extend globally

[ɪkˈstɛnd ˈɡloʊbəli]
verb phrase
expandir globalmente
1. to increase the reach or scope of a business, service, or operation to multiple countries and continents worldwide
The company plans to extend globally by opening offices in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
A empresa planeja expandir globalmente abrindo escritórios na Ásia, Europa e África.
2. to make something available or applicable on an international or worldwide scale
This software aims to extend globally to serve customers in over 150 countries.
Este software visa expandir globalmente para atender clientes em mais de 150 países.
3. to stretch or spread out geographically across the world
The telecommunications network will extend globally within the next five years.
A rede de telecomunicações se expandirá globalmente nos próximos cinco anos.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American business discourse, particularly in technology, finance, and multinational corporations. In Brazil, 'expandir globalmente' is the standard terminology used in corporate strategy meetings and business plans. The concept reflects the increasing importance of international markets in the contemporary global economy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expand globallyspread worldwidereach internationallygo globalscale globally
Antonyms / Antônimos
contract locallylimit domesticallyreduce scopenarrow regionally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expandir globalmente
most common and formal usage in business contexts
Brazil (informal)
se expandir mundialmente
alternative phrasing used in casual business discussions
São Paulo
expandir globalmente
predominant usage in the major business hub
Portugal
expandir globalmente / alargar globalmente
European Portuguese may use 'alargar' as an alternative to 'expandir'

Related Words

international expansionglobal reachworldwide presencecross-border operationsmultinational enterprise

Related Idioms & Phrases

go global
think globally, act locally
worldwide expansion
international footprint
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