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narrow the gap

[ˈnæroʊ ðə ɡæp]
verb phrase
reduzir a diferença
1. To reduce the distance, difference, or disparity between two things, people, or positions
The team narrowed the gap in the second half of the game.
O time reduziu a diferença na segunda metade do jogo.
2. To make progress toward closing a gap or bridging a divide
New policies aim to narrow the gap between rich and poor.
Novas políticas visam reduzir a diferença entre ricos e pobres.
Synonyms
close the gapreduce the gapbridge the gapnarrow the differencecut the leadmake up ground
Antonyms
widen the gapincrease the gapexpand the dividefall further behind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir a diferença / diminuir a distância
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
fechar a diferença / reduzir o hiato
Urban professional context
Portugal
diminuir a lacuna / reduzir a diferença
Common in formal and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the gap
bridge the divide
level the playing field
make up for lost time
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