discouraged methods
[dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒd ˈmeθədz]
noun phrase
métodos desaconselhados
1. techniques, procedures, or approaches that are not recommended or advised against due to being ineffective, unsafe, unethical, or outdated
The company implemented new safety protocols to eliminate discouraged methods in the workplace.
A empresa implementou novos protocolos de segurança para eliminar métodos desaconselhados no local de trabalho.
2. practices that are actively discouraged by authorities, guidelines, or best practices standards
Discouraged methods of teaching have been replaced by modern pedagogical approaches.
Métodos desaconselhados de ensino foram substituídos por abordagens pedagógicas modernas.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and regulatory contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in workplace safety documentation, educational reform discussions, and quality management systems. In the USA, it's typical in compliance, healthcare, and technology sectors where best practices and standards are strictly followed.
Related Idioms & Phrases
methods that fall out of favor
outdated methods
methods on the chopping block
methods that don't pass muster
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →