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cautious commitment

[KAW-shus kuh-MIT-muhnt]
noun phrasepl: cautious commitments
compromisso cauteloso
1. A pledge or dedication to something that is made with careful consideration and reservation, avoiding full or immediate involvement
The company made a cautious commitment to the new project, allocating limited resources initially.
A empresa fez um compromisso cauteloso com o novo projeto, alocando recursos limitados inicialmente.
2. An agreement or promise undertaken with hesitation and protective measures against potential risks
He gave his cautious commitment to attending the meeting, pending schedule confirmation.
Ele deu seu compromisso cauteloso para participar da reunião, dependendo da confirmação de agenda.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment, iffy commitment
Synonyms
guarded commitmentqualified commitmentprovisional commitmenttentative commitmentconditional commitment
Antonyms
wholehearted commitmentunconditional commitmentfull commitmentabsolute commitmentreckless commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso cauteloso
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compromisso cuidadoso
Alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso com ressalvas
Emphasizes reservations or conditions attached
Portugal
compromisso prudente
Preferred European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

to toe the line cautiously
to dip one's toe in the water
to hedge one's bets
to keep one's options open
to play it safe
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