1. to encourage, support, or actively work towards creating fairness and equal opportunities for all individuals, particularly in social, economic, or educational contexts
The company implemented new policies to foster equity in the workplace.
A empresa implementou novas políticas para promover equidade no local de trabalho.
2. to cultivate conditions that reduce disparities and ensure just treatment across different groups
Educational institutions must foster equity to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
As instituições educacionais devem promover equidade para apoiar estudantes de contextos desfavorecidos.