foster opportunities

[ˈfɔːstər ˌɒpərˈtjuːnɪtɪz]

verb phrase

fomentar oportunidades

1. to encourage the development or growth of opportunities; to create conditions that allow opportunities to flourish

The government aims to foster opportunities for small businesses through new policies.

O governo visa fomentar oportunidades para pequenas empresas através de novas políticas.

2. to promote or nurture favorable conditions for chances or possibilities to emerge

Educational institutions should foster opportunities for student innovation.

As instituições educacionais devem fomentar oportunidades para a inovação estudantil.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fomentar oportunidades

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

promover oportunidades

alternative, equally used in business contexts

Portugal

promover oportunidades / criar oportunidades

preferred in formal and business Portuguese

open doors

pave the way

level the playing field

create a level playing field

break barriers

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