far-reaching operations

[/fɑːr ˈriːtʃɪŋ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: far-reaching operations
operações de grande alcance
1. Large-scale, comprehensive activities or missions that have extensive impact, scope, or influence across multiple areas, regions, or sectors
The military conducted far-reaching operations across three continents to combat terrorism.
O exército realizou operações de grande alcance em três continentes para combater o terrorismo.
2. Business or organizational initiatives with significant long-term consequences and broad strategic implications
The company launched far-reaching operations to restructure its entire supply chain.
A empresa lançou operações de grande alcance para reestruturar toda sua cadeia de suprimentos.
3. Extensive programs or campaigns designed to address widespread problems or achieve major objectives
Public health agencies implemented far-reaching operations to prevent disease outbreaks.
As agências de saúde pública implementaram operações de grande alcance para prevenir surtos de doenças.
This term is frequently used in military, business, and governmental contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it often appears in news reports about federal police operations (operações da Polícia Federal) and military exercises. In the USA, it's commonly associated with military campaigns and large corporate restructuring efforts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extensive operationslarge-scale operationssweeping operationscomprehensive operationswide-ranging operationsbroad-based operations
Antonyms / Antônimos
limited operationssmall-scale operationslocalized operationsnarrow operationsrestricted operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
operações de grande alcance
Most common and formal usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
operações de larga escala
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
São Paulo
operações abrangentes
Often used in corporate and industrial contexts
Portugal
operações de largo alcance
Slightly different preposition usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

strategic initiativescomprehensive programslarge-scale projectsextensive activitieswidespread campaignsbroad scope

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast a wide net
go the distance
reach far and wide
make a big splash
leave no stone unturned
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