increase forthwith
[ɪnˈkris ˈfɔrθwɪð]
verb phrase
aumentar imediatamente
1. to make something larger, greater, or more in quantity or degree with immediate effect; to raise or enhance something without delay
The company decided to increase forthwith the salaries of all employees due to the budget surplus.
A empresa decidiu aumentar imediatamente os salários de todos os funcionários devido ao superávit orçamentário.
2. to expand or augment something at once, typically used in formal or legal contexts
The court ordered to increase forthwith the security measures in the building.
O tribunal ordenou aumentar imediatamente as medidas de segurança no prédio.
This phrase is predominantly used in formal, legal, and business contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It conveys urgency and authority, often appearing in official directives, court orders, or corporate communications. In Brazil, the use of 'forthwith' equivalents demonstrates formality and professionalism in business language.
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