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increase the distance

[ɪnˈkriːs ðə ˈdɪstəns]
verb phrase
aumentar a distância
1. To make the space or gap between two points, objects, or people larger
The runner tried to increase the distance between himself and his competitors.
O corredor tentou aumentar a distância entre ele e seus competidores.
2. To create more physical or emotional separation
After their argument, they decided to increase the distance in their relationship.
Depois de sua discussão, eles decidiram aumentar a distância em seu relacionamento.
Synonyms
widen the gapextend the spacegrow farther apartampliar o espaçoafastar-se mais
Antonyms
decrease the distanceclose the gapnarrow the spacediminuir a distânciaaproximar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar a distância
Most common and widely used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar a distância / ampliar o espaço
Both forms are equally acceptable
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar a distância / se afastar mais
Reflexive form also common in informal speech
Portugal
aumentar a distância / aumentar o afastamento
Both forms used; second form emphasizes emotional distance

Related Idioms & Phrases

put space between
keep one's distance
grow apart
manter distância
afastar-se
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