circumvent validation
[/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent vælɪˈdeɪʃən/]
verb phrase
contornar validação
1. To bypass or avoid verification, authorization, or confirmation processes through clever or indirect means
The hacker attempted to circumvent validation by exploiting a security loophole in the system.
O hacker tentou contornar a validação explorando uma brecha de segurança no sistema.
2. To find an alternative route around official approval or quality assurance checks
Some employees try to circumvent validation procedures to speed up their work processes.
Alguns funcionários tentam contornar os procedimentos de validação para acelerar seus processos de trabalho.
3. In computing, to skip security checks or authentication mechanisms
The malware was designed to circumvent validation protocols on the server.
O malware foi projetado para contornar protocolos de validação no servidor.
In Brazilian business culture, attempting to 'circumvent validation' is generally viewed negatively in formal and regulated industries (banking, government). However, in informal or startup environments, finding 'workarounds' (contornos) is sometimes seen as innovative problem-solving. In the USA and UK, this phrase is predominantly used in IT security and compliance discussions, often in a cautionary or preventative context when discussing system vulnerabilities.
NYC Slang
dodge the check / game the system
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