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lenient control

[/ˈliːniənt kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: lenient controls
controle leniente
1. A system of supervision or regulation that is permissive, flexible, and not strict in enforcement
The manager implemented lenient control over the remote workers, trusting them to meet deadlines without constant oversight.
O gerente implementou controle leniente sobre os trabalhadores remotos, confiando que atenderiam aos prazos sem vigilância constante.
2. Parental or disciplinary approach characterized by minimal restrictions and high permissiveness
Some educators argue that lenient control in the classroom can lead to better student motivation.
Alguns educadores argumentam que o controle leniente na sala de aula pode levar a maior motivação dos alunos.
Synonyms
permissive controlrelaxed oversightflexible supervisionloose controlmild discipline
Antonyms
strict controlrigid supervisionauthoritarian controltight disciplinesevere oversight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle leniente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
controle permissivo
Alternative term used in business and management contexts
Portugal
controlo indulgente
Portuguese European spelling uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a long leash
with a light hand
hands-off approach
run a tight ship (antonym)
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