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narrowing the divide

[ˈnærəwɪŋ ðə dɪˈvaɪd]
verb phrase
estreitar a divisão / reduzir a divisão
1. To reduce the gap, difference, or disagreement between two groups, perspectives, or positions
The two parties are narrowing the divide through ongoing negotiations.
Os dois partidos estão estreitando a divisão através de negociações contínuas.
2. To make progress toward closing a gap in inequality, understanding, or distance
The new policy aims at narrowing the divide between rich and poor communities.
A nova política visa estreitar a divisão entre comunidades ricas e pobres.
Synonyms
bridging the gapclosing the gapreducing the differencebringing closer togetherdiminishing the splitnarrowing the gap
Antonyms
widening the dividedeepening the divideincreasing the gapfurthering the divideexacerbating the split

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estreitar a divisão / reduzir o fosso
Commonly used in political and social discussions
São Paulo
diminuir a lacuna / reduzir o abismo
More formal, used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
estreitar a divergência / reduzir o afastamento
Slightly more formal usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the gap
meet in the middle
find common ground
close the gap
reach an understanding
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