project suppression
[/prəˈdʒɛkt səˈprɛʃən/]
nounpl: project suppressions
supressão de projeto
1. The act of stopping, halting, or preventing the continuation of a planned project or initiative
The project suppression was announced due to budget constraints and lack of funding.
A supressão do projeto foi anunciada devido a restrições orçamentárias e falta de financiamento.
2. In administrative or organizational contexts, the formal discontinuation or cancellation of a project
Project suppression requires approval from senior management before implementation.
A supressão do projeto requer aprovação da gerência sênior antes da implementação.
3. In psychology or behavioral contexts, the unconscious inhibition or repression of thoughts related to a project
Project suppression can occur when individuals avoid discussing problematic initiatives.
A supressão do projeto pode ocorrer quando os indivíduos evitam discutir iniciativas problemáticas.
In Brazilian corporate culture, project suppression is often a sensitive topic handled through formal announcements. In the USA, particularly in tech and startup environments, this is discussed more directly and pragmatically. The Portuguese term 'supressão' carries a more formal, bureaucratic connotation, while English usage in American business contexts tends to be more casual with phrases like 'killing a project' or 'pulling the plug.'
NYC Slang
project kill / pulling the plug on a project
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