halt communication
[/hɔːlt kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
verb phrase
interromper a comunicação
1. to stop or suspend the exchange of information, messages, or dialogue between parties
The company decided to halt communication with the supplier until the dispute was resolved.
A empresa decidiu interromper a comunicação com o fornecedor até que a disputa fosse resolvida.
2. to cease all forms of contact or interaction between individuals or groups
They chose to halt communication to give each other time to cool down.
Eles optaram por interromper a comunicação para dar um tempo um ao outro se acalmarem.
In Brazilian business culture, halting communication is often seen as a serious step indicating conflict or significant disagreement. It's more common in formal disputes between companies. In personal relationships, 'dar o silêncio' (giving the silent treatment) is a recognized but often negatively viewed behavior. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in diplomatic, legal, and corporate contexts to indicate official cessation of dialogue.
NYC Slang
go silent / ghost someone (informal context)
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