1. To actively work against or reduce inflexible, unyielding, or fixed behavior, attitudes, or systems
The new management policy aims to discourage rigidity in workflow processes.
A nova política de gestão visa desestimular rigidez nos processos de trabalho.
2. To promote flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change
Teachers should discourage rigidity in students' thinking to foster creativity.
Os professores devem desestimular rigidez no pensamento dos alunos para fomentar criatividade.