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to widen
01
alargar, ampliar
to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope
Intransitive
Exemplos
The river widens as it flows towards the sea.
O rio alarga à medida que flui em direção ao mar.
The gap between the two buildings has widened over the years.
A lacuna entre os dois edifícios alargou-se ao longo dos anos.
02
alargar, ampliar
to make something broader or larger in extent or scope
Transitive: to widen a surface or passage
Exemplos
The city council decided to widen the road to accommodate increasing traffic flow.
A câmara municipal decidiu alargar a estrada para acomodar o aumento do fluxo de tráfego.
The contractor widened the doorway to allow for wheelchair accessibility.
O contratante alargou a porta para permitir o acesso de cadeiras de rodas.
03
alargar, aumentar
to adjust or alter clothes to a larger size to accommodate changes in body size or shape
Transitive: to widen clothes
Exemplos
The tailor widened the waistband of the trousers to provide a more comfortable fit for the client.
O alfaiate alargou o cós das calças para proporcionar um ajuste mais confortável ao cliente.
The seamstress widened the dress at the hips to allow for more freedom of movement while dancing.
A costureira alargou o vestido nos quadris para permitir mais liberdade de movimento ao dançar.
04
alargar, ampliar
to expand or broaden something in scope, range, or area
Transitive: to widen sth
Exemplos
The company plans to widen its market reach by expanding into new territories.
A empresa planeja ampliar seu alcance de mercado expandindo-se para novos territórios.
The government aims to widen access to education by implementing inclusive policies.
O governo pretende ampliar o acesso à educação implementando políticas inclusivas.
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