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strong measures

[/strɔŋ ˈmɛʒərz/]
noun phrase
medidas enérgicas
1. Firm, decisive, or forceful actions taken to achieve a goal or address a problem
The government took strong measures to combat inflation.
O governo tomou medidas enérgicas para combater a inflação.
2. Drastic or severe actions, often involving restrictions or enforcement
Strong measures were implemented to ensure workplace safety.
Medidas enérgicas foram implementadas para garantir a segurança no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
drastic measuresstrict measuresrigorous measuresfirm actiondecisive action
Antonyms
lenient measuresgentle measuressoft approachweak measures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidas enérgicas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
medidas firmes
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
medidas rigorosas
Preferred in formal governmental and institutional discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

take strong measures against something
implement strong measures
resort to strong measures
call for strong measures
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