delay procedures
[dɪˈleɪ prəˈsɛdʒərz]
noun phrasepl: delay procedures
procedimentos de atraso
1. Official processes or steps taken to postpone, defer, or slow down an action, decision, or implementation
The company implemented delay procedures to review the contract before signing.
A empresa implementou procedimentos de atraso para revisar o contrato antes de assinar.
2. Bureaucratic mechanisms used intentionally or unintentionally to extend timelines in legal, administrative, or operational contexts
Delay procedures in the court system can extend litigation for years.
Os procedimentos de atraso no sistema judicial podem estender o litígio por anos.
3. Scheduled or systematic methods designed to create waiting periods or intervals before proceeding
Safety delay procedures require a cooling-off period before equipment restart.
Os procedimentos de atraso de segurança exigem um período de espera antes da reinicialização do equipamento.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'delay procedures' can carry either neutral or negative connotations depending on context. In legal and regulatory settings, delays may be required for due process and safety. However, the phrase is often used critically to describe unnecessary bureaucratic obstruction. In Brazil, administrative delays are frequently cited as a business challenge, while in the USA, the term is common in legal litigation and healthcare contexts.
NYC Slang
stalling procedures; red tape procedures
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