1. to decline or reject changes, modifications, or adjustments made to something
The customer decided to refuse alterations to the dress because it fit perfectly.
O cliente decidiu recusar alterações no vestido porque ele se ajustava perfeitamente.
2. to deny acceptance of modifications proposed to a garment, document, or item
She will refuse alterations if the tailor suggests changes she did not request.
Ela recusará alterações se o alfaiate sugerir mudanças que ela não solicitou.