far-reaching

[/fɑːr ˈriːtʃɪŋ/]
adjective
de grande alcance
1. Having a wide range or effect; affecting or influencing many people, things, or areas
The new policy had far-reaching consequences for the entire industry.
A nova política teve consequências de grande alcance para toda a indústria.
2. Extending over a large distance or area
The company's far-reaching expansion plans include opening offices in ten new countries.
Os planos de expansão de grande alcance da empresa incluem abrir escritórios em dez novos países.
3. Having significant importance or impact for the future
This discovery could have far-reaching implications for medical science.
Esta descoberta pode ter implicações de grande alcance para a ciência médica.
This term is commonly used in business, politics, and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It appears frequently in news media, corporate announcements, and policy discussions to describe reforms, decisions, or discoveries with significant scope and long-term importance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extensivewidespreadcomprehensivebroadsweepingsignificantsubstantial
Antonyms / Antônimos
limitednarrowrestrictedinsignificantminorlocalized

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de grande alcance
Most common translation in standard Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
de amplo alcance
Alternative, equally common in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
de grande alcance
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
de vasto alcance
Alternative in European Portuguese

Related Words

impactconsequenceinfluencescopeextentmagnitude

Related Idioms & Phrases

have far-reaching effects
far-reaching implications
far-reaching consequences
far-reaching impact
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