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disable modifications

[dɪsˈeɪbəl ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]
verb phrase
desativar modificações
1. To turn off or prevent the ability to make changes to a document, file, system, or application
The administrator decided to disable modifications to protect the original document.
O administrador decidiu desativar as modificações para proteger o documento original.
2. To restrict editing permissions or access to alter settings or content
Please disable modifications on this spreadsheet to prevent accidental changes.
Por favor, desative as modificações nesta planilha para evitar alterações acidentais.
Synonyms
prevent modificationsblock editsrestrict changeslock documentprotect from editing
Antonyms
enable modificationsallow editspermit changesunlock document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desativar modificações
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desativar edições
Alternative phrasing used in technical contexts
Portugal
desativar modificações
Standard European Portuguese usage
Technical/Computing
impedir modificações
Used in IT and software documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock down a document
put a freeze on changes
seal off edits
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