disapprove performance
[/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv pərˈfɔːrməns/]
verb phrase
desapprovar o desempenho
1. to express disapproval or criticism of someone's execution or delivery of a task, presentation, or artistic work
The director will disapprove performance if the actors don't hit their marks.
O diretor desaprovará o desempenho se os atores não acertarem suas marcas.
2. to reject or criticize the quality or standard of work demonstrated by someone
The coach began to disapprove performance when the team started making careless mistakes.
O técnico começou a desaprovar o desempenho quando o time começou a cometer erros descuidados.
In Brazilian workplace culture, disapproving performance is often communicated indirectly to preserve harmony, while in American corporate settings it tends to be more direct. In Portugal, constructive feedback is valued, and disapproval is typically framed as suggestions for improvement rather than outright criticism.
NYC Slang
give someone a thumbs down
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