abandon systems
[/əˈbændən ˈsɪstəmz/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
abandonar sistemas / desativar sistemas
1. To discontinue the use, operation, or maintenance of organized procedures, technical infrastructure, or established processes
The company decided to abandon systems that were no longer cost-effective.
A empresa decidiu abandonar sistemas que não eram mais rentáveis.
2. To cease reliance on or support for established organizational or technological frameworks
We had to abandon systems during the migration to cloud-based solutions.
Tivemos que abandonar sistemas durante a migração para soluções baseadas em nuvem.
3. To leave operational structures without proper shutdown or transition planning
It is risky to abandon systems without a backup plan.
É arriscado abandonar sistemas sem um plano de contingência.
This phrase is primarily used in corporate, IT, and organizational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, companies undergoing digital transformation frequently discuss 'abandonar sistemas legados' (abandoning legacy systems). The phrase reflects modern business vocabulary related to technological evolution and infrastructure modernization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
abandon ship (similar concept of leaving systems behind)
pull the plug (to discontinue systems)
sunset a system (to gradually phase out)
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