expand scope
[ɪkˈspænd skoʊp]
verb phrase
ampliar o escopo
1. to increase the range, extent, or breadth of a project, plan, or area of responsibility
The company decided to expand scope to include international markets.
A empresa decidiu ampliar o escopo para incluir mercados internacionais.
2. to add more objectives, tasks, or deliverables to an existing initiative
We cannot expand scope without additional budget and timeline adjustments.
Não podemos ampliar o escopo sem ajustes adicionais no orçamento e cronograma.
3. to broaden the boundaries or limits of what is covered by a project or agreement
The project scope was expanded to address client feedback.
O escopo do projeto foi ampliado para atender aos comentários do cliente.
This is standard business and project management terminology used extensively in both American and Brazilian corporate environments. In Brazil, 'ampliar o escopo' is the preferred technical term in formal project management contexts, while in Portugal 'alargar o âmbito' reflects European Portuguese preferences. The phrase is particularly common in IT, consulting, and construction industries.
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