mitigate differences
[/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt ˈdɪfərənsɪz/]
verb phrase
mitigar diferenças
1. To make differences less severe, intense, or serious; to reduce the severity or gravity of disagreements or distinctions between parties or things
The mediator worked to mitigate differences between the two companies before contract negotiations.
O mediador trabalhou para mitigar as diferenças entre as duas empresas antes das negociações de contrato.
2. To find common ground or solutions that minimize the impact of disagreements
We need to mitigate differences in our approach to project management.
Precisamos mitigar as diferenças na nossa abordagem de gerenciamento de projetos.
This phrase is commonly used in business, legal, and diplomatic contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking environments. In Brazil, it's frequently employed during corporate negotiations and conflict resolution scenarios. In the USA, it's standard in legal settlements, labor disputes, and international relations discussions.
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