make changes

[/meɪk ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
verb phrase
fazer mudanças
1. to alter, modify, or transform something from its current state
We need to make changes to the budget before the deadline.
Precisamos fazer mudanças no orçamento antes do prazo.
2. to implement improvements or adjustments in a process, plan, or situation
The company decided to make changes to its marketing strategy.
A empresa decidiu fazer mudanças em sua estratégia de marketing.
3. to modify one's behavior, lifestyle, or approach
She wants to make changes in her life starting next year.
Ela quer fazer mudanças em sua vida começando no próximo ano.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'make changes' is a fundamental expression used in professional, personal, and academic settings. In Brazil, it's commonly used in business environments (fazer mudanças na empresa) and personal development contexts. The phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on improvement and adaptation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
shake things up / switch it up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
altermodifyadjusttransformreviseamendreform
Antonyms / Antônimos
maintainpreservekeepleave unchanged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer mudanças
most common and widely understood form
Rio de Janeiro
fazer mudanças / mexer em
colloquial alternative using 'mexer em' (to tinker with)
São Paulo
fazer alterações
more formal alternative using 'alterações'
Portugal
fazer alterações / introduzir mudanças
Portuguese preference for 'alterações' or 'introduzir mudanças'

Related Words

changemodificationadjustmentimprovementamendmentrevision

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a change for the better
make changes on the fly
make sweeping changes
make minor adjustments
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