rebalance

[/ˌriːˈbæləns/]
verb
reequilibrar
1. to adjust or redistribute something to restore balance or equilibrium
The portfolio manager decided to rebalance the investments to maintain the target allocation.
O gestor de carteira decidiu reequilibrar os investimentos para manter a alocação desejada.
2. to restore physical balance or stability to something
The dancer had to rebalance herself after the spin.
A dançarina teve que se reequilibrar após o giro.
3. to adjust or modify something to achieve a better state of equilibrium or fairness
The government aims to rebalance the economy between urban and rural areas.
O governo visa reequilibrar a economia entre as áreas urbanas e rurais.
In Brazil, 'rebalance' is predominantly used in financial and investment contexts, where English terminology is common in the financial sector. The term has gained popularity with the growth of passive investing and portfolio management. In Portugal, the more traditional 'reequilibrar' is preferred in formal contexts. The concept reflects modern economic thinking about maintaining equilibrium in various systems, from personal finances to macroeconomic policy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
redistributereallocateequilibratereadjuststabilize
Antonyms / Antônimos
unbalancedestabilizedisrupt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reequilibrar
Most common usage in financial and general contexts
Brazil (Finance)
rebalancear
Anglicism sometimes used in financial sector, particularly in investments
Portugal
reequilibrar
Formal usage; 'rebalancear' less common but understood
Brazil (Informal)
reorganizar
Alternative in casual contexts when discussing balance or redistribution

Related Words

balanceequilibriumallocationportfolioadjustmentsymmetry

Related Idioms & Phrases

rebalance the books
rebalance priorities
rebalance work-life
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