apply modifications

[əˈplaɪ ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]
verb phrase
aplicar modificações
1. to implement or put into effect changes, adjustments, or alterations to something
We need to apply modifications to the software before the release date.
Precisamos aplicar modificações ao software antes da data de lançamento.
2. to make practical use of changes or improvements to an existing system, document, or object
The engineer will apply modifications to the machine's design.
O engenheiro aplicará modificações ao design da máquina.
3. to enforce or execute alterations in a technical, administrative, or procedural context
Apply modifications to the policy immediately.
Aplique modificações à política imediatamente.
This is technical and business terminology commonly used in software development, engineering, and administrative contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'aplicar modificações' is the standard professional term, particularly in IT and engineering sectors. The phrase is more formal than colloquial alternatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
implement changesmake adjustmentsenforce modificationsexecute alterationsintroduce changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
revert changesremove modificationsundo adjustments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar modificações
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
aplicar modificações
standard technical and business terminology
Rio de Janeiro
aplicar modificações
standard usage, sometimes with casual 'fazer mudanças'
Portugal
aplicar modificações
formal usage; 'aplicar alterações' is also common

Related Words

modifyamendmentadjustmentrevisionupdatealteration

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply the finishing touches
apply a patch
apply an update
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