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disapproved proposal

[ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: disapproved proposals
proposta desaprovada
1. A suggestion, plan, or formal request that has been rejected or viewed unfavorably by a person or organization in authority
The disapproved proposal for the budget restructuring was sent back to the committee for revision.
A proposta desaprovada para a reestruturação do orçamento foi devolvida ao comitê para revisão.
2. A motion or initiative that has failed to receive the necessary support or consent
After heated debate, the disapproved proposal was voted down by the board of directors.
Após intenso debate, a proposta desaprovada foi rejeitada pelo conselho de administração.
NYC Slang
shot down proposal / nixed proposal
Synonyms
rejected proposaldenied proposalrefused proposalvetoed proposal
Antonyms
approved proposalaccepted proposalendorsed proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta desaprovada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese business and formal contexts
São Paulo
proposta rejeitada
Common alternative in São Paulo business circles
Portugal
proposta desaprovada
Standard in European Portuguese formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
proposta recusada
Common colloquial alternative in Rio de Janeiro

Related Idioms & Phrases

proposal that went nowhere
proposal that hit the cutting room floor
proposal left on the table
proposal that didn't get the green light
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