loosening of restrictions
[ˈluːsənɪŋ əv rɪˈstrɪkʃənz]
noun phrasepl: loosenings of restrictions
flexibilização de restrições
1. The process of making rules, limitations, or controls less strict or severe; reduction in constraints
The government announced a loosening of restrictions on international travel.
O governo anunciou uma flexibilização de restrições às viagens internacionais.
2. Relaxation of regulatory enforcement or compliance requirements
The loosening of restrictions on business operations helped economic recovery.
A flexibilização de restrições às operações comerciais ajudou na recuperação econômica.
3. Reduction in severity of limitations or prohibitions in a specific domain
The loosening of restrictions on social gatherings was welcomed by communities.
A flexibilização de restrições sobre reuniões sociais foi bem-vinda pelas comunidades.
This term became particularly prevalent in Brazilian and global discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic when governments discussed flexibilização de restrições regarding lockdowns and social distancing measures. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'flexibilização' is the preferred formal term in governmental, business, and academic contexts, while 'afrouxamento' is more colloquial and sometimes carries a slightly negative connotation of becoming too lenient.
NYC Slang
easing up on the rules
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