extended timeframes
[/ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈtaɪmˌfreɪmz/]
noun phrase
prazos estendidos
1. longer periods of time allocated for completion of a task, project, or deadline
The project required extended timeframes due to unforeseen complications.
O projeto exigiu prazos estendidos devido a complicações imprevistas.
2. postponed or prolonged schedules beyond originally planned durations
We negotiated extended timeframes for the contract delivery.
Negociamos prazos estendidos para a entrega do contrato.
3. longer developmental or implementation periods in business or academic contexts
The government approved extended timeframes for infrastructure development.
O governo aprovou prazos estendidos para o desenvolvimento da infraestrutura.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business environments, particularly in corporate negotiations, government contracts, and project management. It reflects the cultural acceptance of flexibility in scheduling and the practice of renegotiating timelines when challenges arise. In Portugal, 'prazos alargados' is the standard legal terminology used in formal contracts and administrative procedures.
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