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exceptional steps
[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl stɛps]
noun phrase
medidas excepcionais
1.
Unusual or extraordinary actions taken in response to an unprecedented situation or emergency
The government took exceptional steps to address the economic crisis.
O governo adotou medidas excepcionais para enfrentar a crise econômica.
2.
Actions that deviate from normal procedures or protocols due to special circumstances
Exceptional steps were necessary to complete the project on time.
Foram necessárias medidas excepcionais para completar o projeto no prazo.
Synonyms
extraordinary measures
drastic action
emergency action
special measures
urgent action
Antonyms
routine procedures
standard measures
ordinary steps
normal procedures
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
medidas excepcionais
Most common usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
passos extraordinários
Alternative usage in business contexts
Portugal
medidas excecionais
European Portuguese spelling variant
General Brazilian
ações de emergência
Used in urgent situations
Related Idioms & Phrases
go to extraordinary lengths
take drastic measures
break the mold
bend the rules
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