actively rejected
[ˈæk.tɪv.li rɪˈdʒɛk.tɪd]
verb phrase (past participle)
rejeitado ativamente
1. deliberately and consciously refused or dismissed something with deliberate action or effort
The committee actively rejected the proposal during the meeting.
O comitê rejeitou ativamente a proposta durante a reunião.
2. to oppose or resist something in an engaged and intentional manner, rather than passively ignoring it
She actively rejected the advances of the suitor.
Ela rejeitou ativamente as investidas do pretendente.
3. in immunology, the body's active immune response against foreign substances or transplanted organs
The patient's immune system actively rejected the donor organ.
O sistema imunológico do paciente rejeitou ativamente o órgão doado.
In Brazilian professional culture, 'actively rejected' implies a formal, deliberate action often documented or announced. In American English, particularly in NYC, this phrase is common in business and personal contexts to emphasize intentional, not accidental, rejection. In medical contexts, especially regarding organ transplants, this term is widely understood internationally among healthcare professionals.
NYC Slang
shot down / dissed / given the boot
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