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freeze advancement

[/friːz ədˈvænsmənt/]
nounpl: freeze advancements
congelamento de progressão
1. A temporary or permanent halt in the promotion or career advancement of employees within an organization
The company announced a freeze advancement due to budget constraints.
A empresa anunciou um congelamento de progressão devido às restrições orçamentárias.
2. A policy preventing salary increases, promotions, or career development opportunities
During the economic crisis, management implemented a freeze advancement to reduce expenses.
Durante a crise econômica, a administração implementou um congelamento de progressão para reduzir despesas.
Synonyms
promotion freezehiring freezeadvancement freezecareer freeze
Antonyms
career advancementpromotionprogressionadvancement opportunity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
congelamento de progressão
most common usage in corporate context
General Brazilian
congelamento de avanço
alternative, less formal term
Portugal
congelamento de avanço profissional
more formal, includes 'profissional' for clarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a ceiling
stuck in a rut
career stagnation
dead-end job
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