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reduce distance

[rɪˈdjuːs ˈdɪstəns]
verb phrase
reduzir a distância
1. to make the space or gap between two points, people, or things smaller
We need to reduce distance between our offices to improve collaboration.
Precisamos reduzir a distância entre nossos escritórios para melhorar a colaboração.
2. to bring two or more parties closer together in terms of relationship or understanding
The new communication platform helps reduce distance between remote teams.
A nova plataforma de comunicação ajuda a reduzir a distância entre equipes remotas.
3. to narrow the gap in competition or performance
The team worked hard to reduce distance on their rivals.
O time trabalhou duro para reduzir a distância em relação aos rivais.
Synonyms
close the gapnarrow the distancebring closershorten the distance
Antonyms
increase distancewiden the gapmove apartextend the distance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir a distância
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir a distância
common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
reduzir a distância
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the gap
close ranks
narrow the margin
tighten the distance
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