dismiss complaints
[dɪsˈmɪs kəmˈpleɪnts]
verb phrase
descartar reclamações
1. to reject or refuse to consider complaints; to treat complaints as unimportant or invalid
The manager decided to dismiss complaints from employees about working conditions.
O gerente decidiu descartar as reclamações dos funcionários sobre as condições de trabalho.
2. in legal context, to formally reject a case or claim
The judge will dismiss complaints if they lack sufficient evidence.
O juiz descartará as reclamações se faltarem provas suficientes.
3. to disregard or minimize concerns raised by others
It is unwise to dismiss complaints without investigating them thoroughly.
É imprudente descartar reclamações sem investigá-las completamente.
In Brazilian business culture, dismissing complaints without proper investigation can be seen as unprofessional and may damage employee morale or customer relations. In the USA, this practice may expose companies to legal liability. Both cultures increasingly value complaint handling as an important management practice.
NYC Slang
blow off complaints
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