disallow access
[/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ ˈækses/]
verb phrase
negar acesso
1. to refuse or prohibit someone from entering, using, or obtaining something
The security system will disallow access to the building after 6 PM.
O sistema de segurança negará acesso ao prédio após as 18h.
2. to prevent or block entry to a restricted area or resource
The administrator decided to disallow access to sensitive files for unauthorized users.
O administrador decidiu negar acesso a arquivos sensíveis para usuários não autorizados.
3. in legal or administrative contexts, to reject or invalidate a request for entry or usage
The court will disallow access to the confidential documents.
O tribunal negará acesso aos documentos confidenciais.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'disallow access' is primarily used in technical, security, legal, and administrative settings. In Brazil, 'negar acesso' is the standard translation, while in Portugal 'recusar acesso' is preferred. The phrase is formal and commonly appears in security policies, system notifications, and official communications.
NYC Slang
shut someone out
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