take steps

[/teɪk stɛps/]

verb phrase

tomar medidas

1. to take action or measures to accomplish something or deal with a situation

The government took steps to reduce inflation.

O governo tomou medidas para reduzir a inflação.

2. to begin a process or journey toward a goal

She took steps toward her dream of becoming a doctor.

Ela tomou medidas em direção ao seu sonho de se tornar médica.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tomar medidas

most common usage

São Paulo

tomar providências

alternative, slightly more formal

Portugal

tomar medidas

equivalent usage

take the first step

take giant steps

watch your step

step up

step forward

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