wider scope

[ˈwaɪdər skoʊp]
noun phrasepl: wider scopes
escopo mais amplo
1. A broader range or extent of application, influence, or consideration; an expanded area of focus or jurisdiction
The new regulations have a wider scope than the previous ones, covering more industries.
Os novos regulamentos têm um escopo mais amplo do que os anteriores, cobrindo mais indústrias.
2. Greater breadth in the range of subjects, activities, or responsibilities included in something
The director decided to give the project a wider scope to achieve better results.
O diretor decidiu dar um escopo mais amplo ao projeto para alcançar melhores resultados.
3. An increased opportunity or possibility for action, growth, or development
Moving to a larger city gave her a wider scope for her career ambitions.
Mudar-se para uma cidade maior deu a ela um escopo mais amplo para suas ambições profissionais.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'wider scope' is commonly used when discussing project expansion, regulatory changes, or career development. It reflects a culture that values growth and broadening opportunities. In Portuguese-speaking environments, the phrase is frequently used in corporate meetings and strategic planning discussions, with 'escopo' being a standard business term adopted from English into Portuguese professional vocabulary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broader rangeexpanded scopegreater breadthincreased rangebroader extentlarger scope
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrower scopelimited scoperestricted scopereduced scope

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escopo mais amplo
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
General Brazilian
escopo mais abrangente
Alternative, equally common in formal contexts
Portugal
âmbito mais vasto
Preferred in European Portuguese, particularly in legal and academic contexts
Portugal
alcance mais alargado
Alternative Portuguese usage

Related Words

scopebreadthrangeextentjurisdictioncoverageexpansionbroader

Related Idioms & Phrases

to widen one's scope
beyond the scope of
within the scope of
to expand the scope
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