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stimulate action
[/ˈstɪmjuleɪt ˈækʃən/]
verb phrase
estimular ação
1.
to encourage or provoke someone to take action; to inspire or motivate activity
The government's new policies are designed to stimulate action in the private sector.
As novas políticas do governo foram projetadas para estimular ação no setor privado.
2.
to cause or prompt a response or reaction
The coach's speech helped stimulate action among the team members.
O discurso do treinador ajudou a estimular ação entre os membros do time.
Synonyms
encourage action
prompt action
inspire action
motivate action
spur action
trigger action
provoke action
Antonyms
inhibit action
discourage action
prevent action
suppress action
block action
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estimular ação
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estimular ação / provocar ação
Both forms commonly used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
estimular ação / incentivar ação
Both expressions used; 'incentivar' slightly more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
light a fire under someone
get the ball rolling
put something in motion
kick into gear
stir the pot
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