bureaucratic process
[byoo-ruh-KRAT-ik PRAH-ses]
nounpl: bureaucratic processes
processo burocrático
1. A formal administrative procedure involving multiple steps, regulations, and official channels that must be followed to complete an official task or obtain approval
Getting a passport involves a lengthy bureaucratic process that requires multiple forms and documentation.
Obter um passaporte envolve um processo burocrático longo que requer múltiplos formulários e documentação.
2. The system of rules, procedures, and hierarchies inherent in large organizations or government agencies
The bureaucratic process slowed down the project approval by several months.
O processo burocrático atrasou a aprovação do projeto em vários meses.
3. Red tape; unnecessary administrative complexity and delay
Citizens often complain about the bureaucratic process required to file a complaint with the government.
Os cidadãos frequentemente reclamam do processo burocrático necessário para apresentar uma reclamação ao governo.
In Brazil, dealing with bureaucratic processes is a common source of frustration and cultural conversation. The phrase 'jogo da burocracia' (bureaucratic game) reflects a somewhat cynical but accepting attitude toward administrative delays. In the USA, particularly in NYC, people often use terms like 'bureaucratic runaround' or 'getting lost in the system' to express frustration. Both cultures recognize bureaucratic processes as unavoidable but often inefficient aspects of modern life.
NYC Slang
bureaucratic runaround; red tape nightmare
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut through the red tape
jump through hoops
caught in the bureaucratic machine
navegar na burocracia (navigate through bureaucracy - Portuguese)
preso na máquina burocrática (stuck in the bureaucratic machine - Portuguese)
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