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limit impact

[ˈlɪmɪt ˈɪmpækt]
verb phrase / noun phrase
limitar o impacto / reduzir o impacto
1. To restrict or reduce the negative effects or consequences of something
The new safety regulations aim to limit impact on the environment.
Os novos regulamentos de segurança visam limitar o impacto no meio ambiente.
2. To control the extent of damage or influence caused by an event or action
We must act quickly to limit impact of the cyber attack.
Devemos agir rapidamente para limitar o impacto do ataque cibernético.
Synonyms
reduce impactminimize impactmitigate impactcontrol damagecontain effects
Antonyms
increase impactamplify effectsmaximize damageexpand reach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limitar o impacto / reduzir o impacto
Most common usage in business and environmental contexts
São Paulo
limitar o impacto / minimizar o impacto
Preferred in corporate settings
Portugal
limitar o impacto / circunscrever os efeitos
Formal usage in official documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

damage control
mitigate the fallout
contain the situation
keep it in check
nip it in the bud
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