alter procedures
[ˈɔːltər prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrase / verb phrase
alterar procedimentos / modificar procedimentos
1. To change, modify, or amend established processes, protocols, or methods of operation
The company decided to alter procedures to improve efficiency in the manufacturing department.
A empresa decidiu alterar os procedimentos para melhorar a eficiência no departamento de manufatura.
2. In legal context: to make changes to formal processes or court protocols
The judge allowed them to alter procedures in the trial to accommodate new evidence.
O juiz permitiu que alterassem os procedimentos do julgamento para acomodar novas provas.
3. In religious context: to change ritual practices or ceremonial protocols
The church decided to alter procedures for the Easter ceremony.
A igreja decidiu alterar os procedimentos da cerimônia de Páscoa.
In Brazilian corporate culture, altering procedures is often discussed in formal meetings and requires documentation. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in business, legal, and administrative contexts. Both cultures value transparency when procedures are changed, though Brazil tends to have more hierarchical approval processes.
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