hold off on changes
[/hoʊld ɔːf ɑːn ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
verb phrase
adiar as mudanças
1. to delay or postpone making alterations or modifications to something
We decided to hold off on changes to the project until we receive more feedback.
Decidimos adiar as mudanças do projeto até recebermos mais feedback.
2. to refrain from implementing alterations for a period of time
Let's hold off on changes to the website for now and review it next quarter.
Vamos adiar as mudanças do site por enquanto e revisar no próximo trimestre.
3. to wait before making modifications
Management asked us to hold off on changes until the budget is approved.
A gerência pediu para adiarmos as mudanças até o orçamento ser aprovado.
This phrase is commonly used in business and organizational contexts in both American and Brazilian workplace cultures. In Brazil, it reflects a pragmatic approach to management decisions, often used when awaiting approval, funding, or additional information before proceeding with implementation.
NYC Slang
pump the brakes on changes
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