1. to make obstacles, restrictions, or hindrances smaller or less significant
The government aims to reduce barriers to international trade.
O governo tem como objetivo reduzir barreiras ao comércio internacional.
2. to remove or minimize impediments that prevent access, progress, or participation
We need to reduce barriers for people with disabilities.
Precisamos reduzir barreiras para pessoas com deficiência.
3. to lower obstacles in communication, understanding, or cooperation
Technology helps reduce barriers between different cultures.
A tecnologia ajuda a reduzir barreiras entre diferentes culturas.