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refine one's skills

[rɪˈfaɪn wʌnz skɪlz]
verb phrase
aperfeiçoar as suas habilidades
1. To improve and perfect one's abilities or expertise through practice and deliberate effort
She spent years refining her skills as a pianist.
Ela passou anos aperfeiçoando suas habilidades como pianista.
2. To make small adjustments and improvements to techniques or knowledge already possessed
The athlete continues to refine his skills during the off-season.
O atleta continua a aperfeiçoar suas habilidades durante a entressafra.
Synonyms
improve one's skillshone one's skillsdevelop one's abilitiesperfect one's craftsharpen one's skills
Antonyms
lose one's skillsneglect one's abilitiesdeteriorate in skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aperfeiçoar suas habilidades
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
melhorar suas competências
alternative with emphasis on competencies
Portugal
aperfeiçoar as suas competências
standard usage; 'competências' preferred over 'habilidades'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sharpen one's tools
polish one's craft
level up one's game
work on one's game
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