discourage involvement

[dɪˈskɜrɪdʒ ɪnˈvɑlvmənt]

verb phrase

desestimular o envolvimento

1. to make someone less willing or enthusiastic about participating in something

The company's policies discourage employee involvement in decision-making.

As políticas da empresa desestimulam o envolvimento dos funcionários na tomada de decisões.

2. to actively prevent or deter participation through negative signals or obstacles

High fees discourage public involvement in the program.

As altas taxas desestimulam o envolvimento do público no programa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desestimular o envolvimento

most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

desestimular a participação

alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts

Portugal

descorajar o envolvimento

Portuguese variant using 'descorajar'

put someone off

throw cold water on something

kill someone's enthusiasm

take the wind out of someone's sails

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