overlook procedures
[/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk prəˈsɛdʒərz/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
ignorar procedimentos / negligenciar procedimentos
1. to fail to notice, recognize, or give attention to established procedures or protocols
The manager decided to overlook procedures when processing the urgent request.
O gerente decidiu ignorar os procedimentos ao processar o pedido urgente.
2. to intentionally disregard or bypass standard processes or guidelines
We cannot overlook procedures just because it saves time.
Não podemos negligenciar os procedimentos apenas porque economiza tempo.
3. to fail to enforce or monitor adherence to established protocols
The supervisor was criticized for overlooking procedures in the quality control department.
O supervisor foi criticado por negligenciar os procedimentos no departamento de controle de qualidade.
In both Brazilian and American corporate environments, overlooking procedures is generally viewed negatively as it can lead to compliance issues, security breaches, or quality control problems. However, in practice, employees may overlook procedures under time pressure or when management informally permits it. In Brazil, there is sometimes a cultural acceptance of procedural flexibility, while in the USA, especially in regulated industries, strict adherence to procedures is emphasized.
NYC Slang
cut corners on procedures / skip the red tape
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