make unavailable
[meɪk ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl]
verb phrase
tornar indisponível
1. to cause something to no longer be accessible or obtainable; to remove from availability
The company decided to make the old software unavailable to new users.
A empresa decidiu tornar o software antigo indisponível para novos usuários.
2. to prevent someone from being able to access or use something
The maintenance work will make the website unavailable for several hours.
O trabalho de manutenção tornará o site indisponível por várias horas.
3. to withdraw or discontinue the offering of a product or service
Netflix decided to make certain shows unavailable in some regions.
A Netflix decidiu tornar certos programas indisponíveis em algumas regiões.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in technology, business, and service industries. In Brazil, 'tirar do ar' (literally 'take from the air') is a very popular colloquial term for making digital content unavailable. The phrase reflects modern technological vocabulary that has become increasingly important in both cultures.
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