deter carelessness
[/dɪˈtɜr ˈkeərləsnəs/]
verb phrase
dissuadir a negligência / impedir a falta de cuidado
1. to discourage or prevent someone from being negligent or inattentive by creating obstacles, consequences, or incentives
The new quality control system aims to deter carelessness among factory workers.
O novo sistema de controle de qualidade visa dissuadir a negligência entre os operários da fábrica.
2. to make someone less likely to act without proper attention or care through warnings or penalties
Strict penalties deter carelessness in medical procedures.
Penalidades rigorosas dissuadem a negligência em procedimentos médicos.
In Brazilian workplace culture, deterring carelessness is increasingly emphasized through quality management systems and safety protocols. In the USA, this concept is often tied to legal liability and corporate accountability. Both cultures value systems that prevent errors, though the motivations may differ—collective responsibility in Brazil versus individual accountability in the USA.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone on their toes (to deter carelessness through vigilance)
hold someone accountable (method to deter carelessness)
set a precedent (deterring carelessness through example)
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