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conciliatory approach

[kənˈsɪliətɔːri əˈproʊtʃ]
noun phrasepl: conciliatory approaches
abordagem conciliadora
1. A method or strategy designed to resolve conflicts by promoting agreement and mutual understanding between opposing parties
The manager took a conciliatory approach to settle the dispute between the two departments.
O gerente adotou uma abordagem conciliadora para resolver a disputa entre os dois departamentos.
2. A diplomatic or peaceful method of addressing disagreements through compromise and goodwill
The government's conciliatory approach helped ease tensions between neighboring countries.
A abordagem conciliadora do governo ajudou a aliviar as tensões entre países vizinhos.
Synonyms
pacificatory approachreconciliatory approachdiplomatic approachpeacemaking strategyaccommodating method
Antonyms
confrontational approachaggressive approachadversarial strategyhostile approachuncompromising stance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem conciliadora
Most common usage in business and diplomatic contexts
Brazil
atitude conciliatória
Alternative form emphasizing attitude rather than approach
Portugal
abordagem conciliadora
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
estratégia de reconciliação
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend an olive branch
bury the hatchet
meet someone halfway
smooth things over
build bridges
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