expand globally

[ɪkˈspænd ˈɡloʊbəli]
verb phrase
expandir globalmente
1. to increase business operations, market presence, or influence across multiple countries and continents
The company decided to expand globally after achieving success in the domestic market.
A empresa decidiu expandir globalmente após alcançar sucesso no mercado doméstico.
2. to extend reach, distribution, or operations beyond national borders on an international scale
Tech startups often expand globally through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
Startups de tecnologia frequentemente expandem globalmente através de parcerias estratégicas e aquisições.
This phrase is heavily used in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Brazilian business communities (especially São Paulo). In Brazil, it reflects the ambition of companies to move beyond Latin America. In the USA, it's part of corporate strategy jargon and indicates success and ambition.
NYC Slang
go big internationally / take it worldwide
Synonyms / Sinônimos
go internationalexpand internationallyscale globallyenter new marketsinternationalize
Antonyms / Antônimos
contract locallyconsolidate domesticallywithdraw globallylimit expansion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expandir globalmente
most common usage in business contexts
São Paulo
expandir globalmente / ir para o mercado global
financial and business hub terminology
Portugal
expandir globalmente / expandir-se a nível mundial
formal European Portuguese variant

Related Words

global expansioninternational marketcross-border operationsmultinational corporationexportlocalizationmarket penetration

Related Idioms & Phrases

think globally, act locally
go global
conquer new markets
spread wings internationally
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