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abandon practices

[əˈbændən ˈpræktɪsɪz]
verb phrase
abandonar práticas
1. To stop doing or using something that was previously a regular habit or custom
The company decided to abandon practices that were harmful to the environment.
A empresa decidiu abandonar práticas que eram prejudiciais ao meio ambiente.
2. To cease or discontinue established procedures or methods
They will abandon practices that no longer serve their business goals.
Eles abandonarão práticas que não servem mais aos seus objetivos comerciais.
Synonyms
discontinue practicesstop practicescease practicesdrop practicesgive up practices
Antonyms
maintain practicescontinue practicesadopt practicesestablish practicesimplement practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abandonar práticas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
largar práticas
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
abandonar práticas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

abandon old practices
abandon harmful practices
abandon outdated practices
break with practices
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