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reduce restrictions

[/rɪˈdjuːs rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/]
verb phrase
reduzir restrições
1. To decrease or lessen the limitations, constraints, or regulations imposed on something or someone
The government decided to reduce restrictions on travel during the holidays.
O governo decidiu reduzir restrições de viagem durante as festas.
2. To remove or minimize barriers that limit access, freedom, or activity
The company plans to reduce restrictions on remote work for its employees.
A empresa planeja reduzir restrições ao trabalho remoto para seus funcionários.
Synonyms
ease restrictionsrelax restrictionsloosen restrictionslift restrictionsremove constraints
Antonyms
increase restrictionstighten restrictionsimpose restrictionsstrengthen constraints

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir restrições
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
afrouxar as restrições
Common colloquial alternative meaning to loosen restrictions
São Paulo
diminuir restrições
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
reduzir restrições
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the restrictions off
open things up
give someone more leeway
cut someone some slack
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