defer alterations

[dɪˈfɜːr ɔːltəˈreɪʃənz]
verb phrase
adiar alterações
1. to postpone or delay making changes or modifications to something
The company decided to defer alterations to the building until next quarter.
A empresa decidiu adiar as alterações no edifício até o próximo trimestre.
2. to put off changes in a scheduled or planned manner
We will defer alterations to the contract pending legal review.
Vamos adiar as alterações no contrato aguardando revisão legal.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, legal, and business contexts in both the US and Brazil. In Brazilian corporate environments, 'adiar alterações' is a standard term used in meetings and formal communications when scheduling changes or modifications to projects, contracts, or infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postpone changesdelay modificationsput off alterationssuspend changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
implement immediatelyexecute alterationsapply changesproceed with modifications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiar alterações
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
adiar as mudanças
alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
deixar pra depois as alterações
more colloquial variation
Portugal
adiar alterações
similar usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

deferalterationspostponemodificationschangesdelay

Related Idioms & Phrases

kick the can down the road
put on the back burner
hold off on changes
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