irreversible decision

[ɪˌrɪˈvɜːrsəbəl dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: irreversible decisions / decisões irreversíveis
decisão irreversível
1. A decision that cannot be undone, reversed, or changed once it has been made and implemented
Choosing to resign from your job was an irreversible decision that changed his entire career path.
Escolher sair do emprego foi uma decisão irreversível que mudou completamente sua trajetória profissional.
2. A final determination or choice with permanent consequences that cannot be rectified
The court's ruling was an irreversible decision that would affect the defendant for life.
A sentença do tribunal foi uma decisão irreversível que afetaria o réu pelo resto da vida.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, irreversible decisions often carry significant weight in personal, legal, and business matters. In Brazil, discussions about irreversible decisions frequently occur in family contexts (inheritance, marriage) and business negotiations. In the USA, this term is prevalent in legal proceedings, medical decisions, and career choices. The concept reflects cultural values around commitment, consequence awareness, and the importance of thoughtful decision-making.
NYC Slang
a done deal; no take-backs; point of no return
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final decisionbinding decisionpermanent decisionconclusive decisiondecisão definitivadecisão finaldecisão vinculante
Antonyms / Antônimos
reversible decisionprovisional decisiontentative decisiontemporary decisiondecisão reversíveldecisão provisória

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
decisão irreversível
Most common and formal usage across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
decisão que não tem volta
Colloquial, informal variation emphasizing the finality
São Paulo
decisão irreversível
Formal business and legal terminology preferred in corporate contexts
Portugal
decisão irreversível
European Portuguese uses the same term with slight formal preference in legal contexts

Related Words

commitmentconsequencefinalitypermanencecommitmentcompromissoconsequênciapermanência

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the Rubicon (to make an irreversible decision)
pass the point of no return
burn one's bridges
there's no going back
cruzar o Rubicão
não há volta atrás
queimar as pontes
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