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destroy a pattern

[/dɪˈstrɔɪ ə ˈpætərn/]
verb phrase
destruir um padrão
1. to break or eliminate an established sequence, habit, or model of behavior or design
The new policy aims to destroy a pattern of discrimination in hiring practices.
A nova política visa destruir um padrão de discriminação nas práticas de contratação.
2. in design or textiles, to damage or remove a repeated design or motif
The stain will destroy a pattern on the fabric if not treated immediately.
A mancha vai destruir um padrão do tecido se não for tratada imediatamente.
3. to disrupt or break a cycle or recurrence
Therapy helped her destroy a pattern of self-destructive behavior.
A terapia ajudou-a a destruir um padrão de comportamento autodestrutivo.
NYC Slang
break the cycle
Synonyms
break a patterndisrupt a patterneliminate a patterninterrupt a cycleshatter a model
Antonyms
establish a patterncreate a patternmaintain a patternreinforce a patternpreserve a pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destruir um padrão
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
quebrar um padrão
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
destruir um padrão
formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
destruir um padrão
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the mold
break the chain
shake up the status quo
disrupt the norm
turn the tables
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