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passive help

[ˈpæsɪv hɛlp]
noun
ajuda passiva
1. assistance provided without active intervention or direct engagement; help that is given indirectly or by being available without taking initiative
The government offered passive help by simply removing barriers to business growth rather than implementing active programs.
O governo ofereceu ajuda passiva simplesmente removendo barreiras ao crescimento empresarial em vez de implementar programas ativos.
2. support that involves permitting or allowing something rather than actively participating or contributing effort
Her passive help consisted of allowing her colleague to use her resources without directly assisting in the project.
Sua ajuda passiva consistiu em permitir que sua colega usasse seus recursos sem ajudar diretamente no projeto.
Synonyms
indirect assistancenon-intervention supportpermissive aidtacit support
Antonyms
active helpdirect assistancehands-on supportproactive aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda passiva
standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ajuda passiva
common in business and institutional contexts
Portugal
ajuda passiva
used in formal and technical contexts; may also use 'apoio indireto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a passive hand
offer passive support
turn a blind eye (related concept of passive non-intervention)
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