proposta bloqueada

[pro-POS-ta blo-kay-AH-da]
noun phrasefemininepl: propostas bloqueadas
blocked proposal
1. A proposal, offer, or suggestion that has been prevented from proceeding, advancing, or being accepted due to an obstacle, restriction, or deliberate intervention
The merger proposal was blocked by regulatory authorities.
A proposta de fusão foi bloqueada pelas autoridades regulatórias.
2. In business/commerce context: an offer or deal that cannot be accepted or completed due to technical, legal, or administrative reasons
Your purchase proposal is blocked until you verify your account.
Sua proposta de compra está bloqueada até você verificar sua conta.
3. In political or organizational context: a plan or initiative that has been halted or prevented from moving forward
The budget proposal remained blocked in committee.
A proposta orçamentária permaneceu bloqueada na comissão.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business, finance, and legal sectors, particularly in discussions about real estate transactions, corporate mergers, government contracts, and online commerce. The concept reflects bureaucratic processes common in Brazilian institutions where proposals often require multiple approval stages and can be delayed or halted at various checkpoints.
NYC Slang
blocked deal / dead deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
proposta impedidaproposta retidaproposta suspensaproposta paralisada
Antonyms / Antônimos
proposta aprovadaproposta aceitaproposta desbloqueada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta bloqueada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
proposta bloqueada
Common in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
proposta bloqueada
Standard usage
Portugal
proposta bloqueada
Standard European Portuguese equivalent; may also use 'proposta impedida'

Related Words

bloqueioobstáculorestriçãoimpedimentoproposta

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar com a proposta bloqueada
deixar a proposta bloqueada
desbloquear a proposta
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