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strengthen capabilities

[ˈstreŋθən kəˈpæbɪlɪtiz]
verb phrase
fortalecer capacidades
1. To improve, enhance, or increase the ability or effectiveness of something or someone
The company invested in new technology to strengthen capabilities in customer service.
A empresa investiu em novas tecnologias para fortalecer capacidades no atendimento ao cliente.
2. To make organizational or technical skills more robust or efficient
The military program aims to strengthen capabilities across all operational divisions.
O programa militar visa fortalecer capacidades em todas as divisões operacionais.
Synonyms
enhance capabilitiesimprove abilitiesboost competenciesreinforce strengthsdevelop skillsaugment performance
Antonyms
weaken capabilitiesdiminish abilitiesreduce competenciesundermine strengthsimpair performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer capacidades
Standard usage in business and institutional contexts
Portugal
reforçar capacidades
Common alternative; 'reforçar' is frequently used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
fortalecer capacidades
Preferred in corporate and technical environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

build up strength
level up abilities
get stronger
up one's game
bolster defenses
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