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limit influence
[ˈlɪmɪt ˈɪnfluəns]
verb phrase
limitar influência
1.
to restrict or control the power or effect that someone or something has on others or on a situation
The new regulations aim to limit influence of foreign investors in domestic markets.
As novas regulamentações visam limitar a influência de investidores estrangeiros nos mercados domésticos.
2.
to reduce the scope or extent of someone's ability to affect decisions or outcomes
We need to limit influence of special interest groups in politics.
Precisamos limitar a influência de grupos de interesse especial na política.
Synonyms
restrict influence
curb influence
constrain influence
reduce influence
control influence
Antonyms
increase influence
expand influence
strengthen influence
amplify influence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
limitar influência
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
limitar influência
common in business and political contexts
Portugal
limitar a influência
uses definite article more frequently
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone in check
rein in someone's power
clip someone's wings
put a damper on
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