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extend the space

[ɪkˈstend ðə speɪs]
verb phrase
estender o espaço
1. To increase the size or dimensions of an area, room, or physical space
The architect decided to extend the space by removing the wall between the two rooms.
O arquiteto decidiu estender o espaço removendo a parede entre os dois quartos.
2. To make more room available; to expand boundaries or limits
We need to extend the space in the warehouse to accommodate new inventory.
Precisamos estender o espaço no armazém para acomodar o novo inventário.
3. To broaden scope or capacity in abstract sense
The new policy extends the space for creative expression in the workplace.
A nova política estende o espaço para expressão criativa no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
expand the spaceenlarge the areaincrease the areawiden the spaceampliar o espaço
Antonyms
reduce the spaceshrink the spacenarrow the spacediminish the areareduzir o espaço

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estender o espaço
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ampliar o espaço
Alternative commonly used in informal contexts
São Paulo
estender o espaço / ampliar o espaço
Both terms used equally in business and construction contexts
Portugal
alargar o espaço
Preferred term in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make room
give more elbow room
expand one's horizons
open up space
dar mais espaço
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