alter processes

[ˈɔːltər ˈprɒsɛsɪz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
alterar processos
1. to change, modify, or transform existing procedures, methods, or workflows
The company decided to alter processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
A empresa decidiu alterar processos para melhorar a eficiência e reduzir custos.
2. in legal context, to modify procedural steps in a lawsuit or administrative proceeding
The court allowed them to alter processes to accommodate the new evidence.
O tribunal permitiu que alterassem processos para acomodar as novas provas.
3. in manufacturing or production, to change operational procedures or production methods
We need to alter processes to meet the new environmental regulations.
Precisamos alterar processos para atender aos novos regulamentos ambientais.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese business, legal, and manufacturing contexts. In Brazilian corporate culture, 'alterar processos' is frequently associated with modernization and efficiency improvements, reflecting the dynamic business environment. In Portugal, the phrase is often used in more formal or legalistic settings. In the USA, this is standard business terminology across all industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modify procedureschange workflowstransform processesrestructure operationsrevise methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
maintain processespreserve procedureskeep unchangedstandardize operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alterar processos
standard and widely used across all contexts
São Paulo
mudar os processos / reformular processos
common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alterar processos / mudar a metodologia
used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
alterar processos / modificar procedimentos
more formal register, often used in legal and administrative contexts

Related Words

process improvementworkflow modificationprocedural changeoperational restructuringmethodology revision

Related Idioms & Phrases

shake up the system
revamp operations
streamline procedures
overhaul the process
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