reject alternatives
[/rɪˈdʒɛkt ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪvz/]
verb phrase
rejeitar alternativas
1. to refuse or dismiss other possible options or choices
The committee decided to reject alternatives and stick with the original proposal.
A comissão decidiu rejeitar alternativas e manter-se fiel à proposta original.
2. to dismiss substitute solutions or backup plans
Management will reject alternatives if they don't meet the budget requirements.
A administração rejeitará alternativas se não atenderem aos requisitos orçamentários.
3. to decline other viable options in decision-making
She chose to reject alternatives and pursue the most straightforward path forward.
Ela decidiu rejeitar alternativas e seguir o caminho mais direto.
In Brazilian business culture, rejecting alternatives can be seen as decisive leadership, but in more collaborative settings it may be viewed as inflexible. In the USA, the phrase is common in corporate decision-making and project management contexts where quick decisions are valued.
NYC Slang
shut down other options / nix the alternatives
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