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widen access
[ˈwɪdən ˈækses]
verb phrase
ampliar o acesso
1.
to make something more accessible or available to a larger number of people
The university decided to widen access to its online courses for international students.
A universidade decidiu ampliar o acesso aos seus cursos online para estudantes internacionais.
2.
to remove barriers or restrictions that prevent people from using or obtaining something
The government's new policy aims to widen access to healthcare services in rural areas.
A nova política do governo visa ampliar o acesso aos serviços de saúde nas áreas rurais.
Synonyms
broaden access
expand access
increase accessibility
make more accessible
democratize access
Antonyms
restrict access
limit access
narrow access
reduce accessibility
gatekeep
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ampliar o acesso
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
expandir o acesso
alternative phrasing, slightly more formal
Portugal
alargar o acesso
preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
open doors to
level the playing field
break down barriers
throw open the gates
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