estabelecer igualdade
standard formal usage
Portugal
estabelecer igualdade
standard usage, occasionally 'instituir igualdade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

level the playing field
put everyone on equal footing
democratize access
bridge the gap
equalize opportunities
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