1. to increase the strength, degree, or amount of work or activity directed toward achieving a goal
The team decided to intensify efforts to meet the deadline.
A equipe decidiu intensificar os esforços para cumprir o prazo.
2. to make attempts more vigorous or concentrated
We need to intensify efforts in marketing to reach our target audience.
Precisamos intensificar os esforços em marketing para atingir nosso público-alvo.