prevent adjustments

[prɪˈvent əˈdʒʌstmənts]
verb phrase
impedir ajustes
1. to stop or hinder the process of making corrections, modifications, or calibrations to something
The new safety protocol is designed to prevent adjustments to critical equipment without authorization.
O novo protocolo de segurança foi projetado para impedir ajustes em equipamentos críticos sem autorização.
2. to block changes in settings, configurations, or parameters
The administrator can prevent adjustments to system settings by locking the configuration file.
O administrador pode impedir ajustes nas configurações do sistema bloqueando o arquivo de configuração.
3. to avoid making necessary corrections or modifications
They chose to prevent adjustments to their budget despite increasing costs.
Eles escolheram impedir ajustes em seu orçamento apesar dos custos crescentes.
This phrase is commonly used in technical, administrative, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it frequently appears in IT security protocols, manufacturing quality control, and financial management discussions. The phrase reflects modern governance and risk management approaches valued in corporate environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
block adjustmentsinhibit changesrestrict modificationshinder correctionsdisallow alterations
Antonyms / Antônimos
allow adjustmentspermit modificationsenable changesfacilitate adjustments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir ajustes
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
impedir ajustes / bloquear ajustes
Both forms are commonly used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
impedir ajustes
Standard usage with occasional regional variations
Portugal
impedir ajustes / evitar correções
Slightly different phrasing preference; 'evitar correções' also common

Related Words

adjustmentpreventionmodificationconfigurationcalibrationrestrictionauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

prevent adjustments from being made
lock down adjustments
freeze adjustments
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