proceed without approval
[prəˈsiːd wɪðˈaʊt əˈpruːvəl]
verb phrase
prosseguir sem aprovação
1. to continue or move forward with an action, plan, or project despite not having received formal consent or authorization from the required authority or person
The company decided to proceed without approval from the board of directors.
A empresa decidiu prosseguir sem aprovação do conselho de administração.
2. to act independently or unilaterally when permission has been denied or not yet granted
He chose to proceed without approval and faced the consequences later.
Ele escolheu prosseguir sem aprovação e enfrentou as consequências depois.
In Brazilian business culture, proceeding without approval can be viewed as either bold entrepreneurship or serious insubordination depending on context. In the USA, this action is often seen as risk-taking that could result in disciplinary action. The phrase is particularly relevant in corporate hierarchies and formal institutional settings where authorization chains are strictly observed.
NYC Slang
go rogue / do your own thing / act without the greenlight
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