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position recklessly

[/pəˈzɪʃən ˈrekləsli/]
verb phrase
posicionar-se imprudentemente
1. To place oneself or something in a particular location or situation without careful consideration of risks or consequences
The general decided to position recklessly his troops on the exposed hill, ignoring strategic advice.
O general decidiu posicionar imprudentemente suas tropas na colina exposta, ignorando conselhos estratégicos.
2. To take a stance or adopt a viewpoint in a careless or dangerous manner
The company chose to position recklessly itself as a budget alternative without proper quality controls.
A empresa escolheu posicionar-se imprudentemente como alternativa barata sem controles de qualidade adequados.
Synonyms
place carelesslystation rashlylocate dangerouslyposicionar descuidadamente
Antonyms
position carefullyposition strategicallyposicionar cautelosamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posicionar-se imprudentemente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
posicionar imprudentemente
Common in business contexts
Portugal
posicionar-se irresponsavelmente
Alternative with stronger emphasis on irresponsibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind
put all your eggs in one basket
stick your neck out
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