adopt changes

[əˈdɑpt ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
verb phrase
adotar mudanças
1. to accept and begin to use or follow a new method, policy, or way of doing things
The company decided to adopt changes in their production process to increase efficiency.
A empresa decidiu adotar mudanças no seu processo de produção para aumentar a eficiência.
2. to formally accept or approve alterations or modifications
The government will adopt changes to the healthcare system next year.
O governo vai adotar mudanças no sistema de saúde no próximo ano.
3. to implement or put into effect new procedures or strategies
We need to adopt changes to stay competitive in the market.
Precisamos adotar mudanças para permanecer competitivos no mercado.
In Brazilian business culture, 'adotar mudanças' is a frequently used phrase in corporate communications, strategic planning meetings, and government policy announcements. It reflects the importance placed on modernization and innovation. In the USA, this phrase is common in management, technology, and organizational development contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
implement changesembrace changesaccept changesintroduce changesinstitute changesmake changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
reject changesresist changesrefuse changesmaintain status quo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adotar mudanças
Standard usage across Brazil, commonly used in business and governmental contexts
São Paulo
adotar mudanças / implementar mudanças
Both forms used interchangeably in corporate environment
Rio de Janeiro
adotar mudanças
Standard usage, sometimes preceded by 'necessidade de' (necessity of)
Portugal
adotar mudanças / acolher mudanças
Both acceptable; 'acolher' emphasizes acceptance with openness

Related Words

implementationmodificationtransformationreforminnovationadaptation

Related Idioms & Phrases

adapt to change
go with the flow
roll with the punches
embrace the new
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