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narrow the distance

[ˈnæroʊ ðə ˈdɪstəns]
verb phrase
reduzir a distância
1. To reduce the gap or space between two points, people, or things
The runner tried to narrow the distance between herself and the leader.
A corredora tentou reduzir a distância entre ela e a líder.
2. To reduce the difference in scores, standings, or competitive position
The team narrowed the distance in the second half, making it a close game.
O time reduziu a distância na segunda metade, tornando o jogo acirrado.
3. To improve relations or understanding between people or groups
The dialogue helped narrow the distance between the two communities.
O diálogo ajudou a reduzir a distância entre as duas comunidades.
Synonyms
close the gapreduce the gapdecrease the distancebridge the gapcut the distancediminish the space
Antonyms
widen the distanceincrease the gapexpand the gapgrow the distance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir a distância
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
diminuir a distância
Alternative commonly used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cortar a distância
Colloquial variation used in informal speech
Portugal
reduzir a distância
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the gap
bridge the gap
shrink the margin
tighten the race
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