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extraordinary measures

[ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri ˈmeʒərz]
noun phrase
medidas extraordinárias
1. Unusual, extreme, or drastic actions taken in response to an emergency or crisis situation
The government resorted to extraordinary measures to combat the pandemic.
O governo recorreu a medidas extraordinárias para combater a pandemia.
2. Special or exceptional steps taken beyond normal procedures or protocols
Extraordinary measures were implemented to ensure the election's integrity.
Medidas extraordinárias foram implementadas para garantir a integridade da eleição.
Synonyms
drastic measuresextreme measuresemergency measuresspecial measuresexceptional stepsradical actions
Antonyms
ordinary measuresstandard proceduresroutine stepsconventional methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidas extraordinárias
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medidas extraordinárias
Standard formal usage in business and government contexts
Rio de Janeiro
medidas extraordinárias
Common in legal and administrative discourse
Portugal
medidas excecionais
Alternative formal term commonly used in European Portuguese; 'extraordinárias' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

go to extreme measures
take drastic action
pull out all the stops
do whatever it takes
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