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non-transparent approach

[non-træns-PAIR-ənt ə-PROHCH]
nounpl: non-transparent approaches
abordagem não transparente
1. A method or strategy that lacks clarity, openness, or visibility; an approach where information, processes, or decision-making are concealed or obscured from stakeholders
The company's non-transparent approach to hiring decisions raised concerns among employees.
A abordagem não transparente da empresa em relação às decisões de contratação levantou preocupações entre os funcionários.
2. A practice that deliberately obfuscates procedures, intentions, or results from public scrutiny or stakeholder knowledge
Critics condemned the government's non-transparent approach to budget allocation.
Os críticos condenaram a abordagem não transparente do governo na alocação orçamentária.
NYC Slang
shady approach; under-the-table method
Synonyms
opaque approachsecretive methodnon-disclosure approachclosed approachobscured methodology
Antonyms
transparent approachopen methodologyclear proceduredisclosed methodvisible strategy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagem não transparente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abordagem opaca
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
abordagem pouco transparente
Preference for 'pouco transparente' (little transparent) phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem fechada
Alternative using 'fechada' (closed) in colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep cards close to the chest
smoke and mirrors
behind closed doors
lack of accountability
operate in the shadows
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