authorize deviation

[/ˌɔθərˈaɪz ˌdiviˈeɪʃən/]
verb phrase
autorizar desvio
1. To formally grant permission to deviate from established procedures, standards, specifications, or planned courses of action
The project manager had to authorize deviation from the original budget due to unexpected costs.
O gerente de projeto teve que autorizar um desvio do orçamento original devido a custos inesperados.
2. In aviation and maritime contexts, to officially permit a change from the planned flight path or route
Air traffic control authorized deviation from the standard flight corridor due to severe weather.
O controle de tráfego aéreo autorizou um desvio do corredor de voo padrão devido a condições climáticas severas.
3. In quality control and manufacturing, to formally approve exceptions to standard specifications or procedures
Engineering authorized deviation from the quality specifications for this batch of components.
A engenharia autorizou um desvio das especificações de qualidade para este lote de componentes.
This is primarily technical and formal business jargon used in aviation, manufacturing, quality control, and project management sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly used in industrial compliance documents and regulatory contexts. The phrase emphasizes the formal nature of the permission, indicating that deviation from standard procedures requires official approval from appropriate authority levels.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permit deviationgrant deviationapprove deviationallow deviationsanction deviation
Antonyms / Antônimos
prohibit deviationdeny deviationdisallow deviationenforce compliance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
autorizar desvio
Standard usage in business and technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
autorizar desvio
Commonly used in industrial and aviation sectors
Rio de Janeiro
autorizar desvio
Used in maritime and port operations
Portugal
autorizar desvio
Similar usage, sometimes 'aprovar desvio' is preferred

Related Words

deviationauthorizationapproveexceptionvariancewaivernon-conformancecompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light for deviation
obtain authorization to deviate
receive approval for deviation
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