highlight demands
[ˈhaɪlaɪt dɪˈmændz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
destacar demandas / realçar reivindicações
1. To emphasize or draw attention to specific requests, requirements, or claims that need to be addressed
The protesters used signs to highlight demands for better working conditions.
Os manifestantes usaram cartazes para destacar as demandas por melhores condições de trabalho.
2. To make prominent or conspicuous certain needs or expectations in a discussion, negotiation, or presentation
The report highlights demands from stakeholders for increased transparency.
O relatório realça as demandas dos interessados por maior transparência.
3. To identify and emphasize key requirements or priorities in a business or organizational context
The meeting was called to highlight demands for budget allocation.
A reunião foi convocada para destacar demandas de alocação orçamentária.
This phrase is frequently used in labor negotiations, political activism, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian culture, it is commonly associated with social movements and union activities, while in the USA it is prevalent in corporate restructuring discussions and policy debates. The phrase conveys urgency and importance, often suggesting that certain needs require immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
NYC Slang
put the spotlight on demands / call out what's needed
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