abandon repairs
[/əˈbændən rɪˈpɛrz/]
verb phrase
abandonar reparos
1. to cease efforts to fix or restore something; to give up on maintenance work
The company decided to abandon repairs on the old building and demolish it instead.
A empresa decidiu abandonar os reparos no prédio antigo e demolir em vez disso.
2. to stop attempting to fix a problem or issue
After months of trying, they had to abandon repairs to the vintage car engine.
Depois de meses tentando, tiveram que abandonar os reparos no motor do carro vintage.
3. in maritime context: to declare a vessel beyond economical repair and cease restoration attempts
The insurance company recommended they abandon repairs on the damaged ship.
A companhia de seguros recomendou que abandonassem os reparos do navio danificado.
This phrase is commonly used in insurance, automotive, and construction industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, the decision to abandon repairs is often documented formally for insurance purposes. The phrase reflects practical business decision-making when repair costs exceed replacement costs.
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