drastic revisions

[/ˈdræstɪk rɪˈvɪʒənz/]
noun phrase
revisões drásticas
1. radical, severe, or extreme changes made to a document, plan, or work to improve or alter it significantly
The editor made drastic revisions to the manuscript before publication.
O editor fez revisões drásticas no manuscrito antes da publicação.
2. substantial modifications that fundamentally alter the original content or structure
The company implemented drastic revisions to its business strategy after poor quarterly results.
A empresa implementou revisões drásticas em sua estratégia de negócios após resultados trimestrais ruins.
3. sweeping changes that are often necessary but can be disruptive
The school board approved drastic revisions to the curriculum.
O conselho escolar aprovou revisões drásticas do currículo.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'drastic revisions' often implies necessary but sometimes controversial changes, frequently associated with corporate restructuring, editorial processes, or policy reforms. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term is widely understood in professional and academic settings, whereas in more informal contexts, alternatives like 'mexidas grandes' or 'mudanças grandes' might be used.
NYC Slang
major overhaul; shake-up; complete redo
Synonyms / Sinônimos
radical changessweeping modificationsmajor overhaulsfundamental alterationsextensive rewritescomprehensive changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor adjustmentsslight modificationsincremental changescosmetic changessuperficial edits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
revisões drásticas
most common term used in business, academic, and editorial contexts
São Paulo
revisões drásticas; mudanças radicais
both terms commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
revisões drásticas; mexidas fundo
informal version 'mexidas fundo' also used colloquially
Portugal
revisões drásticas; alterações radicais
similar usage to Brazil, occasionally 'reformulação completa' for comprehensive revision

Related Words

revisionamendmentmodificationoverhaulrestructuringreformationtransformation

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
from scratch
wholesale changes
turning over a new leaf
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