1. to make a gap, separation, or disagreement between two groups, ideas, or entities larger or more pronounced
Political polarization continues to expand the divide between rural and urban communities.
A polarização política continua a ampliar a divisão entre comunidades rurais e urbanas.
2. to increase the disparity or difference in circumstances, beliefs, or status between parties
Economic policies that favor the wealthy expand the divide between rich and poor.
Políticas econômicas que favorecem os ricos ampliam a divisão entre ricos e pobres.