old practices
[/oʊld ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪz/]
noun phrase
práticas antigas
1. traditional or outdated methods, customs, or procedures that have been used for a long time
The company decided to abandon old practices in favor of modern technology.
A empresa decidiu abandonar práticas antigas em favor da tecnologia moderna.
2. established routines or habits that are no longer considered current or efficient
We need to break away from old practices and embrace innovation.
Precisamos abandonar práticas antigas e abraçar a inovação.
3. conventional or traditional ways of doing things, especially in professional or cultural contexts
Old practices in medicine have given way to evidence-based treatments.
Práticas antigas na medicina deram lugar a tratamentos baseados em evidências.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'old practices' carries implications of resistance to change. In Brazil, this phrase is often used in discussions about modernization of businesses and government institutions. In the USA, it frequently appears in debates about innovation and technological advancement. The term can be either neutral or slightly pejorative depending on context.
NYC Slang
the old way of doing things; old school methods
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