present alternatives
[/prɪˈzɛnt ɔlˈtɜrnətɪvz/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
apresentar alternativas
1. to offer or propose different options or choices to someone for consideration
The manager decided to present alternatives to the budget proposal.
O gerente decidiu apresentar alternativas à proposta orçamentária.
2. to display or show multiple possible solutions or courses of action
We need to present alternatives before making a final decision.
Precisamos apresentar alternativas antes de tomar uma decisão final.
3. to introduce different viewpoints or perspectives on a matter
The report presents alternatives to the current approach.
O relatório apresenta alternativas à abordagem atual.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and governmental contexts in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects a preference for offering choices and democratic decision-making processes. In Brazilian corporate culture, it's often used when seeking consensus, while in American contexts it may emphasize individual choice and autonomy.
NYC Slang
lay out the options / put some choices on the table
Related Idioms & Phrases
present alternatives on the table
present alternatives for consideration
present viable alternatives
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