decrease hindrances

[dɪˈkris ˈhɪndrənsəz]
verb phrase
diminuir obstáculos
1. to reduce or lessen the number or severity of obstacles, impediments, or factors that prevent progress or completion of a task
The company implemented new policies to decrease hindrances in the approval process.
A empresa implementou novas políticas para diminuir obstáculos no processo de aprovação.
2. to remove or mitigate barriers that slow down or complicate operations, workflows, or objectives
To increase productivity, management focused on decreasing hindrances to workflow efficiency.
Para aumentar a produtividade, a administração se concentrou em diminuir os obstáculos à eficiência do fluxo de trabalho.
This phrase is commonly used in business, educational, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In corporate environments, it reflects modern efficiency-focused management practices. The concept emphasizes streamlining processes and removing unnecessary complications, which is particularly valued in contemporary workplace culture.
NYC Slang
cut down the red tape
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduce obstaclesminimize barrierslessen impedimentsremove obstructionseliminate hindrances
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase hindrancescreate obstaclesadd barrierscompound difficulties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir obstáculos
most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir entraves
common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir empecilhos
slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
diminuir entraves
European Portuguese preference, more formal tone

Related Words

obstacleimpedimentbarrierobstructiondifficultyfacilitationstreamline

Related Idioms & Phrases

remove roadblocks
clear the path
smooth the way
cut through the red tape
ease the burden
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