cease using new methods

[siːs ˈjuːzɪŋ njuː ˈmeθədz]
verb phrase
parar de usar novos métodos
1. to stop or discontinue the use of modern or recently implemented procedures, techniques, or approaches
The company decided to cease using new methods and return to traditional practices.
A empresa decidiu parar de usar novos métodos e voltar às práticas tradicionais.
2. to abandon innovative approaches in favor of established or previous systems
After the failed experiment, they chose to cease using new methods in production.
Após o experimento fracassado, optaram por parar de usar novos métodos na produção.
In Brazilian corporate culture, this phrase reflects tension between innovation and tradition. Companies may adopt this approach due to cost concerns, employee resistance, or failed implementations. In Portugal, similar situations are often discussed in manufacturing and traditional industries where established practices hold strong cultural value.
NYC Slang
ditch the new methods
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stop using new methodsabandon new methodsdiscontinue new methodsrevert to old methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
adopt new methodsimplement new methodscontinue using new methodsembrace innovation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parar de usar novos métodos
Most common and neutral expression
Rio de Janeiro
parar com os novos métodos
Informal, conversational usage
São Paulo
cessar o uso de novos métodos
More formal, business-oriented
Portugal
deixar de utilizar novos métodos
Preferred European Portuguese form

Related Words

innovationmethodologyproceduretechniqueimplementationdiscontinuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back to the drawing board
return to square one
turn back the clock
stick to what works
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