acquire approval

[ə-ˈkwaɪər ə-ˈpruːvəl]
verb phrase
obter aprovação
1. to gain or obtain the agreement, consent, or formal acceptance of someone in authority or whose opinion matters
The project team needed to acquire approval from the board before moving forward.
A equipe do projeto precisava obter aprovação do conselho antes de prosseguir.
2. to receive official permission or endorsement for an action or proposal
We must acquire approval from the regulatory agency to launch this new product.
Devemos obter aprovação da agência reguladora para lançar este novo produto.
3. to earn or win someone's endorsement or support through effort
She worked hard to acquire approval from her supervisor for the new initiative.
Ela trabalhou duro para obter a aprovação de seu supervisor para a nova iniciativa.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, acquiring approval is a critical step in decision-making processes. In Brazil, this often involves hierarchical approval chains in corporate settings, reflecting the importance of respect for authority. In the USA, approval processes may be more streamlined but are equally essential for legal and regulatory compliance.
NYC Slang
get the green light
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obtain approvalget approvalsecure approvalwin approvalgain consentreceive endorsement
Antonyms / Antônimos
lose approvalfail to get approvalface disapprovalreceive rejection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obter aprovação
Most common and formal expression used in business and official contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conseguir aprovação
Slightly more colloquial variant used in casual and semi-formal speech
São Paulo
adquirir aprovação
Formal business Portuguese, particularly in corporate environments
Portugal
obter aprovação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; universally understood formal expression

Related Words

approvalauthorizationconsentendorsementpermission

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
get the nod
get the thumbs up
receive a stamp of approval
get the go-ahead
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