reject changes

[/rɪˈdʒɛkt ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
verb phrase
rejeitar alterações
1. to refuse to accept or approve proposed modifications or amendments
The committee decided to reject changes to the original proposal.
O comitê decidiu rejeitar as alterações da proposta original.
2. in technology/software, to decline modifications made to a document or code
The editor chose to reject changes to the manuscript before publication.
O editor escolheu rejeitar as alterações no manuscrito antes da publicação.
3. to dismiss or turn down suggested improvements or revisions
Management will reject changes that don't align with company values.
A administração rejeitará alterações que não se alinhem com os valores da empresa.
In Brazilian corporate and academic contexts, 'rejeitar alterações' is commonly used in formal meetings and written communications. In software development, it's standard terminology when working with version control systems and document review platforms. The phrase reflects professional decision-making processes across both Brazilian and American business environments.
NYC Slang
shoot down changes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decline changesrefuse modificationsdisapprove alterationsturn down revisions
Antonyms / Antônimos
accept changesapprove modificationsembrace alterationsendorse revisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeitar alterações
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rejeitar as mudanças
alternative using 'mudanças' instead of 'alterações'
São Paulo
rejeitar alterações/mudanças
both terms equally used in business context
Portugal
rejeitar alterações
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage

Related Words

approveacceptmodifyreviseamendmentproposaledit

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn down a proposal
give something the thumbs down
say no to modifications
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