redistribute

[/ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/]
verb
redistribuir
1. to distribute or allocate something again or differently
The government decided to redistribute wealth through taxation policies.
O governo decidiu redistribuir a riqueza através de políticas fiscais.
2. to divide and allocate resources, funds, or territory among different recipients or areas
The organization will redistribute the donations to various charities.
A organização irá redistribuir as doações para várias instituições de caridade.
3. in computing, to allocate computing resources or data across different systems or locations
The server automatically redistributes data to balance the network load.
O servidor redistribui automaticamente os dados para equilibrar a carga da rede.
In Brazil, 'redistribuir' is frequently used in political discourse regarding income inequality and social programs. In the USA, 'redistribute' is often used in debates about taxation, social welfare, and wealth inequality, frequently appearing in political rhetoric across the ideological spectrum.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reallocatereapportionallocatedivideshare out
Antonyms / Antônimos
concentratecentralizehoard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redistribuir
most common term used in governmental and economic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
redistribuir
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
redistribuir
standard usage in business and financial sectors
Portugal
redistribuir
identical usage, commonly used in social policy discussions

Related Words

distributionallocateapportionmentsharingequity

Related Idioms & Phrases

redistribute the wealth
redistribute resources
redistribute funds
redistribute among stakeholders
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