project postponement

[/ˈprɒdʒekt pəˈspoʊnmənt/]
nounpl: project postponements
adiamento de projeto
1. The act of delaying or rescheduling a project to a later date or time
The project postponement was announced due to budget constraints.
O adiamento do projeto foi anunciado devido a restrições orçamentárias.
2. A formal decision to delay the start or continuation of a planned project
Management approved the project postponement until the next fiscal quarter.
A gerência aprovou o adiamento do projeto até o próximo trimestre fiscal.
In Brazilian corporate culture, project postponements are common due to economic fluctuations and budget reallocations. The term is frequently used in formal business communications and project management meetings. In the US, project postponements are often discussed as part of risk management and stakeholder communication strategies, with clear documentation required for transparency and accountability.
NYC Slang
pushing back the project / putting the project on ice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delaydefermentreschedulingadjournmentsuspension
Antonyms / Antônimos
accelerationadvancementcommencementexpediting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiamento de projeto
Most common and neutral form used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
adiamento do projeto
Standard usage with slight regional grammatical variations
São Paulo
adiamento de projeto / postergação do projeto
Business-heavy region uses both forms; 'postergação' more formal
Portugal
adiamento do projeto / adiação do projeto
Portuguese uses 'adiação' more frequently; 'adiamento' also acceptable

Related Words

project managementscheduledeadlinetimelinemilestonedelayreschedule

Related Idioms & Phrases

kick the can down the road
put on the back burner
rain check
hold off
table the discussion
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