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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increase immediatelyraise at onceaugment directlyenhance without delayescalate promptly
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease graduallyreduce slowlydiminish eventuallylower incrementally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar imediatamente
standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar na hora
informal colloquial variant meaning to increase right away
São Paulo
elevar de imediato
formal business Portuguese, commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
aumentar de imediato
formal European Portuguese variant used in official and legal documents

Related Words

increaseforthwithimmediatelypromptlyaugmentenhanceescalate

Related Idioms & Phrases

increase on the spot
raise without hesitation
enhance without further ado
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