extend authorization

[ɪkˈstɛnd ˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən]
verb phrase
prorrogar autorização
1. to prolong or lengthen the period of time for which someone has permission or official approval to do something
The company decided to extend authorization for the project manager to work remotely for another six months.
A empresa decidiu prorrogar a autorização para o gerente de projeto trabalhar remotamente por mais seis meses.
2. to grant additional time or validity to an existing permit, license, or permission
You need to extend authorization before your visa expires.
Você precisa prorrogar a autorização antes que seu visto expire.
3. to expand the scope or reach of an existing authorization
We plan to extend authorization to include additional departments in the new system.
Planejamos expandir a autorização para incluir departamentos adicionais no novo sistema.
In Brazilian business and administrative contexts, 'prorrogar autorização' is the standard legal and formal term used in government documents, corporate policies, and official communications. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in immigration, business licensing, and workplace authorization contexts. The concept is particularly relevant in both cultures regarding visa extensions, work permits, and corporate project approvals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prolong authorizationrenew authorizationexpand authorizationgrant extensionlengthen authorization
Antonyms / Antônimos
revoke authorizationdeny authorizationterminate authorizationrestrict authorization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prorrogar autorização
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
estender autorização / prorrogar autorização
both forms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
prorrogar autorização
preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
renovar autorização / prorrogar autorização
both forms accepted; 'renovar' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

authorizationpermitlicenseapprovalvalidationcredentials

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend the olive branch
get the green light
give someone the thumbs up
clear the way
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