obstruct changes

[/əbˈstrʌkt ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
verb phrase
obstruir mudanças
1. to deliberately block, hinder, or prevent changes or modifications from occurring
The company's outdated management continues to obstruct changes that could improve efficiency.
A gestão desatualizada da empresa continua a obstruir mudanças que poderiam melhorar a eficiência.
2. to create barriers or obstacles against transformations or reforms
Conservative board members obstruct changes to the traditional business model.
Membros conservadores do conselho obstruem mudanças no modelo de negócio tradicional.
In Brazilian business culture, obstructing changes is often viewed negatively as it contradicts the modern approach to innovation. In Portugal, similar resistance to change is associated with bureaucratic traditions. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in corporate and political contexts to describe resistance to reform.
NYC Slang
block the moves; throw up roadblocks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hinder changesblock changesimpede changesprevent changesresist changesthwart changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
facilitate changesenable changespromote changesencourage changessupport changes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir mudanças
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bloquear as mudanças
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
impedir mudanças
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
obstruir alterações
Uses 'alterações' instead of 'mudanças'; more formal usage

Related Words

obstructionimpedimentresistancebarriermodificationreformtransformation

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
stand in the way of progress
put a spoke in someone's wheel
dig in one's heels
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