broadening

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de tornar algo mais amplo, vasto ou diversificado em alcance, escopo ou variedade.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something wider, more extensive, or more varied in scope or range.

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1. Act of wideningB2formal

   The process or action of making something wider or more extensive.

   Ampliação

   • The broadening of the road reduced traffic congestion.
   • The broadening of the river's channel was necessary for flood control.
   • The broadening of the company's product line attracted new customers.

   Sinônimosaugmentationenlargementexpansionextensionspreadwidening

   Antônimosnarrowingrestriction

2. Expansion of scopeB2formal

   The action of increasing the range, variety, or extent of something.

   Ampliação

   • The broadening of her knowledge came from years of travel.
   • The broadening of the curriculum included new subjects like coding.
   • The broadening of his social circle helped him feel more connected.

   Sinônimosamplificationaugmentationdiversificationenlargementexpansionextensionincreasewidening

   Antônimoslimitationnarrowingrestriction

3. Increase in widthB2formal

   A measurable increase in the physical width of an object or area.

   Alargamento

   • The broadening of the fabric was due to stretching.
   • The broadening of the crack in the wall was a sign of structural damage.
   • The broadening of the path made it easier for two people to walk side by side.

   Sinônimosdilationenlargementexpansionwidening

   Antônimosconstrictionnarrowingtightening

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais largo em largura ou em extensão, ou de ampliar o alcance ou a variedade de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something wider or more extensive, or to expand in scope or range.

1. Widen physicallyB1formal

   To become wider or to make something wider.

   Alargar

   • The river broadens as it approaches the sea.
   • They plan to broaden the road to reduce traffic.
   • The path broadens after the first mile.

   Sinônimosdilateenlargeexpandextendwiden

   Antônimosconstrictcontractnarrowsqueezetighten

2. Expand or increaseB1formal

   To increase the range, scope, or variety of something.

   Ampliar

   • Traveling helps broaden your horizons.
   • The company wants to broaden its product line.
   • Reading widely can broaden your knowledge.

   Sinônimosamplifyaugmentdevelopdiversifyenhanceenlargeexpandextendincreasewiden

   Antônimosconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict