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extensive measures

[/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈmɛʒərz/]
noun phrase
medidas extensas
1. comprehensive or wide-ranging actions, procedures, or steps taken to address a problem or achieve an objective
The government implemented extensive measures to combat climate change.
O governo implementou medidas extensas para combater as mudanças climáticas.
2. large-scale interventions or strategies covering a broad scope or area
Extensive measures were taken to improve hospital safety protocols.
Medidas extensas foram tomadas para melhorar os protocolos de segurança hospitalar.
Synonyms
comprehensive measuresbroad measuresfar-reaching measuressweeping measureslarge-scale measures
Antonyms
limited measuresminimal measuresnarrow measuresrestricted measures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidas extensas
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medidas abrangentes
alternative and common variant in business contexts
Portugal
medidas abrangentes
preferred in formal and official Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go to great lengths
pull out all the stops
leave no stone unturned
take the bull by the horns
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