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stimulate interaction
[/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt ɪn.tər.ˈæk.ʃən/]
verb phrase
estimular a interação
1.
To encourage or promote communication and engagement between people or groups
The teacher used games to stimulate interaction among students.
A professora usou jogos para estimular a interação entre os alunos.
2.
To create conditions that facilitate dialogue and exchange of ideas
The conference was designed to stimulate interaction between experts and professionals.
A conferência foi projetada para estimular a interação entre especialistas e profissionais.
Synonyms
encourage dialogue
promote engagement
facilitate communication
foster discussion
incite participation
Antonyms
inhibit interaction
discourage engagement
prevent communication
isolate participants
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estimular a interação
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estimular a interação
Standard business and academic usage
Rio de Janeiro
estimular a troca de ideias
Alternative form emphasizing exchange of ideas
Portugal
estimular a interacção
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of second 'a'
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the ice
get the ball rolling
open the floor for discussion
spark conversation
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