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
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