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extend the margin

[/ɪkˈstɛnd ðə ˈmɑrdʒɪn/]
verb phrase
ampliar a margem
1. To increase the gap or advantage between competitors, typically in sports or competition
The team managed to extend the margin to 10 points in the second half.
O time conseguiu ampliar a margem para 10 pontos no segundo tempo.
2. To widen the difference in profit or financial advantage
The company extended the margin by reducing operational costs.
A empresa ampliou a margem reduzindo os custos operacionais.
3. To increase the space or border around something
The editor asked to extend the margin on the left side of the page.
O editor pediu para ampliar a margem no lado esquerdo da página.
Synonyms
widen the gapincrease the leadamplify the advantageexpand the difference
Antonyms
narrow the marginclose the gapreduce the leaddiminish the advantage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliar a margem
Most common in sports and business contexts
Portugal
aumentar a margem
Preferred term in Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
aumentar a vantagem
Alternative expression emphasizing advantage

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend the lead
widen the gap
pull away from the competition
increase the advantage
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