ignore others
[ɪɡˈnɔːr ˈʌðərz]
verb phrase
ignorar os outros
1. To deliberately disregard or pay no attention to other people; to treat someone as if they are not present or important
He tends to ignore others when he is focused on his work.
Ele tende a ignorar os outros quando está focado no trabalho.
2. To intentionally exclude people from conversation or social interaction
It's rude to ignore others at a party.
É rude ignorar os outros em uma festa.
3. To not take into account the opinions, feelings, or presence of other people
You cannot ignore others' concerns in team decisions.
Você não pode ignorar as preocupações dos outros nas decisões do time.
In both Brazilian and American culture, ignoring others is generally considered socially inappropriate and disrespectful. In professional and educational settings, it can be viewed as unprofessional or dismissive. The phrase is often used to critique or describe antisocial behavior. In Brazil, emphasizing collective harmony in relationships makes this behavior particularly frowned upon in social contexts.
NYC Slang
brush off / cold shoulder others
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn a blind eye to others
give someone the cold shoulder
pay no mind to others
sweep something under the rug
look the other way
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