sweeping plan
[/ˈswiːpɪŋ plæn/]
noun phrasepl: sweeping plans
plano abrangente
1. A comprehensive or far-reaching plan that covers many areas or affects many people; a plan with broad scope and significant impact
The government announced a sweeping plan to reform the healthcare system.
O governo anunciou um plano abrangente para reformar o sistema de saúde.
2. A plan that involves extensive changes or improvements across multiple sectors or departments
The company implemented a sweeping plan to modernize all its operations.
A empresa implementou um plano abrangente para modernizar todas as suas operações.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'sweeping plan' is used in formal discourse—politics, business, and public policy discussions. In the USA, it often relates to government policy changes or corporate restructuring. In Brazil, it's commonly used when discussing government initiatives, economic reforms, or large organizational changes. The term carries a sense of significance and ambition.
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