critical measures
[ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈmɛʒərz]
noun phrase
medidas críticas
1. urgent or essential actions taken in response to a serious or emergency situation
The government implemented critical measures to control the pandemic.
O governo implementou medidas críticas para controlar a pandemia.
2. decisive steps necessary to address a fundamental problem or threat
Critical measures were taken to prevent the company from bankruptcy.
Medidas críticas foram tomadas para evitar a falência da empresa.
3. strict or rigorous actions required at a crucial moment
Critical measures included lockdowns and mandatory testing.
As medidas críticas incluíram isolamento obrigatório e testes obrigatórios.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in discussions of public health, economic policy, and crisis management. In Brazil, it gained significant usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The term carries a sense of urgency and necessity, often appearing in government announcements and formal institutional communications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take critical measures
implement critical measures
critical measures are necessary
critical measures must be taken
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