hinder changes
[ˈhɪndər ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
verb phrase
obstruir mudanças / impedir mudanças
1. to create difficulties that slow down or prevent changes from occurring; to obstruct or block progress or transformation
Outdated regulations hinder changes in the technology sector.
Regulamentações desatualizadas obstruem mudanças no setor de tecnologia.
2. to act as an obstacle to the implementation of modifications or reforms
Resistance from management can hinder changes within the organization.
A resistência da administração pode impedir mudanças dentro da organização.
In Brazilian business culture, 'obstruir mudanças' is commonly used in corporate discussions about organizational resistance to transformation. In Portugal, 'entravar' carries a slightly more formal tone. The concept reflects universal workplace dynamics regarding change management and institutional resistance, prevalent in both American and Latin American corporate environments.
NYC Slang
block the moves / gum up the works
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw a wrench in the works
rock the boat
put a spoke in someone's wheel
stand in the way of change
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