avoid approval
[ə-ˈvȯid ə-ˈprü-vəl]
verb phrase
evitar aprovação
1. to deliberately stay away from or refrain from obtaining someone's consent, agreement, or official sanction
He tried to avoid approval from the board by making the decision unilaterally.
Ele tentou evitar a aprovação do conselho tomando a decisão unilateralmente.
2. to intentionally bypass the process of getting authorization or consent
The contractor sought to avoid approval by submitting the project without review.
O contratante procurou evitar a aprovação submetendo o projeto sem revisão.
3. to escape or elude the need for acceptance or endorsement
She wanted to avoid approval and proceed with her own plan.
Ela queria evitar a aprovação e prosseguir com seu próprio plano.
In Brazilian business culture, avoiding approval can be seen as either pragmatic problem-solving or unethical depending on context. In American corporate environments, it's often viewed negatively as a breach of governance protocols. The phrase reflects concerns about bureaucratic processes and hierarchical decision-making in both cultures.
NYC Slang
dodge the green light
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