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taking measures

[ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈmɛʒərz]
verb phrase
tomar medidas
1. taking action or steps to achieve a goal or address a problem
The government is taking measures to reduce pollution.
O governo está tomando medidas para reduzir a poluição.
2. implementing specific actions or procedures
We are taking measures to improve customer satisfaction.
Estamos tomando medidas para melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
3. adopting precautions or preventive steps
The hospital is taking measures to prevent infection.
O hospital está tomando medidas para prevenir infecções.
Synonyms
taking actionimplementing stepsadopting measuresimplementing procedurestaking steps
Antonyms
inactiondoing nothingneglecting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomar medidas
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tomar medidas
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
tomar medidas
standard usage
Portugal
tomar medidas
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

taking steps
taking action
implementing procedures
adopting preventive measures
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