limited solutions
[ˈlɪmɪtɪd səˈluːʃənz]
noun phrase
soluções limitadas
1. A restricted set of answers or approaches to a problem that do not fully address all aspects or possibilities
The company faced limited solutions to increase production without investing in new equipment.
A empresa enfrentava soluções limitadas para aumentar a produção sem investir em novos equipamentos.
2. Constrained options available due to resources, time, or circumstances
With a tight budget, we had limited solutions to renovate the office.
Com um orçamento apertado, tínhamos soluções limitadas para renovar o escritório.
3. Partial or incomplete resolutions to complex issues
The government offered only limited solutions to address the housing crisis.
O governo oferecia apenas soluções limitadas para enfrentar a crise habitacional.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and policy discussions in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it reflects pragmatic problem-solving attitudes, while in the USA, it often appears in corporate strategy and political discourse. The phrase acknowledges constraints while implying the need for creative thinking or compromise.
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